It is a significant gamble to assume that troops in our U.K. Armed Forces would volunteer for a Scottish Defence Force. Philip Hammond armassumedefence Change image and share on social
The North Koreans or Chinese may have a million men in uniform but it's about how you perform. Philip Hammond chinesekoreanman Change image and share on social
Scotland forms a crucial part of our Armed Forces which should not be jeopardised by rushed cuts or a rush to the exit from the U.K. Defence jobs are vital to the Scottish economy and yet independence puts thousands of jobs at risk. Philip Hammond armcrucialcut share on social
Negotiating with the Taliban must be done from a position of strength. Negotiating from a position of weakness would be a disaster. Philip Hammond disasternegotiateposition Change image and share on social
Talking to the Taliban is a process the Afghans have to manage. It is their country. Philip Hammond afghancountrymanage Change image and share on social
To those who say Britain cannot afford to invest in infrastructure, I say we cannot afford not to invest in our future. Philip Hammond affordbritainfuture Change image and share on social
The military never uses a full word if they can create an abbreviation. Philip Hammond abbreviationcreatefull Change image and share on social
We have got this Damocles' sword of Standard and Poor's hanging over us, with the commitment they have made to review Britain's credit rating in the summer of 2010 after the general election. Everybody in Britain has a vital interest in ensuring that the triple A credit rating agency is maintained. Philip Hammond agencybritaincommitment share on social
We ask the military to be in a position that, if we ask them to do a task, they are absolutely able to do it for us. Philip Hammond absolutelymilitaryposition Change image and share on social
While I believe firmly in open markets and free trade, I also believe an open market needs a level playing field. Philip Hammond fieldfirmlyfree Change image and share on social