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1136306

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	A400M Aircraft
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what decisions were taken at the recent NATO Ministerial meeting on the Airbus A400m aircraft.
	tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
	uin	272155
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>At the A400M Ministerial meeting on 28 June 2019, a decision was made to progress negotiations with the engine manufacturer on the future support solution for the TP-400 engine, with a view to significantly reducing support costs. Ministers directed that Airbus Defence and Space, as the prime contractor, should participate in those negotiations.</p><p>Agreement was also reached to sign a six-nation aircraft support contract to provide common support services and spares to supplement national arrangements and a decision was taken that the A400M Programme Division of OCCAR would relocate from its current base in Toulouse to Madrid in 2022 to enable closer working between the sponsor, prime contractor and subcontractor.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 08/07/2019 16:39:24 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1136307

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	A400M Aircraft: Accidents
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the circumstances were of any crashes involving A400M aircraft.
	tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
	uin	272156
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>There has been one crash of an industry-operated A400M, on 9 May 2015. The aircraft was on a test flight, having just completed production in Seville. The crash was investigated by the Spanish Air Accident Investigation Authority, who attributed the cause of the accident to how the engine software had been loaded. A fleetwide software change has since been implemented to prevent the possibility of a reoccurrence.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 08/07/2019 16:37:24 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1134544

	registered interest
	date	25/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	A400M Aircraft: Parachuting
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what requirements for troops to parachute from the A400M were included in the original specification for that aircraft; whether the A400M has been cleared to deliver that capability; on how many occasions the A400M has delivered that capability; and what assessment she has made of potential technical issues that would prevent the parachuting of troops from the A400M.
	tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
	uin	269012
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2019 answer text <p>The original A400M specification included the requirements to dispatch troops via static line at low and high altitude and freefall from high altitude from both the rear parachute side doors and cargo ramp. Trials have demonstrated that A400M can safely dispatch parachutists via the cargo ramp and using a single side door. At this time that capability has not been used by the UK. Airbus have demonstrated a technical solution to the well-publicised technical challenges of dispatching parachutists simultaneously from both side doors, which is under-going evaluation through the ongoing contracted Airbus development programme.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 01/07/2019 16:04:22 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1134546

	registered interest
	date	25/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	A400M Aircraft: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many A400M aircraft have been (a) ordered by and (b) delivered to (i) the RAF, (ii) the Luftwaffe, (iii) the Spanish Air Force, (d) the Italian Air Force and (e) other nations air forces.
	tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
	uin	269013
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2019 answer text <p>A total of 174 A400M aircraft have been ordered to date, the breakdown of aircraft ordered and delivered is as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Aircraft</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Ordered</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Delivered (as of June 2019)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>RAF<sup>1</sup></p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>20</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>German Luftwaffe<sup>1</sup></p></td><td><p>53</p></td><td><p>30</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Spanish Air force<sup>1</sup></p></td><td><p>27</p></td><td><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Italian Air Force</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>French Air Force<sup>1</sup></p></td><td><p>50</p></td><td><p>15</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkish Air Force<sup>1</sup></p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belgian Air Component<sup>1</sup></p></td><td><p>8</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malaysian Air Force<sup>2</sup></p></td><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>4</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Italy is not a participant in the A400M Programme.</p><p> </p><p>Notes:</p><p><sup>1 </sup>- A400M Partner Nation</p><p><sup>2 </sup>- Export Customer</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 01/07/2019 16:02:26 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1133396

	registered interest
	date	19/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	A400M Aircraft: Repairs and Maintenance
	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 cost of the programme to improve the airworthiness of the RAF's A400M fleet; and whether any of that cost is being being borne by (a) the RAF, (b) Airbus and (c) a combination of the two.
	tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
	uin	266855
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/06/2019 answer text <p>The A400M aircraft is fully compliant with all UK safety and airworthiness standards. A modification programme is under way to improve the reliability of aircraft systems to increase availability. This programme of work is fully funded by Airbus and their subcontractors under the terms of the contract.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 24/06/2019 15:38:48 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1134539

	registered interest
	date	25/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	A400M Aircraft: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 24 June to Question 266855 on Future Large Aircraft, what the cost to the public purse is of the anticipated work programme to improve the reliability of the A400M; what the planned length of time is for the completion of that programme; what the key features are of that programme; and whether that work programme will take place at RAF Brize Norton.
	tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
	uin	269009
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/07/2019 answer text <p>There is no additional cost to the public purse of the work programme to improve the reliability of the A400M, which is funded by industry. This is planned to conclude by the third quarter of 2020 and will comprise work to upgrade the engines, gearboxes and the Bleed Air Leak Detection System. A separate package of work will provide an avionics update. The work is being undertaken both at RAF Brize Norton and Airbus facilities in Spain (Seville and Getafe).</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 01/07/2019 13:52:40 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1136305

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	A400M Aircraft: Repairs and Maintenance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if she will publish the (a) problems with the (i) engines and (ii) gearbox of the A400M aircraft and (b) extent of the work required to address those problems.
	tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
	tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
	uin	272154
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2019 answer text <p>The A400M's engine, the TP-400, is provided by EuroProp International, a subcontractor to Airbus. Problems have been seen on combustion chambers on early versions of the TP-400 degrading at a faster rate than expected; these are currently being replaced with an improved design. The engine's propeller gearbox has also experienced some issues due to faulty components; these are being replaced with new and redesigned parts. This work will be undertaken during periods of planned maintenance to avoid further impacting availability and is expected to be completed by mid-2020. There is no cost to the Ministry of Defence as it is covered by contractual warranties.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 08/07/2019 16:36:47 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1133759

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Anduril: Marines
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) period and (b) cost is of the contract between the Royal Marines Commando force and Andurial Industries.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	267234
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/06/2019 answer text <p>There is no direct contract in place between the Royal Marines and Anduril Industries. Equipment was procured from the company by QinetiQ on behalf of the Royal Navy. For reasons of commercial sensitivity, I am withholding information regarding the value.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 27/06/2019 13:29:35 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1137513

	registered interest
	date	08/07/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Antiship Missiles: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how long it would take, and at what cost, for her Department to procure a Harpoon missile.
	tabling member constituency	Berwick-upon-Tweed
	tabling member printed	Anne-Marie Trevelyan
	uin	274598
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/07/2019 answer text <p>The lead times for replenishing missiles is typically between 18 and 36 months depending on the munition type. Procurement costs are regularly reviewed and are dependent on the quantity of missiles being procured, customer priorities and market conditions at the time. I am withholding specific details of lead times which would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces and forecast cost estimates which are commercially sensitive.</p><p>The PGM 2000 missile system is not a UK defence capability.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew grouped question UIN 274596 274597 274599 274601 274602 question first answered 16/07/2019 15:24:29 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4531 label Biography information for Anne-Marie Trevelyan

1136256

	registered interest
	date	02/07/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Apache Helicopters: Procurement
	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 complete its order for all 50 AH-64E Apache attack helicopters.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	272138
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/07/2019 answer text <p>The order for all 50 Apache AH-64E attack helicopters was placed with the US Government in June 2016 and deliveries are planned to be complete by early 2024. The US Government manages the timing of subcontracts to support the required aircraft delivery schedule.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 09/07/2019 15:13:51 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell