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):

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

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

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.

US Deployment: Germany | Defence | Commons debates

My right hon.

Northern Ireland: Vexatious Claims | Defence | Commons debates

This Government are committed to ending vexatious claims as quickly as possible.

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

Only today, the permanent secretary and other officials attended the Public Accounts Committee to answer some of those questions, no doub

Defence Capabilities | Defence | Commons debates

I fear that I have only a few seconds in which to answer that. I am very happy to meet the hon.

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

First, on the Intelligence and Security Committee, which is the Committee that would publish the report, I gave evidence for that report

Defence Capabilities | Defence | Commons debates

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

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

An impact assessment will have been published with the Bill when it was brought to the House.