Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Hugh Gaffney

Monday 26th November 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mark Lancaster]

My hon. Friend is exactly right. Indeed, only last week I was in Oslo for a meeting of the Northern Group of nations. Collectively, we looked very carefully at what we can do together to complement each other, and I can assure the House that our Royal Marines are playing a valuable part in that training.

[Hugh Gaffney (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (Lab)]

11. What steps he is taking to support the defence industry in Scotland.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Hugh Gaffney

Monday 15th January 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mark Lancaster]

We seem to be switching seamlessly from the Navy to the Army. [Interruption.] If it is in order, that is fine, but there is continuing work on recruitment in the Army. I am pleased to say that compared with this period last year, applications are up about 20%. There have been some minor glitches in the new computer system, but they are being ironed out and I am confident that we will see recruitment into the Army increasing.

[Hugh Gaffney (Coatbridge, Chryston and Bellshill) (Lab)]

8. What recent steps his Department has taken to develop the future accommodation model.