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Debate between Robert Buckland and Lord Robathan
Monday 17th June 2013

(11 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Lord Robathan Portrait Mr Robathan
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I think that my hon. Friend will know that we are in a very difficult financial situation, which was left to us by the previous Government. I do not think that any Defence Minister came into government wishing to see a reduction in our armed forces.

Robert Buckland Portrait Mr Robert Buckland (South Swindon) (Con)
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2. What assessment he has made of the effect on NATO’s defence capabilities of the US strategic realignment towards Asia.

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