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


Defence Reform Bill

Using language such as “tripwires” and apportioning motives that do not exist does not do my right hon. Friend any good at all. The bottom line is that it is perfectly right for Parliament to say, “Let us pause and examine in detail,” and it is in the Government’s gift to make it a very brief pause indeed. The Secretary of State has still not answered the question. Does he accept that the plan has changed since 2011? We have heard in the House that the previous Secretary of State said that the intention was not to wind down the Regulars until we were sure that the Reservists could take their place. When and why did that plan change?


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
570 c1321 
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
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