Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Eddie Hughes

Monday 21st October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Eddie Hughes (Walsall North) (Con)]

T7. The recent attack on a Saudi oil facility was carried out using small pilotless drones capable of flying hundreds of miles. Will the Minister tell the House what defence the UK has against similar attacks?

[Mark Lancaster]

The Home Office has responsibility for counter-drone activity within the United Kingdom. The MOD has a layered air defence capability, and we are happy to allow other Departments to use that capability when they specifically request it.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Eddie Hughes

Monday 8th July 2019 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for the Armed Forces (Mark Lancaster)]

I think the figures I have quoted speak for themselves; we are now increasing the size of the British Army.

[Eddie Hughes (Walsall North) (Con)]

T6. Too many military personnel continue to live in substandard housing, despite the Government spending £135 million on refurbishment, so what more can they do to make sure our armed forces get the standard of accommodation they deserve?