Monthly Archives: June 2011

RAF LEUCHARS: “SIGNIFICANT INVESTMENT” STILL TAKING PLACE

Figures released to North East Fife MP Sir Menzies Campbell show that nearly £3million has been spent by the Ministry of Defence on Typhoon infrastructure at RAF Leuchars in the last seven months despite the base being threatened with closure. …

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RAF LEUCHARS BEST PLACED TO DETER AND DEFEND AGAINST TERRORIST AIR THREAT

The strategic location of RAF Leuchars is vital in defending the UK’s airspace from attack and, in the event of an emergency, can be overhead “Tier One” risk targets such as Torness nuclear power station and Faslane nuclear submarine base …

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Africa and the Middle East | Oral Answers to Questions – Prime Minister | Commons debates

However welcome it may be that the International Criminal Court has issued those warrants, is not it the case that on a realistic assessment we can hardly be wholly confident that Colonel Gaddafi…

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New Clause 6 – Rate of value added tax | Bail (Amendment) | Commons debates

My hon. Friend points out that difficult choices had to be made; indeed, they would undoubtedly have had to be made if a Labour Government had been returned. Does he recall that it was the policy…

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House of Lords Reform | Oral Answers to Questions – Home Department | Commons debates

I am having some difficulty following the right hon. Gentleman’s logic, but perhaps he will help me in this respect. Is he saying that he is so committed to a 100% elected House of Lords…

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