The Gulf (Troop Deployments)

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 3:31 pm on 22 November 1990.

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Photo of Mr Tom King Mr Tom King The Secretary of State for Defence 3:31, 22 November 1990

On the latter point, we are paying 90 per cent. of any additonal premium. I am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for giving me the opportunity to pay a tribute to British industry. Some amazing things are happening in factories throughout the country in support of our forces in the Gulf. I am extremely grateful to the many people whose work is enabling the achievement of delivery dates which in normal circumstances would be thought quite impossible.