In Parliament

With my right hon.

As we see it, 2% is very much a floor: a base on which to build.

I could see the excitement on the Chancellor’s face as my right hon. Friend outlined his proposals.

My hon. Friend is absolutely right: the pace and delivery of both the new equipment and the support we give our armed forces is important.

We have always been clear that the interests of European security are very much our interests.

I am confident that we will be able to reach agreement on how we move forward.

I remember those discussions well, and I kind of wish that the right hon.

The hon. Gentleman makes an important point about readiness and our ability to respond.

We can be proud of our investments in new technology, such as the new Poseidon aircraft that will operate over the north Atlantic or the Typ

We are doing everything that we can, and my right hon.