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Lindsay Hoyle

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Budget: Pre-announcement of Provisions
Tuesday 26th October 2021

(3 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Gray Portrait James Gray (North Wiltshire) (Con)
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I know the Foreign Secretary will agree that the sharply reducing ice in the Arctic is producing huge environmental challenges and serious economic and commercial opportunities, but also therefore an increase in security risks and the possibility of militarisation of one kind or another. Does she agree that the Arctic is an area worthy of intense diplomatic activity in the years to come?

Lindsay Hoyle Portrait Mr Speaker
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That is well crowbarred in.

Elizabeth Truss Portrait Elizabeth Truss
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I agree with my hon. Friend. Following our successful partnership with Australia and the United States on AUKUS, we are looking for similar partnerships that cover regions like the Arctic, working with close allies, such as Canada.

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