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You can read James's recent speeches and questions below by following the links. In the News section of the website, we upload video clips of James speaking in the House of Commons along with news coverage of his work in Westminster.

James has also served on the Energy & Climate Change Select Committee as well as being Chairman of the All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for the UK Events Industry, Vice Chairman of the APPG for Rural Business and a member of the APPGs for the Armed Forces and Cider.

Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations Annual Report 2019 | Ministry of Defence | Written Ministerial Statements

I am today publishing the report of the Review of the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations 2019.

Armed Forces: Training | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has placed over 20,000 personnel on standby to support Government's efforts to tackle COVID-19.

Veterans: Coronavirus | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

Where retired Armed Forces personnel are members of the ex-Regular Reserve, they have a legal liability for service if so required.

Air Force: Bombings | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Department has robust procedures for assessing the effects of RAF airstrikes.

Veterans: Coronavirus | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

Where retired Armed Forces personnel are members of the ex-Regular Reserve, they have a legal liability for service if so required.

Military Aid: Coronavirus | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

Defence routinely conducts contingency planning for a wide range of scenarios and we continue to engage with colleagues cross-government

Reserve Forces and Cadets Association | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Reserve Forces and Cadet Associations (RFCAs) are trusted partners of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and have been instrumental in del

Military Decorations | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

It is understood that many of those who have served in the Armed Forces feel that their service has not been properly recognised, and tha

Armed Forces Update | Ministry of Defence | Written Ministerial Statements

A new order has been made under section 56(1B) of the Reserve Forces Act 1996 to enable Reservists to be called into permanent service to

VE Day: Anniversaries | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

Veterans have always been at the centre of our plans to commemorate the 75th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day and our key priori