The House of Commons' Public Accounts Committee have issued a report saying that delays in defence projects have left front-line troops in Afghanistan with almost obsolete equipment.
To be fair that's nothing new, this picture is of a Rolls Royce Armoured Car in the western desert in 1940, it first came into British Army service in 1914.Who is the Minister for defence equipment? It's our old friend Quentin Davies. I would like to lay all the blame at his door (trust me I really would) but the inability to buy on behalf of the forces knows no political boundaries.
Standard defence procurement seems to deliver the wrong kit, late and over budget, the real irony is that we seem to get it right when we're in a rush.
Here's an idea! Why not just buy everything in a rush?
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Just as Gordon Brown is the figurehead for this incompetent government that is destroying the country, so Quentin Davies is the figurehead for the incompetence that is killing our troops. He must resign.
James,
Useful article for consideration by anybody even contemplating voting BNP as some type of protest vote.
http://www.hurryupharry.org/2009/05/17/supporting-the-troops/A vote for the BNP is a vote to minimise the bravery of our soldiers.
Rubbish kit for the armed forces has been a feature of all governments. This is definitely an area where they are 'as bad as each other.'
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