The reason that I take a particular interest in this Bill has already been alluded to by many Members on both sides of the House, but I m

That is correct. As someone said earlier, we do not like talking about this stuff, although we should be talking about it more.

My right hon. Friend is well aware of the strength of feeling in North Devon on securing the future of Royal Marines base Chivenor.

My right hon. Friend is well aware of the strength of feeling in North Devon on securing the future of Royal Marines base Chivenor.

The NATO commitment opens up many potential opportunities for UK shipbuilders.

The NATO commitment opens up many potential opportunities for UK shipbuilders.

What assessment he has made of the effect on NATO capabilities of the NATO commitment to allocate 20% of defence expenditure to major equ

What assessment he has made of the effect on NATO capabilities of the NATO commitment to allocate 20% of defence expenditure to major equ

What discussions he has had with Devon County Council on improvements to the North Devon link road.

Will the Minister update me on the work that he is doing with Devon County Council to ensure that there is a prompt start to the improvem