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HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentAs part of our commitment to non-proliferation, we continue to abide by all the measures of the treaties we have signed. Our renewal of our nuclear deterrent is necessary in a…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentI am very happy to do so. It is not just the scientists and engineers at the AWE who support our nuclear deterrent, but the engineers and apprentices in Devonport in my…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentA fundamental part of the conversations about the strategic defence review that Lord Robertson and the review team have been having since the Labour Government came to power is…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentThe United States remains the UK’s most important security partner: no two nations on earth are as integrated in their defence, intelligence and communications systems as the…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentI do not want to eat the Secretary of State’s sandwiches, and I am acutely aware that the statement that he is about to make—02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentAs a Government, we are seeking to renew the contract between the nation and those who serve. In particular, for those submariners who are involved with our nuclear patrols,…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentYes, I can. The Defence Secretary is open to those conversations, though there may still be a difference of opinion about the best way of scrutinising some of our most sensitive…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentI agree with the hon. Gentleman that any party aspiring to government must not just understand how dangerous our world is, how the threats are increasing and how our nuclear…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentThis Government are proud to be increasing defence spending, with an additional £5 billion in our budget this year and an extra £13 billion by 2027, compared with the situation we…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentThis Government have a “NATO first” defence policy, so it is vital that we support and are enabled by our allies, especially those in NATO, and we will continue to do that. The…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentThe Secretary of State will shortly lay out more details of the strategic defence review, but I am happy to answer a few of the questions from my hon. Friend the Chair of the…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentLet me again put on record my thanks to all members of our Royal Navy who go out on patrol, not just on our Vanguard-class submarines, but also on our Astute-class boats—and the…02 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is absolutely vital that we support veterans who encounter difficulties in transitioning from military service to civilian life. The vast majority transition successfully, but…19 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe concluded phase one of the Triples review last week, in which there was an overturn rate of approximately 30%. The second phase will consider where we hold records relating to…19 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe UK promotes UNCLOS, freedom of navigation and the UNCLOS rules. I would be very happy to have a meeting with the hon. Lady, but a conversation with the Department for…19 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs HMS Sutherland is a Devonport-based warship, this Devonport-based MP says: congratulations to the crew, the ship’s company, the captain, and all those who made the visit to…19 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI agree with my hon. Friend: joining the cadets is a great opportunity for any young person, and provides a lifetime’s-worth of skills. The Government are looking to make further…19 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsA sustained, unconditional ceasefire is the quickest way to stop the killing while creating the space for serious talks to achieve a lasting peace. President Zelensky has…19 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI do indeed. Our commitment to NATO is unshakeable, as is our commitment to our European friends, especially those along NATO’s eastern flank that are being threatened by Russian…19 May 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am delighted to pay tribute to Major Eales and so many other volunteers who are working to support our veterans. Valour marks a departure from the PR-focused postcode lottery…19 May 2025