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I am afraid that I am one of those who has been distracted, and I will not be able to remain to speak in the debate.

My hon. Friend is making a very important speech.

My hon. Friend is making a very important speech.

I am afraid that I am one of those who has been distracted, and I will not be able to remain to speak in the debate.

I very much welcome this defence debate in Government time but, as we run out of time, I am reminded that we used to have five debates every

I very much welcome this defence debate in Government time but, as we run out of time, I am reminded that we used to have five debates every

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I thank the Secretary of State for coming to the House so speedily with a great deal about the action that is being taken.

I thank the Secretary of State for coming to the House so speedily with a great deal about the action that is being taken.