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From Lord Astor of Hever DL
  • Armed Forces Hindu network launched at Diwali celebration

    A celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights, provided the ideal opportunity to launch the Armed Forces Hindu Network.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Final event of Normandy Veterans’ Association

    Lord Astor and Mark Francois joined D-Day veterans and their families for a special service at Westminster Abbey

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Libor funds to help Scottish veterans

    Veterans in need of housing support across Scotland will be able to benefit from £1.94 million of government funding.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Over 6,000 Second World War heroes recognised

    Over 6,000 Arctic Stars and Bomber Command Clasps have been issued to living veterans across the country.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Hot summer deals for forces' families

    Armed Forces members and their families can benefit this summer from generous discounts available through the Defence Discount Service.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Royal Navy returns to Glasgow after 20-year absence

    The Royal Navy's return to Glasgow after an absence of 20 years has been celebrated at HMS Dalriada.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Norwegian Army Conference 2012

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, Under Secretary of State.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • The maritime security challenge

    Speech by Lord Astor, Under Secretary of State.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sultan [of Oman]’s Armed Forces Association annual dinner

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever, DL, Under Secretary of State.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever DL, Under Secretary of State.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Wolfe Society dinner

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever DL, Under Secretary of State.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2011/06/25 - Armed Forces Day

    Speech delivered by Under Secretary of State at Lingfield Park Racecourse, Surrey on Saturday 25 June 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2011/03/10 - Sandhurst Foundation Dinner

    Speech delivered by Under Secretary of State at the Sandhurst Foundation Dinner, Goodenough College, London on Thursday 10 March 2011.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • 2010/11/01 - Air Power Middle East Conference

    Speech delivered by Under Secretary of State in Doha, Qatar on Monday 1 November 2010.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Anglo-Omani Society

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever DL, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Sanctuary and Energy Awards 2010

    Speech by Lord Astor of Hever DL, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Last soldier from Fromelles laid to rest in new cemetery

    The last of 250 World War One soldiers killed in the Battle of Fromelles was laid to rest in a ceremony yesterday at the first Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery built in Europe for 50 years.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • MOD and F1 motorsport race ahead to provide battlefield technology

    Technology currently used in Formula 1 racing cars could help our troops on the front line, the MOD's Lord Astor has said.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government