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I thank the hon. Gentleman’s constituents for showing that compassion.

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for his question; he pays close attention to these matters.

Our armed forces are more mobile, deployable and agile than ever before.

My hon. Friend makes a very good point. I can confirm that the provision of equipment will evolve.

I am very grateful to the hon. Gentleman for raising that issue.

My hon. Friend makes a very good point. Those discussions are ongoing.

We are a threat-led organisation.

My right hon. and gallant Friend makes a very good point: we have seen the woeful inadequacy of the Russian military.

I am grateful to be here answering the shadow Secretary of State’s questions.

I agree entirely with that analysis. That is why the Defence Secretary is today in the US—our hugely significant NATO ally.