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Business of the House

I have made it clear already that the Government, as always, attach enormous importance to informing the House about the deployment of British forces. There will be plenty of opportunities in the weeks ahead for the right hon. Gentleman to raise those issues, not least because Defence questions will take place on Monday. I have announced a debate entitled ““Defence Procurement””, but it has always been the tradition of the House that those debates can allow an extended discussion of all matters that affect defence. Furthermore, I have indicated that, at an early opportunity, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence will come to the House to set out the position in relation specifically to Afghanistan. There will be significant opportunities for right hon. and hon. Members to consider those issues.