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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.

Low Flying: Compensation | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The total of compensation paid for all low flying claims since June 2020 is £268,379.71.

Pakistan: Military Exercises | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The NATO Alliance remains the cornerstone of Euro-Atlantic defence. This includes ensuring security and stability in the Baltic region.

Armed Forces: Coronavirus | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

As at 22 June 2021 we estimate the number of Armed Forces personnel deployed or based overseas is approximately 11,200.

Russia: Black Sea | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

HMS DEFENDER was conducting innocent passage through Ukrainian territorial waters in accordance with international law, taking the most d

Military Bases: Security | Ministry of Defence | Written Answers

The MOD takes the security of its personnel, systems and establishments very seriously and have robust measures in place, but we do not c

Counter-Daesh Operations: Syria and Iraq | Defence | Commons debates

My hon. Friend is right to raise the importance of rotary aviation in support of operations around the world.

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

Defence has collaborated with the Home Office on this issue for several years, providing a range of support, including surface vessels, s

Topical Questions | Defence | Commons debates

Defence has collaborated with the Home Office on this issue for several years, providing a range of support, including surface vessels, s

Counter-Daesh Operations: Syria and Iraq | Defence | Commons debates

In June 2021, UK F-35B aircraft carried out their first operational sorties in support of the counter-Daesh operations from HMS Queen Eli

Counter-Daesh Operations: Syria and Iraq | Defence | Commons debates

In June 2021, UK F-35B aircraft carried out their first operational sorties in support of the counter-Daesh operations from HMS Queen Eli