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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe published a consultation on a number of proposals for the visa system around Commonwealth soldiers. We will be publishing a response very soon and the hon. Gentleman will get…20 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhenever we examine new arrangements for services for our military, of course we examine all the impacts on security, accountability and indeed performance.20 Sept 2021HANSARDNuclear Warhead ProgrammeThe replacement warhead programme will allow the UK to maintain our independent minimum credible nuclear deterrent for the foreseeable future. The UK’s sovereign nuclear deterrent…20 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI think the best way to rectify this, Mr Speaker, is to read Hansard , where you will see very clearly, in black and white, that I referred to the Atomic Weapons Establishment.20 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThere are no plans to renew them. The taking out of service of the non-Red Arrows Hawk T1s will provide a significant amount of spares and support for the current Red Arrows fleet…20 Sept 2021HANSARDDaesh and Global AffiliatesI thank my hon. Friend for his kind comments. I am also delighted that my whole team has remained together on the Front Bench. I cannot remember that happening in any other…20 Sept 2021HANSARDDaesh and Global AffiliatesThe right hon. Member will be referring to a report by the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy that he has commented on previously. The report makes a number of…20 Sept 2021HANSARDDaesh and Global AffiliatesThank you, Mr Speaker, for hosting the G7 in Chorley at the weekend, and for the warm welcome you gave to many of my colleagues from across the House in that excellent showcase of…20 Sept 2021HANSARDNuclear Warhead ProgrammeThe hon. Member has obviously missed the point that we have nationalised Aldermaston recently in completely the opposite direction.20 Sept 2021HANSARDInternational TerrorismI routinely engage at all levels, both nationally and internationally, in order to tackle the threat of terrorism across the middle east, north Africa, and the wider region. We…20 Sept 2021HANSARDInternational TerrorismThe reduction in conflict, stability and security funding, which is effectively what the hon. Gentleman is referring to, is partly because if it were to continue it could end up…20 Sept 2021HANSARDInternational TerrorismThe Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre sets the threat levels for this country, and it does so independently of Ministers. When those levels are changed, it will make a statement and…20 Sept 2021HANSARDInternational TerrorismMy right hon. Friend highlights an important point: when there is no partnership on the ground, how do we deal with imminent threats to the United Kingdom? I cannot speak for the…20 Sept 2021HANSARDInternational TerrorismThe United Kingdom supports the French forces and Operation Barkhane in Mali with a squadron of Chinook heavy-lift helicopters. At the same time, we also have some 300 British…20 Sept 2021HANSARDMilitary Operations Without United States SupportThe Ministry of Defence conducts a range of operations, domestically and overseas, both independently and jointly with allies, including with the United States. We keep our…20 Sept 2021HANSARDMilitary Operations Without United States SupportI listened to my right hon. Friend’s points. First of all, the United States and France are our closest allies. The United States is the cornerstone of NATO and by far outspends…20 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsDespite NATO’s withdrawal from Afghanistan, the middle east and the wider region remain a major source of threat to the UK. We will continue to engage and to invest to keep us all…20 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am grateful to my hon. Friend for her question. The Minister for Defence People and Veterans, my hon. Friend the Member for Aldershot (Leo Docherty), is leading the charge here.…20 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsI know that this was a troubled programme; I have never resiled from that at all in this House. In fact, as the right hon. Member will know, since I took over this job we have…20 Sept 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsFirst of all, what the right hon. Member has missed is that I committed to and brought forward the buying of Boxer, which is a German-British-Dutch project that will be made in…20 Sept 2021