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1717606

registered interest
date	13/05/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Bases: Middle East
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the security of UK (a) military bases and (b) service personnel in the Middle East.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	25835
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/05/2024 answer text <p>The force protection of UK Service personnel and our bases in the Middle East is kept under constant review. For reasons of operational security, I am unable to comment on specific assessments or mitigations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 21/05/2024 12:04:21 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1716964

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	D-Day Landings: Anniversaries
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department plans to take to commemorate the D-Day landings.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	25475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is the lead Department for the Government’s National UK D-Day 80<sup>th </sup>anniversary and is working across Whitehall and with external stakeholders to lead a programme of official commemorations in the UK and in France, ensuring our Normandy Veterans are the VIPs for this significant anniversary.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s National Commemorative Event in Portsmouth will once again highlight this nation’s major contribution as a leading partner in the Western Alliance. The programme will commemorate the service and sacrifice of all who fought under British command on D-Day, by honouring our veterans, securing their legacy within our youth and demonstrating the UK’s global role in defence and security alliances.</p><p> </p><p>The official programme includes:</p><p> </p><p>UK:</p><p>A National Commemoration on Southsea Common, Portsmouth on 5 June – an audience of 4,000 and live BBC One broadcast.</p><p> </p><p>In France on 5 June:</p><p>A Royal British Legion service of commemoration in the Commonwealth War Graves Commission’s (CWGC) Bayeux War Cemetery, with up to 50 Normandy veterans present and 1,500 guests.</p><p> </p><p>A CWGC led Bayeux Cathedral Service in partnership with the MOD for 1,000 guests.</p><p> </p><p>A CWGC and MOD partnered BBC One live broadcast from Bayeux War Cemetery when all 4,144 graves will be illuminated.</p><p> </p><p>In France on 6 June:</p><p>A National Commemoration at the British Normandy Memorial in Ver sur Mer with up to 50 Normandy veterans present and an audience of 2,500, live broadcast on BBC One. It is the first time, during a major commemorative year, that this event will take place at the Memorial following its official opening in 2021.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/05/2024 08:30:58 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1690013

registered interest
date	19/02/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Equality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department spent on equality, diversity and inclusion (a) events and (b) training in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	14548
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/02/2024 answer text <p>The requested information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 28/02/2024 07:49:26 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1689085

registered interest
date	16/02/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Information Officers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many posts there are for (a) press, (b) media and (c) other communications staff in his Department; and what the salary band is for each post.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	14014
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/02/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) press, media team is made up of 15 employees. Roles range from grades Executive Officer to Grade 6 and have salary ranges between £28,300 to £31,060 up to £67,820 to £76,490. This figure is for the MOD Directorate of Defence Communications Press Office and Media personnel only.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 26/02/2024 17:26:58 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1684469

registered interest
date	23/01/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Carbon Emissions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what targets his Department has set to help achieve the Government's commitments on net zero.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	11084
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2024 answer text <p>The Government set out how we would meet our commitments in the Net Zero Strategy in 2021 which included a detailed breakdown of actions required across all sectors in the economy. This was updated in 2023 through the publication of 'Powering Up Britain'.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has halved its emissions, ahead of every other major economy, and we have grown our economy by over 70% since 1990. The UK over-achieved against the first and second carbon budgets, and the latest projections show that we are on track to meet the third.</p><p> </p><p>We have one of the most ambitious decarbonisation targets in the world, and we have set more stretching targets for 2030 than most countries. We plan to cut emissions by 68% by 2030, which is more than the EU, Japan or the United States.</p><p> </p><p>At the Royal International Air Tattoo in 2023, I was pleased to sign the Defence Net Zero Aviation Charter on behalf of MOD. Defence will continue to contribute to the achievement of the UK’s Net Zero commitment as set out in our <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/605ddbbe8fa8f5047d3a851e/20210326_Climate_Change_Sust_Strategy_v1.pdf" target="_blank">Strategic Approach to Climate Change and Sustainability</a>.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 05/02/2024 16:57:03 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1665744

registered interest
date	18/10/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Syria: Military Bases
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate his Department has made of the number of Iranian military facilities established in Syria.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	203278
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/10/2023 answer text <p>The UK has long made clear our apprehension towards Iran's reckless and destabilising activity in Syria. Iran's support to militant and proscribed groups, including potentially more permanent Iranian military bases, directly counters UK interests. The Ministry of Defence continues to maintain thorough assessments of the threats to stability and security across the Middle East region including Syria. The Government is also committed to working with the international community to ensure Iran and the regime are held to account for their destabilising activity in Syria.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 26/10/2023 08:19:49 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1625237

registered interest
date	02/05/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Seine-Nord Europe Canal: Construction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with his international counterparts on the potential impact of the construction of the Seine-Nord Europe canal on unrecovered British war dead.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	183400
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/05/2023 answer text <p>Ministry of Defence (MOD) officials are aware of this and are in regular contact with the stakeholders of the Seine Nord Canal project. Ministry of Defence will endeavour to ensure the remains of any UK personnel are identified in accordance with our usual process.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 10/05/2023 12:33:02 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1624094

registered interest
date	26/04/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Water
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on achieving water neutrality on his Department’s estate.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	182836
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/05/2023 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is working to achieve water neutrality by abstracting ground water from bore holes. MOD has also implemented a policy requirement that all new build and major refurbishment projects in water stressed areas must incorporate rainwater or grey water systems to reduce water abstraction demand, unless there are overriding technical or operational reasons.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 04/05/2023 12:43:44 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1601989

registered interest
date	07/03/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Airspace: Defence
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 merits of using Stratospheric unscrewed air systems.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	160250
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2023 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is sponsoring a High-Altitude Pseudo Satellite (HAPS) Operational Concept Demonstrator (OCD) through Project AETHER. Feasibility activity has been conducted since 2016 to demonstrate the utility of stratospheric aircraft. The project has conducted a range of assessment including with fixed wing aircraft and balloons. This work is now continuing under an assessment phase including further flight trials to inform the next steps for future investment.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 14/03/2023 12:39:29 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord

1601990

registered interest
date	07/03/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	USA: Espionage
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 merits of the US Covert Long Dwell Stratospheric Architecture programme.
tabling member constituency	Hendon
tabling member printed	Dr Matthew Offord
uin	160251
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/03/2023 answer text <p>The Department are in regular contact with the US Department of Defense to share knowledge between projects. We do not have specific information relating to the programme requested.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 14/03/2023 12:40:20 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	4006 label Biography information for Dr Matthew Offord