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HANSARDArmed ForcesMy Lords, I too congratulate the noble Lord, Lord Soames, on his fine introduction to this important debate. Two MoD reports published this summer received much less attention…07 Sept 2023HANSARDVeterans Advisory and Pensions Committees Bill05 Sept 2023HANSARDVeterans Advisory and Pensions Committees BillMy Lords, I wish to speak to my probing amendment. I had thought to speak in the gap during this Bill’s Second Reading when I suddenly realised that there was a connection with an…05 Sept 2023HANSARDVeterans Advisory and Pensions Committees BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister very warmly and sincerely for a very comprehensive response. It will need reading again in Hansard to take the full strength of it. She has been…05 Sept 2023HANSARDUkraine: Ammunition and MissilesMy Lords, how many of the various types of ammunition and other missiles that were ordered were ordered from UK producers and how many from overseas?24 Jul 2023HANSARDDefence Command Paper RefreshMy Lords, the refresh paper makes ambitious and encouraging claims for improving many defence issues. I am told, indeed, that the paper says “We will” nearly 300 times. Let us…19 Jul 2023HANSARDDefence Policy (International Relations and Defence Committee Report)My Lords, it is a privilege to follow the noble Lord, Lord Anderson of Swansea. As everyone would expect, this is a comprehensive and critical commentary on the Government’s…30 Jun 2023HANSARDWar Widows’ and Widowers’ PensionsMy Lords, I strongly welcome this long- awaited decision—and bully for the military covenant, which has been shown at last to have some teeth. For the avoidance of doubt, will the…18 May 2023HANSARDWarrior Capability Sustainment ProgrammeMy Lords, the Minister made clear Warrior has a critical role at the present time in the British Armed Forces. Have any Warriors been gifted to Ukraine and, if so, how many? Is…03 May 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, media reports suggest that Russia has made increasing attacks by air on Ukraine. What assessment have His Majesty’s Government made of Ukraine’s ability to resist these…02 May 2023HANSARDTop Secret Document LeaksMedia reports suggest that the individual originally responsible is an American of considerable youth who still had access to a great number of very sensitive files. Can the…20 Apr 2023HANSARDUkraine: Arms SuppliesMy Lords, it is well known that much equipment is being provided to Ukraine by its allies. Will that be sufficient to ensure that Russia does not embark on further offensive…19 Apr 2023HANSARDHong Kong Military Veterans: SettlementTo ask His Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Murray of Blidworth on 22 January (HL4546), when they will decide whether to grant Hong Kong military…29 Mar 2023HANSARDHong Kong Military Veterans: SettlementMy Lords, I thank the Minister for that announcement. Veterans of the Hong Kong Military Service Corps are watching live at this very moment. Does the Minister recall that this…29 Mar 2023HANSARDUkraineMy Lords, it is a pleasure to follow the noble Baroness, Lady Brinton, who brings great focus to a number of very important issues concerning the Ukrainian scene. I also look…09 Feb 2023HANSARDRussia: SanctionsTo ask His Majesty’s Government what assessment they have made of the impact of the United Kingdom’s sanctions on Russia’s operational capabilities against Ukraine.30 Jan 2023HANSARDRussia: SanctionsMy Lords, I thank the Minister for answering the Question, although I am not sure that the Ukrainians feel as confident as he is that the Russians are hampered by the sanctions.…30 Jan 2023HANSARDArmed Forces: ResilienceMy Lords, it is my privilege and great pleasure, on behalf of the whole House, to express our warmest thanks to the noble and gallant Lord, Lord Peach, who has shown in that…26 Jan 2023HANSARDAjax VehiclesMy Lords, could the Minister say more about the damage to and loss of hearing mentioned by the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, and what steps are being taken to ameliorate that or…12 Dec 2022HANSARDNational Security BillMy Lords, when I was a squadron leader, I signed the Official Secrets Act. I still have my copy of the form that I signed. We were required to sign, though the reasons given were…06 Dec 2022