Combat Air Strategy question in Parliament

Robert has been campaigning for a coordinated strategy for defence procurement, and so strongly welcomes the Government's announcement that it will be creating one.

However, it is essential that a combat air strategy by the Ministry of Defence needs to not only look at what aircraft the Royal Air Force will need in the future, but also how British industry will deliver those aircraft.

Robert is pleased that Guto Bebb, Minister for Defence Procurement, agreed with him and looks forward to working with Ministers on this.

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