Conservative MP John Baron says he welcomes the government’s commitment to increase defence spending, saying it “sends the right message to our allies and potential adversaries alike”.
He asks if Dowden would ensure some is spent on additional
recruitment, including, if necessary, an increase in wages.
Dowden says the government is putting the resources in now to the challenges the
nation is likely to face in the next five years.
The UK had the largest number of applications to join the Army in recent
years in January, Dowden adds.