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.

Robert said: "As we approach the 70th Anniversary of NATO, I was pleased to ask the Foreign Secretary what he is doing to strengthen this vital alliance which has done so much to preserve peace and stability for so long.

On a recent visit to RAF Brize Norton, Robert welcomed No. II Squadron RAF Regiment to their new home. The specialist parachute trained Squadron moved from RAF Honington to Brize Norton on a permanent basis late last year.

During the Ministerial Statement on ‘A Better Defence Estate’ this week, Robert once again pressed the Minister on progressing the REEMA sites in Carterton.

This afternoon, Robert led a Westminster Hall debate on 'Carrier Strike Strategy and its Contribution to UK Defence'.

Robert has supported the Royal British Legion at an event in Parliament this week.  The event gave MPs the chance to be briefed on work being carried out by the Legion in their constituencies.

During Prime Minister’s Questions on Wednesday (13.02.19) Witney MP, Robert Courts, asked the Prime Minister to join him in paying tribute to the RAF’s Tornado jet, which is due to retire from service next month, as well as the crews who have worked with it over the years.

Robert recently met with Defence Minister, Tobias Ellwood, alongside Leader of West Oxfordshire District Council (WODC), James Mills, to discuss the redevelopment of the REEMA sites in Carterton.