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HANSARD UkraineThe Government are working hard to ensure that the proceeds of the sale of Chelsea football club reach humanitarian causes in Ukraine as soon as possible. The proceeds are…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineI thank the hon. Gentleman for his question and for his service to our country. He is right that we are seeing huge changes in the way that war is conducted in Ukraine, but we are…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineThe hon. Gentleman raises a really important issue. The horrendous activities of the Russian forces in Ukraine should be subject to the fullest extent of not only domestic but…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineI thank my hon. Friend for his questions. It is certainly true that the assessment we have made of troops from the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea engaging in combat is a…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineIt is absolutely true that, as the United Kingdom has provided a bridge across the Atlantic between the United States and Europe in the past, we continue to do so today. We will…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineI thank my fellow Devon MP for his support for Ukraine. It is certainly right that the increased proliferation of drones is a hallmark of the conflict. Between 500 and 1,000…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineIt is certainly true that this Government will continue to support Ukraine, and to encourage more of our NATO allies to donate to Ukraine and to improve their own defences, so…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineThe joint expeditionary force is an important part of the complementary military alliance with NATO, enabling the beer-drinking nations of northern Europe, as they are often…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineIt is day 1,030 of Putin’s illegal, full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and I would like to update the House on the current situation in Ukraine. Ukrainians are approaching their…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineI thank the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mr Francois) for his party’s continuing support for our friends in Ukraine. He is certainly right that the initial…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineI am grateful for my hon. Friend’s support for the military package outlined today. The UK Government will increase defence spending to 2.5% of our GDP, and a path for that…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineIf we are seeking to protect anyone in this House, it will certainly be the right hon. Jennie. The hon. Gentleman asked a number of questions. It is right that we seek to further…19 Dec 2024HANSARD UkraineI thank my hon. Friend for his work in support of Ukraine. He is a consistent champion, working cross-party, too. It is right that we seek to improve and grow our technology,…19 Dec 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell for her new clause and her concerns about potential recruits. First, it is absolutely vital that we fix the recruitment crisis that the…12 Dec 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (Fourth sitting)At the risk of repeating myself, it would be for the Armed Forces Commissioner to determine interactions, but I would expect the commissioner to establish procedures for…12 Dec 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (Fourth sitting)I am grateful for that. The hon. Gentleman is inviting me to use the call-up powers that I have as Minister for the Armed Forces to pick and choose, which is certainly not how I…12 Dec 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (Fourth sitting)I thank the shadow Minister for his views on engagement with veterans commissioners. To reiterate, the purpose of the Armed Forces Commissioner is to shine a spotlight on and be…12 Dec 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (Fourth sitting)I believe the right hon. Gentleman has not been on Capita’s Christmas card list for quite some time. Speaking as the Minister responsible for recruitment, we have set out some…12 Dec 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (Fourth sitting)I was coming to that point. At any one time, there are roughly 150,000 applicants in the military joining process, all of whom are still civilians and who would be brought under…12 Dec 2024HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill (Fourth sitting)I commend the hon. Gentleman, who is clearly using his previous experience in the military to carefully scrutinise how this provision will work in practice. I am very happy to…12 Dec 2024