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Rachael Maskell

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Leaving the EU
Monday 26th November 2018

(5 years, 11 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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My hon. Friend makes an important point. I would like to think that we do find that balance. We have made three passages through the South China sea in recent months, and we are absolutely right to exercise our freedom of navigation rights.

Rachael Maskell Portrait Rachael Maskell (York Central) (Lab/Co-op)
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20. What steps he is taking to recruit personnel to the armed forces.

Tom Pursglove Portrait Tom Pursglove (Corby) (Con)
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22. What steps he is taking to encourage people to join the armed forces.

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait The Minister for the Armed Forces (Mark Lancaster)
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We remain committed to maintaining the overall size of the armed forces. Importantly, the services continue to meet all their current commitments, keeping the country and its interests safe.

Rachael Maskell Portrait Rachael Maskell
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In the light of the record 8,840 shortfall in armed forces personnel, most marked in the Army, which is a staggering 5,870 troops short, when will the Secretary of State recruit to the full quota of regular personnel?

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