All 4 Debates between Philip Dunne and Mark Field

Jammu and Kashmir

Debate between Philip Dunne and Mark Field
Wednesday 27th February 2019

(5 years, 8 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Field Portrait Mark Field
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I take on board what the hon. Gentleman says and support the idea that there is a leadership role, not least within the UN Security Council, where clearly, long-standing connections between the UK and both India and Pakistan will be brought to bear. We will continue to be in the closest possible contact at senior level in both India and Pakistan to try to avoid escalation and ensure regional stability. Part of that is obviously about the capacity building to which he refers. I think he will understand that quite a lot of work goes on both in India and Pakistan to try to ensure that this is brought to bear and hopefully make lives better for all concerned.

Philip Dunne Portrait Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow) (Con)
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My right hon. Friend referred to the discussions and channels that are being used through diplomatic routes both with the UN and directly, and it is very fortuitous that he happens to be visiting the region in the next few days. Before he goes, will he also engage with the Ministry of Defence to encourage senior military leaders and Ministers to engage with their counterparts both in India and Pakistan to make sure that there are senior-level military-to-military back channels between the two armed forces, so that they can help to avoid the accidental escalation of conflict?

Mark Field Portrait Mark Field
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I thank my right hon. Friend for his comments. He, of course, was a Defence Minister and will understand that those back channels exist. Clearly they are not always entirely avowed, but the UK has back-channels with both the Indian military and the Pakistani military, and I am well aware that conversations have already taken place and will no doubt continue at pace.

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Debate between Philip Dunne and Mark Field
Tuesday 22nd January 2019

(5 years, 10 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Mark Field Portrait Mark Field
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I shall be happy to deal with this matter in my role as Minister of State. I hope to go to Burma, or Myanmar, within the next few months, but I will obviously try to deal with it from London at an earlier stage.

Philip Dunne Portrait Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow) (Con)
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T5. What assessment did my right hon. Friend make of the future economic, trade and diplomatic relations with Singapore and Malaysia?

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Debate between Philip Dunne and Mark Field
Tuesday 15th May 2018

(6 years, 6 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Philip Dunne Portrait Mr Philip Dunne (Ludlow) (Con)
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Would my right hon. Friend like to take this opportunity to congratulate the former Prime Minister of Malaysia on his re-election after an interval, and pass on the best wishes of the British people to the Malaysian people during this important transition?

Mark Field Portrait The Minister for Asia and the Pacific (Mark Field)
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I thank my hon. Friend for his thoughts. The recent election in Malaysia was historic: the outcome, while a surprise, represents a genuine victory for democracy and is a testament to the Malaysian people. Our relationship with Malaysia is of course both deep and long-lasting, and I look forward to working closely with the new Prime Minister and his Government on many of our shared interests.

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Debate between Philip Dunne and Mark Field
Monday 19th October 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Philip Dunne Portrait Mr Dunne
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As the hon. Gentleman may be aware, the United States marine corps declared the operational capability of its fleet of F-35Bs—the same aircraft that we will be flying—in August. Our aircraft are engaged in testing, evaluation and training in the United States.

Mark Field Portrait Mark Field (Cities of London and Westminster) (Con)
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Does the Secretary of State agree that some of the concerns about Chinese investment in critical infrastructure in this country, which have understandably been raised, can be placated by reference to the work that has been done between our security services and Huawei in relation to investment in telecommunications? Will he look on that as a useful template that can be utilised as and when there is investment in the nuclear industry by Chinese investors?