Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Chris Bryant Excerpts
Monday 30th January 2017

(7 years, 3 months ago)

Commons Chamber
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Michael Fallon Portrait Sir Michael Fallon
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I am very happy to confirm the safety and effectiveness of our nuclear deterrent.

Chris Bryant Portrait Chris Bryant (Rhondda) (Lab)
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Has the Secretary of State had an opportunity to speak to his American counterpart over the weekend, because many of us would hope that he would have pointed out to the Americans that Trump’s ban is potentially a massive recruiting sergeant for terrorism and is not going to protect anybody at all?

Michael Fallon Portrait Sir Michael Fallon
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I have already made it clear that the Government do not agree with aspects of the ban that was announced on Friday. The hon. Gentleman will have the opportunity later this afternoon to ask more detailed questions about it.