Robert has added his name to a cross-party group of MP’s who have written to Home Secretary Sajid Javid calling for the abolition of visa fees for Commonwealth servicemen and women in the British armed forces.

On Sunday, Robert attended the annual Veterans v The Rest of The World cricket tournament in aid of Supporting Wounded Veterans at the Swinbrook Cricket Club, which featured a very special appearance by West Oxfordshire’s own RAF Falcons, the UK’s premier military - and the RAF's - parachute disp

Robert has attended an event organised by ADS and the Aerospace Growth Partnership at the House of Commons to highlight the value of the UK aerospace to national prosperity through supporting local jobs and skills.

During Prime Minister’s Questions this afternoon, Robert asked the Deputy Prime Minister, David Lidington – who was standing in for Theresa May and represents Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire – to join him in paying tribute to the “ordinary - yet extraordinary - men and women” who participated in D-D

With Parliament in Whitsun Recess, Robert is heading out to visit our armed forces in Gibraltar with the Armed Forces Parliamentary Scheme.

Robert said: "I was pleased to speak in a powerful debate on protection for Northern Ireland veterans. Following on from positive steps forward last week, we now need to see the political courage and will necessary to protect those who served in the UK as well as abroad.

Robert said: "I am delighted at the Defence Secretary's announcement of a National Carrier Policy which will set out how our ships will deliver for the UK in the years ahead.

Robert said: "I am pleased that the new Defence Secretary has announced plans to introduce an amnesty for British servicemen and women who have served abroad.

RAF Brize Norton is hoping to inspire secondary school pupils to get involved in science and engineering through a new collaboration.

At Robert's suggestion, RAF Brize Norton has agreed to provide support for Carterton Community College to enrich their students’ school experience, with a particular focus on providing Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) support.