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Topical question asked in the House of Commons, by Peter Bone (Conservative). It was answered by Lord Browne of Ladyton (Labour) on Monday, 16 June 2008 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Topical Questions

Question
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
Answer

As Secretary of State for Defence, my departmental responsibilities are to make and execute defence policy; to provide the armed forces with the capabilities that they need to achieve success in their military tasks at home and abroad; and to ensure that they are ready to respond to the tasks that might arise in future.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
477 c668-9 
210765 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Notes
Question not printed
Subjects
Departmental responsibilities Ministry of Defence
Link
View this Topical question on pubs1.tso.parliament.uk