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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 18 Feb 2019
Defence

"My right hon. Friend is painting a picture of the complexity and severity of the challenges we face. That threat has changed over the years, to the point at which the level of skill required across a broad range of disciplines is growing. I was fortunate enough to be the …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Jul 2018
Oral Answers to Questions

"9. What estimate he has made of the number of jobs that are dependent on the UK’s status as a tier 1 nation. ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Jul 2018
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"Does the Minister agree that the excellent news of the BAE Systems contract to sell Type 26 frigates to Australia has come about in part because our Royal Navy has decided to buy them, and the rest of the world knows that, as a tier 1 military nation, we buy …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 09 Jul 2018
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"I thank my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for his personal support for the Year of Engineering and for all his Department is doing to create inspirational and exciting experiences that demonstrate what it is to be an engineer in the military. Will he pass on my thanks …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Oct 2017
Oral Answers to Questions

"T1. If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities...."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Oct 2017
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"Growing the supply of engineers is one way in which the Government can support both the armed forces and the defence industry. Will my right hon. Friend tell the House what action his Department is taking to support next year’s Year of Engineering to ensure that we inspire the next …..."
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Written Question
Defence: Innovation
Monday 23rd October 2017

Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to encourage innovation in the defence industry.

Answered by Harriett Baldwin - Shadow Minister (Business and Trade)

With an equipment plan worth £178 billion and a rising defence budget, there are great opportunities for innovative suppliers. We have launched the Defence and Security Accelerator and an £800 million innovation fund to pursue innovative solutions to meet defence requirements.

Written Question
Ministry of Defence: Chief Scientific Advisers
Monday 13th February 2017

Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to fill the vacancy of Chief Scientific Adviser to his Department; and what the timetable is for advertising and filling that vacancy.

Answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton

The Ministry of Defence's Chief Scientific Adviser post was advertised in 2016. After an extensive recruitment and selection process, a preferred candidate was identified. The appointment will be announced shortly.

Written Question
Defence Equipment: Innovation
Monday 12th December 2016

Asked by: Stephen Metcalfe (Conservative - South Basildon and East Thurrock)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to encourage innovation by defence suppliers.

Answered by Harriett Baldwin - Shadow Minister (Business and Trade)

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Mid Worcestershire (Nigel Huddleston).

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 23 Nov 2015
Oral Answers to Questions

"17. What contribution the UK is making to international efforts to degrade and defeat ISIL...."
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