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Defence and foreign affairs
Defence, diplomacy, international development and overseas conflicts.
Defence and foreign affairs covers the armed forces, diplomacy, international development, sanctions and overseas conflicts. An MP might ask a minister for an update, discuss a particular country, examine a bill or vote on a motion. These records show what occurred in a parliamentary proceeding, not every conversation with a constituent or another government. A speech and a division are different evidence: one contains the speaker's words and the other records their vote on the question put to the House. The motion text and date are essential context.
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120 matching activities across written questions, speeches. Newest first, with source links and the classification rule visible on every record.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30098
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30098” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
LE TacCIS Programme
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “LE TacCIS Programme” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Tanks
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Tanks” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 30256
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 30256” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: israel.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
F-35 Aircraft and Guided Weapons: Procurement
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “F-35 Aircraft and Guided Weapons: Procurement” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Victims' Payments Scheme
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Victims' Payments Scheme” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence, war.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Veterans: Scotland
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Veterans: Scotland” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence, armed forces.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
USA: Diplomatic Service
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “USA: Diplomatic Service” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: embassy.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Diplomatic Service: USA
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Diplomatic Service: USA” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: embassy.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
USA: Diplomatic Service
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “USA: Diplomatic Service” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence, military, embassy.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Defence: Unmanned Air Systems
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Defence: Unmanned Air Systems” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Warrior Vehicles: Decommissioning
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Warrior Vehicles: Decommissioning” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Global Combat Air Programme
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Global Combat Air Programme” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Debt Collection: Regulation
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Debt Collection: Regulation” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: sanctions.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 29890
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 29890” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Written question 29886
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Written question 29886” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Veterans: Homelessness
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Veterans: Homelessness” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
National Security: Finance
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “National Security: Finance” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
HMS President
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “HMS President” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence, war.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Sovereignty: Chagos Islands
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Sovereignty: Chagos Islands” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
Occupied Territories: Demolition
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “Occupied Territories: Demolition” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: israel.
- written questions15 Sept 2026
F-35 Aircraft: Nuclear Weapons
What happened
The MP tabled the published written question “F-35 Aircraft: Nuclear Weapons” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
Written questions require a published ministerial response and can obtain facts or clarify government activity. Tabled wording does not establish the MP’s motive.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: ukraine.
- speeches15 Sept 2026
Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Saudi East-West Oil Pipeline” on 15 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: defence, military.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: israel.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: israel, sanctions.
- speeches14 Sept 2026
Israel and Palestine
What happened
The official parliamentary record contains a contribution by this MP in “Israel and Palestine” on 14 Sept 2026.
Why this may matter
A speech or intervention places words on the parliamentary record and can question, explain or argue a position. It does not by itself show that policy changed.
Official sourceWhy this topic label appeared
Matched published rule terms: israel.
Topic labels organise source material. They do not describe an MP’s motive, priority, expertise, support or opposition.