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Proceeding contribution from Peter Kilfoyle (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 26 March 2009. It occurred during Debate on Defence in the UK.


Defence in the UK

It is not only distinguished ex-military personnel, but they have been fairly outspoken. I would far sooner listen to people who have been on the front line than the armchair generals of the television studios or newspaper columns. Ted Postol, the man who designed the Trident system, has pointed out that it could be adapted for the needs of our country, if that is what we wish, instead of spending an as yet indeterminate sum replacing it.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
490 c498-9 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Armed forces Defence Army Armed conflict Deployment Casualties Air force Defence equipment Finance Iraq National security Nuclear weapons Protective clothing Navy Rehabilitation Terrorism Security Afghanistan
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk