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Debate between Will Stone and Lindsay Hoyle
Monday 10th February 2025

(3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Will Stone Portrait Will Stone (Swindon North) (Lab)
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In my time in the Army, I saw at first hand blokes not getting the kit and equipment that they needed to operate efficiently. It angered me to read this weekend that the previous Administration wasted £5 million on McClaren mudflaps. Will the Secretary of State promise me that he will not take the—[Interruption.]

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. Shadow Secretary of State, you will have the Floor after the next two questions, but I have not called you yet. Come on, Mr Stone.

Will Stone Portrait Will Stone
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To return to my question, I angers me that the previous Administration wasted £5 million, when blokes like me did not have the kit and equipment that they needed to operate—[Interruption.] That is a fact. Will the Secretary of State promise me that he will put service personnel and our nation’s security first?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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Order. I think you need an Adjournment debate.