A direct response from Secretary of State for Defence Michael Fallon, that "Our Armed Forces are anything but 'feeble'". Fallon reiterated the government position that the international aid for law enforcement and women's rights budget should also be taken into account, as he said that "Those who belittle our Armed Forces’ efforts fail to recognise that our national security depends on tackling the causes of instability, not just treating the symptoms." References 1944 births Graduates of the Staff College, Camberley Graduates of the Royal College of Defence Studies Deputy Lieutenants of Devon First Sea Lords and Chiefs of the Naval Staff Hydrographers of the Royal Navy Knights Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Living people People educated at St. Cuthbert's School Royal Navy admirals Military personnel from Newcastle upon Tyne English hydrographers