We are implementing changes through the acquisition transformation scheme to improve cost controls. Through the outline strategic case, we are ensuring that the right expertise …
Speech LinkThe hon. Gentleman’s point is very wise and we would endorse it. We need to invest in the right capabilities to meet the threats of …
Speech LinkThe hon. Gentleman needs to look to the outcome of the integrated review that will take place in due course, which will set out the …
Speech LinkSustainability is considered at all the appropriate stages of the acquisition lifecycle, from setting requirements to disposal. In addition, we are improving sustainability in the …
Speech LinkWe are focused on the Government’s world-leading commitment to net zero 2050, and defence will, without doubt, play its part. A lot of work is …
Speech LinkI am pleased to report that throughout the covid pandemic, Defence has continued to maintain a steady drumbeat of orders. Those include recent orders to …
Speech LinkMy hon. Friend has already discussed the brilliance of her small and medium-sized enterprises with me in the past, and I expect I will be …
Speech LinkIt was a great pleasure for me and the Secretary of State to join my hon. Friend in visiting David Brown last year to discuss …
Speech LinkI understand my hon. Friend’s question. Throughout the pandemic, we have made certain to maintain the drumbeat of existing orders so that they have continued. …
Speech LinkThe Warrior CSP is now at an advanced stage in its demonstration phase. It has been ongoing for a period—it is now 75% through—but all …
Speech LinkI am not aware of the details of that case, and it would be unwise to comment without learning more, but I will look into …
Speech LinkI am grateful to my hon. Friend the Member for The Wrekin (Mark Pritchard) for calling this debate. He is an assiduous constituency MP. He …
Speech LinkI suspect that the hon. Gentleman is referring to the CSEU report on shovel-ready projects, which I commend. It is always good to have advice …
Speech LinkThe assessment phase of the Challenger 2 life extension programme has concluded. The proposition is now being worked up prior to a decision being taken …
Speech LinkI would not comment on any particular forthcoming potential procurement, but I have visited Telford to see RBSL and I can absolutely endorse my hon. …
Speech LinkThe Government publish their future pipeline for steel requirements, together with information on compliance, with steel procurement guidelines. These measures enable UK steel manufacturers to …
Speech LinkI am sorry to hear that. We are very keen to engage fully with the steel industry; it is important that we do so. We …
Speech LinkIt is a pleasure to hear from the right hon. Gentleman. No one could ever accuse him of being inconsistent on this subject. I am …
Speech LinkI am most grateful, Mr Speaker, though the Secretary of State is raring to go.
Just to reassure the right hon. Gentleman, the specification has …
Speech LinkI welcome this important debate, and congratulate the hon. Member for Birkenhead (Mick Whitley) on having secured it. This debate is particularly timely, as several …
Speech LinkI am grateful to the hon. Gentleman for his intervention. I recognise the passion with which he addresses the issue of the Rolls-Royce concerns at …
Speech LinkI have the gift of foresight. Only very recently, I was on a call with the First Minister of Northern Ireland with Northern Ireland defence …
Speech LinkI give way to the right hon. Gentleman, as I thought I might have to.
Speech LinkThe right hon. Gentleman will be aware that these are warships, which I know he regards as a great step forward in our thinking, as …
Speech LinkFirst of all, we have had a delay in this programme for quite some time—I do not know if it goes quite back as far …
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