Proceeding contribution from Peter Viggers (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 28 April 2009. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Reserves (Review).
Reserves (Review)
Is the Minister aware that his statement this afternoon was deeply unreassuring? I fear for the future of General Cottam's careful report. The Minister made many references to using reserves to fill gaps in the armed forces; he made no reference at all to formed units, which are absolutely essential if we are to continue to develop leadership and have the structure around which our armed forces can be re-expanded in times of emergency. History has shown that we need that insurance policy. Not to insure is a false economy.
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- 2008-09
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- Conditions of employment Armed forces Buildings Deployment Employment Training Reserve forces Reorganisation Territorial Army Military aid Reserve Forces Strategic Review Civil contingency reaction forces Royal Signals
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