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Debate between Margaret Ferrier and Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton(8 years, 3 months ago)
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Mark Lancaster
I recognise the actions of Members on both sides of the House who have campaigned to ensure that change comes forward. I am delighted to be able to stand here today to make this announcement. It is absolutely the right thing to do.
Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)
I have recently been contacted by my constituent, George, whose father sadly passed away from this rare cancer. He is concerned that research is not being properly funded. Does the Ministry of Defence currently fund such research and will the Minister commit to looking at funding levels for mesothelioma research?
Mark Lancaster
It is, rightly, a matter for the Department of Health, but I am more than happy to take it up with my colleagues in the Department to see what can be done.
Oral Answers to Questions
Debate between Margaret Ferrier and Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton(8 years, 6 months ago)
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The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Defence (Mark Lancaster)
Although the defence estate is primarily configured to support military requirements, the Ministry of Defence does support local authorities in understanding any potential impact of changes, particularly when it comes to the opportunities to provide local resources as part of future town planning.
Margaret Ferrier (Rutherglen and Hamilton West) (SNP)
T9. Lockheed Martin submitted a bid for the new maritime patrol aircraft contract. With the proposed C130 multi-mission aircraft costing around 40% of Boeing’s, which also would have seen 80% of the project carried out by a UK workforce, will the Minister please enlighten the House about the process that was undertaken to award that contract ultimately to a costlier alternative that is not supporting British jobs?