Oral QuestionMinistry of Defence

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 14 May 2024Answered: 20 May 2024

Asked by

Bob Blackman

ConservativeHarrow East

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Defence

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Kirsty McNeill)

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