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Proceeding contribution from Lord Beamish (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 10 January 2008. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Armed Forces Personnel.


Armed Forces Personnel

The hon. Gentleman made reference to the Defence Committee's report on housing. We visited Hounslow barracks, and I sympathise with some of the points that he is making. Did he also read the report's recommendations? They clearly state—I also said this earlier—that the answer to the appalling conditions at Hounslow is not just pumping money into that facility. The Ministry of Defence and, in particular, the Army, must take a strategic decision about what is needed in the capital area.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
470 c607 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Casualties Housing Education Iraq Pay Recruitment Staff Social security benefits Training Afghanistan Blood transfusions
Link
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