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1314528
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-13more like thismore than 2021-05-13
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Chinook Helicopters: Procurement 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, whether the purchase of extended-range Chinook helicopters was previously rejected by the Investment Appraisals Committee. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 1010 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>The Investment Appraisals Committee did not previously reject the Ministry of Defence's proposals to purchase the 14 Chinook H-47 Extended-Range helicopters.</p><p>The maintenance philosophy for the new H-47(ER)s forms part of the programme delivery and is currently under review. A project is underway to determine the support solution and no decisions have yet been made.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Horsham more like this
answering member printed Jeremy Quin more like this
grouped question UIN 1011 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T14:37:28.207Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T14:37:28.207Z
answering member
4507
label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
1314529
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-13more like thismore than 2021-05-13
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Chinook Helicopters: Procurement 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, where depth maintenance will be carried out for the UK's 14 new extended-range Chinook helicopters. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 1011 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>The Investment Appraisals Committee did not previously reject the Ministry of Defence's proposals to purchase the 14 Chinook H-47 Extended-Range helicopters.</p><p>The maintenance philosophy for the new H-47(ER)s forms part of the programme delivery and is currently under review. A project is underway to determine the support solution and no decisions have yet been made.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Horsham more like this
answering member printed Jeremy Quin more like this
grouped question UIN 1010 more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T14:37:28.26Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T14:37:28.26Z
answering member
4507
label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
1313776
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-12more like thismore than 2021-05-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Army: Employment 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, with reference to his announcement of 22 March 2021 on the reduction of the full-time army personnel to 72,500 by 2025, what methodology was used to calculate that number; and who carried out that calculation. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 623 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>Calculations regarding the size of the Army were considered in the overall context of the Integrated Review and were carried out jointly by MOD Head Office and the Army. The size, or shape, or mix will constantly evolve as we modernise and adapt to get and stay ahead of the threat.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T16:46:35.443Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T16:46:35.443Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
1313815
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-12more like thismore than 2021-05-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Army: Deployment 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, if he will publish details of the overseas (a) exercises and (b) deployments undertaken by the British Army in (i) 2019, (ii) 2020 and (iii) 2021. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 624 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>The below tables show the overseas exercises in which the British Army have deployed on during the period 2019 – 2021, including those that are ongoing. Please note that the tables below do not include sub-unit training that takes place outside of the United Kingdom. Activity in 2020 is significantly lower due to the COVID-19 pandemic.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Exercise Name</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Location</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Duration (incl dates)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Purpose </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><p><strong> 2019</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ASKARI STORM 1/19</p></td><td><p>Kenya</p></td><td><p>28-Jan-19</p></td><td><p>08-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>Combined Arms Battlegroup exercise</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>DYNAMIC FRONT</p></td><td><p>Germany</p></td><td><p>12-Feb-19</p></td><td><p>12-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>Live Fire Exercise/Command Post Exercise. NATO, US and other nations conducting joint fires and interoperability training</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ULCHI FREEDOM GUARDIAN</p></td><td><p>Republic of Korea</p></td><td><p>25-Feb-19</p></td><td><p>12-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>Command Post Exercise</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>KHANJAR EDGE 19</p></td><td><p>Oman</p></td><td><p>01-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>15-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>Combined Arms Battlegroup exercise</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ASKARI STORM 2/19</p></td><td><p>Kenya</p></td><td><p>04-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>12-Apr-19</p></td><td><p>Combined Arms Battlegroup exercise</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>CITADEL GUIBERT 19</p></td><td><p>France</p></td><td><p>04-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>29-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>To train and evaluate France and US Divisions</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>AUSTERE CHALLENGE (JVAC19)</p></td><td><p>Germany</p></td><td><p>13-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>22-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>Divisional Level Training exercise with US European Command (USEUCOM)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OF6 TEG SOR (JVAC 19)</p></td><td><p>Germany</p></td><td><p>13-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>22-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>Combined Arms Battlegroup training</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>WARFIGHTER 19.4</p></td><td><p>USA</p></td><td><p>28-Mar-19</p></td><td><p>15-Apr-19</p></td><td><p>Command Post Exercise (CPX) to train and develop bilateral interop of UK Division into a US Corps.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>JOINT WARFIGHTER ASSESSMENT</p></td><td><p>USA</p></td><td><p>22-Apr-19</p></td><td><p>10-May-19</p></td><td><p>US Force development and interoperability activity.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>PRAIRIE STORM 1/19</p></td><td><p>Canada</p></td><td><p>28-Apr-19</p></td><td><p>03-Jun-19</p></td><td><p>Combined Arms Battlegroup training</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ex ASKARI SPEAR 3/19</p></td><td><p>Kenya</p></td><td><p>20-May-19</p></td><td><p>07-Jul-19</p></td><td><p>Specialised Infantry combined arms sub-unit exercise in preparation to deploy on operations.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>SWIFT RESPONSE</p></td><td><p>Romania</p></td><td><p>08-Jun-19</p></td><td><p>26-Jun-2019</p></td><td><p>Command Post Exercise / LIVE USEUCOM multi-national Airborne interoperability exercise</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>PRAIRIE STORM 2/19</p></td><td><p>Canada</p></td><td><p>28-Jun-19</p></td><td><p>05-Aug-19</p></td><td><p>Combined Arms Battlegroup training</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ASKARI STORM 4&amp;5/19</p></td><td><p>Kenya</p></td><td><p>23-Sep-19</p></td><td><p>01-Nov-19</p></td><td><p>Combined Arms Battlegroup exercise</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>TRACTABLE</p></td><td><p>Europe</p></td><td><p>25-Sep-19</p></td><td><p>30-Nov-19</p></td><td><p>Lead Armoured Task Force deployment test</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>CITADEL BONUS 19</p></td><td><p>Poland</p></td><td><p>27-Nov-19</p></td><td><p>13-Dec-19</p></td><td><p>Interoperability exercise</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Ex Name</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Location</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Duration (incl dates)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Purpose </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="5"><p><strong> 2020 </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ASKARI STORM 1/20</p></td><td><p>Kenya</p></td><td><p>27-Jan-20</p></td><td><p>17-Mar-20</p></td><td><p>Combined Arms Battlegroup exercise</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>MAYAN WARRIOR 19-2 (now 20-1)</p></td><td><p>Belize</p></td><td><p>03-Feb-20</p></td><td><p>01-Mar-20</p></td><td><p>Jungle training</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ASKARI SPEAR 2/20</p></td><td><p>Kenya</p></td><td><p>05-Mar-20</p></td><td><p>24-Apr-20</p></td><td><p>Specialised Infantry combined arms exercise</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Ex Name</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Location</strong></p></td><td colspan="4"><p><strong>Duration (incl dates)</strong></p></td><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Purpose </strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="10"><p><strong> 2021 </strong></p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>TALLINN DAWN 3/20</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Germany</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>11-Jan-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>14-Feb-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Mission Specific training</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>MAYAN SPEAR 21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Belize</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>09-Jan-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>10-Mar-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Specialised Infantry combined arms exercise</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>ASKARI STORM 1-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Kenya</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>08-Feb-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>28-Mar-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Combined Arms Battlegroup exercise</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>DEFENDER 21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Various</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>01-Mar-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>14-Jun-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>US led multi-national exercise</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>SWIFT RESPONSE 21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Estonia</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>01-Mar-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>14-Mar-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Command Post Exercise / LIVE USEUCOM multi-national Airborne interoperability exercise.</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>Warfighter 21-4</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>USA</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>13-Mar-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>23-Apr-20</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Command Post Exercise (CPX) to train and develop bilateral interop of UK Division into a US Corps.</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="2"><p>NOBLE JUMP DEPLOY EX</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Romania</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>10-May-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>18-Jun-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>UK commitment dependant on NATO Response Force commitment.</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td colspan="2"><p>ASKARI SPEAR 21-2</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Kenya</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>14-Jun-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>01-Aug-21</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>Specialised Infantry combined arms sub-unit exercise in preparation to deploy on operations</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>The table below shows the British Army’s overseas operational deployments during the period 2019 – present day:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Operation</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Location</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Dates</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Purpose</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>CABRIT</p></td><td><p>Estonia and Poland</p></td><td><p>Jan 2019 – Present</p></td><td><p>The UK contribution to NATO enhanced Forward Presence in the Baltic states and Poland</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ELGIN</p></td><td><p>Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo</p></td><td><p>Jan 2019 – Present</p></td><td><p>Support to NATO and EUFOR (until the end of the EU transition period on 31 Dec 2020)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FIRIC</p></td><td><p>Falkland Islands</p></td><td><p>Jan 2019 - Present</p></td><td><p>The British Army’s contribution to British Forces South Atlantic Islands (BFSAI) through the provision of the Falkland Islands Roulement Infantry Company (FIRIC).</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>ORBITAL</p></td><td><p>Ukraine</p></td><td><p>Jan 2019 – Present</p></td><td><p>Capacity Building of the Ukrainian Armed Forces</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>NEWCOMBE</p></td><td><p>Mali</p></td><td><p>Dec 2020 -Present</p></td><td><p>UK contribution to United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>SHADER</p></td><td><p>Iraq</p></td><td><p>Jan 2019 - Present</p></td><td><p>UK contribution to operations against Daesh.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>TRENTON</p></td><td><p>South Sudan</p></td><td><p>Jan 2019- Mar 2020</p></td><td><p>UK contribution to the United Nations Mission to South Sudan (UNMISS).</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>TORAL</p></td><td><p>Afghanistan</p></td><td><p>Jan 2019 - Present</p></td><td><p>UK contribution to NATO Operation RESOLUTE SUPPORT.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>TOSCA</p></td><td><p>Cyprus</p></td><td><p>Jan 2019 - Present</p></td><td><p>UK contribution to the United Nations Peacekeeping Force in Cyprus (UNFICYP).</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T16:47:27.963Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T16:47:27.963Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
1313822
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-12more like thismore than 2021-05-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Fleet Solid Support Ships: Procurement 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 progress his Department is making on the awarding of the contract for the Fleet Solid Support ships. more like this
tabling member constituency Belfast East more like this
tabling member printed
Gavin Robinson more like this
uin 749 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the right hon. Member for Warley (John Spellar), on 16 April 2021, in response to Question number 174726.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Horsham more like this
answering member printed Jeremy Quin more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T14:47:56.827Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T14:47:56.827Z
answering member
4507
label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin more like this
attachment
1
file name 174726 - Fleet Solid Support Ships.docx more like this
title 174726 - Fleet Solid Supports Ships; Procurement more like this
tabling member
4360
label Biography information for Gavin Robinson more like this
1313884
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-12more like thismore than 2021-05-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Typhoon Aircraft: Training 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 proportion of Typhoon flying hours have been dedicated to training foreign air forces in the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 625 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>The Typhoon Force currently trains pilots from partner nations. In Financial Year 2020-21 approximately 7% of Typhoon flying hours was used to train pilots from these partners.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T16:54:05.63Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T16:54:05.63Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
1313885
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-12more like thismore than 2021-05-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Typhoon Aircraft: Exports 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 has he made of future export opportunities for Typhoon. more like this
tabling member constituency North Durham more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Kevan Jones more like this
uin 626 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to work with industry and other Eurofighter nations to identify possible Typhoon export opportunities. Most recently, MOD and BAE Systems submitted a Best and Final Offer to Finland at the end of April on behalf of the Eurofighter consortium</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Horsham more like this
answering member printed Jeremy Quin more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T14:40:19.647Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T14:40:19.647Z
answering member
4507
label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin more like this
tabling member
1438
label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones more like this
1313965
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-12more like thismore than 2021-05-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Unmanned Air Vehicles: Procurement 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 plans he has to (a) test and (b) purchase unmanned aerial vehicles for use on aircraft carriers. more like this
tabling member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
uin 630 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>Autonomy and uncrewed systems are at the forefront of our developmental thinking, and of the Future Maritime Aviation Force. The intent is to expand experimentation of Uncrewed Air Systems with Royal Navy vessels, including the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers, in the coming years.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Horsham more like this
answering member printed Jeremy Quin more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T15:20:06Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T15:20:06Z
answering member
4507
label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin more like this
tabling member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
1313967
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-12more like thismore than 2021-05-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Future Combat Air System: Seas and Oceans 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 plans he has for Tempest to operate at sea. more like this
tabling member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
uin 631 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>The UK’s Combat Air strategy operates across a broad force mix. The maritime combat air role is undertaken by the UK's F35B Lightning aircraft from the UK's Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future. The Future Combat Air System (FCAS), seeks to replace Typhoon once it retires from service and provide an international next generation Combat Air System, and high tempo military capabilities for decades to come.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Horsham more like this
answering member printed Jeremy Quin more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T14:39:27.173Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T14:39:27.173Z
answering member
4507
label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin more like this
tabling member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
1312989
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-05-11more like thismore than 2021-05-11
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Ajax Vehicles: Procurement 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 the timetable is for the delivery of all the Ajax vehicles ordered by his Department; and whether the first batch will be delivered on time. more like this
tabling member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
uin 116 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2021-05-17
answer text <p>The AJAX delivery schedules are currently being reviewed by the Ministry of Defence and GDLSUK. 14 non-turreted AJAX vehicles at Capability Drop 1 have been delivered to date. A further 12 turreted AJAX vehicles are currently going through General Acceptance Testing.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Horsham more like this
answering member printed Jeremy Quin more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-05-17T14:36:26.193Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-17T14:36:26.193Z
answering member
4507
label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin more like this
tabling member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this