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1721559

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ukraine: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help increase the manufacture of artillery shells to be supplied to the Ukrainian government.
	tabling member constituency	East Renfrewshire
	tabling member printed	Blair McDougall
	uin	274
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has supported Ukraine by the granting in kind of both artillery munitions and systems. As a result of lessons from Ukraine, the MOD has significantly increased its order of artillery munitions through the multi-billion pound Next Generation Munitions Solution contract with BAE Systems. Through our Task Force Hirst and the signing of the Framework Arrangement on defence and industrial cooperation we have also created a mechanism for Defence Equipment and Support to place contracts on behalf of Ukraine with UK, and international, manufacturers. The MOD continues to work closely with the Department of Business and Trade to expedite export licencing decisions for Ukraine, and has provided additional resource to the Export Control Joint Unit to support this.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 25/07/2024 10:37:48 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5076

1721704

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Newcastle-under-Lyme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he plans to take to support veterans in Newcastle-under-Lyme constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
	tabling member printed	Adam Jogee
	uin	419
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country. I am working across Government and with civil society to ensure veterans, including those in Newcastle-under-Lyme, get access to the health, housing, employment and other support they need</p><p><br> A range of support is in place to help veterans access services, including an accreditation scheme for NHS Trusts and Primary Care Networks across England to ensure they can best support veterans access health care; Government funded housing support for veterans; Armed Forces Champions across the UK’s Job Centre Plus network to help support members of the armed forces community into work; and the veterans’ railcard offering discounts on most rail travel.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 25/07/2024 12:38:32 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5168

1721717

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	AWACS: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase from three to five the number of E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft on order for the Royal Air Force.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Luke Akehurst
	uin	432
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>There are currently no plans to order further E-7 Wedgetail aircraft for the Royal Air Force.</p><p> </p><p>The upcoming Strategic Defence Review will consider the threats Britain faces, the capabilities needed to meet them, the state of UK Armed Forces and the resources available.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 25/07/2024 10:05:02 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	5112

1721719

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	AWACS
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of a fleet of three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft in delivery of (a) sovereign AEW&C capability, (b) the UK's NATO commitments and (c) both concurrently.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Luke Akehurst
	uin	434
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2024 answer text <p>The upcoming Strategic Defence Review will consider the threats Britain faces, the capabilities needed to meet them, the state of UK Armed Forces and the resources available. It will ensure a ‘NATO-first’ policy is at the heart of Britain’s Defence plans.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 23/07/2024 16:24:13 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	5112

1721722

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Global Combat Air Programme: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding has been (a) allocated to and (b) spent on the Future Combat Air System Tempest programme.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Luke Akehurst
	uin	437
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>The UK has invested over £2 billion already in Future Combat Air System / Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and the associated Team Tempest R&amp;D programme, which has positioned us to play a leading role in the GCAP. The Secretary of State this week hosted with his Japanese and Italian Ministerial counterparts to discuss progress made on GCAP, including the skills we are developing in our respective nations and the economic growth potential for the programme.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 25/07/2024 13:00:21 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	5112

1721723

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ajax Vehicles
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the progress of the Ajax armoured vehicle programme towards meeting initial operating capability by December 2025.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Luke Akehurst
	uin	438
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2024 answer text <p>The Armoured Cavalry Programme (Ajax) is due to achieve Initial Operating Capability by December 2025 as planned.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 22/07/2024 14:56:53 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	5112

1721725

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Fleet Solid Support Ships: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of contractor delivery as part of the Fleet Solid Support Programme.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Luke Akehurst
	uin	440
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2024 answer text <p>The prime contractor, Navantia UK, is contractually obligated to deliver the Fleet Solid Support ship manufacture contract. The Ministry of Defence is well engaged with Navantia UK and members of their supply chain to monitor the progress of all aspects of the programme.</p><p> </p><p>Shipbuilding supports 42,600 jobs nationwide, adds £2.4 billion to the economy every single year, and is an important pillar of our civil and defence industrial base. We are committed to supporting vibrant and successful shipbuilding and fabrication industries, and our skilled workforces who deliver them, in all parts of the UK.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 22/07/2024 16:45:31 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	5112

1721726

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Labour Turnover
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of recruitment and retention across the armed forces.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Luke Akehurst
	uin	441
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2024 answer text <p>The new Government is reviewing the adequacy of recruitment, readiness and retention efforts. Our Armed Forces face considerable challenges due to the inadequacy of recruitment and retention in recent years. We have not recruited enough people or retained enough people. This puts pressure on the availability and readiness of units within our Armed Forces and places more burden on those in service. We are determined to change this. The new Government’s work in improving retention and recruitment is part of a package of measures aimed to renew the contract between the nation and those who serve. Strength of our Armed Forces is also being considered as part of the Strategic Defence Review launched by the Prime Minister. We hope to make further announcements about retention and recruitment improvements in due course.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 22/07/2024 15:55:48 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5112

1721729

	registered interest
	date	17/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Military Aircraft: Helicopters
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the status is of the New Medium Helicopter programme.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Luke Akehurst
	uin	444
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2024 answer text <p>The second stage New Medium Helicopter (NMH) competition commenced on 27 February 2024 with the release of the Invitation to Negotiate and the tender returns are due back on 30 August 2024.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 22/07/2024 14:58:18 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	5112

1722002

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Aircraft Carriers: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the status is of the contract for six new landing and assault craft for the Royal Marines; and when he expects those craft to enter service.
	tabling member constituency	Dunfermline and Dollar
	tabling member printed	Graeme Downie
	uin	775
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2024 answer text <p>The Multi-Role Support Ship Programme is currently in its concept phase. The Royal Navy and Defence Equipment and Support Teams are currently conducting detailed work on requirements, design, and procurement strategy, informed by early industry engagement. The focus is on setting the programme up for success with work ongoing to ensure affordability.</p><p> </p><p>The Multi-Role Support Ship is anticipated to be in service in the early 2030s. It is too early to confirm details such as the precise in-service dates.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 25/07/2024 10:22:19 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	5275