Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Gavin Robinson Excerpts
Monday 23rd October 2017

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Harriett Baldwin Portrait Harriett Baldwin
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Again, a very important question. On the support we are giving to Typhoon exports around the world, I was delighted that recently my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State was able to sign a statement of intent with Qatar. We will continue with that effort, as well as considering our options on a replacement.

Gavin Robinson Portrait Gavin Robinson (Belfast East) (DUP)
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The Secretary of State was most welcome to my constituency four weeks ago, albeit to name a ship that was built in Glasgow. When does he intend to visit Glasgow to announce naval shipbuilding in Belfast?

Michael Fallon Portrait Sir Michael Fallon
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I hope the hon. Gentleman shared my pride in restoring again the name of HMS Belfast to a warship of the line. I will certainly bear his suggestion in mind next time I am in Glasgow.