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HANSARD UkraineI beg to move, That this House has considered Ukraine. It has been exactly one month since the Secretary of State for Defence last came to this House to provide an update on…25 May 2022HANSARD UkraineI shall give way to the hon. Member for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross (Jamie Stone), as he got in first, but then I should make a bit of progress, if that is all right…25 May 2022HANSARD UkraineI am conscious that other hon. Members want to speak, but I will of course allow the hon. Gentleman to intervene.25 May 2022HANSARDAjax UpdateAs part of my commitment to keep Parliament informed on the programme, I wish to provide a further update on the Ajax equipment project being delivered as part of the armoured…19 May 2022HANSARDDefence and Security Industrial StrategyI wish to update Parliament on the progress made since the publication of the defence and security industrial strategy (DSIS) on 23 March 2021. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has…18 May 2022HANSARDContingent Liability for Ajax Lessons Learned ReviewI wish to provide a further update to Parliament on the Ajax equipment project being delivered as part of the Armoured Cavalry programme. Ajax is designed to provide ground…29 Mar 2022HANSARDContingency Liability for Ajax Lessons Learned ReviewI wish to inform the House that I am today laying a Departmental Minute to advise of a new contingent liability associated with the Ajax Lessons Learned Review. Clive Sheldon QC…29 Mar 2022HANSARDDefence JobsOur increase in naval procurement benefits jobs throughout the UK. I am delighted to hear of the Score Group’s apprenticeship scheme to build talent for the future and I am keen…28 Mar 2022HANSARDDefence JobsMy hon. Friend is absolutely right. We were already focused on securing our critical defence supply chains, but DSIS has provided renewed impetus. Specifically on steel, as he…28 Mar 2022HANSARDDefence JobsI cannot comment on specific contracts, but I can confirm that those are indeed high-value jobs performing an important role for our armed forces. My hon. Friend has been…28 Mar 2022HANSARDDefence JobsRecent estimates shows MOD investment supporting over 200,000 jobs across the UK. Continued investment in defence, along with the changes we are making as part of the defence and…28 Mar 2022HANSARDDefence JobsI am willing to meet the hon. Gentleman if that is helpful. I warn him that we are aware of the situation and of the capabilities that we need. I am happy to meet him and speak to…28 Mar 2022HANSARDBaseline Profit Rate 2022-23: Single Source Defence ContractsI am today announcing that I have set the baseline profit rate (BPR) for single source defence contracts at 8.31%. This differs from the SSRO’s recommendation of 8.07%. The SSRO…28 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThey are. Last Thursday, I had a great day opening the AI hub for DSTL in Newcastle and pressing the button to start production of the turrets for our Challenger 3 tanks, to which…28 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is correct. NATO is a defensive alliance, and we are working closely together. As my hon. Friend the Minister for the Armed Forces said, we are undertaking measures…28 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI cannot give any form of commitment on that right now, but I will write to the hon. Lady.28 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted to join my hon. Friend in welcoming that downselection. There is still a process to go, but if it has finally got over the line, as I hope, that will be great news…28 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsI thank the hon. Lady for her question. I think I wrote to her last in November of last year on that issue. I am afraid we have not moved on yet and we are still studying exactly…28 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe are working closely with industry. Some lines have continued, but I would rather not get into operational details of as and when stockpiles will be replenished. Suffice it to…28 Mar 2022HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe events of the last few weeks show the critical importance of having the right kit in the hands of our armed forces. On many occasions the need can be met by British supply,…28 Mar 2022