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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-12more like thismore than 2024-04-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Defence: Space Technology more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 February 2024 to Question 14272 on Defence: Space Technology, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the Skynet secure satellite communications programme continues to provide a significant boost to the UK space sector. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 21369 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-04-22more like thismore than 2024-04-22
answer text <p>The SKYNET secure satellite communications programme, which is investing £5 billion over the next decade, provides a significant boost to the industry through direct investment into the sector and use of social value provisions in contracts.</p><p>SKYNET provides long-term investment in the UK space sector. This includes promoting the development of new technology and use of Small and Medium Enterprises.</p><p> </p><p>Under SKYNET contracts, the Prime contractor is required to demonstrate social value. This includes measures such as investment into graduate or apprenticeship schemes. This will increasingly be part of our approach to major contracts for the space sector in support of our national policy ambitions under the recently-published Space Industrial Plan.</p><p> </p><p>As we move towards the next generation of SKYNET, the investment in this programme will continue to help develop the thriving UK space sector.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk remove filter
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-04-22T15:30:41.46Zmore like thismore than 2024-04-22T15:30:41.46Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1689373
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-02-16more like thismore than 2024-02-16
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Defence: Space Technology more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the number of people employed in the UK military space sector; and how many people in the UK military space sector were involved in satellite design as of 16 February 2024. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 14272 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-02-26more like thismore than 2024-02-26
answer text <p>The space sector is important for the UK, adding £7 billion to the economy in 2022. In that year, the sector employed 48,800 people, increasing from 47,000 the previous year. Many of these jobs work on a range of activities, both civil and military, for governments and a range of other customers. Defence accounts for an estimated 10.2% of total space industry income in 2022 and continues to be a significant part of government's support to the sector. The Skynet secure satellite communications programme, where we are investing £5 billion over the next decade, has provided a significant boost to the UK space sector. In the initial stage of the next generation of Skynet alone we have created up to 600 jobs. Defence has also committed £1.4 billion over 10 years to deliver cutting edge space technology, including a multi-satellite system known as ISTARI which is supporting high tech jobs in the UK as a world leader in science. We will continue to support growth in the space sector, including through the upcoming plan for the space sector which will be published in the coming months by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in close consultation with Defence, which will increase growth and resilience for this vital part of the economy.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency South Suffolk remove filter
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-02-26T17:49:24.777Zmore like thismore than 2024-02-26T17:49:24.777Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1589118
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-24more like thismore than 2023-02-24
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Excise Duties more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of indexing excise duties, including alcohol, tobacco and fuel duties, by average earnings rather than retail pricing. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 152298 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-06more like thismore than 2023-03-06
answer text <p>As with all taxes, the Government keeps excise duties under constant review and welcomes representations from stakeholders to inform policy development.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk remove filter
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-06T16:16:37.323Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-06T16:16:37.323Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this
1355353
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-09-14more like thismore than 2021-09-14
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Family Courts: Nottinghamshire more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his Department is taking to tackle the backlog in Nottinghamshire's family courts. more like this
tabling member constituency Mansfield more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Bradley remove filter
uin 49255 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-09-22more like thismore than 2021-09-22
answer text <p>The protection of children, particularly those who are most vulnerable, is a priority for this government and this has never been more important than during this period. The family courts were quick to respond to the pandemic and I am extremely grateful for the dedication of family justice professionals at this unprecedented time.</p><p> </p><p>Record levels of judicial sitting days have been listed at the family court in Nottingham throughout the pandemic and these high levels of sittings continue. The court is utilising the new powers introduced via Practice Direction 36, which enables suitable cases to be dealt with via alternative methods other than a court hearing.</p><p>In March this year, we launched the £1m Family Mediation Voucher Scheme, to encourage and support separating parents to explore mediation before coming to court. In August, ministers confirmed an additional £800,000 would go towards the scheme, helping around 2000 more families. We want to ensure that every parent is able to resolve their case in the most effective way, including through mediation where safe and appropriate.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to focus on reducing the outstanding caseload by investing in more judicial sitting days and increasing the overall level of disposals. Cases with the most significant safeguarding issues remain our priority, and where suitable, cases are being heard remotely to continue maximising our use of our estate.</p>
answering member constituency South Suffolk remove filter
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-09-22T13:30:51.03Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-22T13:30:51.03Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
tabling member
4663
label Biography information for Ben Bradley more like this