In Parliament

The MOD has provided extensive support to the cross-government response to the outbreak of coronavirus to ensure the safety of British na

The Ministry of Defence continues to work closely with colleagues in DFID and across the Government to ensure that activity is co-ordinat

I assure my hon. Friend of the importance that we attach to this area, given the stress under which it puts members of the armed forces.

I stand by the statements I made. I apologise for the time taken to respond to the Committee.

As I said in my first answer, we are currently dependent on using GPS with the United States.

I welcome my right hon. Friend to his new role as Chairman of the Select Committee on Defence.

Ynys Môn is an incredibly important island and, indeed, RAF Valley is incredibly important for our RAF and our pilot training.

The UK is part of the International Maritime Security Construct, which is safeguarding freedom of navigation in the Gulf.

My hon. Friend raises an important point. These aircraft carriers are bought and paid for: they have been committed to.

Iran’s interference in the region is a strategic threat to its near neighbours and, indeed, to UK interests and her allies.