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1131920

registered interest
date	12/06/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether EU defence initiatives are driving an EU-exclusive approach to security; what assessment they have made, if any, of whether any such initiatives undermine NATO; and whether they intend to have any involvement in such initiatives.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL16338
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/06/2019 answer text <p>NATO remains the cornerstone of our defence. The UK has welcomed closer cooperation on security and defence at EU level, to the extent that it is coherent with NATO.</p><p>We believe Europe's interests are best served by an EU that is outward-facing and inclusive, ensuring its defence initiatives are coordinated closely with NATO. We have therefore consistently supported the NATO Secretary General's conditions that the EU's defence initiatives should be; coherent with NATO requirements, available to NATO, and have the fullest participation of non-EU Allies of NATO (including the UK after Brexit).</p><p>We will continue to advocate an open and flexible approach, ensuring that European security benefits from the capabilities and resources that the EU's closest strategic partners bring to bear and to caution against duplication of decision-making structures.</p><p>As outlined in the UK-EU Political Declaration agreed in November 2018, we foresee a future security partnership that is both flexible and scalable, enabling cooperation on a case-by-case basis and when in mutual interests.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 20/06/2019 16:19:24 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1131923

registered interest
date	12/06/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they are currently involved in the negotiations over the Permanent Structured Cooperation and the European Defence Fund; if so, which government department is leading on those negotiations; and (1) when, (2) where, and (3) with whom, the last meeting was held.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL16341
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2019 answer text <p>As a full EU Member State, the UK continues to participate in meetings and discussions regarding EU defence initiatives including Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) and the European Defence Fund (EDF).</p><p> </p><p>The UK has not joined PESCO but recognises its potential to support increased defence investment in Europe and the development of capabilities that contribute to NATO. As a non-participating Member State the UK has no voting rights on PESCO matters, but we do contribute to discussions where appropriate. Any future UK participation in PESCO projects will be subject to the rules governing third country access that are still being negotiated by PESCO Participating Member States.</p><p> </p><p>The Political Declaration provides the option for the UK to participate in capability projects through the EDF, subject to conditions in Union Law. The UK has contributed to discussions about the draft EDF Regulations. Any UK participation in EDF projects would need to be aligned with our requirements and represent value for money.</p><p> </p><p>EU Defence Ministers last discussed PESCO and the EDF at the May Foreign Affairs Council (Defence) in Brussels.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence is the Government department with responsibility for EDF and PESCO matters.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 19/06/2019 15:29:44 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1127456

registered interest
date	20/05/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Syria: Chemical Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what evidence they had of the use of poison gas in Douma on 7 April 2018 prior to the military action carried out by coalition forces.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL15867
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/06/2019 answer text <p>It was assessed that up to 75 people were killed in Douma on 7 April 2018, with as many as 500 further casualties. All indications were that a chemical weapons attack had taken place. UK medical and scientific experts analysed reports, images and video footage from the incident and concluded that the victims had been exposed to a toxic chemical, which was corroborated by first-hand accounts from NGOs and aid workers. The World Health Organisation received reports that hundreds of patients arrived at Syrian health facilities with &quot;signs and symptoms consistent with exposure to toxic chemicals&quot;. A significant body of information, including intelligence, indicated that the Syrian regime was responsible for the attack using barrel bombs dropped from helicopters.</p><p>A subsequent thorough investigation by the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) found reasonable grounds to conclude that use of a toxic chemical as a weapon, likely molecular chlorine, had taken place. We expect further investigation in due course by the OPCW Investigation and Identification Team to focus on identifying those responsible.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 04/06/2019 13:49:44 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1088587

registered interest
date	13/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Torpedoes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the consequences of the aging torpedo development and production workforce in the UK.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL14547
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2019 answer text <p>Management of its workforce is a matter for industry. However, the Ministry of Defence keeps the effectiveness of our supply chains under review and will take action where appropriate to preserve our operational advantage and freedom of action.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 21/03/2019 15:29:23 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1088588

registered interest
date	13/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Maritime Patrol Aircraft: Torpedoes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to work with Boeing to integrate Sting Ray Mod 1 with the P-8A Poseidon.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL14548
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/03/2019 answer text <p>I refer the Noble Lord to the answer my hon. Friend, the former Minister for Defence Procurement (Gutto Bebb) gave in the House of Commons to the hon. Member for Caerphilly (Wayne David) on 21 May 2018 to Question 144839.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 20/03/2019 15:55:56 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 21 May 2018 UIN 144839.docx title Maritime Patrol Aircraft: Torpedoes
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1088589

registered interest
date	13/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Torpedoes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Mk54 torpedo is an insensitive munition.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL14549
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2019 answer text <p>The Insensitive Munition (IM) signature of the Mark 54 torpedo is subject to International Trade in Arms Regulations restrictions. However, the UK has all necessary plans in place to reduce and manage the Mark 54's exposure to IM threats.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 19/03/2019 14:39:51 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1088590

registered interest
date	13/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Maritime Patrol Aircraft: Torpedoes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Mk54 Otto Fuel II fuelled torpedoes are part of the P8-A Poseidon contract.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL14550
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2019 answer text <p>I am withholding details of the number of Mark 54 torpedoes to be purchased for the P-8A Poseidon as details would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 19/03/2019 14:39:41 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1083789

registered interest
date	07/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	HMS Prince of Wales
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the HMS Prince of Wales' (1) first day at sea, and (2) sea trials will be.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL14352
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/03/2019 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer I gave him on 17 September 2018 to Questions HL 10116, HL 10117 and HL 10118.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 12/03/2019 16:01:29 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 5 September 2018, HL 10116.docx title HMS Prince of Wales
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1083790

registered interest
date	07/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 31 Frigates
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much UK steel will be used in the Type 31e frigate programme.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL14353
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/03/2019 answer text <p>It is too early to say what the steel requirement for Type 31e might be.</p><p>The Government's steel procurement pipeline is published on gov.uk, most recently on 21 January 2019, at the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/steel-public-procurement</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 15/03/2019 11:34:36 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1083791

registered interest
date	07/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 31 Frigates
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the unit price for a Type 31e frigate remains at £250 million as originally projected.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL14354
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/03/2019 answer text <p>It remains the Ministry of Defence's intention to contract for five ships at an average price of £250 million per ship.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 21/03/2019 15:27:21 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead