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Debate between Lord Robathan and Diana Johnson(11 years, 2 months ago)
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Mr Robathan
It is not a question of calling people up, because all reservists, like all regular forces, are volunteers. However, we are encouraging people in the Ministry of Defence to join the reserves. My hon. Friend will know that, among others, the Lord Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Treasury, my hon. Friend the Member for Milton Keynes North (Mark Lancaster), is a reservist, and my hon. Friends the Members for Portsmouth North (Penny Mordaunt) and for Filton and Bradley Stoke (Jack Lopresti) have served on operations. We certainly believe in leading by example.
Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
9. What progress his Department has made on the aircraft carrier programme.
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Debate between Lord Robathan and Diana Johnson(12 years, 5 months ago)
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Mr Robathan
This is a new initiative. We want to raise awareness, and anything that my hon. Friend can do to help in that regard will be very welcome. We have set aside £9 million this year for the pupil premium, and have also set aside £3 million specifically for schools that take a large number of service pupils and may be experiencing problems. We have invited them to apply for the money, but may I ask my hon. Friend to ensure that they look up the details on the Department for Education’s website and then apply?
Diana Johnson (Kingston upon Hull North) (Lab)
17. What steps his Department is taking to support strategically important defence manufacturing industry in the United Kingdom.