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Speaker’s Statement
Monday 21st October 2019

(5 years, 2 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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I will be delighted to write to the hon. Gentleman.

Tom Tugendhat Portrait Tom Tugendhat (Tonbridge and Malling) (Con)
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T3. Given the surprise at the speed with which the Americans fled from the scene in Syria, what preparations are Ministers making for greater logistical independence for Her Majesty’s armed forces so that they do not feel abandoned?

Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton Portrait The Minister for the Armed Forces (Mark Lancaster)
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The UK remains fully committed to the long-term security of the region and to the counter-Daesh coalition. We continually assess UK and coalition logistical capability to ensure that we are well placed to continue to contribute to the counter-Daesh effort, and we remain at the forefront of the coalition’s air campaign.

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