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HANSARD Arctic SecurityMy hon. Friend is right to point out that the issues in the High North are about the Russian threats. That has long been the case, but we have seen those threats grow. There was a…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI agree with the right hon. Member about the impact that threats can have, and the instability that they can cause. Stability and respect in relationships is a crucial…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI strongly agree with my hon. Friend. I saw for myself the immense co-operation between the Royal Marines Commandos and our Norwegian colleagues in the north of Norway. They…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI can tell the hon. Gentleman that we take all issues involving critical national infrastructure immensely seriously. There are areas—for example, our security and intelligence…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI thank my hon. Friend for his question. Increasing our presence in the north of Norway—increasing the number of marines from 1,000 to 2,000 over three years—helps support the…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityThe hon. Member is right to say that there are many different perspectives across the US system, both in the Administration and in Congress. As he will know, we have always had…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityMy hon. Friend is right to highlight the strength of our people-to-people bonds, but also the deep historical bonds and the continuing bonds of co-operation. Even today, the US…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityWe work closely with our European allies, which is exactly why I have had discussions with the Danish Foreign Minister today. I have also had discussions with the US Secretary of…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityMy hon. Friend is right to welcome the £10 billion contract. That will support thousands of jobs in his constituency and across the UK. It is driven not just by the strength of…19 Jan 2026HANSARD Arctic SecurityI thank the hon. Member for his support for the coalition of the willing. He will know that the UK and France set out a declaration of intent, and further work is under way on the…19 Jan 2026HANSARD IranI can confirm that we are continuing to raise our total condemnation of what is happening through every possible avenue—directly with the Iranian regime, but also through the…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranThe right hon. Member is right to condemn the horror and brutality that we have seen. We are talking to other countries about what can be done through access to Starlink, for…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranMy hon. Friend’s point about the need to restore communications is crucial. It is crucial that we are able to find out the sheer horror of what is happening, and it is crucial for…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranThe right hon. Member is right: there are many lessons to learn from history. He is also right to highlight the core values of human rights, freedom, justice and, frankly, basic…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranThe fact that the Security Minister has come to sit on the Front Bench for this statement shows how seriously we take the threats here in the UK. The right hon. Member is right to…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranMy hon. Friend makes an important point about the number of British citizens who have Iranian family who are deeply worried about their safety, and about the Iranian citizens who…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranWe have been having many discussions with our partners. On Friday, the Prime Minister put out a statement in conjunction with France and Germany, as part of the E3, because it was…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranI welcome the hon. Member’s support for the ambassador and his staff, who obviously work in very difficult conditions, but I also particularly welcome his support for the bravery…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranThe right hon. Member will understand that I cannot pre-empt the proper proscription processes that take place, or the use of future legislation in decisions that need to be taken…13 Jan 2026HANSARD IranMy right hon. Friend will obviously understand that the US response will be a matter for the US Government and Administration, and it would not be right for me to speculate on the…13 Jan 2026