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1138706
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-12more like thismore than 2019-07-12
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 Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Tankers 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 additional funding has been (a) required and (b) allocated to the Military Afloat Reach and Sustainability programme for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary’s (RFA) Tide-Class tankers (a) Tidesurge, (b) Tidespring, (c) Tidewave and (d) Tideforce since each of those vessels was delivered to the RFA. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 276527 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answer text <p>Three Tide Class Tankers are in service with the Royal Fleet Auxiliary; the fourth (TIDEFORCE) will enter service soon. No additional funding has been required or allocated.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:07:34.157Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:07:34.157Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1138708
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-12more like thismore than 2019-07-12
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 Royal Fleet Auxiliary 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, how much money the Royal Fleet Auxiliary spent on vessel maintenance in each financial year since 2009-10. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 276529 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-17more like thismore than 2019-07-17
answer text <p>The amounts spent in each financial year on vessel maintenance for the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (rounded to the nearest million) are shown in the following table:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial Year</p></td><td><p>Total Spend (£ million)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-16</p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">116</del><ins class="ministerial">74</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016-17</p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">56</del><ins class="ministerial">48</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017-18</p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">96</del><ins class="ministerial">95</ins></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018-19</p></td><td><p>76</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Data for financial years 2009-10 to 2014-15 is no longer held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-07-17T15:08:25.597Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-17T15:08:25.597Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-07-24T16:02:39.56Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-24T16:02:39.56Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
previous answer version
129491
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1138498
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-11more like thismore than 2019-07-11
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, when she plans to publish the Defence Space Strategy. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 276172 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-16more like thismore than 2019-07-16
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is firmly committed to a number of space programmes, and we are continually assessing our space capabilities, coherence and requirements. Our strategic work on space has developed significantly and will play a key role in Spending Review decisions. We expect to publish later this year.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-07-16T16:39:54.87Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-16T16:39:54.87Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1137446
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
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 Hawk Aircraft 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 1 July 2019 to Question 269014, how many sorties have Hawk T2 aircraft have undertaken in the advanced jet training role from 3 April to 26 June 2019. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 274482 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-11more like thismore than 2019-07-11
answer text <p>Between 3 April and 26 June 2019, RAF Hawk T2 aircraft undertook 1,177 Advanced Jet Training sorties.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-07-11T15:00:17.587Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-11T15:00:17.587Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1134555
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-25more like thismore than 2019-06-25
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 Hawk Aircraft 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 24 June 2019 to Question 266153 on Hawk Aircraft, how many times have Hawk T1 aircraft been given over to advanced jet training since July 2016. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 269014 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answer text <p>The use of the Hawk T1 for UK aircrew undertaking Advanced Fast Jet Training ceased in April 2016. However, from 3 April to 26 June 2019, as a mitigation measure to increase training throughput, Hawk T1 aircraft of 100 Squadron have undertaken 98 sorties in that role.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-07-01T13:53:01.843Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-01T13:53:01.843Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1132820
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
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 Hawk Aircraft 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, how many Hawk T1s are currently being used for RAF pilot training. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 266153 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answer text <p>Number 100 Squadron based at RAF Leeming provides air threat training for the Typhoon Force and Close Air Support training for land units.</p><p>However, when required, up to three of their Hawk T1 aircraft may be given over to Advanced Fast Jet Training, although the exact figure can vary according to need on a daily basis.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-06-24T15:38:01.607Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-24T15:38:01.607Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1132843
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
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 British Steel: Insolvency 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 assessment she has made of the effect of British Steel's recent insolvency announcement on (a) the Fleet Solid Support contract and (b) other defence-related contracts. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 266168 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answer text <p>Steel for our major defence programmes is generally sourced by our prime contractors from a range of UK and international suppliers and that remains the case. This Government is committed to creating the right conditions in the UK for a competitive and sustainable steel industry. It publishes its future pipeline for steel requirements, together with data on how Departments are complying with steel procurement guidance at the following link:</p><p> </p><p>www.gov.uk/government/publications/steel-public-procurement</p><p> </p><p>This enables UK steel manufacturers to better plan and bid for Government contracts.</p><p> </p><p>It is too early to comment on the sourcing of steel for the Fleet Solid Support ships.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-06-24T14:00:56.707Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-24T14:00:56.707Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1131247
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-11more like thismore than 2019-06-11
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 F-35 Aircraft 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 assessment she has made of the merits of the recent agreement between Lockheed Martin and the Pentagon on the F-35 aircraft; what the timetable is for the purchase of the 138 F-35 aircraft; and whether all those aircraft will be of the F-35B variant. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 263107 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-17more like thismore than 2019-06-17
answer text <p>We welcome the announcement of the agreement between the Pentagon and Lockheed Martin for the delivery of a further 478 F-35 Lightning aircraft across the international programme. Once formally finalised and on contract, it should deliver the lowest aircraft prices on the F-35 programme to date.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence's current approval is for the delivery of the Tranche 1 fleet of 48 F-35B aircraft, which are all expected to be delivered by 2025.</p><p>Decisions on subsequent tranches and aircraft variant will be taken at the relevant time to ensure the most appropriate capability for our Armed Forces and best value for money.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-06-17T15:19:45.577Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-17T15:19:45.577Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1123893
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-04-30more like thismore than 2019-04-30
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 the Answer of 21 February 2019 to Question 221566 on Defence: Space, when his Department plans to publish a Defence Space Strategy. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 249251 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-05-07more like thismore than 2019-05-07
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is firmly committed to a number of space programmes, and we are assessing our space capabilities, coherence and requirements. Our strategy work on space has developed significantly and will play a key role in Spending Review decisions. we are currently reviewing the right timing for publication of our strategy.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-05-07T16:30:04.907Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-07T16:30:04.907Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1092256
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-03-20more like thismore than 2019-03-20
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 Armed Forces: Civilians 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 spending his Department has allocated to the workforce transformation programme since the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015; what proportion of that spending was on external consultants; and what efficiency improvements his Department has identified as a result of that work. more like this
tabling member constituency Llanelli remove filter
tabling member printed
Nia Griffith more like this
uin 234752 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-03-25more like thismore than 2019-03-25
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence's workforce transformation programme is in its early stages, and efficiency improvements will be identified as it progresses. Since its inception in summer 2018, work has focused on the potential to reform working practices and developing early plans to do so. As part of this work the Department has drawn on the expertise of some external consultants, at a cost of around £1.7 million</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew remove filter
question first answered
less than 2019-03-25T17:43:12.493Zmore like thismore than 2019-03-25T17:43:12.493Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1541
label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this