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	registered interest
	date	11/05/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Espionage: Internet
	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 implications for its policies of reports that British officials are being targeted for recruitment by hostile states using online recruitment platforms.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	100
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2021 answer text <p>We aim, through our Personnel Security Strategy, to continuously build a security conscious organisation where staff understand the spectrum of evolving threats, including the potential to be targeted for recruitment by hostile states using online recruitment platforms. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously, and leverage a variety of methods to keep the Department and its people safe, and to fulfil our mission to safeguard national security. These include delivering security training, maintaining a strong internal security culture, recognising signs of people risk through comprehensive oversight, and delivering a range of support and guidance to staff to keep them aware of the latest threats. Moreover, the Department makes use of specific cross-HMG programmes such as 'Think Before You link' https://www.cpni.gov.uk/security-campaigns/think-you-link and has introduced a Cyber Confident programme to improve awareness of the Cyber threat, to help personnel spot potential targeting from hostile states and act appropriately if this occurs.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 18/05/2021 11:37:23 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

418670

	registered interest
	date	14/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Russia: Military Aircraft
	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 in response to incursions into British sovereign airspace by Russian Aerospace Forces.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10197
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2015 answer text <p>Russian military aviation has never entered British Sovereign Airspace without permission.</p><p>The RAF has identified, intercepted and escorted Russian military aircraft transiting through international airspace in the vicinity of the UK. Russian military flights can present a potential safety concern to other airspace users because of their practice of not communicating with air traffic control agencies with regard to their intentions, not filing a flight plan or not transmitting a recognisable secondary surveillance radar transponder code. Their activity therefore needs careful monitoring, which is why we intercept such flights.</p><p>The UK works closely with our Allies to keep NATO's airspace safe and secure and to enable a co-ordinated NATO air policing response.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 17/09/2015 15:49:19 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

418693

	registered interest
	date	14/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Afghanistan: Interpreters
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department is providing to vulnerable interpreters in Afghanistan who have worked with British armed forces.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10200
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2015 answer text <p>Our Intimidation Policy supports all local staff, regardless of role or employment duration, who may be facing security risks as a result of their work with British Forces. The UK is the only nation with a permanent team in country to address the concerns of those worried about their safety, including trained police officers to investigate reported intimidation incidents. These experts thoroughly and professionally investigate all claims of intimidation and have provided support to some 300 former local staff. This support has included bespoke security advice and financial support for some 30 relocations within Afghanistan.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 17/09/2015 15:48:05 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

418673

	registered interest
	date	14/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: EU Countries
	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 recent proposals by his German counterpart on increased integration and co-operation of EU member states' armed forces.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10201
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2015 answer text <p>Although we welcome closer co-operation between the armed forces of EU and NATO member states, this needs to be based on improving defence capabilities across Europe, not creating new institutions. We will not support measures which would undermine member states' competence for their own military forces, or lead to competition and duplication with NATO.</p> answering member constituency Canterbury answering member printed Mr Julian Brazier question first answered 22/09/2015 15:15:46 answering member 77 label Biography information for Sir Julian Brazier
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

418669

	registered interest
	date	14/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Defence: Expenditure
	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 ensure it meets the NATO defence spending target for 2015.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10203
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2015 answer text <p>NATO has published data on allies' defence spending which shows that the UK is estimated to spend 2.1% of its Gross Domestic Product on defence during financial year 2015-16. This data can be found in the document at the following link:</p><p>http://www.nato.int/nato_static_fl2014/assets/pdf/pdf_2015_06/20150622_PR_CP_2015_093-v2.pdf</p> answering member constituency Sevenoaks answering member printed Michael Fallon question first answered 18/09/2015 13:25:00 answering member 88 label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

418881

	registered interest
	date	15/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Gibraltar: Spain
	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 protect Gibraltar against further armed incursions into Gibraltarian waters by Spanish authorities.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10238
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/09/2015 answer text <p>The Government takes its responsibility for protecting the sovereignty of British Gibraltar Territorial Waters very seriously. The Royal Navy Gibraltar Squadron is at the forefront of our response to Spanish incursions, and will continue to challenge all unlawful actions by Spanish state vessels.</p><p>The Spanish Government has reassured us that safety of lives at sea is a top priority for all concerned and that their law enforcement agencies will operate with respect for this principle. The Spanish Government has also agreed to our proposal to step up law enforcement cooperation. The Government will continue to press them to honour this agreement.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 22/09/2015 15:18:01 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683379

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2024
	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 he plans to take to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10413
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is working across Whitehall and with external stakeholders to put together an appropriate programme of events to mark the important occasion of the 80<sup>th</sup> anniversary of D-Day in the UK and in France.</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 UK’s main commemorative event in France will take place at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer overlooking GOLD beach. 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 25/01/2024 15:34:30 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683380

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	RAF Akrotiri
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to increase the presence of Royal Air Force assets at RAF Akrotiri.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10414
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <p>RAF Akrotiri is a key node supporting a range of current operations, enabling global reach and from which we will continue to provide a forward presence in the strategically important Eastern Mediterranean. We keep the numbers of RAF assets deployed to RAF Akrotiri under continuous review in line with Operational planning priorities. RAF Akrotiri provides the capability and flexibility to rapidly surge and reinforce RAF assets when required for emerging operational commitments.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 25/01/2024 15:35:06 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683381

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Littoral Warfare
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to (a) maintain and (b) improve amphibious assault capabilities.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10415
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2024 answer text <p>The Commando Force modernisation programme is delivering a fundamental change to the UK's amphibious capabilities. The programme will be delivered in two investment increments, called OPERATE and FIGHT. OPERATE will deliver a transformation of 3 Commando Brigade's operational capability on land while FIGHT will deliver the additional capabilities required to conduct ship-to-shore operations in a contested maritime environment.</p><p>On current plans, the Landing Platform Docks, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, will retire from service by the end of 2034. As part of the transformation of our Commando Forces, options for future amphibious capability are being developed in the form of the Multi Role Support Ship (MRSS).</p><p>The Secretary of State has also commissioned a plan on how the Royal Marines excellent work and capabilities can be bolstered and enhanced to protect Britain from a world that has grown more dangerous. An update to the House will be provided in due course.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 26/01/2024 14:34:31 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1669059

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	AUKUS
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met with his (a) Australian and (b) US counterparts to discuss AUKUS since his appointment.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	1062
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence continues to work well with his US and Australian counterparts on AUKUS. Last month, our Secretary of State met with the US Secretary for Defense, Lloyd Austin; while earlier this month he visited Rolls-Royce's nuclear reactor manufacturing site in Derby alongside the Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 20/11/2023 18:07:13 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell