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Queen’s Speech
Monday 14th May 2012

(12 years ago)

Lords Chamber
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Lord Davies of Stamford Portrait Lord Davies of Stamford
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My Lords, the noble Lord’s Statement today—

Lord De Mauley Portrait Lord De Mauley
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My Lords, there is plenty of time. We have heard from two Labour Back-Benchers already. Let us hear from my noble friend Lord Forsyth.

Lord Forsyth of Drumlean Portrait Lord Forsyth of Drumlean
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My Lords, would my noble friend take this opportunity to pay tribute to the role which Scottish regiments have played in the British Army and reaffirm that the best future for regiments such as the Black Watch, with its proud tradition, is in Scotland’s remaining part of the United Kingdom and continuing to play such an important role in its defence?

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