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HANSARD Armoured Cavalry Programme: Sheldon ReviewI have the greatest of respect for the right hon. Gentleman’s experience as a former Defence Minister. There are three points to address. In relation to the cost, it was a…15 Jun 2023HANSARD Armoured Cavalry Programme: Sheldon ReviewIt is no exaggeration to say that no one in this Chamber has greater passion on the subject of procurement and acquisition reform than my right hon. Friend. I look forward to…15 Jun 2023HANSARDDefence Estate UpdateThe Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to review its estate with a view to securing better value for money. The MOD therefore welcomes the High Court’s decision dismissing the…22 May 2023HANSARDTrident RenewalHe should reflect on the cost of—15 May 2023HANSARDHousing for Armed Forces PersonnelI would be more than happy to visit—this is an important issue. I recognise the challenges. It is a complex issue that has built up over many years, as my right hon. Friend says,…15 May 2023HANSARDDefence Exports to Global AlliesThe UK scores highly in the global rankings for defence exports, which create jobs and prosperity across the country, building the industrial resilience and capacity we need for…15 May 2023HANSARDHousing for Armed Forces PersonnelIt is a pleasure to engage with the Labour Defence Front Bench for the first time. It is interesting that the hon. Gentleman does not welcome the significant investment that we…15 May 2023HANSARDDefence Procurement SystemI look to my left and my right and I see continuity. I am grateful to follow in the steps of my right hon. and learned Friend the Member for Cheltenham (Alex Chalk), now Lord…15 May 2023HANSARDDefence Procurement SystemI am more than happy to give the hon. Gentleman that assurance. There is a great deal of affection for the Hercules, but to go back to what the Secretary of State said about the…15 May 2023HANSARDHousing for Armed Forces PersonnelWe all want to see our armed forces service personnel living in good-quality accommodation. The key to that is investment, of course, which is why I hope that the hon. Gentleman…15 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsWales plays an integral part in all aspects of the UK’s defence policy, with a number of the MOD’s major suppliers and small and medium-sized enterprises having a presence there.…15 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am glad that the hon. Lady recognises that these have been constructive negotiations. She mentioned the offer of flexible working and, as she knows, there have to date been no…15 May 2023HANSARDDefence Exports to Global AlliesI am grateful to my hon. Friend, and he is absolutely right to celebrate a great British success story. The MBDA British-designed common anti-air modular missile is the…15 May 2023HANSARDHousing for Armed Forces PersonnelIn the last seven years, the Ministry of Defence has invested more than £936 million in service family accommodation improvements. Currently, just under 97% of the MOD SFA meets…15 May 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsI very much enjoyed my visit to Brize Norton. It was actually my second visit after Abbey Wood. Just to be clear, we remain fully committed to the development of new housing for…15 May 2023HANSARDTrident RenewalObviously, I will have to look into the matter and will write to the hon. Gentleman further. I would make one point. He talked about the other costs. If I may, while the SNP has a…15 May 2023HANSARDTrident RenewalThe Dreadnought submarine programme remains within overall budget and on track for the first of class, HMS Dreadnought, to enter service in the early 2030s. As the programme is in…15 May 2023HANSARDDefence Procurement SystemOf course not. I am happy to look into that. I want to assure the hon. Gentleman that the latest figures show that the proportion that the MOD spends with SMEs has increased from…15 May 2023HANSARDDefence Exports to Global AlliesI am grateful to my hon. Friend, who is right to highlight this important collaboration with one of our major allies. Enhanced kinetic energy munitions are a key part of the…15 May 2023HANSARDDefence Procurement SystemWe are driving the delivery of capability to the frontline. When requirements, budget and risk are clear, we have proven our ability to deliver. The majority of our programmes are…15 May 2023