Debates between James Heappey and John Whittingdale during the 2019-2024 Parliament

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Debate between James Heappey and John Whittingdale
Monday 12th December 2022

(1 year, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Heappey Portrait The Minister for Armed Forces (James Heappey)
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I will write to the hon. Gentleman.

John Whittingdale Portrait Sir John Whittingdale (Maldon) (Con)
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T9. I welcome the fact that air defence equipment is already being supplied to Ukraine, but does my right hon. Friend agree that Ukraine also needs to strengthen its air force, as my right hon. Friend the Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip (Boris Johnson) suggested? Will he consider extending the security agreement with Sweden to allow it to supply its Gripen aircraft to Ukraine and to train Ukrainians in its use?