“The Conservatives want the government to say what it will do with the MV Asterix.”
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Recent debates
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Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
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Spring Economic Update 2026 Implementation Act
19 statements
Arab Heritage Month Act
5 statements
The Economy
15 statements
Government Priorities
2 statements
Government Priorities
2 statements
Housing
12 statements
The Environment
2 statements
Oral Questions
National Defence
A debate about defence spending and shipbuilding for the Navy. The Conservatives asked about delays and decisions on specific ships. The Liberals said they're investing billions in the largest shipbuilding program since World War 2.