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HANSARDTopical QuestionsHaving had the opportunity to visit Barrow a number of times, I know that the town offers so very much. We are very dependent on the residents of Barrow for the amazing work they…18 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsIt is fair to say that some are more committed than others, but we have to hammer the message home. We need European countries to be spending a minimum of 2% of their GDP on…18 Feb 2019HANSARDRAF Marham: Tornado and F35I visited RAF Marham on 10 January. It has been the home of our Tornado force and is now the home of our F-35 Lightnings. It is obviously with a heavy heart but enormous pride…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence RelationshipMay I take this opportunity to associate us with your comments about Paul Flynn, Mr Speaker? I remember having the privilege of serving with Paul on the British-Irish…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence RelationshipThose missions will continue, and we will continue to have negotiations with the EU on how we can support those operations in the future.18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence RelationshipMy hon. Friend raises an important point: 90% of all our collaboration with EU nations and EU defence programmes is done outside the framework of the European Union. I joined him…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence RelationshipAs I touched on in response to my hon. Friend the Member for Filton and Bradley Stoke (Jack Lopresti), most of our defence procurement and most opportunities in the defence…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence RelationshipThe high north is an important part of the development of our strategy. At the weekend, I had the opportunity to see our Royal Marines in Norway and what they are doing to support…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence RelationshipArticle 5 is a mechanism that delivers security right across continental Europe and the north Atlantic area. That has been proven. Article 5 has only been used in one situation,…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence RelationshipWe have never as a nation shied away from our obligations, and there has been a clear understanding that Britain will stand with our European friends and neighbours in delivering…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence RelationshipMy hon. Friend is absolutely correct. When we speak to the new nations that have been created out of the collapse of the Soviet Union, to which organisation do they turn to…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: MOD PreparednessThe Ministry of Defence has conducted extensive planning and preparation to ensure that defence is ready for a range of scenarios including that of a no-deal EU exit. We continue…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: MOD PreparednessThe work that we are doing on cyber-security is done not through the European Union, but through NATO or bilateral agreements with other countries, so I cannot see that having any…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: MOD PreparednessThe hon. Lady had an opportunity to vote for a deal just a few weeks ago, but she did not seem to bother.18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: MOD PreparednessI will make it absolutely clear that we will always be there to defend our sovereign interests and to defend Britain’s national interest.18 Feb 2019HANSARDRAF Marham: Tornado and F35It is a whole community that delivers the Tornado’s fighting capability. In countless conflicts around the globe—be it the first Gulf war, the second Gulf war, or taking the fight…18 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: MOD PreparednessWe have legislated to exit the EU on 29 March this year, and the hon. Gentleman had an opportunity to vote for a deal, but he chose not to. The Prime Minister will always deliver…18 Feb 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Lady has been saying that we will not hit our budget for over a year now, yet last year we delivered the Ministry of Defence budget on target and sort of within budget,…18 Feb 2019HANSARDMinistry of Defence Votes A Annual Estimate 2019-20The Ministry of Defence Votes A estimate 2019-20, will be laid before the House on 6 February 2019 as HC 1852. This outlines the maximum numbers of personnel to be maintained for…06 Feb 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence Co-operationObviously, the hon. Lady will have the opportunity to take part in the debate this afternoon and tomorrow. The Prime Minister has negotiated a deal with the EU that she is putting…14 Jan 2019