Foreign Affairs and Defence

Part of Debate on the Address – in the House of Commons am 2:21 pm ar 18 Gorffennaf 2024.

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Photo of Jamie Stone Jamie Stone Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Armed Forces), Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Digital, Culture, Media and Sport) 2:21, 18 Gorffennaf 2024

The right hon. Member is making a most interesting speech. Does he agree that the present size of the British Army is militating against recruitment? A great many people who might be good in the Army and have considered it as a career option are saying, “Actually, if I could get another job I might do better,” and that is very, very dangerous.