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HANSARD Northern Ireland Troubles Bill (Carry-over)For my community, the home of the British Army, this debate goes to the heart of our history and who we are. In Aldershot, we remember 22 February 1972, when the IRA detonated a…27 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateIn my constituency, I hear from many small businesses that are worried about rising energy bills and what that means for their ability to grow and create jobs. As such, I welcome…21 Apr 2026HANSARDMiddle East: DefenceI thank the Secretary of State for everything he is doing to support all my constituents in the region and to keep them safe. I know that he and I share the priority of getting…09 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle East: Economic UpdateAs the Member of Parliament for the home of the British Army, I thank the Chancellor for her support for our armed forces. My constituency is also home to innovative defence and…09 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceIt is a huge privilege to speak in this debate. I want to use my time to highlight why the UK must join the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank as a critical part of our defence…04 Mar 2026HANSARDMiddle EastI thank the Prime Minister for his statement and for his leadership. My thoughts are with serving personnel in the region. May I also mention our armed forces families in Cyprus,…02 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn Aldershot and Farnborough, we have a brilliant police team, but recruitment of officers is difficult because of the pay difference along the Hampshire-Surrey border. Officers…09 Feb 2026HANSARDEngagementsQ6. This year in Aldershot and Farnborough, we are looking forward to hosting the national celebrations for Armed Forces Day in the home of the British Army. Businesses in my…04 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur servicewomen are currently not as well protected by in-service body armour, which is designed around male body types, providing inadequate ballistic protection. With testing…02 Feb 2026HANSARDChina and JapanI welcome the Prime Minister’s leadership on his trip, including his words in Japan about the value of the global combat air programme, which is not only strategically important…02 Feb 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillMy hon. Friend talked about a total society approach to defence, related to the strategic defence review. Does he agree that we need a total Government approach to defence if we…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillThat is a fair point. I know that the Defence Committee will be holding Ministers to account on single living accommodation as much as we are on SFA. They both need to improve…26 Jan 2026HANSARD Armed Forces BillI am proud to speak in support of the Armed Forces Bill on Second Reading, and I do so as the Member of Parliament for Aldershot, the home of the British Army. In my constituency,…26 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial and Affordable Homes: Aldershot12. What steps he is taking to build more social and affordable homes in Aldershot constituency.12 Jan 2026HANSARDSocial and Affordable Homes: AldershotA veteran in my constituency who is the father of five young daughters has spent nearly three years waiting for a four-bedroom social home while raising his family in a…12 Jan 2026HANSARD Ukraine and Wider Operational UpdateI welcome the Government’s commitment to providing security guarantees for Ukraine, which are vital to the defence of Europe and to upholding peace on our continent. However,…07 Jan 2026HANSARDAccess to GPs1. What steps his Department is taking to improve patient access to GPs.25 Nov 2025HANSARDAccess to GPsI am proud to see this Government’s improvements to GP services making a real difference locally, with over 2,000 more GPs hired and new investment already reaching practices like…25 Nov 2025HANSARDTyphoon Fighter Sovereign CapabilityIt is a pleasure to serve with you in the Chair, Sir Christopher. I congratulate the hon. Member for Fylde (Mr Snowden) on securing this debate. When we see the Typhoon take to…12 Nov 2025HANSARDTyphoon Fighter Sovereign CapabilityThank you, Sir Christopher. It is innovation with purpose—a partnership between Government, industry and the armed forces that strengthens both our national security and our…12 Nov 2025