Debates between Ruth Cadbury and James Cartlidge during the 2019-2024 Parliament

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Ruth Cadbury and James Cartlidge
Monday 20th May 2024

(5 months, 3 weeks ago)

Commons Chamber
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James Cartlidge Portrait James Cartlidge
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My right hon. and learned Friend asks an excellent question. She is right about the importance of the carrier strike group. On the key point about the F-35s, we have confirmed 48 aircraft by 2025 and a further 27 by 2033, but in addition to that it is about working with our allies so that our carriers are at the heart of NATO operations, and ensuring that we have the maintenance and crews in place. As we saw recently, when we needed to get the second ship active, she was ready in eight days. That was a phenomenal achievement. It shows how effective we are at getting our carriers in place when we need them.

Ruth Cadbury Portrait Ruth Cadbury (Brentford and Isleworth) (Lab)
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T2. The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs promised last year to end veterans homelessness by the end of that year. Instead, veterans homelessness rose by 14%. Are Ministers proud that their Government are failing to deliver on their promise to their veterans?