James Cartlidge MP: speeches

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• 25 Feb 2026 · Diego Garcia and British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source

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  You are the relevant Minister!

• 28 Jan 2026 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source

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  I do not think the hon. Gentleman quite understands. We did not sign a deal; we would not sign a deal, because the terms were totally unacceptable, and they have got an awful lot worse since then—35 billion times worse. The cost is £35 billion—that comes from a freedom of information release from the Government themselves. That is an absolute disgrace, and it is why we will vote against the deal.

• 28 Jan 2026 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source

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  Will the Minister give way?

• 28 Jan 2026 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source

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  The Minister is very kind. I have a very specific question. That annex does not mention nuclear weapons. We have asked about this repeatedly throughout the debate today. It is a matter of critical national security. The Deputy Prime Minister of Mauritius has clearly stated that nuclear weapons cannot be stored on the base. Is that correct—yes or no?

• 28 Jan 2026 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source

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  On that point—

• 28 Jan 2026 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source

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  Did you hear her speech?

• 28 Jan 2026 · British Indian Ocean Territory · Hansard source

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  rose—

• 4 Dec 2025 · Northern Ireland: Legacy of the Past · Hansard source

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  I am grateful to the Committee for its report and to the hon. Lady for her statement. Further to the question from my right hon. Friend the Member for Chingford and Woodford Green (Sir Iain Duncan Smith), protections for veterans really mean a lot to those who served in Northern Ireland. It is important to stress that when the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland announced these measures back in September when the House was in recess, he said the protections were specifically for veterans. Subsequently, he admitted in response to my written questions that they were available to all potential participants. Does she agree that we need absolute clarity on whether the protections are unique to veterans or would actually apply to former paramilitaries?

• 18 Nov 2025 · Northern Ireland Troubles Bill · Hansard source

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  Warrenpoint.

• 18 Nov 2025 · Northern Ireland Troubles Bill · Hansard source

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  Will the hon. Gentleman give way?

• 5 Nov 2025 · Engagements · Hansard source

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  On a point of order, Mr Speaker.

• 5 Nov 2025 · Engagements · Hansard source

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  rose—

• 5 Nov 2025 · Engagements · Hansard source

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  The purpose of government is to take— [ Interruption. ]

• 29 Oct 2025 · Sentencing Bill · Hansard source

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  The position that the Minister seems to be articulating is literally bizarre. He has said that he fully agrees about the problem and with the remedy set out by my hon. Friend the Member for Bexhill and Battle (Dr Mullan). The Government have had 14 years in Opposition and more than a year in Government, and have introduced the Bill at this time. But the Minister is saying that, notwithstanding the fact they have brought forward this Bill after more than a year in office and agree on the problem and the diagnosis, he is still going to vote tonight—and ask his Back Benchers to vote tonight—against fixing the issue.

• 10 Jul 2025 · UK-France Nuclear Partnership · Hansard source

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  On a point of order, Mr Speaker.

• 10 Jul 2025 · UK-France Nuclear Partnership · Hansard source

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  But it has been briefed to the press.