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Proceeding contribution from Julian Lewis (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 20 November 2013. It occurred during Debate on bill on Defence Reform Bill.


Defence Reform Bill

In support of what my hon. Friend has just said, which is the single most important observation anyone can ever make about defence planning, namely the unpredictability of future

crises, may I remind him—that is not to say that he needs reminding—that only a few years ago the constant predictions were that it would be all about boots on the ground for the next 30 or 40 years? Let us therefore not make the mistake of doing something too rigid when we need maximum flexibility.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
570 c1291 
Session
2013-14
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Defence Contracts for services Defence equipment Procurement Reserve forces
Legislation
Defence Reform Bill 2013-14
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk