James Cartlidge

James Cartlidge

Conservative — South Suffolk

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 November 2025

Debate

Point of Order

Contribution

On a point of order, Mr Speaker. I seek your guidance on an important matter of national security. This morning, the Secretary of State for Defence gave a speech on television—I think it was in Downing Street, not in the House—about a very serious incident in which, he said, a Russian spy ship has tried to blind British military pilots with lasers. This is very important, but there has been no statement in the House and we have not been briefed. I wonder if you can give any clarification on this matter.

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