Tweets, external: I know this defence spending stuff sounds (ok, is) v dull but directly affects our role in world. Maybe more so than Chilcot.

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Analysing Prime Minister's Questions, BBC deputy political editor James Landale says it is interesting that David Cameron chose not to have a go at the inquiry or its chairman, Sir John Chilcot, but to make "a political point" and attack Labour for not starting the inquiry sooner.

Tweets, external: The 750th anniversary of Simon de Monfort Parliament this week, England's 1st. How he must be turning in grave over quality of today's PMQs.

Tweets, external: I think we've just heard one of the conditions for DUP support in a hung parliament, maintaining defence spending at 2% of GDP

That brings an end to this week's prime minister's questions. The Speaker of the House of Commons rises to his feet to deliver a statement to MPs.

The DUP's Nigel Dodds asks the PM to commit a future Conservative government to ensuring defence spending does not fall below 2% of GDP. David Cameron responds by saying the UK is one of the few Nato countries that already meets the 2% target.

Philip Davies, the Conservative MP for Shipley, raises concerns about "a spate of dog thefts" across Bradford. He asks the PM to draw attention to the problem and make sure the authorities take the crime seriously. David Cameron says we are a nation of dog lovers and it is appalling when pets are stolen. He says changes such as compulsory micro-chipping should help.

Conservative MP Glyn Davies sounds a warning about the impact of low milk prices on the dairy industry. David Cameron stresses the importance of the industry to the UK, and says more can be done to support dairy farmers.

Tweets, external: "As long as I am PM the regular army will remain at its current size." Expensive pledge from DC. But may only be good for 3 months

The Conservatives' Sir Gerald Howarth, Aldershot MP, seeks reassurances that reports the government is considering reducing the size of the regular army from 82,000 to 60,000 are "wholly unfounded". David Cameron provides him that reassurance - insisting the ideas are not on the table and never will be as long as he is prime minister. Former Armed Forces minister Sir Nick Harvey - a Lib Dem - made the claim during a debate on Trident yesterday.

Former Lib Dem leader Sir Menzies Campbell - whose party voted against the 2003 Iraq War - says he is aware of "no evidence" that any witness has sought to alter the progress of the official inquiry by delaying it. But he is aware of reports of instances of illness among members of the inquiry, he tells MPs. Sir Menzies says the lessons to be learned from this is that future inquiries should be "judge-led with a strict timetable". Mr Cameron says he makes "a very strong point".

Tweets, external: Jack Straw trying to get question would be good to hear from him on inquiry #pmqs @5_News

Tweets, external: It's 12.25 + first person to speak #PMQs about Chilcot who voted against Iraq War speaks: @HackneyAbbott

A question from Conservative MP Dame Angela Watkinson on mental health, prompts David Cameron to say he is glad that it is getting a much higher profile than it has in the past. He says a key challenge is ensuring people with mental health problems get into work.

Labour MP Diane Abbott gets a big cheers from the Tory benches as she stands to ask her question, which is on the Iraq Inquiry. She says it is important to find out the reason for the delay - warning about the potential impact on public confidence. David Cameron says there is "no mystery" around why it's taking so long - explaining that proper processes have to be followed, as people criticised in the report have the right to respond.

Tweets, external: Scottish Govt plans to hold debate on #chilcot next week in Scottish Parliament

It's the NHS again. Labour MP Toby Perkins claims GP recruitment numbers have been adversely affected by the government's reorganisation and handling of the NHS. David Cameron says there are 1,000 more GPs working in the NHS than in 2010 - and criticised Labour's record on the NHS.