Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Julian Smith

Monday 15th December 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

I call Antonia Bance. [Interruption.] Sorry, I call Julian Smith. The answer was that long, I had forgotten about him.

[Sir Julian Smith]

I associate myself with the Secretary of State’s remarks about our armed forces having a fantastic Christmas, wherever they are. The strategic defence review talked about the need for a “national conversation” on defence. What steps are the Government taking to support that national conversation, particularly so that our constituents and the population are faced with the trade-offs needed to increase spending on our armed forces?

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lindsay Hoyle and Julian Smith

Tuesday 11th November 2025 Commons Chamber

[Mr Speaker]

Reopen Chorley to help you!

[Sir Julian Smith (Skipton and Ripon) (Con)]

16. Whether he plans to bring forward legislative proposals on litigation funding agreements.