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Nick Harvey MP writes: A hard look at defence spending

August 3, 2011 7:35 PM

harvey• Nick Harvey* writes: TODAY the Commons defence committee published a report criticising the MOD for decisions taken in last year's Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR). The report claims that recent defence budget reductions will leave our Armed Forces unable to execute the operations the Government sets for them post-2015. I disagree . .

The economic situation we find ourselves in and the defence budget deficit are staggering. Our service personnel and their equipment are being worked hard. But we are demonstrating our strong capabilities in Libya and Afghanistan, and we will ensure our Armed Forces will continue to have the support and equipment they need to carry out their missions.

* MP for North Devon and Minister of State (Armed Forces),

• Nick Harvey MP writes: A hard look at defence spending [Lib Dem Voice Aug 03]

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