Strategic Defence and Security Review Debate
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Ronnie Campbell
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Strategic Defence and Security Review
Ronnie Campbell Excerpts(14 years, 2 months ago)
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The Prime Minister
We are supporting and, of course, upgrading Eurofighter because it is important that it has a ground attack capability. What this document sets out is the total force of Typhoon and joint strike fighter that we anticipate having as part of our 2024 structures.
Mr Ronnie Campbell (Blyth Valley) (Lab)
The Prime Minister may not be aware that my son is serving in 40 Commando Royal Marines, and has just returned from duty. He tells me that when he asked the RAF for a helicopter to take his men into the field, he was told, “We do not fly in the day because we are being shot at.” Will the Prime Minister have the matter investigated?
The Prime Minister
Certainly. I do not think that it would be right to exchange operational points across the Floor of the House of Commons, but I shall be happy to look into the case that the hon. Gentleman has raised.