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HANSARDArmed Forces: Covid-19 DeploymentTo reassure the hon. Gentleman, I do not think that we have ever needed to have that kind of discussion, because when we receive MACA requests, be they from Scotland or from…10 Nov 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Covid-19 DeploymentI thank the hon. Lady for her question. I believe that there are 1,600 medics currently deployed and embedded in the NHS, and we will do all we can to support them throughout the…10 Nov 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Covid-19 DeploymentWe are all grateful for the work that councils have done—be it Liverpool City Council or councils elsewhere in the country, they have had a huge task to meet. Hundreds of military…10 Nov 2020HANSARDArmed Forces: Covid-19 DeploymentMy hon. Friend speaks from experience: he is a reservist who served in Operation Herrick, from memory. We try to do intelligent mobilisation—we try to engage with our reservists…10 Nov 2020HANSARDDraft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I can inform the right hon. Gentleman that that is the exact question that I have asked. I have yet to be enlightened with the answer; I wanted to come armed with the statistic to…09 Nov 2020HANSARDDraft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I would not wish to excite the Committee by giving an exact date at this moment; it would not be appropriate to do so. The work is ongoing and I look forward to its being…09 Nov 2020HANSARDDraft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020I beg to move, That the Committee has considered the draft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020. It is a pleasure, Sir David, to move that…09 Nov 2020HANSARDDraft Defence and Security Public Contracts (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020First, as I am sure the whole Committee does, I wish the hon. Member for Portsmouth South (Stephen Morgan) a safe period, having been traced. I trust that it is no more than being…09 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI can confirm that a baseline capability will be sailing with the carrier strike group next year.02 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am speaking to my colleagues across Government about how we can help with the programme of planting more trees in the environment. There is a large programme ongoing in the…02 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsI think the hon. Lady is referring to the change from one outsourcing contract to another. We have gained a lot for the taxpayer from the existing contract, and hopefully more…02 Nov 2020HANSARDNon-disclosure AgreementsThe Ministry of Defence only uses non-disclosure agreements in its commercial arrangements by exception, when there is a specific need. Although no trend analysis has been…02 Nov 2020HANSARDNon-disclosure AgreementsI am not aware of any company complaining about NDAs. If the right hon. Gentleman is aware of some, I would really encourage those companies to get in contact with me directly and…02 Nov 2020HANSARDNon-disclosure AgreementsThere are many means, including through trade associations, whereby companies can put the word to Ministers if they are concerned. NDAs do have a valuable role, including…02 Nov 2020HANSARDDefence Manufacturing: Covid-19 SupportWe have maintained a close and ongoing dialogue with defence manufacturers throughout the pandemic to ensure that companies are effectively supported. I am pleased to confirm that…02 Nov 2020HANSARDDefence Exports: NATOThe MOD leads on strategic export campaigns to our NATO partners, and from my personal contacts, including recent trips to Estonia and Poland, I know how respected UK military kit…02 Nov 2020HANSARDDefence Exports: NATOI absolutely congratulate the company on its successes, both at home and overseas. I work closely with colleagues in the Department for International Trade, particularly in the…02 Nov 2020HANSARDDefence Manufacturing: Covid-19 SupportThere are elements of programmes that are being brought forward. The prime focus now, however, is on supporting the cash flow of the companies and suppliers. We have the means of…02 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs a leading European ally, we work closely with allied nations and do not need formal EU programmes to do so. However, I understand that the EU is in the final stages of agreeing…02 Nov 2020HANSARD Ministry of Defence Tenants: EvictionsI have been made aware of that by my hon. Friend. I am particularly sorry to hear that that was the case, and it should not have been the case. I have had written assurances that…15 Oct 2020