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.
James Sunderland thanks the Royal Berkshire Fire and Rescue Service for hosting the new veterans’ hub at Crowthorne fire station, and asks the Government what additional provision is available for communities wanting to provide local support for veterans.
James Sunderland expresses his concerns at the imminent prospect of a nuclear armed Iran and calls on the international community to take a pragmatic approach by engaging with Iran and extending the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPoA) sunset clauses.
James Sunderland speaks in the Committee Stage of the Bill which aims to address the legacy of the Northern Ireland Troubles, and raises a number of questions about the details of the Bill, most notably the conditions required before granting a person immunity and the level of proof and need for independent evidence and corroboration of that person’s account.