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HANSARDReplacing the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023In the previous Session, the troubles Bill drew criticism from nine former four-star generals, regimental associations and veterans across the country. The Defence Secretary told…03 Jun 2026HANSARDMilburn Review: Interim ReportThe social contract that we all had growing up was, “Work hard and you get ahead.” Now artificial intelligence is ripping that apart, and young people do not understand what their…02 Jun 2026HANSARDRussia: Level of ThreatThere is a chasm between supporting and leading. Is it not the case that the Attorney General—the same Attorney General who has no hesitation in hounding British veterans through…01 Jun 2026HANSARDRussia: Level of ThreatThis morning, France once again demonstrated that seizing sanctioned Russian shadow fleet vessels in international waters is both legal and achievable. In contrast, although the…01 Jun 2026HANSARD Banking HubsI welcome the Minister to her new role. On the criteria, I have pushed for a banking hub in Budleigh Salterton for a great deal of time, but it was pushed back because there is a…20 May 2026HANSARDDefence ReadinessIt is an honour to wind up the final day of debate on the King’s Speech for His Majesty’s loyal Opposition. We have heard many sterling speeches from Members across this House,…20 May 2026HANSARDGetting Britain Working AgainThe hon. Gentleman is making an impassioned speech. One of my big concerns, about which we need to be talking far more, is that jobs for young people in the 18 to 24 category are…14 May 2026HANSARDNew Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public AmenitiesLike many other Members, I am exhausted by dealing with the Liberal Democrats on East Devon district council and Devon county council. They seem completely unaccountable, so can I…13 May 2026HANSARDNew Developments: Unadopted Roads and Public AmenitiesI thank the hon. Gentleman for bringing this important topic to the Chamber. We have had a great deal of development in my constituency, and we are seeing these issues play out in…13 May 2026HANSARDLord Mandelson Humble Address: Government Response UpdateThe Minister says that 300 documents have now been shared with the ISC, but how many are left to be processed? More importantly, what has the process been in ascertaining a…27 Apr 2026HANSARDSecurity VettingThe Prime Minister has chosen to blame his officials for this debacle, so can he confirm that he knows the names of the FCDO civil servants who made the decision to override UKSV…20 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)Thank you, Mr Efford; I appreciate that. I think new clause 3 is very sensible. I know from personal experience that life in the military is fast. A person may deploy somewhere…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)I will speak in support of new clauses 13 and 15. My right hon. Friend has laid out quite a scary case study of what happens when international legal frameworks are used to affect…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)The fact that other countries that we consider to be close allies are also considering this is an important point that I will come on to. In the aftermath of 9/11, the Government…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)I thank the Minister for his response. He has a great deal of experience in this area, and I know that there will be no one else in Parliament who is pushing for progress in it as…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)The Minister has a great deal of experience in this space, and defence is working hard to unblock some of these issues. The point I raised in my speech was that it is almost…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)I declare an interest: I am also a proud holder of a veterans railcard, as are many of my constituents. The new clause is modest in scope. It does not create new schemes. Both HM…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time.16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)New clause 9 would provide a clear framework for an authorised person to approve the use of drones for routine testing, evaluation, training and capability development. The…16 Apr 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Bill (Seventh sitting)I am not sure that I welcome that intervention. To say that I am aligned with the people who—16 Apr 2026