Monthly Archives: May 2012

Defence Budget and Transformation | Commons debates

May I tell my right hon. Friend that this Scottish taxpayer welcomes his statement? I hope he will excuse a moment or two of scepticism on my part, however, because those of us with long memories…

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Carrier Strike Capability | Business of the House | Commons debates

Is it not abundantly clear that any discomfort or embarrassment the Government may feel is more than outweighed by the fact that the decision the Secretary of State has announced today is right…

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Carrier Strike Capability | Business of the House | Commons debates

Is it not abundantly clear that any discomfort or embarrassment the Government may feel is more than outweighed by the fact that the decision the Secretary of State has announced today is right…

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Campbell calls on Defence Secretary to be “flexible” over RAF Leuchars

Liberal Democrat MP for North East Fife Sir Menzies Campbell today (Thursday) intervened in the debate following a statement by Philip Hammond, the Defence Secretary, announcing the government’s decision to order the “jump jet” joint strike fighter for the two …

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Sir Menzies Encourages the Next Generation of British Olympic Hopefuls

1964 Team GB sprinter Sir Menzies Campbell has met 2012 Team GB hopeful Tremayne Gilling as Universities Week gets into full stride. The ‘team mates’ 50 years apart share an almost identical 100m sprint time, with Sir Menzies’ 1967 speed …

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