Urgent question on Monday, 26 October 2009, in the House of Commons, led by Liam Fox. The answering member was Bill Rammell.

Territorial Army

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Type: Parliamentary proceeding
Reference: 498 c23
Session: 2008-09
Department: Ministry of Defence
Chamber / Committee: House of Commons chamber
Related items: Territorial Army
Monday, 26 October 2009
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons; Territorial Army
Monday, 26 October 2009
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons; Territorial Army
Monday, 26 October 2009
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons; Territorial Army
Monday, 26 October 2009
Proceeding contributions
House of Commons; Territorial Army
Tuesday, 23 February 2010
Written questions
House of Commons
Proceeding contributions: Liam Fox | 498 c23 (Link to this contribution) (Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on his prop...; Bill Rammell | 498 c23 (Link to this contribution) I apologise on behalf of the Secretary of State, who is unable to come to the House as he is dealing...; Bill Rammell | 498 c28 (Link to this contribution) I do pay tribute—I did so earlier—to the incredible work that the TA does on our behalf. Members of ...; Lindsay Hoyle | 498 c28 (Link to this contribution) I am sorry for the Minister, who has become an apologist for a crass decision. The problem that we f...; Bill Rammell | 498 c24 (Link to this contribution) The hon. Gentleman knows full well how the reserve operates. Most of the cost of operations is met f...; Desmond Swayne | 498 c26 (Link to this contribution) My entry is in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. What estimate has the Minister made of ...; Bill Rammell | 498 c27 (Link to this contribution) The TA in Scotland will be affected in exactly the same way as the TA across the country. Non-pre-de...; Angus Robertson | 498 c27 (Link to this contribution) Ministry of Defence statistics show a £4.3 billion defence underspend in Scotland over recent years?...; Bill Rammell | 498 c27-8 (Link to this contribution) I welcome the fact that the hon. Gentleman has welcomed this change. I know that it was a suggestion...; Sally Keeble | 498 c28 (Link to this contribution) Having spent some time with the TA as part of the armed forces parliamentary scheme, I am sure that ...; Lord Robathan | 498 c29 (Link to this contribution) Members of the armed forces are aware that one does not blame one's subordinates for one's own mista...; Ann Winterton | 498 c29 (Link to this contribution) May I impress on the Minister how angry and disillusioned members of the Territorial Army are? They ...; Bob Russell | 498 c28 (Link to this contribution) The Minister says that no TA soldiers will be deployed to Afghanistan unless they have been on pre-d...; Lord Watson of Wyre Forest | 498 c27 (Link to this contribution) Given that the cuts were proposed by General Sir Richard Dannatt, has my hon. Friend announced the f...; Liam Fox | 498 c24 (Link to this contribution) I would like to ask three simple questions. First, the Government have previously told us that they ...; Bill Rammell | 498 c29 (Link to this contribution) It simply is not accurate to say that we have underfunded the Afghan campaign. The expenditure from ...; Bill Rammell | 498 c26 (Link to this contribution) First, this is a savings measure for this year. Secondly, people within the TA and those who aspire ...; Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton | 498 c27-8 (Link to this contribution) I welcome the announcement that the Minister has made. It is a small step in the right direction—I h...; Bill Rammell | 498 c28 (Link to this contribution) I do not believe that that is the case, and the hon. Gentleman under-represents the commitment and e...; Bill Rammell | 498 c29 (Link to this contribution) I do understand the concerns; I have a TA regiment in my constituency. I endorse and agree with the ...; Bill Rammell | 498 c26-7 (Link to this contribution) May I say to the hon. Gentleman, who takes an enormous interest in these matters, that I am looking ...; Bill Rammell | 498 c27 (Link to this contribution) This proposal was put forward by the current Chief of the General Staff, General Sir David Richards....; Bill Rammell | 498 c28 (Link to this contribution) I know that my hon. Friend has an enormous commitment to the Territorial Army. Nevertheless, with re...; Bill Rammell | 498 c26 (Link to this contribution) I agree with the underlying thrust of what my right hon. Friend is saying. There has been—I choose m...; Bill Rammell | 498 c27 (Link to this contribution) I met my right hon. Friend before the summer recess to discuss his specific concerns. The original p...; Bruce George | 498 c25-6 (Link to this contribution) I am not known to be hostile to the Government on defence, but I am very concerned about the Territo...; George Howarth | 498 c27 (Link to this contribution) Does my hon. Friend accept that the announcement of a £20 million reduction that was made has alread...; Bill Rammell | 498 c25-6 (Link to this contribution) I have great respect for my right hon. Friend, who has enormous experience in these areas. We have l...; Lord Reid of Cardowan | 498 c26 (Link to this contribution) I welcome my hon. Friend's adjustment. I fully agree with his requirement to prioritise, and I have ...; Julian Brazier | 498 c26-7 (Link to this contribution) We are looking forward to seeing the Minister at 5 o'clock. May I urge him to ask the Chief of the G...; Nick Harvey | 498 c25 (Link to this contribution) The financial problems of the Ministry of Defence are well known to us all, but of all the possible ...; Bill Rammell | 498 c25 (Link to this contribution) I absolutely agree with the underlying assertion of the hon. Gentleman's question, which is that the...
Subjects: Deployment Finance Training Reserve forces Afghanistan Territorial Army
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