Scheduled Event -
Wednesday 25th February
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Lords -
Oral questions - Main Chamber
Extent to which British military equipment contains components made in China or is reliant on on Chinese rare earth minerals
MP: Baroness GoldieSpeech in Lords Chamber - Wed 11 Feb 2026 Ministry of Defence: Palantir Contracts
"My Lords, everybody knew that this contract between Palantir and the MoD was going to expire in 2025, with, we understand, interest from British companies in tendering for the new contract. We now know that, in February 2025, the Prime Minister attended a meeting in Washington DC with Palantir, at …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"My Lords, further to the question from my noble friend Lord Trenchard, there is concern about the overall health of the Royal Navy, as frequently alluded to by the noble Lord, Lord West. There are reports that BAE may give away our UK building slots for the Type 26 frigate …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech
"My Lords, the latter part of the Question asked by the noble Lord, Lord Alton, refers to national security. Given the now acknowledged interest by China in Mauritius and China’s desire to have closer engagement with Mauritius, how concerned are the Government that Mauritius does not have the military capability …..." Baroness Goldie - View Speech