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HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence Co-operationI do not agree at all. Our country can and will succeed, whatever it has to deal with and whatever it faces. Much of our defence collaboration is done through third-party…14 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence Co-operationWe have been clear that we will participate in the projects that are of interest and value to the UK, and we will not be dragged along into projects that are of no value and…14 Jan 2019HANSARDLeaving the EU: Defence Co-operationAs I am sure the hon. Gentleman is aware, 90% of our industrial collaboration with other European countries on defence is actually on a bilateral basis, not through the European…14 Jan 2019HANSARDRussian Military Activity (NATO Discussions)I have regular discussions with my NATO counterparts on Russia. Most recently, the alliance strongly supported the finding of the United States that Russia is in material breach…14 Jan 2019HANSARDRussian Military Activity (NATO Discussions)My hon. Friend is absolutely right in his analysis. By investing in defence along the eastern border against the threat of Russia, we are as much investing in our security here in…14 Jan 2019HANSARDRussian Military Activity (NATO Discussions)We have to be confident about what NATO can deliver, and we must increasingly make the arguments for what NATO delivers for everyone and explain its full remit. As we look to the…14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsI have had the great privilege of seeing our service personnel who are part of the UN mission, and the work that they are doing in combating sexual violence in South Sudan is…14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe expect the final clean-up to be completed by March. I pay tribute to all the service personnel across all three services who have done so much in dealing with the attack.…14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe can be very proud that the Royal Navy was the first navy to enter the Black sea and go to Odessa in solidarity with our Ukrainian friends. Currently we have no plans, but we…14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWe have regular discussions with the Department of Health. We recognise that properly supporting veterans is not something that the Ministry of Defence can do on its own;…14 Jan 2019HANSARDRussian Military Activity (NATO Discussions)What we have seen is increased investment in the North Atlantic, whether that is the deployment of P8s to Lossiemouth or the continued investment in our submarine forces at Her…14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsYes; of course we always have that backstop of being able to step in and support civilian authorities as well. Increasingly, as we touched on earlier, there is a growing grey zone…14 Jan 2019HANSARDVanguard-class Life Extension ProgrammeThe Vanguard-class life extension and availability sustainment programmes are essential to maintaining the United Kingdom’s continuous at-sea deterrence and are prioritised…14 Jan 2019HANSARDVanguard-class Life Extension ProgrammeThe right hon. Gentleman is right to pay tribute to the men and women, both past and present, who have done so much to maintain that at-sea nuclear deterrence. I can give him an…14 Jan 2019HANSARDVanguard-class Life Extension ProgrammeThis is something that has to be continuously revised and looked at not just by our Department, but right across the Government, and that is always ongoing.14 Jan 2019HANSARDVanguard-class Life Extension ProgrammeWe constantly have discussions right across Government to make sure that our continuous at-sea nuclear deterrence can be sustained. We have been investing in technology and parts…14 Jan 2019HANSARDVanguard-class Life Extension ProgrammeWhen I look around this Chamber, I see many Members on both sides of the House who are absolute supporters of the importance of the continuous at-sea nuclear deterrent and…14 Jan 2019HANSARDVanguard-class Life Extension ProgrammeI cannot imagine either CASD or my hon. Friend reaching 50, and I think we should put my hon. Friend on one of the submarines as part of that celebration. The anniversary shows…14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsWhat we are seeing in Ukraine is the most dreadful of situations, where Russia’s aggressive acts include Ukrainian sailors being held against their will, and they continue to be…14 Jan 2019HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs we start the new year, I want to pay tribute to the men and women who spent Christmas away from home in service of their country. Over the Christmas period, I visited UK armed…14 Jan 2019