Army 2020 Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Army 2020

John Glen Excerpts
Thursday 5th July 2012

(11 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Glen Portrait John Glen (Salisbury) (Con)
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Many of my Salisbury constituents have expressed concern that the increased number of reservists used to mitigate the impact of today’s cuts will not prevent a loss of capability. Will the Secretary of State reiterate why he is confident that there will not be an emerging capability gap as a result of today’s announcements?

Lord Hammond of Runnymede Portrait Mr Hammond
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Because the Chief of the General Staff and the team carrying this work have presented me with a plan for the future Army, which they tell me will be able to deliver the output requirements of the strategic defence and security review. I have confidence in their professionalism.