Extract from Defence
Questions: Royal Navy: Capability and Strength
(New Forest East)
(Con): May we take a moment to acknowledge the
courageous service of Surgeon-Captain Rick Jolly, whose death has
just been announced? He was the only person to be awarded a
gallantry medal by both sides in the Falklands war.
Will the Minister please take back to those conducting the review
the united opinion on both sides of the House that any loss of
frigates and amphibious vessels before their due out-of-service
dates would be totally unacceptable?
The Minister for the Armed Forces (Mark
Lancaster): I am grateful to my right hon. Friend for
highlighting the very sad passing of Commander Rick Jolly. He was
indeed an absolute legend, and the service that he provided in
the Falklands is worth reading about. It is unique to have been
given awards for gallantry by both the United Kingdom and the
Argentine forces. I also note my right hon. Friend’s other point.
Extract from Lords
statement on the National Security Capability Review
(LD):
My Lords, the Secretary of State makes a commitment to protecting
the north Atlantic. Is he also concerned about the south
Atlantic, or should the Falklands be concerned?
The Minister of State, Ministry of Defence (Earl Howe)
(Con): Yes, my Lords, and nothing I said should be taken
as any indication that we will cease to keep a firm eye on the
defence of the Falkland Islands, which we will continue to
do.
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