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HANSARDDefence Jobs: WalesHaving visited my hon. Friend’s constituency, I know what a champion he is, not just for large companies such as General Dynamics but for the wider supply chain. That is precisely…16 Mar 2026HANSARDDefence SkillsIn the hon. Gentleman’s haste to make an attack on the Government, he forgot to welcome the multibillion-pound deal we secured with Türkiye to build Typhoons in his constituency.…16 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceWell, I had to sit through the hon. Member’s drivel, so he can sit through mine until he finds out the answer to that one. I want to respond to the main points raised in today’s…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceI will not be announcing deployments from the Dispatch Box, but I recognise the hon. Gentleman’s point. It is one of the reasons that we are seeking to invest more in our Royal…04 Mar 2026HANSARD Ministry of DefenceBefore thanking my hon. Friend the Member for Slough (Mr Dhesi), let me place on record my thanks to the brave men and women of the UK armed forces, who are at this very moment…04 Mar 2026HANSARDNew Medium HelicopterI am updating the House regarding the new medium helicopter procurement. In an incredibly volatile and unpredictable world, characterised by emerging threats and shifting…03 Mar 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeIt is good to see you in your place, Dr Allin-Khan. I thank the hon. Member for Yeovil (Adam Dance) for scheduling this debate. I am afraid that he will know some of my answers to…11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeI have been pretty clear on a number of occasions in the Commons that we are not letting this decision time out. Therefore, a decision will be made, which is consistent with what…11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeAs a Department, we are working flat out to deliver the DIP. It remains one of the key actions that we are trying to deliver as a Department. As a Defence Minister, I would prefer…11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeIt is a very nice tie.11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeAs long as it is not about ties.11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeUnlike in previous Governments, our Treasury colleagues are aligned to our defence mission. We are working more closely with our Treasury colleagues than I have ever seen before.…11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeI had noted the hon. Gentleman’s question and was coming to it in a moment, but as he has invited me to, I will deal with it now. Since the general election, we have signed 1,100…11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeI would be surprised if the hon. Member was advocating for another position on that point. At the risk of getting another intervention from the hon. Member for West Dorset (Edward…11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeThe strategic defence review sets out very clearly the mix that we are looking for, partly because the technology is not currently available. In many cases, there is not an…11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeI am afraid I did not bring my long-vision glasses, so I cannot spot everyone’s tie.11 Feb 2026HANSARD New Medium Helicopter ProgrammeThe hon. Gentleman is certainly right that we inherited a situation where there are far too many platforms across all our forces, which complicates servicing, operations and…11 Feb 2026HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Palantir ContractsWe signed a contract with a supplier to provide a service for which there is clear military need and clear utility, in order to strengthen our armed forces. We keep all contracts,…10 Feb 2026HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Palantir ContractsI am afraid that the role of defence is to disrupt our adversaries and to secure our national security. To do that, we possess capabilities that can disrupt, deter and, if…10 Feb 2026HANSARDMinistry of Defence: Palantir ContractsI am afraid that looking for deliverables ahead of a state visit is pretty standard practice, and it is something that the right hon. Gentleman’s Government looked at just as much…10 Feb 2026