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HANSARDContinuous At-Sea DeterrentI hear what the hon. Member for Barrow and Furness (John Woodcock) says. We are building a lot more submarines in Barrow than the last Labour Government ever did, so I was hoping…10 Apr 2019HANSARDCounter-Daesh OperationsThe House may welcome an update on the military campaign against Daesh in Iraq and Syria. Forces in Iraq and Syria now say that, with the support of the global Coalition, they…08 Apr 2019HANSARDModern Service LifeThree new initiatives, aimed at modernising the living and working arrangements for Armed Forces personnel will be launched today, 1 April. Our people are at the heart of Defence…01 Apr 2019HANSARDSupport for VeteransThat charity has also been looking at the United Kingdom. We are keen to work closely with it, to see how we can take the lessons learned from the United States and the positive…25 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIn this, the 50th year of the continuous at sea nuclear deterrent, the MOD is proud to continue to protect the security and stability not only of our nation, but of our allies. I…25 Mar 2019HANSARDKorean PeninsulaWe continue to monitor what is happening in North Korea. It is vitally important that we work with other allies, including the People’s Republic of China, to put pressure on North…25 Mar 2019HANSARDKorean PeninsulaThe hon. Gentleman makes an important point, and I remember visiting South Korea with him back in, I think, 2010 or 2011 where we looked at this. It is vital that Britain stands…25 Mar 2019HANSARDKorean PeninsulaWe have been absolutely consistent that there must be complete denuclearisation, and while it is disappointing as to where talks have gone we must remain hopeful that pressure can…25 Mar 2019HANSARDKorean PeninsulaThe security situation on the Korean peninsula has improved since North Korea adopted a self-imposed moratorium on missile launches. North Korea almost certainly wishes to avoid…25 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for VeteransThis Government have put veterans and our service personnel very much at the heart of not just what the Ministry of Defence does but right across Government. Of course, devolved…25 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for VeteransMr Speaker, we will have to see if we can get you one as well in the future. We are constantly looking at how we can recognise those who have served. The veterans ID card is…25 Mar 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Social MobilityArmed forces careers are built on merit, creating an environment where potential is defined by effort and talent and not by background. The skills, education and training that…25 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for VeteransI join my hon. Friend in expressing thanks for what they do, and I encourage volunteers across the country to do likewise through such a great initiative. We are always grateful…25 Mar 2019HANSARDSupport for VeteransI was delighted to visit the Heyford and Bicester veterans group with my hon. Friend just a few weeks ago and see the amazing work that it is doing to support so many of our…25 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs was touched upon earlier, we are very much showing and leading by example with the promotion of many women into some of the highest roles within the Army, the Navy and, of…25 Mar 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs I am sure the hon. Gentleman is aware, we are the second-largest investor in south-east Asia. We have strong and deep links with many allies, including Australia, New Zealand,…25 Mar 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Social MobilityMy hon. Friend is absolutely right to say that there is no glass ceiling. He brings out two brilliant examples of where women in our armed forces can achieve so much and make such…25 Mar 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Social MobilityThe hon. Gentleman makes a very strong point about maybe expanding our armed forces. We should feel proud that we are the largest employer of apprentices in this country—19,000…25 Mar 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Social MobilityI pay tribute to my hon. Friend, who did so much in campaigning to keep the Royal Marines in Taunton; they play an important role in the local community. I very much look forward…25 Mar 2019HANSARDArmed Forces: Social MobilityOne of the key drivers of recruitment is increasingly online, but we need always to look at how we reach out into local communities. I remember how the Green Howards often used to…25 Mar 2019