Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Richard Foord Excerpts
Monday 18th November 2024

(2 months, 2 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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Al Carns Portrait Al Carns
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Absolutely, and I congratulate Light Project on its work. Op Fortitude has also referred over 2,000 veterans, and has already put 800 into housing.

Richard Foord Portrait Richard Foord (Honiton and Sidmouth) (LD)
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The Secretary of State said a moment ago that the UK is working on a potential UK-EU security agreement. Might that include involvement in the European Peace Facility, which procures ammunition jointly?

John Healey Portrait John Healey
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Discussions are at an early stage. At present, I am more concerned about the action we can take immediately, which is why I have given my first priority to building relations with key European allies. When I can, I will consolidate those relations in formal agreements, which we already have with Germany.