Defence Treaties (France) Debate

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Philip Hollobone

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Defence Treaties (France)

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Point of Order
Tuesday 2nd November 2010

(13 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Liam Fox Portrait Dr Fox
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When my hon. Friend gets a chance to look at the treaty, he will see that we were very keen to ensure that there is a genuine opening up of the defence market. A partnership is a partnership, and it must work in both directions.

Philip Hollobone Portrait Mr Philip Hollobone (Kettering) (Con)
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With Russian aircraft and submarines increasingly probing Britain’s airspace and sea approaches, is it envisaged that French air or naval assets will ever be involved in responding to and deflecting such activity?

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When it comes to the different elements of layered protection for our deterrent, we will use not only any UK assets available, but any of our allies’ assets that are available. We should remember that our nuclear deterrent is part of NATO’s nuclear posture, and therefore, NATO has a responsibility. It will help us as we would help it.

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