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):

Ministry of Defence Financial Update | Ministry of Defence | Written Ministerial Statements

Today I have made an online correction to Parliamentary Question 119445 answered on 10 February 2022.

Finland: Foreign Relations | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

I last had a bilateral meeting with Antti Kaikkonen, Finnish Defence Minister on 12 January 2022 during a visit to Finland.

Sweden: Foreign Relations | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

I last had a bilateral call with Peter Hultqvist, Swedish Defence Minister on 25 February 2022.

National Shipbuilding Strategy | Ministry of Defence | Written Ministerial Statements

Today the Prime Minister will announce the publication of the Refresh to the National Shipbuilding Strategy, unveiling a comprehensive pa

Ukraine Update | Commons debates

My right hon. Friend raises an important point.

Ukraine Update | Commons debates

The hon. Lady makes an important point, because Russia has not given up its false flags and false narratives.

Ukraine Update | Commons debates

May I write to the hon. Lady, because that will be a Foreign Office lead and I understand the debate will be progressing next month?

Ukraine Update | Commons debates

Yes, we are looking at that at pace.

Ukraine Update | Commons debates

That is always kept under review, depending on the actions of President Putin. I winced when the hon.

Ukraine Update | Commons debates

I do not want to run the risk of making you angry, Madam Deputy Speaker, so I will say that I would be delighted to pass that case to my