Michael Fallon

"What I can absolutely rule out is that we will not be asking companies to list or publish or name or identify in any way the number of foreign workers they have. We're going to consult with business, …"

"Our security rests on Nato. No one seriously disputes that. Britain will never be part of an EU army."

"The Germans haven't seen our proposal yet, and we haven't seen our proposal yet. That is still being worked on at the moment to see what we can do to prevent whole towns and communities being swamped …"

"We have a veto on all EU defence matters and we would oppose any move to create one. In fact, I don't know any European defence minister who wants a European army."

"ultimate fall back so that our partners are convinced that this is a deadly serious negotiation"

"All those involved should be investigated now to find out who this leaker is. Ministers are subject to the Official Secrets Act just like anybody else. It is an offence to divulge secret information f…"

"we are safer and stronger inside the EU or take what is a big gamble and leave to what is a rather uncertain future."

"But we're going to continue to oppose any idea of an EU army, or an EU army headquarters which would simply undermine Nato. Nato must remain the cornerstone of our defence and the defence of Europe."