Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Tom Brake

Monday 9th July 2018 Commons Chamber

[Mark Lancaster]

Indeed, as a serving reservist for some 30 years, I hope there is no greater champion of reserves in the House, but my hon. Friend makes an important point. We should celebrate reserves not just on Reserves Day, but almost every day of the year. To that end, we are looking carefully at other opportunities.

[Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington) (LD)]

T4. Much equipment is bought in dollars and the value of the pound has fallen since the EU referendum. How much less equipment have the Government been able to buy in dollars, and how will the shortfall be filled?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Tom Brake

Monday 23rd November 2015 Commons Chamber

[Mark Lancaster]

I am sure that the issue has been discussed, and that it will be addressed later this week when the Chancellor makes his announcement.

[Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington) (LD)]

What support is the MOD able to give local authorities such as my own, Sutton council, which are keen to establish “homes for heroes”?

[Mark Lancaster]

I recently announced that we were about to undertake a review of best practice. Following conversations with the chair of the Local Government Association, we intend to carry out that review to ensure that best practice is spread across local authorities throughout the United Kingdom.

Coinage (Measurement) Bill

Debate between Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton and Tom Brake

Friday 4th February 2011 Commons Chamber

[Mark Lancaster]

My hon. Friend makes a powerful point. Indeed, the coins will be for sale, and there is an opportunity for doing what he suggests.

[Tom Brake (Carshalton and Wallington) (LD)]

The hon. Gentleman is making a serious case. Has he had any discussions with vending machine manufacturers about whether they would want to use the coin?

[Mark Lancaster]

There will be coins in the range that vending machine manufacturers may want to use, but I am not sure whether they will want 1 kg coins. That could prove something of a challenge and perhaps rather expensive.