Member of Parliament
Al Carns
Member since
04 Jul 2024
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Speeches (30d)
120
Speeches (all)
551
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Last spoke
16 Apr 2026
Recent contributions (551)
HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityI am glad that the Government took a defensive stance on Iran. We were clear that we did not have a legal mandate, there was not a plan and there was no clear end state, and if we…13 Apr 2026HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityI have a lot of experience, as does the shadow Minister, in boarding ships. The MOD is absolutely ready to go, but we must ensure that those ships meet certain criteria; as soon…13 Apr 2026HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityDepending on the situation, we could put frigates to sea at any point in time. That comes down to the balance of risk around health and safety and operational readiness, depending…13 Apr 2026HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityI thank my hon. Friend for his really focused question. We have been watching the underwater research programme for years now. We understand exactly what they are up to and why…13 Apr 2026HANSARD North Atlantic Submarine ActivityYes, there is a physical threat from Russian submarines, Russian surface ships, bombers and the war in Ukraine, but there is actually a more subversive threat—one that is based on…13 Apr 2026
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