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It is good news for the British economy that over 12,500 jobs will be created and safeguarded, good news for the regions that the Government is supporting significant inward investment, and good news for passengers that we are taking the steps necessary to improve their rail journeys
Britain awards $10.6B train contract Feb 12, 2009
Maybe we were too optimistic about the idea of the streets being lined with cheering people
U.K.'s Hoon admits to Iraq mistakes May 02, 2007
We want to ensure that the Ministry of Defense's position, both legally and morally, is beyond reproach
U.K. to review gurkha disparity claims Jan 12, 2005
No such decision has been made or is indeed in prospect
Britain to send more troops to Iraq Jan 10, 2005
The Black Watch achieved full operational capability today and I am confident they will back in their base within 30 days
Hoon vows to return Black Watch to Basra Nov 03, 2004
Geoffrey "Geoff" William Hoon (born 6 December 1953) is a British politician. He has been the Member of Parliament (MP) for Ashfield since 1992, and is a former Defence Secretary, Transport Secretary, Leader of the House of Commons and Labour Chief Whip.
Geoff Hoon was born in Derby, England, and is the son of Ernest Hoon and June Collett.
Educated at the independent Nottingham High School he read law at Jesus College, Cambridge, graduating in 1974.