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1505978

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date	07/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Hawk Aircraft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the nature of the issue is with the Rolls-Royce engine on the Hawk jet; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of that issue on training.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	49064
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>A fault has been identified with the Rolls-Royce/Safran Adour 951 engine, which powers the Hawk TMk2. The fault affects the components contained in the Safran manufactured Module 1 of the engine, also known as the Low-Pressure Compressor. As a precaution, a number of engines have been temporarily removed from service whilst the Ministry of Defence supports a Rolls-Royce/Safran investigation into the root cause and rectification. While this has reduced current aircraft availability, Fast Jet training is continuing at RAF Valley.</p><p>Initial assessments suggest the reduction in aircraft availability will have an impact on UK Fast Jet (FJ) training output over the next three years, but work is ongoing to minimise that impact.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 14/09/2022 11:22:30 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505984

registered interest
date	07/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Costs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Government Major Projects Portfolio data 2022, whether there is a difference between (a) whole and (b) through life costs.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	49070
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>Both whole life costs and through life costs for a programme reflect the total cost of ownership over the life of the asset. These may be refined through the lifecycle of a programme. Where capabilities will remain in service for several decades, disposal costs may form part of a separate programme of work.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 14/09/2022 11:23:03 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505986

registered interest
date	07/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Nuclear Powered Vessels: Shipbuilding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Government Major Projects Portfolio Data 2022, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of delivering the Core Production Capability programme (a) on time and (b) to budget in the context of the Independent Projects Authority's rating of that project as red.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	49072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>The Department remains committed to delivering the reactor cores our submarine build programme needs. One of the factors that contributes to a red IPA rating is risk. Obviously, a combination of a “first in class” and a “highly complex capability” will raise risk levels much higher. We are constantly working to reduce risk and, following the Infrastructure Project Authority’s report on the Core Production Capability, we are currently implementing a number of changes to minimise any impact. An Accounting Officer Assessment will be published once this work has been completed.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 14/09/2022 12:55:57 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505303

registered interest
date	06/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ajax Lessons Learned Review
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of when the independent QC's inquiry into the management of the Ajax Armoured Vehicle programme will be concluded; whether he plans to publish that report; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	48267
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>Clive Sheldon KC was formally appointed on 19 May 2022 to lead the independent Ajax Lessons Learned Review. In accordance with his terms of reference, he advised the Department in June that he estimated it would take him a further six months to finish gathering information and draft his report. I intend to publish the report, subject to redaction of commercially sensitive content and personal information where applicable, as soon as possible after it is finalised.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 14/09/2022 11:18:03 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1505317

registered interest
date	06/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Aircraft: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost of the Military Flying Training System contract has been in each of the last five financial years.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	48275
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>The cost of the UK Military Flying Training System Contract with Ascent in each of the last five financial years (FY) is as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>FY2017-18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>FY2018-19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>FY2019-20</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>FY2020-21</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>FY2021-22</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>£75,331,323</p></td><td><p>£144,534,848</p></td><td><p>£180,868,883</p></td><td><p>£183,212,561</p></td><td><p>£196,150,573</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 14/09/2022 11:25:09 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1505483

registered interest
date	06/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Technology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the assessment criteria are for companies wishing to apply for funding through the Defence Technology Exploitation Programme.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	48228
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>The Defence Technology Exploitation Programme (DTEP) assessment criteria are as follows:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Desirability: strategic fit, including alignment with Enduring Capability Challenges, and end user support/pull</li><li>Feasibility: technical credibility, innovation, risk, and expertise of team/capability</li><li>Viability: costs and value for money, commercialisation and project delivery/plan</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>The full assessment criteria for DTEP can be found on the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) website on GOV.UK, available here: <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1093679/DTEP_Assessment_Criteria.pdf" target="_blank">https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/1093679/DTEP_Assessment_Criteria.pdf</a></p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 14/09/2022 16:42:33 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505486

registered interest
date	06/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Coronavirus
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 the impact of the covid-19 pandemic on the delivery schedules for his Department's major projects.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	48230
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>The delivery schedules of our programmes may be impacted by a range of factors, including COVID. Any issues are dealt with as part of normal programme governance. The portfolio of major programmes is reviewed on a quarterly basis both internally and by the Infrastructure and Projects Authority to identify and address any systemic issues.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 14/09/2022 11:23:42 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505490

registered interest
date	06/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Nuclear Powered Vessels: Shipbuilding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Government Major Projects Portfolio Data 2022, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of delivering the Core Production Capability programme (a) on time and (b) on budget in the context of the Independent Projects Authority's rating of that programme as red.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	48233
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>The Department remains committed to delivering the reactor cores our submarine build programme needs. One of the factors that contributes to a red IPA rating is risk. Obviously, a combination of a “first in class” and a “highly complex capability” will raise risk levels much higher. We are constantly working to reduce risk and, following the Infrastructure Project Authority’s report on the Core Production Capability, we are currently implementing a number of changes to minimise any impact. An Accounting Officer Assessment will be published once this work has been completed.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 14/09/2022 11:16:50 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505492

registered interest
date	06/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ajax Vehicles: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Government Major Projects Portfolio Data 2022, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of delivering the Armoured Cavalry 2025 Ajax programme (a) on time and (b) on budget in the context of the Independent Projects Authority's rating of that programme as red.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	48235
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence continues to work with General Dynamics to resolve the noise and vibration problems on Ajax while protecting the taxpayers' interests. As acknowledged by the Infrastructure Projects Authority the project remains within its approved budget and General Dynamics are required to deliver to the terms of the £5.5 billion firm-priced contract. We will not accept a vehicle until it can be used safely for its intended purposes and until long-term solutions to the noise and vibration problems have been found, we cannot determine a realistic timescale for the introduction of Ajax into operational service.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 14/09/2022 14:32:56 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505495

registered interest
date	06/09/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of the increase in the whole-life cost to the Lighting Programme is a result of inflation.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	48237
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2022 answer text <p>The cost of delivering the Lightning Programme is under constant scrutiny in order to deliver the most cost-efficient capability to UK defence. Changes to its Whole Life Costs are reported through Ministry of Defence's Government Major Projects Portfolio data.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 14/09/2022 11:25:38 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey