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HANSARD RussiaI certainly welcome the statement, but on the bigger picture I do not believe the west has a coherent strategy to deal with Russia’s increasing aggression. Sanctions will not…06 Jan 2022HANSARDRussia’s Grand StrategyI welcome my hon. Friend to his post. Given the challenges and threats to our national and international security, does he agree it is now time to increase defence spending to 3%…06 Jan 2022HANSARDRussia’s Grand StrategyI join other hon. Members in congratulating my hon. Friend the Member for Harwich and North Essex (Sir Bernard Jenkin) on securing this important debate on strategy, which we do…06 Jan 2022HANSARDRussia’s Grand StrategyI will explore that in more detail. Certainly, our gathering of the intelligence picture is second to none—we do that extremely well indeed—but today I will make an argument about…06 Jan 2022HANSARDRussia’s Grand StrategyI will not give way, as I have already done so once and I am conscious of the time. The United States has temporarily retreated from the global stage, and there is a gap on the…06 Jan 2022HANSARD Ajax Noise and Vibration ReviewI commend the focus that the Minister brings to the situation, which is very refreshing indeed. However, he speaks of a troubled programme with cultural and systematic failures…15 Dec 2021HANSARD Armed Forces BillI am pleased to speak in this important debate. The Armed Forces Act 2006, which the Minister mentioned, needs to be upgraded, so the Bill needs to pass in this House. It was…13 Dec 2021HANSARDDefence CommitteeI, too, pay tribute to my hon. Friend who has done such an amazing job. It proves the importance of scrutiny and what can be done with a Sub-Committee, and it was a pleasure to…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Women in the Armed ForcesThe Minister is aware of the yellow card procedures and what happens in an operational environment, and he is absolutely right that conduct in those environments needs to be dealt…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Women in the Armed ForcesIt is a pleasure to participate in this important debate, Dr Huq. It follows on from the statement that was made earlier. I join others in congratulating my hon. Friend the Member…09 Dec 2021HANSARD Army Restructuring: Future SoldierThere is much to unpick in this big announcement, but may I commend the Defence Secretary on this major evolution in our expeditionary posture and defence structure, given the…25 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: InquiryI am grateful for the hon. Gentleman’s support. Is it worth his clarifying this point, which I did not? We have in our mind, as a yardstick, that an inquiry looks like Chilcot.…04 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: InquiryI am not sure. With the indulgence of the Deputy Speaker, I would be happy to give way. I seek her guidance.04 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: InquiryI am grateful for all the contributions that have been made today on this important issue. I am also grateful to the Minister, who has worn the uniform and who I know takes these…04 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: InquiryI beg to move, That this House has considered the proposal for an inquiry into the UK’s involvement in the NATO-led mission to Afghanistan. This could be a very short debate if…04 Nov 2021HANSARDAfghanistan: InquiryOkay, I will continue. I will conclude the debate, because I know another one is following this one. I would argue that if there were a free vote on whether we should have an…04 Nov 2021HANSARD Budget ResolutionsI join my hon. Friend the Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake) in appreciating the enthusiasm and constructive effort that have been put into this Budget. It is thanks…27 Oct 2021HANSARDAfghan Citizens Resettlement SchemeI thank the Government for the Foreign Office briefings on Afghanistan that I received while visiting Doha recently. Will the Minister look into using the Qatari embassy in…25 Oct 2021HANSARDData Breach: ARAP Applicants in AfghanistanI welcome the statement. I hope that the necessary oversight protocols are now in place to make sure that this does not happen again. The Taliban have not changed. They seek to…21 Sept 2021HANSARDDefence ExportsI will withdraw it.20 Sept 2021