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HANSARD Humanitarian Situation in SudanMy hon. Friend is being very generous with her time. In addition to minority communities such as Sudanese Christians, women and girls are bearing the brunt of the crisis in Sudan,…22 Jul 2025HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryI thank my hon. Friend and Berkshire colleague for that intervention, and he is so right in what he says. We must remember them. As we mark this solemn anniversary, we must shine…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Victory over Japan: 80th AnniversaryEighty years ago, the guns finally fell silent across the Asia-Pacific, imperial Japan surrendered, and the most devastating conflict in human history came to an end. Today we…21 Jul 2025HANSARD Middle EastMinisters say it is for the courts to decide whether genocide has occurred in Gaza, but the genocide convention is aimed primarily at prevention, and the International Court of…21 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF E-7 Wedgetail ProgrammeI congratulate the hon. Member on securing this important debate on the RAF E-7 Wedgetail programme. A fortnight ago, our Defence Committee raised concerns about the E-7 programme…16 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF E-7 Wedgetail Programmerose—16 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF E-7 Wedgetail ProgrammeGiven the retirement of the E-3 Sentry and the delays to the E-7 Wedgetail and Crowsnest programmes, does the hon. Gentleman agree that the Ministry of Defence must ensure that…16 Jul 2025HANSARD RAF E-7 Wedgetail ProgrammeThe recent US proposal to scale back the funding for its E-7 Wedgetail programme raises serious concerns about the long-term viability of the programme. In the light of that, does…16 Jul 2025HANSARDAfghanistanI thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement. Although I welcome it and his intent to inject parliamentary transparency and scrutiny, this whole data breach…15 Jul 2025HANSARD Military Helicopters: Blood CancersI thank the Minister for his clarification about the testing of helicopters currently in service. But could he clarify something? Are there any provisions to conduct tests or…08 Jul 2025HANSARD Military Helicopters: Blood CancersI congratulate my hon. Friend on her excellent, sterling efforts to advocate on behalf of serving personnel and veterans, seeking answers on the important matter of military…08 Jul 2025HANSARDDefence Spending: Cross-party TalksUK defence companies need certainty from the Government in order to invest and plan with confidence. I welcome the Prime Minister’s recent efforts at the G7 and NATO summits, and…30 Jun 2025HANSARD Israel and the Occupied Palestinian TerritoriesA genocide case against Israel is before the International Court of Justice, and the International Criminal Court has issued arrest warrants against Prime Minister Netanyahu and…04 Jun 2025HANSARD Armed Forces Commissioner BillAs we consider the Lords amendments to the Bill, I welcome the opportunity to reflect on the progress made and the important issues that these amendments address. I am pleased to…03 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewGiven the growing instability in Europe and beyond, and the fact that, among other things, the UK is the third most targeted nation on the planet by cyber-attacks, I…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentI thank the Minister for his response, and your good self, Mr Speaker, for kindly granting the urgent question. Following the report in The Sunday Times that the Ministry of…02 Jun 2025HANSARDUK Nuclear Deterrent(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will make a statement on the future of the UK’s nuclear deterrent.02 Jun 2025HANSARD Trade NegotiationsLike buses, we wait ages—years—for a trade deal with a major global partner, and then two come along at once, within a week. It is a major vote of confidence for the position of…08 May 2025HANSARDPersonal Independence Payment: Disabled PeopleOn that point, I thank my right hon. Friend because many of my Slough constituents are extremely concerned about the proposed welfare cuts, especially to personal independence…07 May 2025HANSARD Defence Sector FinancingI congratulate my hon. Friend on securing today’s debate on defence sector financing. Given the current precarious security situation in Europe, we cannot be complacent and be…07 May 2025