Debates between Al Carns and Dan Carden during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Al Carns and Dan Carden
Monday 16th March 2026

(2 days, 12 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Al Carns Portrait Al Carns
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I thank the hon. Member for the field promotion—he, obviously, has not had one. We have two roles: protecting veterans and ensuring that no one can rewrite history through the courts. We will push hard on that and deliver it for the veterans who deserve it.

Dan Carden Portrait Dan Carden (Liverpool Walton) (Lab)
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T2. Our history is as a naval power, and immediate threats to the UK include threats to undersea cables, the activities of illegal Russian shadow tankers and the closure of the strait of Hormuz. For the shipbuilding industry to thrive on our shores, it needs consistent contracts throughout the year to ensure that we have the skills and workforce in place. What is the Minister doing to ensure that we get to that position?