Monday, 21 October 2019
The Secretary of State was asked—
What recent assessment he has made of trends in the number of Army personnel.
What steps his Department is taking to protect UK shipping in the strait of Hormuz.
What steps his Department is taking to (a) recruit and (b) retain service personnel.
What recent assessment he has made of the quality of service provided under contracts outsourced by his Department.
What steps he is taking to support the UK defence industry.
What steps his Department is taking to maintain the capabilities of UK defence manufacturing.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) capabilities and (b) strength of the armed forces.
What steps he is taking with the Secretary of State for Education to ensure that armed forces personnel with children eligible for the service pupil premium inform their child’s school of...
What recent discussions he has had with the Home Secretary on the minimum income requirements for Commonwealth personnel and veterans to bring family members to the UK.
What discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for International Trade on potential defence exports after the UK leaves the EU.
If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.
On Saturday last, as reported at column 658 of Hansard, the Leader of the House rose on a point of order to announce the Government’s intention to bring forward a motion today under Section...
(Urgent Question): To ask the Prime Minister if he will make a statement on the publication of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill and his letter of 19 October to the European Council...
(Urgent Question) To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to make a statement on progress towards restoring devolution in the light of today’s extension of the period in which...
Following the decision of the House on Saturday 19 October, I should like to make an announcement regarding the business for the remainder of this week: Tuesday 22 October—Second reading...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I will make a further statement on our preparations to leave the European Union on 31 October. Before I do, however, I want to underline the gratitude of Members on...
With permission, Mr Speaker, I want to update the House on the tragic case of the death of 19-year-old Harry Dunn in a car accident in Northamptonshire, and on what we in the Foreign Office and...
Presentation and First Reading ( Standing Order No. 57) Secretary Stephen Barclay, supported by the Prime Minister, Michael Gove, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Secretary Priti Patel, Secretary...
Motion made, and Question proposed, That, in respect of the European Union (Withdrawal Agreement) Bill, notices of Amendments, new Clauses and new Schedules to be moved in Committee may be...
Ordered, That Kate Green be discharged from the European Scrutiny Committee.—(Bill Wiggin.)
Ordered, That Christine Jardine be discharged from the Scottish Affairs Committee and Jamie Stone be added.—(Bill Wiggin.)
Motion made, and Question proposed, That this House do now adjourn.—(Nigel Huddleston.)
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