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Proceeding contribution from Lord Beamish (Labour) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 18 May 2005. It occurred during Queen's speech debate on Foreign Affairs and Defence.


Foreign Affairs and Defence

Is it not also correct that General Jackson has put in place and supports not only the arms plot but the efficiency measures to which my right hon. Friend has just referred, none of which steps were taken during the 18 years of Conservative Government? Is it not also a fact that communities such as the north-east will benefit from the biggest shipbuilding programme in this country’s history, which contrasts with the record of the Conservative Government, who closed down shipbuilding in the north-east?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
434 c255 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Defence Constitutions European Union Iraq European Constitution Treaty Foreign policy Referendums Zimbabwe Middle East
Link
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