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.

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.