Maria Eagle MP: speeches

Speeches

• 18 Nov 2024 · Nuclear Weapons · Hansard source

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  I can assure the hon. Lady that my hon. Friend the Minister for Veterans and People has met nuclear test veterans to establish a new relationship to ensure that we have consistent and productive dialogue. I know that he is committed to exploring the concerns raised about access to medical records, and I am sure that progress will be made in that context.

• 18 Nov 2024 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  The hon. Gentleman is right to highlight the importance of SMEs in improving our industrial base and bringing agility and new ideas to our defence industrial production. He can be assured that there will be SME involvement in our industrial strategy to the extent that it is possible. We intend to make sure that SMEs, not just the primes, get a better in at the MOD and are able to get the work.

• 18 Nov 2024 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  The MOD will continue to invest in the company’s people to ensure that the facility has a sustainable future. Octric’s leadership team is currently finalising its future resource plan, which will cover the need for new high-tech roles such as engineers and scientists to ensure that the facility is best placed to develop new technology and meet defence needs. I am more than happy to meet my hon. Friend about that.

• 18 Nov 2024 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  I will be pleased to meet the Father of the House and look at those plans. I think it was my sister who made that decision in the Home Office— [ Laughter . ]

• 18 Nov 2024 · Topical Questions · Hansard source

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  The hon. Gentleman is correct. There are increasing examples of industry working across our European nations, both in the EU with our improving relationships on defence and in NATO. That is one way in which we can ensure that the skills are available to make the equipment that we need.