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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.

Ministry of Defence: Land | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

Our refreshed Defence Industrial Policy, published in December 2017, sets out our commitment to encouraging a thriving and globally compe

Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The approach taken by the Ministry of Defence to both achieving and demonstrating value for money follows clear policy and guidance, with

Army: Vehicles | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Government's default position on defence procurement remains competition wherever appropriate.

Military Aircraft | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The current fleet of four BAe 146 aircraft are planned to be retired from Service on 31 March 2022.

Type 45 Destroyers | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

HMS DAUNTLESS will be the first of the Type 45 Destroyers to receive the Power Improvement Project upgrades.

Ministry of Defence: Procurement | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The total value of open contracts that have been placed with suppliers transacting in US Dollars is currently $6.7 billion.

Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Multi-Role Vehicle - Protected (MRV-P) programme is being delivered in two packages.

Defence: Labour Turnover | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Ministry of Defence has no plans to collect data on the number of workers leaving the UK defence industry.

Type 23 Frigates | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Type 23 Frigate class is continually being updated and upgraded to meet new threats or to replace obsolete technology.

Ministry of Defence: Procurement | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

Within financial year 2019-20, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has awarded nine contracts above £100 million, one contract over £500 millio