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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, 21 July 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 the military tasks in which they are engaged at home and abroad; and to ensure that they are ready to respond to tasks that might arise in the future.


Secondary information

Type
Oral question
Reference
219836 
479 c527 
Session
2007-08
Oral question type
Lead
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Notes
Question not printed
Subjects
Departmental responsibilities Ministry of Defence
Link
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