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Written question asked by Lord Soames of Fletching (Conservative) on Wednesday, 25 November 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 7 December 1998. It was answered by Lord Robertson of Port Ellen (Labour) on Monday, 7 December 1998 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ministry of Defence

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, What changes are planned to public duties following the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer

Mr. Soames: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what changes are planned to public duties following the strategic defence review. [61337] Mr. George Robertson: Armed Forces personnel will continue to play an important role in State Ceremonial occasions and a range of Public Duties. The Strategic Defence Review has had no effect on our commitment to these duties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
322 c56W; 61337
Session
1998-99
Subjects
Armed forces Deployment Ceremonies Defence Review