"One sentiment has featured very largely in all the speeches that we have heard this afternoon. Obviously, much has been said about the 2% figure to which we aspire, but a deeper theme has emerged. It has been pointed out that modern politicians are often subject to short-term pressures, but …..." Paul Uppal - View Speech
"Thank you, Madam Deputy Speaker, and belated congratulations on your elevation.
As part of the commemoration, recollection and thinking about history that we are all going to talk about this afternoon in the Chamber, I want to speak about the Sikh contribution in the great war. I know that much …..." Paul Uppal - View Speech
"Regarding the recruitment of future reservists, may I impress on the Secretary of State that it is vital for our armed forces to talk about the important role they have, particularly in providing positive male role models for many young men? It is vital that we impress upon the British …..." Paul Uppal - View Speech
"I thank my right hon. Friend for the sterling work he has done in respect of Sri Lanka. Will he elaborate on the work that he has done in relation to the Sri Lanka Development Trust, and specifically on the work that Ministers have done in that regard?..." Paul Uppal - View Speech
"8. What recent assessment he has made of the security situation in the middle east and north Africa; and if he will make a statement...." Paul Uppal - View Speech
"It is as well to remind the House that the international community came together to avert an injustice and a massacre in Benghazi. Does my hon. Friend agree that it is essential that we keep that international community cohesion and effort on this most pressing issue?..." Paul Uppal - View Speech
"15. What progress has been made on his Department’s consultation on equipment, support and technology for UK defence and security...." Paul Uppal - View Speech
"Given the value of the defence sector to our economy, what steps are being taken to ensure that prosperity can continue to flourish, and that the whole UK economy can benefit?..." Paul Uppal - View Speech
"You have asked for brevity, Mr Deputy Speaker, and I will genuinely try to honour that request for the speakers who will follow me.
I wish to speak about an issue that concerns the welfare of the armed forces, and particularly about a constituent of mine whose case was highlighted …..." Paul Uppal - View Speech