Robert Welcomes Minister for Defence Procurement to RAF Brize Norton

Heappey

Robert said: "Great to welcome the Minister for Defence Procurement, James Heappey, to West Oxfordshire’s RAF Brize Norton today. Hugely helpful wide-ranging discussion on all the many topics in his portfolio that matter to our airmen and women including pay & conditions, housing & manning.

"Looking forward to working with him on these issues and more in the months and years ahead."

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