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HANSARDNational Shipbuilding StrategyMy Lords, Sir John Parker’s core message was absolutely clear: the British shipyards need a steady drum beat of orders, and the MoD must give a direction of travel. Shipbuilding…15 Jul 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, we are dealing with a very different situation globally from what we were dealing with then. There was not a country in the western world that was not making savings on…06 Jul 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillWell, yes. I was saying that the money is not available now and the rest of it is to be financed by as yet unknown efficiency savings. The departments that have apparently been…06 Jul 2026HANSARDArmed Forces BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for his engagement with me and my noble friend Lady Goldie on the measures in the Bill. I extend my thanks to the officials for their professional…06 Jul 2026HANSARDDefence Industrial Strategy 2025: Economic Growth and Job CreationMy Lords, while I accept what the Minister has said about current investment, there is a continuing delay in defence investment and orders, which not only is damaging to the…03 Mar 2026HANSARDChina and JapanMy Lords, given the profound uncertainty surrounding the UK’s treaty with Mauritius in respect of the Chagos Islands, can the noble Baroness the Lord Privy Seal confirm that…04 Feb 2026HANSARDUK Nuclear DeterrentMy Lords, on these Benches we wholeheartedly welcome the Government’s ironclad commitment to the nuclear deterrent and its modernisation. It is the backbone of our military…03 Jun 2025HANSARDDiego Garcia Military BaseMy Lords, this is an extremely important Statement concerning the future sovereignty of the British Indian Ocean Territory. I begin by expressing my disappointment with the…03 Jun 2025HANSARDStrategic Defence ReviewMy Lords, first, I add to the widespread praise that the noble Lord, Lord Robertson of Port Ellen, General Sir Richard Barrons and Dr Hill have rightly received for leading and…03 Jun 2025HANSARD80th Anniversary of Victory in Europe and Victory over JapanMy Lords, what an honour it is to follow the Minister, the noble Lord, Lord Coaker, in this most apposite of debates. I thank him for moving the Motion to commemorate the final…09 May 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, I begin by reaffirming our support for the Bill and the creation of the Armed Forces commissioner. There are noble aims contained within its pages, and we will always…30 Apr 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, I thank the Minister for setting out the case for the Government’s amendments. We on these Benches are pleased that they have accepted the recommendation of the…30 Apr 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, we visited the issue of the Armed Forces covenant during our deliberations in Committee. During that debate, the noble Baroness, Lady Smith of Newnham, raised the…30 Apr 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, I, too, thank the noble Lord, Lord Beamish, for his Amendment 13, which addresses the highly significant matter of the appointment process and the independence of the…30 Apr 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, the noble Baroness, Lady Bennett of Manor Castle, raises an important point. The welfare of service personnel who are aged under 18 is a matter that all noble Lords wish…30 Apr 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill24 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner Bill24 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, Amendment 17 is in the name of my noble friend Lady Goldie, and I have signed it. I thank the right reverend Prelate the Bishop of Norwich for his support for it.…24 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, I thank all noble Lords who spoke on this group, in particular the Minister. I thought that what he said was really clear and comforting. I quite take the point made by…24 Mar 2025HANSARDArmed Forces Commissioner BillMy Lords, this amendment would require the commissioner to report on their interaction with the Service Police Complaints Commissioner. It appears to me that there may be some…24 Mar 2025