Question to the Ministry of Defence:

What assessment he has made of the fighting readiness of the British Army; and if he will make a statement.

The Army is always ready to fulfil the task of protecting the nation and holds various people and units at different readiness, along with the equipment and stocks required to support them, to enable us to compete against our adversaries, tackle threats at source and reassure allies. The Integrated Review will ensure that we have the people and equipment to continue to do this.