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The Ajax Programme

Written ministerial statementMade by Luke PollardMinister for Defence Readiness and IndustryMinistry of DefenceHCWS1539

The Ministry of Defence had aspired to update the House via WMS on the Armoured Calvery programme today. Political channels have requested that this WMS is delayed until next week, as a result of key meetings (both cross Whitehall and with the Defence Prime in question) occurring this week. We have every intention to update the house via WMS early next week and would welcome your support in agreeing to this delay.

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