Oral answer to question provided on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 in the House of Lords, by Lord Astor of Hever (Conservative).

RAF: Fukushima Accident

Answer: My Lords, the noble and gallant Lord is trying to put words into my mouth that I would rather not say with the Budget coming up next week.

This is an answer to the Oral question asked on Tuesday, 13 March 2012 by Lord Stirrup (Crossbench).

Question: My Lords, the Royal Air Force Regiment is an example of good practice that is admired and to some extent envied by our US colleagues. In that regard, it contributes to the relationship that was so lauded in today's edition of the Washington Post by President Obama and the Prime Minister. However, that same edition of the Post warned that the relationship could come under strain because of the defence expenditure reductions that have been made in this country. In his announcement of the SDSR outcome, the Prime Minister personally committed himself to an increase in defence expenditure in the years beyond 2015. Can the Minister say if that personal commitment remains today?

Secondary information

Type: Oral answer to question
Reference: 736 c199
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Accidents Japan Nuclear power stations Earthquakes Military aid RAF Regiment Tsunami
Link: View this Oral answer to question on www.publications.parliament.uk