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HANSARD Russian Ship YantarMy hon. Friend highlights a valid point. The north-west of Scotland plays an invaluable part in our defence architecture, and sustains economic growth with a variety of undersea…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarThe hon. Member is right: we must push as hard as we can to impose cost on Russia. To date we have spent £21.8 billion in Ukraine—£4.5 billion in military support—and I know we…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarMy hon. Friend raises a really important point. Defence spending is not just about defending the nation; it is an engine for growth. The Typhoon deal alone has created over 20,000…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarI thank the right hon. Gentleman for his contribution, which was very focused and meaningful, as always. I will not go into detail on the specific capabilities, but from our…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarMy hon. Friend raises a really valid point. We have seen several cables in the Baltics severed or cut. I would argue that the Yantar, with its intelligence-gathering capability,…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarThe hon. Member brings up a really valid point: the Yantar and the GUGI programme is not just a UK issue; nor are the asymmetric threats that we collectively face across Europe.…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarI would like to thank my hon. Friend for his contribution. Since coming into Government, we have signed the Trinity House deal with the Germans and renewed the Lancaster House…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarThe hon. Member is correct that Russia does remain a threat. With the ongoing conflict in Ukraine causing over 1,000 casualties a day, it is the biggest threat that the UK has…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarMr Speaker, I will pass the message on to the broader team. I would like to make some comments on the Russian main directorate of deep-sea research programme, known as GUGI. As…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarWe are working closely with our European allies to get access to the Security Action for Europe programme and an EU-UK defence partnership. That is primarily for two reasons:…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarThat is a valid point. For years we have not taken homeland security seriously. The House will note that, in the strategic defence review, we have invested in integrated missile…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarMr Speaker, with your permission I would like to make a statement on the Russian main directorate of deep-sea research—20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarThe strategic defence review points to the multi-role ship and our buying into mapping and tracking our infrastructure, protecting it and, importantly, if required, deterring…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarI would not say that there has been a lack of accountability, but the hon. Gentleman is right to mention that until now there has been a lack of centralisation around our critical…20 Nov 2025HANSARD Russian Ship YantarI thank the hon. Gentleman for his insightful question. Be in no doubt: we will defend every inch of this country and our territorial waters. If anything is taking place in our…20 Nov 2025HANSARDTyphoon Fighter Sovereign CapabilityGreat question. As with any capability, it is important to plan for the long term. As right hon. and hon. Members will be aware, the Government are committed to continuing to work…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTyphoon Fighter Sovereign CapabilityI thank you, Sir Christopher, for chairing this debate and the hon. Member for Fylde (Mr Snowden) for securing it. It is an important subject, and it will continue to be important…12 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesThe cadets play such an important part, with the sea cadets right at the forefront. Seeing Joshua thriving in that environment is absolutely superb, and hearing of Martin Rowley…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesLet me finish my point, and then my hon. Friend can jump in. I put on record my personal thanks to the Royal British Legion for its work on the poppy appeal this year, and every…11 Nov 2025HANSARD Remembrance Day: Armed ForcesI beg to move, That this House has considered Remembrance and the contribution of the armed forces. On Sunday, His Majesty the King led the nation in commemorating generations of…11 Nov 2025