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HANSARDFuture Nuclear Deterrent Annual UpdateOn 18 May 2011, the then Secretary of State for Defence, the right hon. Member for North Somerset (Dr Fox), made an oral statement to the House ( Official Report , 18 May 2011;…20 Dec 2019HANSARDShipbuildingI have today published Sir John Parker’s review of the implementation of the National Shipbuilding strategy. I am very grateful for Sir John’s efforts in producing this review and…04 Nov 2019HANSARDArmed Forces Training: UkraineThe UK military training mission in Ukraine, Operation Orbital has been extended by a further three years to March 2023. UK armed forces personnel deployed on Operation Orbital…04 Nov 2019HANSARDWork of the DepartmentThe first duty of any Government is to defend our country and to keep our people safe. The Ministry of Defence plays a pivotal role in delivering our national security objectives…31 Oct 2019HANSARDDefenceMy hon. Friend makes an important point about the threat that the IRGC poses to not only the region but countries such as ours. The Quds force is currently proscribed. Further…24 Oct 2019HANSARDDefenceMy hon. Friend makes an important point about the threat that the IRGC poses to not only the region but countries such as ours. The Quds force is currently sanctioned . Further…24 Oct 2019HANSARDDefence Manufacturing CapabilitiesI congratulate my hon. Friend on being appointed engineering envoy by the Government. Engineering is incredibly important, which is why we support the “Engineering: Taker a Closer…21 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI will be delighted to write to the hon. Gentleman.21 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend makes the key point when she suggests that this could not happen without Ministers’ support, or indeed without the intention of this Government to voluntarily join…21 Oct 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn the light of recent events at the Syrian border, the Government urge all parties to ensure that they comply with international law, including international humanitarian law and…21 Oct 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Capability and StrengthComing from a party that would reduce the armed forces to a rubber boat in Scotland, I do not think we should take any lectures from the hon. Gentleman and the SNP. It is…21 Oct 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Capability and StrengthMy hon. Friend has raised some concerns about the engagement with Europe, and, indeed, about Europe’s ambition. I think it absolutely right that the European Commission has a…21 Oct 2019HANSARDDefence Manufacturing CapabilitiesThe two aircraft carriers are built in British yards, the Type 26 is built in British yards, the Type 45 is built in British yards, the offshore patrol Batch 2 is built in British…21 Oct 2019HANSARDStrait of Hormuz: UK ShippingThe hon. Lady is absolutely right that we have to de-escalate the situation in the Gulf, but what we will do is make sure that our allies in the Gulf are able to protect…21 Oct 2019HANSARDStrait of Hormuz: UK ShippingOn the joint comprehensive plan of action, dealing with the Iranian nuclear capability, I have made it clear to the United States, as have my colleagues in Europe, that we support…21 Oct 2019HANSARDStrait of Hormuz: UK ShippingI look forward to working with my right hon. Friend. I think I am going in front of his Committee later in the week, and no doubt I shall bow to his knowledge as he will no doubt…21 Oct 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Capability and StrengthOur armed forces have suffered decades of being hollowed out to meet short-term pressures. Eventually, that takes its toll on the men and women of the armed forces and the…21 Oct 2019HANSARDDefence IndustryWe are committed to supporting the UK defence manufacturing industry. On 14 March, the Government provided an update to Parliament on our ambitious defence prosperity programme,…21 Oct 2019HANSARDDefence IndustryMy right hon. Friend raises an interesting point. My only advice to chief executives of aerospace companies is to invest where the skills are and where the customers are, and that…21 Oct 2019HANSARDDefence IndustryThe hon. Gentleman makes a really important point about protecting our sovereign capability and I take that incredibly seriously, as someone who worked previously in QinetiQ, in…21 Oct 2019