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HANSARDDefence SpendingFirst, I resent the use of the word “efficiencies”. Basically, that is Treasury speak for cuts, and it would not face up to that. Secondly, the hon. Lady is clearly under a…16 Jul 2019HANSARDDisclosure and Barring Service1. What steps he is taking to improve the Disclosure and Barring Service.15 Jul 2019HANSARDDisclosure and Barring ServiceDoes the Home Secretary not understand —I think he does, along with the Justice Secretary—that it is widely accepted across the House that the service is not fit for purpose,…15 Jul 2019HANSARDDefence Procurement: JobsWhy don’t you change it now?08 Jul 2019HANSARDDefence Procurement: JobsI hope that the Minister will also acknowledge the great role of the Defence Committee, under the right hon. Member for New Forest East (Dr Lewis) as Chairman, and the trade…08 Jul 2019HANSARDDefence Procurement: Jobsrose—08 Jul 2019HANSARDCombat Air StrategyI thank the hon. Gentleman for introducing the debate so well. He particularly highlights the contribution of the hardware side. Is it not also important that we maintain the…27 Jun 2019HANSARDCombat Air StrategyHas the memo got to the Minister for procurement?27 Jun 2019HANSARDCombat Air StrategyI thank the hon. Gentleman for giving way again. What he describes requires a really significant change in mindset in the civil service, and particularly in the Treasury,…27 Jun 2019HANSARDThe Value Added Tax (Reduced Rate) (Energy-Saving Materials) Order 2019Given that the Prime Minister and others, including the Conservative leadership candidates, say that we are going to leave the EU on 31 October, why is the Minister rushing to…24 Jun 2019HANSARDThe Value Added Tax (Reduced Rate) (Energy-Saving Materials) Order 2019I understand the build-up—it always takes this long—but given that Britain may leave the EU in only a few months, why does the Minister feel it necessary to do this now?24 Jun 2019HANSARDThe Value Added Tax (Reduced Rate) (Energy-Saving Materials) Order 2019May I help the right hon. Gentleman with his difficulty? The reason the European Commission behaves like that towards the British is because the British civil service rolls over…24 Jun 2019HANSARDCystic Fibrosis Drugs: OrkambiI thank the hon. Gentleman for his comprehensive introduction. The fundamental core of the problem is the greed of Vertex and its unreasonableness in the discussions. Should the…10 Jun 2019HANSARDWild Animals in Circuses (No. 2) BillThis has been a pretty sorry story of delay, but I welcome the fact that the Bill is now here, given the lack of legislative business. Will the Minister say when the Government…07 May 2019HANSARD Defence Industry: ScotlandI thank my hon. Friend for the speech that he is making, which is very helpful. The British space industry has not only been successful here, but has played a huge part in the…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Defence Industry: ScotlandIs it not the case that the solid support ships would be ideal for the Rosyth site to maintain its workforce until aircraft carrier refits are necessary? Does that not show that…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKI realise that my hon. Friend is reaching the end of her excellent contribution, but she has come to a key point about the Sikh community in the United Kingdom. While enormously…30 Apr 2019HANSARD Sikhs: Contribution to the UKBefore my hon. Friend moves on from the incredible record of Sikh soldiers in service of this country and freedom, does she agree that it is appropriate that we should now have a…30 Apr 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsT4. May I ask the Secretary of State to welcome Anzac day, and our long-standing friendship with Australia and New Zealand? May I also ask whether he recognises what every major…25 Apr 2019HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentThe Secretary of State is making a very compelling argument. Does he not therefore regret the dithering and delay that took place in the renewal of the submarine programme when…10 Apr 2019