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1130095

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Radar
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when her Department plans to conclude the radar technology baseline review; and if she will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	260595
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has concluded phase one of the radar review following internal and external engagement. This has helped us develop our understanding of the factors we will need to consider for the future developments of radar capability. We are considering how we take this review forward, which will be informed by the forthcoming Defence Science Expert Committee RF sensing report.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 10/06/2019 15:25:55 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1130096

	registered interest
	date	05/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Radar: Wind Power
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether her Department plans to consult the offshore wind industry for the radar technology baseline review.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	260596
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/06/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has concluded phase one of the radar review following internal and external engagement. This has helped us develop our understanding of the factors we will need to consider in the future development of Radar capability post 2030. We are considering how we take this review forward, which will be informed by the forthcoming Defence Science Expert Committee RF sensing report. We will of course consult with industry in any next steps and this would include the offshore wind industry through the Aviation Management Board, where appropriate to do so.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 10/06/2019 15:25:07 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1235883

	registered interest
	date	21/09/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	What steps his Department has taken to maintain the overall size of the armed forces since the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Dame Diana Johnson
	uin	906273
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/09/2020 answer text <p>We have made significant progress in delivering the aims of the last Strategic Defence and Security Review. But the global picture has changed since 2015, and we must adapt to the new threats that confront us. That is why the Prime Minister has commissioned the Integrated Review.</p><p> </p><p>I can assure the House that this Government is committed to ensuring that the United Kingdom continues to have the world-class Armed Forces that it needs and deserves.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 21/09/2020 16:39:17 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1310317

	registered interest
	date	19/04/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Babcock International: Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what comparative assessment his Department has made of the pay of Badcock International workers in (a) England and (b) Wales who carry out the same duties in military bases in those countries.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Dame Diana Johnson
	uin	183102
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/04/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has made no comparative assessment. The pay, terms and conditions of Babcock International employees are a matter for the company.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 22/04/2021 08:30:46 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1469563

	registered interest
	date	07/06/2022
	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 the UK is taking to provide medium-term military assistance to Ukraine.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Dame Diana Johnson
	uin	900432
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2022 answer text <p>Ukraine’s current focus is rightly on the immediate fight and we are continuing to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine with the provision of both lethal and non-lethal aid to meet their operational requirements. However, the UK is also liaising closely with Ukraine to understand what further military support Ukraine will need, beyond the current conflict, to defend its sovereign territory in the medium and longer term.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 13/06/2022 16:31:53 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1488502

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2022
	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 the Government is taking to provide medium-term military assistance to Ukraine.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Dame Diana Johnson
	uin	34843
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2022 answer text <p>Ukraine's current priority is rightly on the immediate fight. We continue to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine with both lethal and non-lethal aid. On 5 July 2022 the department announced a major new training initiative for Ukrainian forces.</p><p>The UK continues to liaise closely with Ukraine to understand their medium-term priorities and what support the UK and international community can offer Ukraine, to help them continue to defend their sovereign territory.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 19/07/2022 13:32:17 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1488503

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces
	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 adequacy of the number of Armed Forces personnel.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Dame Diana Johnson
	uin	34844
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2022 answer text <p>The Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper made clear that we must focus on Defence capability rather than troop numbers in response to changing threats and priorities.</p><p>There are currently no plans to revise the current targets for the size of the Armed Forces. However, Defence will ensure our strategic approach remains threat-led and as threats emerge, Defence will respond accordingly.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 19/07/2022 13:32:38 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

1488504

	registered interest
	date	12/07/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	NATO
	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 UK’s obligations to NATO are fulfilled.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Dame Diana Johnson
	uin	34845
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2022 answer text <p>NATO remains the cornerstone of the UK's defence and security and we stand by our unwavering commitment to collective defence under to Article 5. of the Washington Treaty.</p><p>Our Defence budget is currently the largest of any European Ally, with the UK exceeding its commitments under NATO's Defence Investment Pledge to spend 2% of GDP on defence.</p><p>We send Armed Forces personnel to participate in every NATO operation and mission. RAF fast jets are conducting NATO air policing, Royal Navy warships patrol the High North and Eastern Mediterranean in NATO deployments and the British Army defends NATO's Eastern Flank in Estonia. Our nuclear deterrent also makes a key contribution to Euro-Atlantic security.</p><p>At the NATO Summit, the UK confirmed its forward leaning offer to NATO's future New Force Model, making available more fighter jets, almost all of the Royal Navy, including Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers, and more brigade-sized land forces. The UK also played a leading role in shaping NATO's new Strategic Concept to ensure the Alliance continues to adapt to future challenges.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 19/07/2022 13:33:17 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

386588

	registered interest
	date	30/06/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Red Arrows
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Strategic Defence Review will consider the future of the Red Arrows.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	4939
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2015 answer text <p>The Strategic Defence and Security Review will look at all defence capabilities. As I, and the Prime Minister have made clear, so long as there is a Conservative Government, the Red Arrows will continue to fly.</p> answering member constituency Sevenoaks answering member printed Michael Fallon question first answered 06/07/2015 15:21:46 answering member 88 label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson

421911

	registered interest
	date	16/10/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	War Pensions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people have qualified for a war pension as a result of contracting Hepatitis C or HIV from an infected blood transfusion while serving in the armed forces.
	tabling member constituency	Kingston upon Hull North
	tabling member printed	Diana Johnson
	uin	12264
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2015 answer text <br /><p>The information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 21/10/2015 15:08:51 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1533 label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson