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HANSARD Loss of Secret DocumentsI think that the documents pertained to HMS Defender, which must concern us as much as any other ones. Since Churchill was First Lord of the Admiralty and Jellicoe commanded the…28 Jun 2021HANSARDSecurity of Ministers’ Offices and CommunicationsCrikey, Mr Speaker—who would be a Minister on a day like today? I do not want to go into the detail of what happened on the day in question, but it occurs to me that the security…28 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingThe right hon. Gentleman is making a most interesting contribution. Does he agree with the point I made in this place yesterday that reducing the Army by 10,000 people reduces the…24 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingThe right hon. Gentleman is making a most interesting speech. Is not the situation even worse? When we buy from other countries, we will never own all the intellectual knowledge…24 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingThe right hon. and gallant Member puts it very succinctly indeed. May I take this opportunity to offer him my personal congratulations on his elevation to the Privy Council? It…24 Jun 2021HANSARDUK Defence SpendingI think that any members of the armed forces watching this debate would be encouraged by the seriousness with which we take this issue. I thank the right hon. Member for North…24 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillWill the Minister give way?23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillCan the Minister give me the same reassurance when it comes to Departments in the devolved Administrations, such as the Scottish Government?23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillIt is interesting how, when we listen to a debate, our own speech changes according to what we have just heard. To give credit where it is due, the description provided by the…23 Jun 2021HANSARD UK Military Personnel Serving Overseas: VaccinationClearly we must make sure that there is availability of vaccinations, and we must do everything we can to build public trust right across society, including our armed forces, in…23 Jun 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillGiving credit where it is due, I am of a similar opinion that the Scottish Government’s move to offset the bedroom tax by their own hand—from their own money—has been of…23 Jun 2021HANSARDEvents Research ProgrammeI trust that I am always consistent in what I say—what I am about to ask will come as no surprise to either the Minister or the hon. Member for Solihull (Julian Knight). If the…22 Jun 2021HANSARDLevelling-up AgendaIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward. My warmest congratulations to the hon. Member for Isle of Wight (Bob Seely) on securing the debate. We in the…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Covid-19 and LonelinessIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Edward, for the second time today. Who am I to speak in this debate after two terrific speeches from the hon. Members for…15 Jun 2021HANSARD Aviation, Travel and Tourism IndustriesThis will come as no surprise to you, Madam Deputy Speaker, but I will take a slightly different tack from what has been said before. If our country is going to get itself back on…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Safety of JournalistsIn a way, today’s debate is slightly poignant for me, because I knew Rory Peck very well as a friend. He was a fantastic journalist, and he was also a bit of a rogue. Shortly…10 Jun 2021HANSARD Ajax ProgrammeAs the Minister has said, in March 2010 the then Government opted for Ajax in contrast to the suggested BAE CV90. This weapon is in operation with seven armies, two of which are…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Delivery Charges in Highlands and IslandsI beg to move, That this House has considered delivery charges in Highlands and Islands. It is indeed a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Ms Rees. Like many before me, I…08 Jun 2021HANSARD Telecommunications (Security) BillIt is a pleasure to join you, Madam Deputy Speaker, from the far north of Scotland. Before I make two points that will be familiar to the House, may I compliment the right hon.…25 May 2021HANSARD Cyber-Fraud in the UKWhat a pleasure it is to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Dowd. May I add my thanks to the hon. Member for Ogmore (Chris Elmore) for securing this excellent debate? The subject…25 May 2021