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HANSARDProtection of Shipping RoutesWhen the UK took the important step of joining Operation Prosperity Guardian, the Secretary of State gave the House this update in a written statement. He has done the same today,…08 Jan 2024HANSARD Ukraine(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence to make a statement on the war in Ukraine.19 Dec 2023HANSARD UkraineI thank the Minister for his words but, with due respect, the House should hear from the Defence Secretary himself. He may have urgent business today—we understand that—but he has…19 Dec 2023HANSARDPoints of OrderFurther to that point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. Unlike the hon. Gentleman, me and my family actually live in Rotherham and if I notified him every time I was in his…19 Dec 2023HANSARDGlobal Combat Air Programme TreatyI thank the Defence Secretary for his statement this afternoon and for early sight of it. We welcome the treaty that he signed on behalf of the UK last week with Japan and Italy,…18 Dec 2023HANSARDLGBT Veterans Independent ReviewI thank the Minister for early sight of his statement. With due respect to the right hon. Gentleman, who is a diligent Minister, this statement should have been made by the…13 Dec 2023HANSARDMiddle East: UK Military DeploymentsAcross the House, we welcomed last week’s pause in fighting and we are all deeply concerned about its restarting. It was a glimmer of light in the recent dark days to see hostages…05 Dec 2023HANSARDMiddle East: UK Military Deployments(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence to make a statement on UK military deployments to the middle east.05 Dec 2023HANSARD UkraineEarly on Saturday morning, sirens sounded across Kyiv for six hours. Families took to shelters and fear spread across the city. That day, 75 drones were launched on Kyiv—the…28 Nov 2023HANSARD Ukraine(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence to make a statement on the war in Ukraine.28 Nov 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Defence Secretary said recently that, despite middle east tensions, we must not forget about Ukraine. I welcome that statement, but the UK’s leadership on support for Ukraine…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaAfter nearly three months, it is very good to finally welcome the Defence Secretary to the Dispatch Box for the first time. He reflects the deep concern about the humanitarian…20 Nov 2023HANSARDIsrael and GazaWould the Defence Secretary agree that over the past decade, there has been an international failure to pursue a Palestinian peace settlement and tackle the Hamas threat? Middle…20 Nov 2023HANSARDWar in UkraineMembers from across the House, and people across the world, are rightly focused on the middle east after Hamas’s horrific attacks. That terrorism must be condemned, civilians must…24 Oct 2023HANSARDWar in Ukraine(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the war in Ukraine.24 Oct 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs Ministers know, UK unity on Ukraine stays strong and the Government will continue to have Labour’s fullest support on military aid. Ukrainians are now urgently asking for more…11 Sept 2023HANSARDService Personnel: Retirement Age and Conditions for ServiceWe know that the Defence Secretary is with his close family today, and we in the Opposition extend our deepest condolences. I also offer the Secretary of State our warmest…11 Sept 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsBut I fear UK leadership on Ukraine is flagging. The UK Government have committed £4.6 billion, yet Germany has now committed €17 billion. The UK’s 14 tanks have now been dwarfed…11 Sept 2023HANSARDDefence Command Paper RefreshI thank the Defence Secretary for the advance draft copy of his statement and welcome some elements he announced today that were not in that draft copy, such as the improved…18 Jul 2023HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Prime Minister told last week’s Ukraine recovery conference that “we will maintain our support for Ukraine’s defence and for the counter offensive”. With the developments in…26 Jun 2023