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724553

	registered interest
	date	26/04/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the total savings to the public purse of reductions in the number of Army personnel since the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	71999
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2017 answer text <p><B>The House of Commons was prorogued before the earliest date of answer for this Question.</B></p> answering member constituency answering member printed question first answered 02/05/2017 10:00:00 answering member 0
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1503521

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Hercules Aircraft: Boxer Vehicles
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many BOXER APC's can be carried on a Hercules.
	tabling member constituency	Bournemouth East
	tabling member printed	Mr Tobias Ellwood
	uin	45188
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2022 answer text <p>There are no plans to use the RAF's Hercules (C-130J) fleet to transport the Boxer when it enters UK service. Trials for the air transportation of Boxer by the Atlas (A400M) and the Globemaster (C-17) are planned for later in 2023.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 08/09/2022 11:04:21 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
	tabling member	1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood

1491103

	registered interest
	date	20/07/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Military Bases: Energy
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the MOD estate achieves the best possible rate from their energy suppliers.
	tabling member constituency	York Central
	tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
	uin	40846
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2022 answer text <p>The MOD procures gas and electricity for the majority of its supplies through a framework with Crown Commercial Services (CCS). CCS allows members to buy gas and electricity through the wholesale energy market often purchasing energy years in advance and securing bulk purchase discounts. The MOD (and thereby Service personnel) benefit from the competitive rates achieved.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 08/09/2022 11:26:38 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
	tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1505141

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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, how much the Government has budgeted to build fleet solid support ships in its current defence budgets.
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	uin	47344
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2022 answer text <p>As with all defence equipment procurement programmes, the Fleet Solid Support ship budget will be set at the main investment decision point, which will provision for both the Manufacture contract and transitioning the ships into service including the completion of capability assessment trials.</p><p>It would be inappropriate, during an ongoing commercial competition, to disclose details of any estimates the Department has made of the likely cost of various build strategies, as to do so would be prejudicial to the commercial interests of the Department.</p><p>We have been very clear that the ships need to be integrated in the UK with a significant proportion of the build work carried out in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke grouped question UIN 47345 question first answered 08/09/2022 16:57:07 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505142

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	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, how much additional funding (a) is required and (b) has been earmarked by his Department to transition fleet solid support ships into service.
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	uin	47345
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2022 answer text <p>As with all defence equipment procurement programmes, the Fleet Solid Support ship budget will be set at the main investment decision point, which will provision for both the Manufacture contract and transitioning the ships into service including the completion of capability assessment trials.</p><p>It would be inappropriate, during an ongoing commercial competition, to disclose details of any estimates the Department has made of the likely cost of various build strategies, as to do so would be prejudicial to the commercial interests of the Department.</p><p>We have been very clear that the ships need to be integrated in the UK with a significant proportion of the build work carried out in the UK.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke grouped question UIN 47344 question first answered 08/09/2022 16:57:07 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1504863

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary
	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 potential impact of the National Strategy for Maritime Security, published on 15 August 2022, on (a) operational capacity and (b) crewing levels in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
	tabling member constituency	South Shields
	tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
	uin	47554
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2022 answer text <p>There has been no direct assessment of the impact of the National Strategy for Maritime Security against the operational capacity or crewing levels for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA). The RFA continues to deliver against its commitments for defence, and adjusts its workforce structure accordingly to meet the current and future operating plan.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 08/09/2022 16:58:31 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
	tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

1503569

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armoured Fighting Vehicles
	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 combat suitability of The Jackal 2 platform when pitted against (a) peer and (b) near peer opponents.
	tabling member constituency	Bournemouth East
	tabling member printed	Mr Tobias Ellwood
	uin	45278
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>The Army’s capabilities are regularly assessed against both peer, near peer and other adversaries in planned force testing including operational analysis and Wargaming – supported by DSTL. I am withholding the specific detail of the testing as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/09/2022 10:23:42 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
	tabling member	1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood

1503687

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Artillery
	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 UK’s current long-range artillery capability.
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	uin	45199
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>The Army’s long-range artillery capability is continually under review. The department plans to invest in the recapitalisation of our M270 tracked missile launcher system and various missile types to complement our current Guided Multi Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munition stock.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke grouped question UIN 45720 question first answered 13/09/2022 10:24:52 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1504519

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Artillery: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has plans to procure High Mobility Artillery Rocket Systems (HIMARS) for the British Army.
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	uin	45720
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>The Army’s long-range artillery capability is continually under review. The department plans to invest in the recapitalisation of our M270 tracked missile launcher system and various missile types to complement our current Guided Multi Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munition stock.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke grouped question UIN 45199 question first answered 13/09/2022 10:24:53 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1503577

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Vehicles
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mounting jacks are used on British military vehicles; and whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of moving towards one universal jack for all vehicles.
	tabling member constituency	Bournemouth East
	tabling member printed	Mr Tobias Ellwood
	uin	45291
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>The jack is diverse piece of equipment that covers a multitude of vehicles and variants. Due to the differences in size and weight of military vehicles, which range from under one ton to over 70 tons, it would not be viable to use a single piece of equipment for all vehicles in service. Consequently there are no current plans to introduce a universal jack.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/09/2022 10:26:57 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
	tabling member	1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood