Lord McDonald of Salford
Crossbench - Life peer
Joined House of Lords: 27th January 2021
1 APPG Membership
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
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Sparring Partners
(4 debate interactions)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Home Office)
(3 debate interactions)
Leader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal
(2 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(4 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
(1 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(567 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
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Lord McDonald of Salford has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord McDonald of Salford has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 1 Written Question
(View all written questions)Future conflicts will be more contested, faster moving and more connected than today, requiring new capabilities beyond current aircraft alone. Current operational requirements indicate that a sixth-generation combat air system should combine crewed and uncrewed platforms, leveraging the strengths of both. Through the Global Combat Air Programme, the UK is developing a next-generation fighter aircraft that will operate alongside autonomous systems as part of an integrated combat air system. The platform is being designed with the flexibility to rapidly adapt to future technological developments and evolving threats.
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)