With permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a Statement on the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review.
Mr Speaker, our national security depends on our economic security, and vice versa. So the first step in keeping our country safe is to ensure our economy is, and remains, strong. Over the last five years we have taken the difficult decisions needed to bring down our deficit and restore our economy to strength.
In 2010, we were ordering equipment for which there was literally no money. The total black hole in the defence budget alone was bigger than the entire defence budget in that year. Now it is back in balance.
By sticking to our long-term economic plan, Britain has become the fastest growing major advanced economy in the world for the last two years. And our renewed economic security means we can afford to invest further in our national security.
GROWING THREATS TO OUR SECURITY
Mr Speaker, this is vital at a time when the threats to our country are growing. This
Comments
Join the debate for just $5 for 3 months
Be part of the conversation with other Spectator readers by getting your first three months for $5.
UNLOCK ACCESS Just $5 for 3 monthsAlready a subscriber? Log in