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HANSARDTopical QuestionsWith the greatest respect, the hon. Member knows that this Government have strengthened our relationships with the EU: we have a security and defence partnership; we are securing…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThat is a very reasonable question from the right hon. Gentleman. Of course, we engage with the United States as our closest defence and security partner every single day.…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsI am happy to meet with the hon. Gentleman to discuss the case.20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI regret the right hon. Gentleman’s tone. I have respect for him normally, but if he had been listening a moment ago, he would have heard me explain this exact point. It is a…20 Jan 2026HANSARDChagos Islands: Marine ProtectionThe Chagos archipelago and marine protected area is one of the world’s most important marine environments, and as has rightly been recognised by Members across the House, both the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDChagos Islands: Marine ProtectionWith the greatest of respect, because I know that the hon. Gentleman raises the issue with sincerity, I was just very clear. It was on 3 November that Mauritius announced the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI have taken a number of interventions, so I will move on. The deal had to be done because the base was under threat. Courts had already begun making decisions that weakened our…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillOn a point of order, Madam Deputy Speaker. May I correct the record? The hon. Member for Spelthorne (Lincoln Jopp) says that there are not any veterans. I have served this country…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI will make progress and then I will take some interventions—certainly from the hon. Member for North Dorset (Simon Hoare) and the right hon. Member for Sutton Coldfield (Sir…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWe engage with the United States—our closest defence and security partner—on a range of issues, including this one, every single day, and we continue to do so. The hon. Member…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillWith the leave of the House, I will close the debate. Hon. and right hon. Members have raised important questions and points during the debate. Once again, I must reiterate that…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillThank you, Madam Deputy Speaker. I was referring to the claims about Chinese interference. I doubt that those on the Opposition Benches have actually seen or read the op-ed by the…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCyber-attacks: Global ResponseWe work closely with our international partners to deter and disrupt those responsible for malicious cyber-activity. To date, 42 international partners have supported UK activity…20 Jan 2026HANSARDCyber-attacks: Global ResponseI wholeheartedly agree with my hon. Friend’s remarks. Indeed, they echo what we heard this morning from the Speaker of the US House of Representatives about working together as…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillNational security must always be the first priority of any Government, and that is all the more important during these uncertain times. This Government have always and will always…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillNo, I will not give way. I am conscious of time—I need to respond to the points made. Of course, many groups support the deal, including the Chagos Refugees Group, the Chagos…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI have great respect for the right hon. Gentleman and his role, and we have had many good conversations, but it is extremely unhelpful to, and unwanted by, residents in Gibraltar…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillAbsolutely, and we stand by that commitment to defend the Falklands and Gibraltar. That is exactly what we have been doing and will continue to do. I gently say that I fully…20 Jan 2026HANSARDDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillI will carry on, and then I will take the intervention from the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty), who has raised these issues before. For all the good intentions, I am…20 Jan 2026HANSARDTopical QuestionsAs the hon. Lady knows, we already work very closely with Denmark in NATO. Indeed, the Foreign Secretary has made clear our desire for an Arctic sentry programme, and we work with…20 Jan 2026