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star this property date less than 2022-02-25more like thismore than 2022-02-25
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Armed Forces remove filter
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star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to review their decision to cut the number of armed forces personnel, in light of the conflict in Ukraine. more like this
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Lord Jones of Cheltenham remove filter
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star this property date of answer less than 2022-03-11more like thismore than 2022-03-11
star this property answer text <p>The 2021 Integrated Review recognised the unprecedented challenges posed by geopolitical shifts, including intensifying competition between states, a widening range of security threats, and rapid technological change. To that end, the Armed Forces will become more agile and designed for permanent and persistent global engagement.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is committed to strengthening the capabilities of the Armed Forces. This is underpinned by the decision to increase defence spending by over £24 billion over the next four years: the biggest investment in the UK’s Armed Forces since the end of the Cold War. We will continue to ensure we are threat-led and review our capabilities accordingly.</p><p> </p><p>This commitment reinforces the UK’s position as the leading European NATO Ally and underlines our enduring commitment to the defence and security of Europe.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
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less than 2022-03-11T14:00:54.937Zmore like thismore than 2022-03-11T14:00:54.937Z
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star this property label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Jones of Cheltenham more like this