In Parliament

As The Secretary of State for Defence Ben often speaks in the house with regard to his ministerial position. This in no way impacts on his ability to represent his constituency, in fact being a Cabinet Minister means he does not bring constituency matters up in the house but instead has direct access to his ministerial colleagues concerned, which means he can highlight constituents issues at the highest level.

Below you can see Ben's latest speeches and appearances in Parliament (provided by theyworkforyou):

Defence Industrial Strategy | Defence | Commons debates

My right hon.

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

Since the 2015 strategic defence and security review, the world has changed.

Defence Capabilities | Defence | Commons debates

We have the funds and plans in place to ensure that our armed forces are playing to their strengths.

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

First, I can give the right hon.

Defence Industrial Strategy | Defence | Commons debates

The Government are currently conducting work on the UK’s defence and security industrial strategy to identify the steps we should take to

Northern Ireland: Vexatious Claims | Defence | Commons debates

My hon.

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

Forgive me, but 2015 was the last time we set the numbers for the armed forces.

Defence Capabilities | Defence | Commons debates

The hon. Member asks a logical and proper question. I can assure him that we will not abandon one threat to meet another.

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

The right hon. Member often campaigns for shipbuilding in the UK and he has heard my answers.

Defence Capabilities | Defence | Commons debates

My hon. Friend is right—but the review was slowed down, not entirely paused, during the covid pandemic.