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HANSARDCovid-19 OutbreakSadly, there are not just sectoral problems for aerospace. With Bridgend now reeling from the INEOS threat to take jobs elsewhere, it is clear that Wales and the UK face fierce…08 Jul 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Co-operation with Welsh GovernmentWell, indeed, Mr Speaker, I think the Secretary of State makes the point very clearly that a UK-wide attack would have a lot more effect. But anyway, looking beyond the current…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Co-operation with Welsh GovernmentAs the Secretary of State knows, the Welsh Labour Government have given an extra £2 billion to support businesses that are affected by the pandemic—the most generous package…03 Jun 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesThe UK Government’s job retention scheme is an important tool for Welsh businesses and their workers, but gaps in the programme have left some employees relying on dismally low…22 Apr 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Support for BusinessesWelsh businesses have been hard hit by this pandemic, and they desperately need support to stay viable. Despite the Chancellor promising to do all it takes, the UK Government’s…22 Apr 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThis weekend there has been widespread concern about the Government’s communication strategy on the coronavirus pandemic, including a number of anonymous briefings to the media,…16 Mar 2020HANSARDArmy EquipmentI thank the Minister for his answer, but we know that the Army has cancelled various anti-armour projects and reduced the number of tanks it will upgrade. There have also been…16 Mar 2020HANSARDArmy EquipmentThe recent National Audit Office report on the Government’s defence equipment plan showed that there is a potential funding shortfall of £13 billion, which will no doubt affect…16 Mar 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government have actually said that the cost of any system could be up to £5 billion. If the plan is to have this UK option, what assurance has the Secretary of State received…03 Feb 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsOur armed forces were due to have access to Galileo’s encrypted system when it becomes fully operational in 2026, but now we have left the EU, that will not be the case. Can the…03 Feb 2020HANSARDDefence Relationships: South East AsiaOn the one hand, the Government have rightly been challenging China’s aggressive military actions in the seas around south-east Asia, yet on the other hand, despite the Secretary…03 Feb 2020HANSARDStrait of Hormuz: UK ShippingI thank the Secretary of State for his answer, but he will also be well aware of the catastrophic impact of the US withdrawal from the Iranian nuclear deal. Sadly, this is not the…21 Oct 2019HANSARDOutsourced Departmental ContractsI welcome the new Minister to her post. A report in the Financial Times today demonstrates that botched public sector outsourcing contracts wasted more than £14 billion-worth of…21 Oct 2019HANSARDStrait of Hormuz: UK ShippingHappy Trafalgar day, Mr Speaker. Yesterday I had the pleasure of seeing the sea cadets parade in a splendid fashion for Trafalgar day. I welcome the Secretary of State and the new…21 Oct 2019HANSARDArmed Services: Optimal SizeNot only have RAF personnel numbers fallen by more than a quarter since 2010, but the Government are consistently failing to train enough pilots. Some 350 are currently on the…08 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am a little disappointed by that answer because when it comes to officers, there is a lot more that can be done. It is not just those from state schools who face barriers: just…08 Jul 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAt a time when Army numbers are consistently falling, it is all the more important that we draw on the widest possible pool of recruits. Why, then, has there been a 45% increase…08 Jul 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayI thank my hon. Friend for that intervention. He is right. Considerable progress has been made on awareness, but we still need to make sure people understand what the…26 Jun 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayIndeed. The hon. Gentleman makes a fine point and there is a very good case for having a consultation on what sort of voice would be practical for our armed forces— […26 Jun 2019HANSARD Armed Forces DayIt is a delight to speak in this debate. This Saturday people will come together in communities across the country to say thank you to the men and women who make up our armed…26 Jun 2019