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HANSARDAfghan Special Forces Relocation ReviewI thank my noble friend for his interesting question. On the basis of the information I have and the briefings we have had, I can tell him that the information became available…15 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityThe noble Lord makes a really interesting point. That is the whole point of lessons learned from the conflict in respect of Ukraine, and that is part of what the review will look…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityWe certainly do understand that: 3,500 people are already employed in the development of this, £2 billion has already been invested in the research and development of the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityMy Lords, our assessment of the future combat air capability we require is informed by consideration of the future threat environment and strategic context. Consequently, the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityThe noble and gallant Lord makes a good point. He is really referring to investment in our defence capabilities as we go forward. The review will look at the threats that we need…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityAs it stands, we are certainly sharing the costs with Italy and Japan, as the noble Baroness points out. Regarding other partners, we are considering that and discussions are…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityI certainly believe that the noble Lord is right to point out that, if we have aircraft carriers, we need aircraft to operate from them. I accept that. As far as the defence…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityThe noble and gallant Lord will know that we have concerns about the supply of ammunition and missiles. That is why this Government are introducing a national armaments director…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityThe review will, of course, look at the necessary profile with respect to air, land, sea and intelligence and technology sharing. The Government have made an absolute commitment…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityI thank the noble Lord; that is a good question. We have made as firm a commitment as we can, although I have said that it is also part of the ongoing review that the noble Lord,…10 Oct 2024HANSARDRelations with EuropeMy Lords, I welcome the many positive and challenging contributions on this topic, all said in a way that seeks to improve public policy to do what it can with respect to the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityThis is a very important question and there should be no confusion here. The noble Lord is talking about the UK’s nuclear deterrent. That forms an important part of our deterrent.…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityThe noble Lord knows that there have been problems with the training of pilots. That is partly the point of his question. The Government are looking at training and also at the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityThe noble Baroness will know that I know Northern Ireland reasonably well and I have seen the fantastic skills base that Northern Ireland has. At the moment, as it stands, the…10 Oct 2024HANSARDCombat Air CapabilityWell, I do not know about that, but the use of drones will of course become increasingly important. With respect to the noble Lord’s suggestion, I am sure that people have heard…10 Oct 2024HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, it is a great pleasure for me to try to sum up all the incredible contributions that have been made. I am sure my noble friend Lord Robertson will have found the debate…09 Oct 2024HANSARDMinistry of Defence: ExpenditureI thank the noble Baroness for her welcome to the post; it is an honour to follow her, as well as the noble Earl, Lord Minto. We have made a clear commitment to 2.5%, and the…25 Jul 2024HANSARDMinistry of Defence: ExpenditureThe noble Lord will know that the situation with respect to the Belfast shipyard and Harland & Wolff is a difficult one. Our expectation is that those ships will be able to be…25 Jul 2024HANSARDKing’s SpeechIt is to compete. To co-operate with, challenge and compete with China is essential. The important point that I want to make to the noble Lord, Lord Alton, is that obviously we…25 Jul 2024HANSARDMinistry of Defence: ExpenditureI thank my noble friend for his important question. Whether it is aircraft carriers and planes, the number of soldiers, technology or other capabilities, you have to have the…25 Jul 2024