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HANSARDDefence and Security Industrial StrategyOn exercise last year, our Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier was heavily reliant on Marine Corps F-35 planes. It is great that our allies helped out then. However, given the small…23 Mar 2021HANSARD Integrated Review: Defence Command PaperI see that units of Government press officers have been on manoeuvres this past week, but unfortunately they have been spinning on cuts to our Army. The regular Army will have…22 Mar 2021HANSARDBusiness of the HouseWorkers at the LIBERTY steel company are really afraid for their jobs; 5,000 staff and others in the supply chain across the country need help. Can we please have a statement from…18 Mar 2021HANSARDIntegrated ReviewWill the Prime Minister level with the country and tell us exactly how he plans to reduce the armed forces by 10,000 in the years ahead?16 Mar 2021HANSARDBudget Resolutions and Economic SituationMay I welcome the Chancellor’s long-overdue announcement of an extension to the furlough scheme? This will help to avoid an economic cliff edge this spring. However, much more is…09 Mar 2021HANSARDDefence Equipment ProgrammeThe defence equipment plan has seen escalating costs over time, and agreeing priorities has proved to be difficult. The NAO says that industry has a prioritised list of funding…01 Feb 2021HANSARDDefence Equipment ProgrammeWhat steps he is taking to improve cost controls within the defence equipment programme.01 Feb 2021HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe furlough scheme is really important for young workers—for young people—but many are worried that when it ends we will see large-scale youth unemployment, so what is the…15 Dec 2020HANSARD Covid-19 Vaccine Roll-outIt is brilliant that the vaccine programme is beginning, but unfortunately, there are real question marks over who is benefiting from some of the covid-19 contracts. How will the…08 Dec 2020HANSARDBusiness of the HouseI have asked a number of times, both in the Chamber and in letters, if the Government will amend bereavement support legislation to cover cohabitees with children. This is…26 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateMy right hon. Friend has just raised a very serious concern about someone being blocked for a job for which they were in good stead. Would she tell us more about that?24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. I am a bit perplexed about the voting rights of Members tonight. I would be ever so grateful if you could confirm that the Chair needs…24 Nov 2020HANSARD Virtual Participation in DebateI thank my right hon. Friend for her contribution. She is doing a brilliant job, taking on board colleagues’ points on both sides of the House. She is taking the issue forward…24 Nov 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Restrictions on Gyms and SportI thank my hon. Friend the Member for Newcastle upon Tyne North (Catherine McKinnell) and the Petitions Committee for securing this important debate. I am proud to chair the…23 Nov 2020HANSARD Towns FundContrary to the Secretary of State’s remarks, the Public Accounts Committee says that the criteria for funding the towns fund were insufficient and “vague”. So, once again, I ask…18 Nov 2020HANSARDCourts: Three-tier Covid LevelsWhat assessment he has made of the effect of the Government’s three-tier local covid-19 alert levels on the operation of the courts.03 Nov 2020HANSARDCourts: Three-tier Covid LevelsIn firebreak Wales, the justice system has had to operate under really difficult circumstances lately, and I pay credit to those who have worked so hard to adapt. However, figures…03 Nov 2020HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe vital Crowsnest project for the carriers has faced severe delays. Delivery is now promised for September 2021, 18 months late. Can the Minister confirm that it will definitely…02 Nov 2020HANSARDPoint of OrderOn a point of order, Mr Deputy Speaker. I have received very poor responses from Ministers in recent weeks. I asked about the withdrawal of Randox covid-19 tests; the responses…22 Oct 2020HANSARDCovid-19: Economy UpdateIn March, the Government increased the basic allowances for both universal credit and working tax credit by £20 a week, but that uplift is only temporary; it will expire next…22 Oct 2020