Reid quizzes Cameron at PMQs
November 25, 2011 4:57 PM
Originally published by Twickenham & Richmond Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Twickenham & Richmond Liberal Democrats
• [Nov 23] Alan Reid (Argyll and Bute, Liberal Democrat): I FULLY understand that savings have to be made in the defence budget, but I am very concerned by the proposals for significant cuts to the Ministry of Defence police budget and the possible implications for security at the nuclear bases at Faslane and Coulport in my constituency. Will the Prime Minister please look at those proposals carefully?
David Cameron (Prime Minister; Witney, Conservative): My hon. Friend makes an important point. The defence budget overall is £35 billion and it will continue at pretty much that cash figure throughout this Parliament. It will still be the fourth largest defence budget anywhere in the world. I assure him that there are no current plans to reduce the number of Ministry of Defence police at the Faslane or Coulport naval bases. Those are vital sites, as he knows, but obviously we have to look at all the costs at the Ministry of Defence and ensure that we are getting the safety that we need.
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