Monday, 18 April 2016
The Secretary of State was asked—
What discussions he has had with the Leader of the House on the timetable for a vote in the House on replacement of the Trident missile submarines.
What plans he has to strengthen Britain’s defence attaché network.
What estimate he has made of the likely change in the level of defence spending over the course of this Parliament.
What assessment he has made of the progress of the international campaign to defeat ISIS/Daesh.
What assessment he has made of the potential effects of withdrawal from the EU on UK defence and national security.
What assessment he has made of the effects on the UK’s (a) economy and (b) security of building four Successor ballistic missile submarines.
What steps he is taking to protect the armed forces from persistent legal claims.
What recent discussions he has had with his counterparts in other NATO countries on spending 2% of GDP on defence.
What steps his Department is taking to support British jobs and industry through its procurement process.
What measures he has put in place to improve the quality of service housing.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
(Urgent Question): To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the imposition of a new junior doctors contract.
On a point of order, Mr Speaker. There is great concern in Wrexham about the disappearance in Peru of a local cabinet maker and craftsman, Harry Corder Greaves. I have spoken today to the Foreign...
Select Committee statement
Select Committee statement
As a courtesy, I might mention to the House that the motion was to be moved by the hon. Member for Mitcham and Morden (Siobhain McDonagh). Unfortunately, she sustained an injury and had to go to...
I beg to move, That this House notes that Yorkshire and the Humber was the lowest ranked region in England in 2013-14 for educational attainment; further notes that the January 2016 report from...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Charlie Elphicke.)
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