Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:07 am on 25 July 2024.
Lord Stirrup
Crossbench
11:07,
25 July 2024
My Lords, we are still awaiting the outcome of the review, and in the light of the undoubted financial pressures it faces, can the Minister assure the House that his department will not view as easy options for in-year savings levels of training upon which military capability so crucially depends, and the adequate maintenance of infrastructure, which is already in a poor condition and is an important factor in the retention of experienced personnel?
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