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Proceeding contribution from John P Smith (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 7 July 2005. It occurred during Debate and Adjournment debate on Defence in the World.


Defence in the World

Does the hon. Gentleman recognise that the restructuring of the battalions is intended to deal with precisely the problems that he referred to, and in two ways? First, it will free up more skilled personnel to support infantry battalions and, secondly, having larger congregations of military bases will make it easier to recruit personnel with specialised skills.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
436 c502-3 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Defence Army Iraq Navy Military alliances Terrorism USA Afghanistan NATO Defence Committee Islam
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk