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HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)The clause does exactly that. It diversifies some of the regulations that had predominantly focused on petrochemical facilities, in line with the changes in technology and energy…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)Also agreed. Question put and agreed to. Clause 4 9 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 50 Interpretation Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)It has everything to do with it. The Committee needs to understand the details of what has been left, because it has everything to do with it. We cannot take anything in…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)Clause 46 introduces a new section into the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 to expand the defence functions of the Oil and Pipelines Agency. This is necessary as the agency is limited…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)I thank the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford for tabling new clause 16. The Defence Secretary has been really clear that we are working flat out to finalise the defence…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)No, no, no.16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Sixth sitting)I thank the hon. Members for North Devon and for Tunbridge Wells for the amendment. It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Efford, and I thank the Clerks and staff,…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)The closure of overseas military hospitals requires a change to the legislation, and this clause does exactly that. Question put and agreed to. Clause 45 accordingly ordered to…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)Our aim is to ensure that the decisions in the plan are robust and support the development of current and future capabilities to help drive the transformation of the armed forces,…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)Clause 45 and schedule 7 will protect those experiencing serious mental health difficulties while deployed overseas. Schedule 12 to the Armed Forces Act 2006 provides the legal…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Sixth sitting)The clause amends section 2(4) of the Visiting Forces Act 1952 to make it explicit that a visiting force’s service court cannot impose a sentence of capital punishment while…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)On a point of order, Mr Efford. I take this opportunity to thank all colleagues and all Opposition Members for our healthy and important debates. Importantly, I also thank all the…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)No. The right hon. Gentleman can wait two minutes.16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)Very kind. Question put, That the clause be read a Second time.16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)First, to be absolutely clear, we are not blaming officials in any way, shape or form. What we are saying is that when the leadership is changed every 10 to 15 minutes,…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Sixth sitting)I place on the record again everything that I have just said, which of course was about the NATO status of forces agreement and the changes that we want to make to ensure that UK…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)The DIP will be an affordable, deliverable programme to transform our armed forces. I hope I have provided the necessary reassurance to the hon. Member and, on those grounds, I…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)I thank the right hon. Member for his views on the Bill and acknowledge his request for us to publish a defence readiness plan that must include information about the numbers and…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)Clause 47 addresses the existing disparity between the protection of military aircraft and vessels under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986, which secures the protection…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)The MOD police do an outstanding job. The changes in this Bill enhance their ability to keep us safe and to do their job effectively. Question put and agreed to. Clause 42…16 Apr 2026