Oral Answers to Questions Debate

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Department: Ministry of Defence

Oral Answers to Questions

Euan Stainbank Excerpts
Monday 15th December 2025

(1 day, 14 hours ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Healey Portrait John Healey
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The hon. Gentleman is entirely right. Since the general election, Barrow has seen more than 1,000 extra jobs in the shipyard alone. It will have seen the long-term commitment that this Government have made to Team Barrow, which is the result of national and local government, and other agencies, working together. We are determined to make that a success.

Euan Stainbank Portrait Euan Stainbank (Falkirk) (Lab)
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On Armed Forces Day, it is crucial to mark the bravery of our armed forces personnel and bring our communities together. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we can better support Armed Forces Day 2026 events in places such as Falkirk?

Louise Sandher-Jones Portrait Louise Sandher-Jones
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My hon. Friend has been a tireless campaigner for the armed forces, and I will of course meet him to discuss what we can do to support him.