Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Tania Mathias Excerpts
Monday 27th June 2016

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Penny Mordaunt Portrait Penny Mordaunt
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The hon. Lady raises an important point. On that operation to date, we know that UK strikes have produced no reports of civilian casualties. That is because of the care we take and the investigations we carry out after every strike. We are working with our allies to develop joint policy in this area.

None Portrait Hon. Members
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Hear, hear.

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The hon. Lady will be delighted to receive such an exultant welcome!

Tania Mathias Portrait Dr Mathias
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Thank you, Mr Speaker.

The Royal Military School of Music has been in Whitton for 150 years. Will the Minister work with me to ensure that the Ministry of Defence keeps a physical military presence “remaining” in Whitton?

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait Mark Lancaster
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I commend my hon. Friend, whose constituents could not ask for a greater champion on this issue. Since last month’s Adjournment debate, the situation has not changed. However, I am convinced that we will continue to have military concerts there in the future.