Oral Answers to Questions

Lloyd Hatton Excerpts

Monday 6th July 2026 Commons Chamber

[Luke Pollard]

I can confirm that it is a 10-year plan. One reason that we set out the first four years in detail is that we can see the technologies that we are purchasing in those years. We know that we will be making spends in drone technologies and a number of other areas, but we do not know precisely which platform due to the fast iteration of these technologies. We will continue to increase defence spending, delivering 3.5% of GDP by 2035.

[Lloyd Hatton (South Dorset) (Lab)]

In South Dorset, the Lantern Trust and the Veterans Hub have recently applied for Valour funding, which would make a huge difference to both organisations as they grow the services they offer to veterans—in particular the hub, which is the first port of call for many local veterans. Will the Minister look closely at those applications for funding, and look to support the fantastic work of the Veterans Hub in Weymouth?

[Mr Bailey]

I thank my hon. Friend for raising the Veterans Hub in his constituency. I very much look forward to visiting it in due course.