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Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill

Proceeding contribution from Margot James (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Friday, 13 September 2013. It occurred during Debate on bills on Citizenship (Armed Forces) Bill.

My hon. Friend has spoken powerfully about the sacrifices that our armed forces make and the way in which they risk their lives in conflict around the world. Does he agree that they also make an enormous contribution to society in emergencies? I am thinking in particular about the Olympics last year, when the country was let down by a private company that was going to provide security. We had to reach for our armed forces, which were there without delay. Indeed, in many cases, personnel had to sacrifice their annual leave to go and serve the country in that important endeavour.

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Reference

567 c1287 

Session

2013-14

Chamber / Committee

House of Commons chamber
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