Commons debate on the Strategic Defence Review
17 September 2010 (updated on 17 September 2010)
Alison Seabeck, Labour MP for Plymouth, Moor View, introduced a debate in the House of Commons on 16 September on the Strategic Defence and Security Review. The debate topic was chosen by the Backbench Business Committee
- Video and Audio: Backbench business - Strategic Defence Review
- Commons Hansard: Backbench business - Strategic Defence Review
- About Parliament: Debates
- Key Issues: Strategic Defence Review
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Future Business Part B: Backbench Business
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