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Defence Reform Bill

I will not do that because this is a long programme—a five-year programme—that will need continued scrutiny throughout its life. I am asking the House to give the Bill a Third Reading this afternoon so that we send a clear message to the Army, which needs the space to deliver this agenda and is confident that it can do so; to the many thousands of Reservists up and down the country who commit their time and effort to

the defence of this country; and to the many thousands more waiting in the wings, whom we are seeking to attract to join the Reserve forces.