James Sunderland asks the Northern Ireland Secretary when the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Bill will be debated in the Commons and asks about a review of moral equivalence and terminology.
James Sunderland raises concerns that any reduction in defence spending will harm our nascent defence manufacturing industry and asks the Government what is being done to safeguard our future innovation, development and exports.
Following the Foreign Secretary’s statement on Ukraine, James Sunderland expresses his concern at the continual targeting by Russia of non-combatants and asks if any consideration has been given to the deployment of an Iron Dome or Patriot-type system to protect the Ukrainians.
Responding to the Government statement on conduct towards women following allegations of bullying, harassment and sexual assault in the Submarine Service, James Sunderland urges the Minister to maintain a sense of pragmatism and proportionality with the forthcoming inquiry, noting this is likely to be reflective of individual poor behaviour rather than an endemic problem.
Following the Secretary of State for Defence’s statement to the House of Commons on the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, James Sunderland asks for his assessment of the continuing resolve within NATO for supporting Ukraine, so that we can see this through.