"The UK steel sector supports over 30,000 jobs, many of which are in Sheffield, my home town, and the Government have described the industry as “vital”. Can the Minister explain, therefore, why less than 30% of Type 26 frigate steel is being sold from the UK? Will he support Labour’s …..." Gill Furniss - View Speech
"What recent discussions he has had with representatives of military charities on improving support for veterans throughout the UK. ..." Gill Furniss - View Speech
"The extra £10 million allocated in the Budget to supporting veterans’ mental health is a welcome step that the Opposition have been calling for. However, there is still a large disparity between physical and mental health support, and this extra money works out just at an extra £4 per veteran. …..." Gill Furniss - View Speech
"The EU Common Security and Defence Policy missions play an extremely important role for peace and security in the European continent and beyond. Can the Minister confirm that, post-Brexit, we will not be withdrawing personnel and operational support from such missions?..." Gill Furniss - View Speech
"19. What assessment he has made of the effect on the defence and military aerospace industry of the UK leaving the EU. ..." Gill Furniss - View Speech
"The Government have often used EU rules as an excuse for not buying British steel for big defence projects. Can the Minister guarantee today that post Brexit, Royal Navy support ships and similar projects will use 100% British steel?..." Gill Furniss - View Speech
"A recent NAO report found a 26% shortfall in the staffing of intelligence analysis in the armed forces, but those specialists are crucial to our national security and to our fight against cyber-crime. Given the threats of information warfare from a variety of disparate groups—from terrorist organisations to states such …..." Gill Furniss - View Speech