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Business of the House

We are very concerned not only that the right defence equipment should be procured, but that the jobs and skills dependent on it are secure. The hon. Gentleman may rest assured that with this Government's support for capital expenditure and for public expenditure we will sustain the capital investment that we have announced. Obviously, that involves a question of phasing, which will depend on the circumstances and on priorities. Unlike the Conservative party's policy, our policy is to make sure that we sustain public investment.