I sit on the European Scrutiny Committee and have done so for some time.

History, sadly, has shown us that politicians are all too easily tempted to cut our armed forces in order to spend money in other areas.

History, sadly, has shown us that politicians are all too easily tempted to cut our armed forces in order to spend money in other areas.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker.

Thank you very much, Mr Speaker.

I wish you and your family a happy new year, Mr Speaker. I congratulate my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary on retaining her job.

What steps her Department is taking to encourage greater collaboration between police and fire services.

What steps her Department is taking to encourage greater collaboration between police and fire services.