Debates between Ben Wallace and Gregory Campbell during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between Ben Wallace and Gregory Campbell
Monday 21st February 2022

(2 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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My hon. Friend has often campaigned on the size of the Army. First and foremost, we have to recognise that modernisation is an important aspect of making sure that our armed forces are fit to fight. There is simply no point in having mass in a hollow armed forces. For too long, we had that out of step: either we had lots of people and inadequate equipment, or we had expensive equipment and not enough people. This defence Command Paper put that in balance, which means that it can deliver what it says on the tin and it does not let those people down.

Gregory Campbell Portrait Mr Gregory Campbell (East Londonderry) (DUP)
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May I thank you, Mr Speaker, for the tribute paid to our dear friend and colleague Christopher Stalford, who we shall all miss terribly? On a lighter note, may I ask the Secretary of State whether he would join me at the Northern Ireland airshow in my constituency, where all the armed services put on a magnificent display each year, in trying to attract young people to a very rewarding career in the armed services?

Ben Wallace Portrait Mr Wallace
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I would be delighted to do so.