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Debate between Philip Dunne and Chris Evans
Monday 29th February 2016

(8 years, 9 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Philip Dunne Portrait The Minister for Defence Procurement (Mr Philip Dunne)
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I can confirm to my hon. Friend that in 2013 the Trident alternatives review concluded that no alternative system was as stable, capable or cost-effective as the current Trident-based deterrent. There is no alternative. The part-time deterrents and half-baked measures currently being suggested by some Labour Members could be ruthlessly exploited by our adversaries and would present a real danger to the safety and security of the United Kingdom.

Chris Evans Portrait Chris Evans (Islwyn) (Lab/Co-op)
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T2. What role does the Secretary of State see the Russian bombing of targets and civilians in Syria playing in driving the refugee crisis to the shores of Europe?

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