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Quentin Davies outlines defence spending 'priorities'

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An RAF base could be closed and thousands of defence jobs could go, as the government works out how to cover the cost of extra equipment for troops in Afghanistan.

Defence Secretary Bob Ainsworth is preparing to outline the cuts he plans to make to balance the books.

Defence Minister Quentin Davies said choices about spending priorities always have to be made.

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