In Parliament

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.

Army: Costs | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The average cost (Basic Pay/ Employer National Insurance/ Pension) of an Infantry soldier in the Other Ranks of the British Army is given

Afghanistan: Refugees | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

As of 25 of April, there are 684 ARAP principals with confirmed eligibility for relocation to the UK who were in Afghanistan at the time

Nuclear Weapons | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The Ministry of Defence is unable to comment on US spending decisions and capabilities, which are a matter for the US Government.

Africa: Russia | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

Russian disinformation campaigns in Africa are a significant concern.

Counter Disinformation Unit: Staff | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

Addressing the challenges of disinformation and misinformation is a whole of Government effort, and the Ministry of Defence works closely

Small Boats Migration | Ministry of Defence | Written Ministerial Statements

The Prime Minister announced on 14 April 2022 that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has commenced primacy for this Government’s operational

Call-Out Order - Countering the Illegal Entry of People into the United Kingdom | 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