Report stage. New clause 1, discussed with new clauses 2 to 24, debated and withdrawn. New clause 4 negatived on division (164 to 311). New clause 11 negatived on division (104 to 391). New clause 22 negatived on division (74 to 323). Amendment 11 negatived on division (171 to 322). Amendment 2 agreed to. Bill reported as amended. Third reading. King's consent signified. Agreed to on question. Bill passed.

Report stage. New clause 1, discussed with new clauses 2 to 24, debated and withdrawn. New clause 4 negatived on division (164 to 311). New clause 11 negatived on division (104 to 391). New clause 22 negatived on division (74 to 323). Amendment 11 negatived on division (171 to 322)....

Committee stage. Clause 1, considered with amendments, new clauses and schedules. Clauses 1, 5, 6, 8 to 12, 14 to 20, 22 to 24, 26 to 28, 30 to 32, 34 to 41, 43 to 51 and 55 agreed to. Clauses 2 to 4, 7, 13, 21, 25, 29, 33, 42, 52 to 54 as amended, agreed to. New clause NC4 agreed to. New clause NC2 negatived on division (171 to 302). New Clause NC5 negatived on division (170 to 301). New clause NC6 negatived on division (99 to 371). New clause NC13 negatived on division (80 to 298). Amendments 49 to 56 agreed to. Schedule 1, as amended, and Schedule 2 agreed to. Amendments 57 to 84 agreed to. Schedule 3, as amended, and Schedule 4 agreed to. Amendments 85 to 87 agreed to. Schedule 5, as amended, and Schedules 6 and 7 agreed to. Bill to be reported, with amendments.

Committee stage. Clause 1, considered with amendments, new clauses and schedules. Clauses 1, 5, 6, 8 to 12, 14 to 20, 22 to 24, 26 to 28, 30 to 32, 34 to 41, 43 to 51 and 55 agreed to. Clauses 2 to 4, 7, 13, 21, 25, 29, 33,...

Clauses 42 to 55 agreed to. New clause 2 negatived. New clause 3 debated and negatived on division (4 to 7). New clause 4, discussed with new clause 5, debated and withdrawn. New clause 6 negatived on division (4 to 7). New clause 8 debated and negatived on division (4 to 7). New clause 9, discussed with new clauses 10, 11 and 14, debated and negatived on division (3 to 7). New clause 10 negatived on division (3 to 7). New clause 11 negatived on division (3 to 7). New clause 12 negatived on division (3 to 7). New clause 13, discussed with new clause 15, debated and negatived on division (3 to 7). New clause 14 negatived on division (3 to 7). New clause 15 negatived on division (3 to 7). New clause 16 debated and negatived on division (3 to 7). New clause 17 debated and negatived on division (3 to 7). Schedules 1 to 7 agreed to.

Clauses 42 to 55 agreed to. New clause 2 negatived. New clause 3 debated and negatived on division (4 to 7). New clause 4, discussed with new clause 5, debated and withdrawn. New clause 6 negatived on division (4 to 7). New clause 8 debated and negatived on division (4...

Clause 3 discussed with amendments. Clause 3, amendment 3 negatived on division (4 to 6). Clause 3, amendment 14 negatived on division (4 to 6). Clause 3, amendment 16 negatived on division (4 to 6). Clause 3, amendment 17 negatived on division (4 to 6). Clause 3, amendments 2 and 15 withdrawn. Clause 3 agreed to. Committee adjourned.

Clause 3 discussed with amendments. Clause 3, amendment 3 negatived on division (4 to 6). Clause 3, amendment 14 negatived on division (4 to 6). Clause 3, amendment 16 negatived on division (4 to 6). Clause 3, amendment 17 negatived on division (4 to 6). Clause 3, amendments 2 and...

Motion that this House has considered Remembrance and the contribution of the armed forces. Agreed to on question.

Motion that this House has considered Remembrance and the contribution of the armed forces. Agreed to on question.

Motion that the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 9 June, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motion that the draft Armed Forces Act 2006 (Continuation) Order 2025, which was laid before this House on 9 June, be approved. Agreed to on question.

Motion that this House has considered armed forces recruitment in the North East. Agreed to on question.

Motion that this House has considered armed forces recruitment in the North East. Agreed to on question.

Supplementary estimates 2014-15. Second estimates day (part two). Motion, that for the year ending with 31 March 2015, for expenditure by the Ministry of Defence: (1) the resources authorised for use for current purposes be reduced by £618,573,000 as set out in HC 1019, and (2) further resources, not exceeding £426,760,000 be authorised for use for capital purposes as so set out, and (3) a further sum, not exceeding £426,834,000 be granted to Her Majesty to be issued by the Treasury out of the Consolidated Fund and applied for expenditure on the use of resources authorised by Parliament. Question deferred. Resolved.

Supplementary estimates 2014-15. Second estimates day (part two). Motion, that for the year ending with 31 March 2015, for expenditure by the Ministry of Defence: (1) the resources authorised for use for current purposes be reduced by £618,573,000 as set out in HC 1019, and (2) further resources, not exceeding...

The Ministry of Defence undertakes regular assessments of current and potential military threats to the Falkland Islands to ensure that we retain the appropriate defensive capability. There is currently no suggestion that there will be any need to vary significantly our capability in the south Atlantic, but contingency plans are in place to do so if required.

The Ministry of Defence undertakes regular assessments of current and potential military threats to the Falkland Islands to ensure that we retain the appropriate defensive capability. There is currently no suggestion that there will be any need to vary significantly our capability in the south Atlantic, but contingency plans are in place to do so if required.

Let us be clear. The Government are clear about British sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, and in March 2013 the Falkland Islands referendum reaffirmed the islanders’ overwhelming wish to remain British, with 99.8% voting in favour. We should always

defend the right of the Falkland Islanders to determine their own political future. I believe the question may refer to media reports that the Argentines were proposing to purchase Su-24 aircraft from the Russians, although this proposal came as a surprise even to the Argentine Defence Minister and was swiftly denied by the Argentine Government. Nevertheless, we are not complacent and the Ministry of Defence undertakes regular assessments of potential military challenges to the Falkland Islands to ensure that we retain appropriate defensive capabilities, but it seems that the Russians did not tell him.

Let us be clear. The Government are clear about British sovereignty of the Falkland Islands, and in March 2013 the Falkland Islands referendum reaffirmed the islanders’ overwhelming wish to remain British, with 99.8% voting in favour. We should always

defend the right of the Falkland Islanders to determine their own political future. I believe the question may refer to media reports that the Argentines were proposing to purchase Su-24 aircraft from the Russians, although this proposal came as a surprise even to the Argentine Defence Minister and was swiftly denied by the Argentine Government. Nevertheless, we are not complacent and the Ministry of Defence undertakes regular assessments of potential military challenges to the Falkland Islands to ensure that we retain appropriate defensive capabilities, but it seems that the Russians did not tell him.

There are currently about 1,200 UK military and civilian personnel in the Falklands Islands. They support a range of air, sea and land capabilities, including Typhoon aircraft, support helicopters, offshore patrol vessels, air defences, and a resident infantry company. My right hon. Friend is an established former member of the Defence Committee—indeed, its former Chair—and the whole House will have heard what he said.

There are currently about 1,200 UK military and civilian personnel in the Falklands Islands. They support a range of air, sea and land capabilities, including Typhoon aircraft, support helicopters, offshore patrol vessels, air defences, and a resident infantry company. My right hon. Friend is an established former member of the Defence Committee—indeed, its former Chair—and the whole House will have heard what he said.

What recent assessment he has made of the potential implications of deployment of Russian-made military aircraft to Argentina for the UK's defence footprint in the South Atlantic.

What recent assessment he has made of the potential implications of deployment of Russian-made military aircraft to Argentina for the UK's defence footprint in the South Atlantic.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on its work on a cyber-security model to be implemented in its contracts.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on its work on a cyber-security model to be implemented in its contracts.

Second reading. Debate adjourned. To be resumed on 16 January.

Second reading. Debate adjourned. To be resumed on 16 January.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which military assets are tasked with the defence of British Overseas Territories.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which military assets are tasked with the defence of British Overseas Territories.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements his Department has in place with (a) NATO and (b) Norway for the defence of maritime offshore installations in the North Sea.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements his Department has in place with (a) NATO and (b) Norway for the defence of maritime offshore installations in the North Sea.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which military assets are tasked with the defence of UK-owned maritime offshore installations.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which military assets are tasked with the defence of UK-owned maritime offshore installations.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the UK's ability to respond militarily to threats to Gibraltar.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the UK's ability to respond militarily to threats to Gibraltar.

Backbench debate (unallotted) on a motion on defence spending. Agreed to on question.

Backbench debate (unallotted) on a motion on defence spending. Agreed to on question.