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HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is exactly right to point out just how valuable that question is. It should be asked. It is valuable in setting out data to enable us to go forward. I will…16 Mar 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe Government undertake detailed impact work. I can assure the hon. Gentleman that there is no impact on training capability. I am pleased to say that we are increasing the…16 Mar 2026HANSARDService Police Complaints Commissioner Annual Report 2024: MOD ResponseI am pleased to place in the Library of the House today the Ministry of Defence’s formal response to the Service Police Complaints Commissioner’s annual report for 2024. The…12 Mar 2026HANSARD NATO and the High ArcticIt is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Dr Huq. I am grateful to my hon. and gallant Friend the Member for Halesowen (Alex Ballinger) for initiating this debate on the…04 Mar 2026HANSARD NATO and the High ArcticI am very proud of the steps that the Government have taken to raise defence spending, which are very welcome off the back of many years of underspend. In fact, this is my very…04 Mar 2026HANSARD NATO and the High ArcticI am sure the right hon. Member will understand that consulates are a matter for the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. I will make sure that the FCDO is aware of her…04 Mar 2026HANSARDPoints of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Speaker. I would like to correct the record in relation to something I said during the last Defence orals. On 2 February 2026, I said that the Prime…24 Feb 2026HANSARDArmy Reservists: Employment RightsI am not in a position to give details at this point, but I will absolutely take into account the hon. Member’s comments and ensure they are considered. I note his concerns.…24 Feb 2026HANSARDArmy Reservists: Employment RightsI thank the hon. and learned Member for his point, and his comments have been noted. As soon as I have further details, I will provide an update.24 Feb 2026HANSARDArmy Reservists: Employment RightsI thank the right hon. Member for Belfast East (Gavin Robinson) for securing this debate. I am grateful for his contributions and those made by other Members. I know, and can see…24 Feb 2026HANSARDArmy Reservists: Employment RightsIt would not be appropriate for me to comment on the details, but I can assure the hon. Lady that we are considering the implications of the judgment very closely, and I am…24 Feb 2026HANSARDOperation Banner VeteransI note the service of the hon. Lady’s brother. As she well knows, this Government are bringing in real protections for veterans, and if she wishes to support legislation that…02 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces Familiesrose—02 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces FamiliesArmed forces families play a vital part in supporting members of our armed forces and helping them to perform their role of defending our national security. Our ambition is for…02 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces FamiliesI know that armed forces families will be very concerned about the kits that their loved ones are wearing. I hope that the majority of our clothing is sourced from British…02 Feb 2026HANSARDArmed Forces FamiliesThe hon. Lady is right to raise that important point. I have received updates from officials, and I will push for a further timeline on which to update her.02 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes an excellent point. I know that more than 14,000 private organisations have signed the armed forces covenant, and one of its core principles is that service…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes a very important point. All armed forces personnel are supported by dedicated and comprehensive rehabilitation services. Allied health professionals play a…02 Feb 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsJust last week, we launched the single living accommodation review, which is designed to get at exactly these issues to ensure that our serving personnel have the accommodation…02 Feb 2026HANSARDSupport for VeteransI know that the hon. Member—02 Feb 2026