Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Cartlidge and Nigel Mills

Monday 25th March 2024 Commons Chamber

[James Cartlidge]

I will take no lectures from the hon. Gentleman, whose party has been unable even to procure a ferry. [Hon. Members: “It says here!”] I know the subject, and I can confirm to him, because I am very proud of this, that at my insistence our competition for the new medium helicopter will involve a far greater emphasis both on supporting UK industry and on supporting exports. It is by supporting exports that we secure industrial resilience and support for prosperity across the United Kingdom. Of course it is a competition, but we have three very good entrants.

[Nigel Mills (Amber Valley) (Con)]

T2. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Cartlidge and Nigel Mills

Monday 8th January 2024 Commons Chamber

[James Cartlidge]

I can confirm that I held my first small and medium-sized enterprise roundtable in Larne in Northern Ireland, where I met a number of Northern Ireland SMEs, which are integral to our industry. Just before Christmas, I met Thales, which is responsible for the NLAW and a number of other important munitions that have been used in Ukraine. That underlines the importance of supporting our British armaments industry.

[Nigel Mills (Amber Valley) (Con)]

2. What steps his Department is taking to help protect shipping routes through the Red sea.