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


Defence Reform Bill

It is a pleasure to take part in the debate; I have listened very carefully to it all afternoon. I find myself in a very difficult place, particularly being a Conservative MP, for two reasons. First, in my view, the cuts to our armed forces have gone far too far. Secondly, I believe that the ratio of Regulars to Reserves is wrong. Rather than going for 70:30, we should be looking at 90:10.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
570 c1313 
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