Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Wendy Chamberlain and Luke Pollard

Monday 19th October 2026 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (Luke Pollard)]

I was hugely impressed by what I saw when I visited Dorset Innovation Park. Awarding Yeovil college status as one of the five defence technical excellence colleges was good news not only for Yeovil and Leonardo and its helicopter business, but for the wider region. I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss how we can operate more of the hub-and-spoke models that the DTECs deliver up and down the country.

[Wendy Chamberlain (North East Fife) (LD)]

T5. Leuchars station in North East Fife has seen investment as an Army base recently, and it is home to a significant military airfield, too. I welcome service families to the community in North East Fife, but there is always pressure on local services, particularly in areas such as education. Can I be advised as to what engagement takes place, so that we can ensure we are as welcoming a community as possible?

Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy

Debate between Wendy Chamberlain and Luke Pollard

Thursday 5th June 2025 Commons Chamber

[Wendy Chamberlain]

rose—

[Luke Pollard]

I will give way to the right hon. Gentleman; I hope the hon. Lady does not mind.