Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Desmond Swayne Excerpts
Monday 19th May 2025

(1 day, 18 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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Luke Pollard Portrait Luke Pollard
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I do indeed. Our commitment to NATO is unshakeable, as is our commitment to our European friends, especially those along NATO’s eastern flank that are being threatened by Russian aggression. We will continue to work with our friends, including: with Germany via the new Trinity House agreement; through the refreshed Lancaster House agreement; and with our EU friends via the security and defence agreement signed today. That is a really important part of keeping Britain safe at home and secure abroad.

Desmond Swayne Portrait Sir Desmond Swayne (New Forest West) (Con)
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Will the Secretary of State delay putting before the House the remedial order until he is certain that the Government have a way of delivering the Prime Minister’s commitment to preventing Gerry Adams from claiming compensation?

John Healey Portrait John Healey
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The right hon. Gentleman is a regular attender in this House, and I suggest that he be here on Wednesday for Northern Ireland questions to put that question directly to the Northern Ireland Secretary.