Orders of the Day — Statement on the Defence Estimates

Part of the debate – in the House of Commons at 6:01 pm on 19 October 1993.

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Photo of Sir Nicholas Bonsor Sir Nicholas Bonsor , Upminster 6:01, 19 October 1993

I am not sure whether I should have given way on that occasion, either. That intervention gives a lighter note to the finish of what is meant to be a serious speech.

I conclude by reiterating that I do not believe for one moment that this country will remain properly defended and adequately secure, and it will certainly not be able to carry out its duties in the various areas that I described if we suffer any more substantial cuts. I am afraid that I would have to oppose any such action, even though I would do so with great reluctance when my own Government propose it.