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540002

registered interest
date	19/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	MOD Wethersfield
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of the sale of MDP Wethersfield on (a) the Volunteer Glider Squadron based there and (b) air cadets in the Eastern region.
tabling member constituency	Braintree
tabling member printed	James Cleverly
uin	43337
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2016 answer text <p>All units based at Wethersfield including 614 Volunteer Gliding Squadron will be provided for elsewhere. Work to identify the future location for these units will be completed later this year. We are strongly committed to the Air Cadets in the Eastern Region and 614 Volunteer Gliding Squadron, when it moves from Wethersfield, will expand into its new role as a regional hub.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 26/07/2016 14:25:55 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly

540003

registered interest
date	19/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Hyde Park Barracks
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the sale of Knightsbridge Barracks; and when he expects the site to be put out to tender.
tabling member constituency	Braintree
tabling member printed	James Cleverly
uin	43338
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2016 answer text <p>The plans to dispose of Hyde Park Barracks are in development and it is too early to say when land may be released for sale.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 26/07/2016 14:26:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly

540004

registered interest
date	19/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Skynet
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to upgrade the Skynet A5 satellite system.
tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
tabling member printed	Kirsten Oswald
uin	43348
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2016 answer text <p>We currently have no plans to upgrade the specific SKYNET 5A satellite. The Ministry of Defence is currently examining options to sustain the capability currently provided by the Skynet constellation.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 26/07/2016 14:27:12 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4413 label Biography information for Kirsten Oswald

540005

registered interest
date	19/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	MOD Wethersfield
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential effect of the selling of MDP Wethersfield on the Ministry of Defence Police.
tabling member constituency	Braintree
tabling member printed	James Cleverly
uin	43336
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2016 answer text <p>There is not expected to be any effect on the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Police. 91% of all operational MOD Police Officers are stationed at other locations around the United Kingdom with Wethersfield providing a Headquarters and training capability. The functions and facilities currently provided at Wethersfield to support the Ministry of Defence Police have already been surveyed and they will be re-provided at a new location. The eventual move of the MOD Police from Wethersfield will be managed to ensure minimal disruption or risk to the policing and security of the Defence estate</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 26/07/2016 15:24:09 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly

540006

registered interest
date	19/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Property
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what property assets his Department (a) has sold in the last five years and (b) plans to sell before 2020 as part of the Government's commitment to dispose of surplus assets and make better use of the Department's estate.
tabling member constituency	Braintree
tabling member printed	James Cleverly
uin	43335
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2016 answer text <p>A copy of the Department's property assets sold within the last five years is attached.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has committed to releasing land to accommodate 55,000 homes before 2020, in support of the Government's public sector land release target. The MOD has also committed to reducing the built Defence estate by 30% by 2040. This year in January and March I announced 19 sites which will provide land for some 21,000 homes in this Parliament. By the end of this year I shall clarify further land release plans.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 26/07/2016 15:17:25 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton attachment 1 file name PQ43335_Site_list_for_MOD_assets_sold_in_the_last_five_years.doc title 43335 - Site List of MOD Disposals - Last 5 Years
tabling member	4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly

540007

registered interest
date	19/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	MOD Wethersfield
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of potential alternative uses of MDP Wethersfield.
tabling member constituency	Braintree
tabling member printed	James Cleverly
uin	43340
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2016 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence together with the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA) jointly commissioned a study by Cushmann Wakefield in 2015 to identify potential future uses for the Wethersfield site, subject to all necessary planning approvals.</p><p>The study reported that the site had the potential to be a mixed development of commercial/employment, housing, education and community uses with supporting public open space.</p><p>The HCA will work closely with the Local Planning Authority and other interested parties to consider the best possible future uses for the site.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 26/07/2016 15:22:43 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4366 label Biography information for James Cleverly

540008

registered interest
date	19/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of introducing domestic Remotely Piloted Aircraft System pilot training capability.
tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
tabling member printed	Kirsten Oswald
uin	43321
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2016 answer text <p>The Armed Forces continually assesses aircrew training requirements and the efficacy of its training capability to ensure it is fit for purpose.</p><p>Specialist flying training for RAF Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) pilots who are not previously qualified and experienced military pilots starts with a bespoke version of Elementary Flying Training on the Tutor aircraft. All pilots then conduct MQ-9 Reaper-specific conversion training and qualifications in the USA. Once this training is completed pilots in the RPAS Pilot branch are awarded their wings. MQ-9 Reaper conversion training is currently conducted at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico and Creech Air Force Base, Nevada using a mix of US and UK facilities and instructors.</p><p>Watchkeeper training is conducted in both the UK mainland and at the British base on the British Overseas Territory of Ascension Island. All basic manned flying training, theory training and simulator training is conducted in mainland UK, students then deploy to Ascension Island for the live flying elements of their course.</p><p>Desert Hawk 3 training is conducted in both the UK and USA. All theory training is conducted in the UK but some live flying is conducted in Camp Roberts California.</p> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 26/07/2016 15:19:56 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	4413 label Biography information for Kirsten Oswald

540010

registered interest
date	19/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Alliances
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his European counterparts on the implications of the outcome of the EU referendum for existing bilateral defence agreements.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	43428
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/07/2016 answer text <p>Immediately after the referendum I contacted a number of my European counterparts to reassure them that Britain remains committed to existing bilateral Defence agreements and to NATO. The then Prime Minister and I reiterated this at the NATO Warsaw Summit. We will continue to engage closely with our Allies and partners.</p> answering member constituency Sevenoaks answering member printed Michael Fallon question first answered 26/07/2016 15:15:50 answering member 88 label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

539513

registered interest
date	18/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence Business Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to announce the award date for the Defence Business Services corporate services integration and innovation provider contract; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Tyneside
tabling member printed	Mary Glindon
uin	42971
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2016 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is currently examining options for the future of Defence Business Services (DBS) as part of the Future DBS Programme. No final decisions have been taken on whether any elements of DBS' current operations will be outsourced. Timescales will be confirmed in the event of a decision to outsource. If deemed necessary a statement will be made at the appropriate time.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 21/07/2016 15:14:28 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4126 label Biography information for Mary Glindon

539514

registered interest
date	18/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence Business Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to postpone issuing a formal contract notice in the Official Journal of the European Union for the outsourcing of Defence Business Services as a result of the potential implications of the outcome of the EU referendum on the tendering process for that contract.
tabling member constituency	North Tyneside
tabling member printed	Mary Glindon
uin	42972
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2016 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is currently examining options for the future of Defence Business Services (DBS) as part of the Future DBS Programme (FDBS). No final decisions have been taken on whether any elements of DBS' current operations will be outsourced. In the event of a decision to outsource, the competition will be advertised in accordance with regulations prevailing at the time.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 21/07/2016 15:36:25 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4126 label Biography information for Mary Glindon