Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Heappey and Ben Everitt

Monday 28th March 2022 Commons Chamber

[James Heappey]

Our intelligence on Russian submarine movements is, as the hon. Gentleman can imagine, some of the most sensitive, but he will be reassured to know that we are absolutely working with allies to ensure that our understanding of where Russian submarines are is the best it can possibly be, and that we are postured to ensure that we meet whatever threat there may be as a consequence.

[Ben Everitt (Milton Keynes North) (Con)]

T6. I am sure my hon. Friend will agree that Poland’s recent decision to award Babcock the contract for the Arrowhead frigates for the Polish navy is a brilliant example of British shipbuilding capabilities being used to support our NATO allies.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between James Heappey and Ben Everitt

Monday 7th December 2020 Commons Chamber

[James Heappey]

When we look at retention in the armed forces we are never complacent. We take continuous attitude survey responses very seriously indeed. Clearly, there are things we can do to improve the life of our service personnel, but the hon. Gentleman is wrong to suggest that retention is a problem; in fact, retention is improving quickly.

[Ben Everitt (Milton Keynes North) (Con) [V]]

What steps is the Department taking to ensure that the UK can properly defend itself from cyber-attacks?