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Defence Reform Bill

I, too, welcome the hon. Gentleman to his position. Will he place on the record his thoughts on the fact that our commitments in Camp Bastion and in Afghanistan are to be downsized, with 9,000 troops coming home? In that situation, would a Labour Government keep the armed forces, particularly the Army, at the same size, bearing in mind that downsize, or return it—[Hon. Members: “This is about Reservists.”] I am asking about Regulars for the moment. Would he retain the Regular forces at their current levels bearing in mind that we are reducing a major commitment in Afghanistan in the middle of next year?