Monday, 8 June 2015
The Secretary of State was asked—
What the timetable is for the strategic defence and security review.
What steps his Department is taking to counter ISIL in Iraq.
How many people have been recruited to the reserve forces in each of the last three years.
When he expects to complete negotiations on the sale of the Defence Storage and Distribution Agency in Ashchurch; and if he will make a statement.
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the contribution of the armed forces to tackling the spread of Ebola.
What plans the armed forces have to commemorate VJ Day.
Whether his Department’s budget will meet the NATO target of spending 2% of GDP on defence in each year to 2020.
What plans he has to strengthen the armed forces covenant.
What progress has been made on the creation of a NATO very high readiness joint task force.
What progress his Department has made on the introduction of Type 26 frigates.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
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I am genuinely sorry that the Chamber is marginally less packed than it previously was, but that is no reflection on the hon. Gentleman or the quality of his petition.
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Charlie Elphicke.)
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