Jack Rankin

Jack Rankin

Conservative — Windsor

Speaking in the House of Commons on 28 January 2026

Debate

Defence Industry: Environmental, Social and Governance Requirements

Contribution

I thank all hon. Members from across the Chamber for their considered contributions, and particularly the hon. Members for York Outer (Mr Charters), for Strangford (Jim Shannon) and for North Durham (Luke Akehurst), as well as my hon. Friend the Member for Weald of Kent (Katie Lam). Speakers have emphasised slightly different things, but we all support a safe and confident Britain and understand that the first responsibility of His Majesty’s Britannic Government is the defence of the realm. Investment in defence is patriotic, it is necessary and it helps to make war less likely. I thank the Minister for her comments. Given the increasingly dangerous world we live in, we should take action today. Question put and agreed to. Resolved, That this House has considered the impact of environmental, social and governance requirements on the defence industry.

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