National Security Capability Review Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

National Security Capability Review

Nigel Huddleston Excerpts
Monday 15th January 2018

(6 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Gavin Williamson Portrait Gavin Williamson
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The review is very much about examining the threats and ensuring that we have the right resources, and that we deliver for the security of our country. Wherever we go, all around the globe, we so often see my hon. Friend’s constituents playing a vital role in ensuring that our armed forces are able to function in every part of the world.

Nigel Huddleston Portrait Nigel Huddleston (Mid Worcestershire) (Con)
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. This must be like opening a box of chocolates and realising that all your favourites have gone and there is just a strawberry cream left. However, I am glad that my patience has won out.

Earlier, the Secretary of State mentioned the changing nature of our security challenges. Does he agree with the Minister for Security and Economic Crime that the big tech companies must do more, and that they may face a special tax levy if they do not do more to help with combating terrorism?

John Bercow Portrait Mr Speaker
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The hon. Gentleman really should not do himself down. I have every expectation that the people of his constituency have been listening to the entirety of these exchanges principally for the purpose of waiting to hear him.