British Generals 'For Hire' Scandal: Former Top Brass Filmed Discussing How To Set Up Huge Arms Deals With The MoD -- Daily Mail
* Several generals caught in newspaper sting
* Retired top brass boasted of ability to multi-million-pound arms deals
* Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said scandal was 'deeply damaging'
* But he insisted retired personnel wielded 'no influence' over procurement
Retired military officials could be barred from meeting ministers and officials after a group were caught boasting they could use old Whitehall contacts to secure deals for arms companies.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond said the ‘top brass for hire’ scandal was ‘deeply damaging to the individuals and their reputations’.
‘There are many reasons why it is sensible for the MoD to maintain contact with retired officers,’ Mr Hammond said.
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