Debates between Stuart Andrew and Dan Jarvis during the 2017-2019 Parliament

Armed Forces Day

Debate between Stuart Andrew and Dan Jarvis
Wednesday 26th June 2019

(5 years, 5 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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No, he wasn’t Dutch.

The hon. Member for Strangford (Jim Shannon) talked about national Armed Forces Day. Of course, it is open to all local authorities to apply, so we look forward to seeing applications from across the country, including one from Northern Ireland, I am sure.

Dan Jarvis Portrait Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (Lab)
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This has been an excellent debate and a timely reminder of the importance of thanking those who step forward to serve in our armed forces. On local authorities putting themselves forward to host Armed Forces Day, as a fellow Yorkshire Member of Parliament—there is another Yorkshire Member in the Chamber—will the Minister send our very best wishes to Scarborough as it prepares to host Armed Forces Day next year? I am sure that, collectively, we want to ensure that that day is a stunning success—not just for the country, but for Yorkshire.

Stuart Andrew Portrait Stuart Andrew
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Absolutely. I am doing a tour of the country now. It is great news that next year the event will be going to Scarborough. Earl Howe will be there this year to support that. It is going to be great news for Yorkshire and for the whole of the country.