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HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsLet me answer a couple of questions, and I hope it addresses the noble Lord’s point. The Prime Minister is very supportive of the defence industry and the development of this…18 Nov 2025HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsOne of the key points that the Government have pursued is to ensure that the increase in defence expenditure is felt across the nations and regions. Northern Ireland has secured…18 Nov 2025HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsMy noble friend makes a really good point, and of course he is right to say that. The total number of direct and indirect jobs supported through MoD expenditure with UK industry a…18 Nov 2025HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsWe have established and are looking to grow a defence office for small business, which will be important. The noble Lord’s point is an extremely good one. The idea that the…18 Nov 2025HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsI will look at the specific example that my noble friend has raised about the awarding of that contract. As well as that example, I could give others of where we have been…18 Nov 2025HANSARDMinistry of Defence Procurement: UK-manufactured ProductsWe have recently recruited a new National Armaments Director and reforms are taking place in the Ministry of Defence. I ask this of the noble Lord and the House: why is it that in…18 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionI do not know the answer to some of what the noble Lord has just said, and I do not think I even understand part of it; I have no idea of the road he has talked about, for…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionThe Government have not been coy at all in saying that international law should be adhered to. They have not been coy at all in what they have said about adherence to the UN…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionThat is a very good question. What we have in Venezuela is an embassy in Caracas; we are the only Five Eyes member who has an embassy there. We make our points to the Government…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionWhat I am saying to the noble Lord is a really important point. The lawfulness of the actions of the US is a matter for them. As far as the UK Government are concerned, we act in…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionMy noble friend makes a really important point. At the end of the day, of course we must act according to the UN charter and international law. The UK Government do that. This is…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionThe Government of the United Kingdom do prioritise the security of this country. We are acting in accordance with international law and the fundamental principles of the UN…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionI thank the noble Lord for raising an important question. The position of the Government has not changed. We continue to state that the lawfulness of the strikes is a matter for…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionMy noble friend makes a really good point, and he is right to point out that the last Government implemented the particular review and the principles that he is referring to. All…12 Nov 2025HANSARDCaribbean: US Military ActionMy Lords, recent US military action in the Caribbean and the Pacific, including strikes against boats allegedly involved in drug trafficking, is a matter for the United States.…12 Nov 2025HANSARDUkraineThat this House takes note of the situation in Ukraine.31 Oct 2025HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, almost exactly 12 months ago, we debated Ukraine here in this Chamber. Let us once again proudly say that, in that time, there has been no weakening of our resolve or…31 Oct 2025HANSARDUndersea Cables: National Security ThreatMy Lords, the Government keep the threat to undersea cables connected to the UK under close review, working to deter and mitigate identified risks. My noble friend will appreciate…27 Oct 2025HANSARDUndersea Cables: National Security ThreatThe repair record for this country is one of the best in the world. This sits with DESNZ and DSIT, as well as with the MoD, but I think the average repair is eight days. There is…27 Oct 2025HANSARDUndersea Cables: National Security ThreatI confirm that the MoD has had discussions with Ireland, rather than me personally. Northern Ireland is an integral part of the UK while the people of Northern Ireland want that.…27 Oct 2025