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I am grateful for this opportunity to speak in the debate today.

I am grateful for this opportunity to speak in the debate today.

Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Moving on swiftly—we will also bring our allies with us.

Thank you, Mr Deputy Speaker. Moving on swiftly—we will also bring our allies with us.

I frequently see serving soldiers in Aldershot, the home of the British Army, some of whom were previously in my own command when I was b

I frequently see serving soldiers in Aldershot, the home of the British Army, some of whom were previously in my own command when I was b

My right hon. Friend is painting an interesting picture of our defence requirement.

My right hon. Friend is painting an interesting picture of our defence requirement.

I would just like to dispel some of the gloom that has been spread by the Opposition in relation to the morale of our armed forces.