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HANSARDStrait of HormuzIran has demonstrated that it can close the strait at will, and it probably will threaten to do so in the future when it wants something, so what can we do with international…16 Jun 2026 · 4d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanIn his excoriating resignation letter, the genuinely hon. and gallant Member for Birmingham Selly Oak (Al Carns) made it clear that he was leaving not just because he considered…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARD Russian Shadow FleetI warmly congratulate the right hon. Gentleman on his appointment, and wish him the best of luck—he will certainly need it. I congratulate all involved in the successful operation…15 Jun 2026 · 5d agoHANSARDDefence Investment PlanAt a recent defence industry dinner, the Minister informed diners that the definition of “British” for the purposes of assigning support from the Government to the British defence…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Child Contact ArrangementsI will call Alison Hume to move the motion; I will then call the Minister to respond. I remind other Members that they may make a speech only with prior permission from the Member…10 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformColleagues will note the number of Members who are interested in speaking and the time available. I will call the Front Benchers from 10.30 am, so please do the maths.10 Jun 2026HANSARDLocal Government ReformLast but by no means least, I call Lewis Cocking.10 Jun 2026HANSARDBelfast: Violent DisorderHappy birthday to you, Mr Speaker. The Minister said to criminals—who are criminals, Minister, not thugs—“Do not do it.” With respect, that will not cut it. It suggests that the…10 Jun 2026HANSARD Middle EastCan the Foreign Secretary explain the “multi” bit of the multinational maritime mission, because so far all I see are contributions from France and the UK? In particular, she said…09 Jun 2026HANSARD Cuba: Humanitarian SituationIn trying to understand what America has been doing in its own backyard, what assessment has the Minister made of Cuba as one of the largest foreign contributors to Russia’s…08 Jun 2026HANSARDDefence Growth Deal: Economic ImpactHas the Minister seen the report published this week by techUK, which has members across Northern Ireland in the defence sector, focusing particularly on tech? The report…03 Jun 2026HANSARD Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces OperationsI am sure the Minister understands that there can be no sustainable ceasefire for as long as there exists in Lebanon an Iranian terrorist proxy that has as its war aim the…03 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI am privileged to be called in this debate. I start by declaring my interests as a reservist and as the author of a book called “Tommy This an’ Tommy That: The military…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillHas my right hon. Friend had a chance to look at the report published by techUK, which represents a lot of small and medium-sized companies in the defence tech sector, and seen…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillThe question is surely whether victims are given a choice. At the moment, they are. The prosecutors’ protocol usually means that these cases are tried through the civilian…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI am grateful to my right hon. Friend for giving way; he is being very indulgent. I agree with him and—with respect—not with the Minister, because my recollection from being the…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI am concerned by the hon. Gentleman’s remarks. We have the continuous attitude survey, which does its work every year and delivers to Ministers a clear account of what is keeping…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillI am sure the Minister will like to pay tribute to Alabaré, which does great work for service veterans in and around my constituency. However, will he ensure that we do not give…02 Jun 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillOne area that will blight the lives of many of my right hon. Friend’s constituents as it does mine is, of course, primary care dentistry. People can move from one end of the…02 Jun 2026HANSARD Steel Industry (Nationalisation) BillOn that point, will the Secretary of State give way?21 May 2026