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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
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 Ministry of Defence: Housing 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 steps his Department is taking to maintain boilers in housing provided by his Department. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 165250 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-20more like thismore than 2023-03-20
answer text <p>The new Future Defence Infrastructure Services accommodation contracts came into service on 1 April 2022. Within these contracts, there is a requirement for an annual boiler service in all Service Family Accommodation (SFA).</p><p> </p><p>In Financial Year 2022-23, Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) invested £73 million of the £176 million SFA improvement budget, which includes providing 600 properties with new boilers.</p><p> </p><p>There are 47,396 boilers in SFA, as of December 2022, 76% (35,855) are less than 10 years old and 24% (11,541) are over 10 years old.</p><p> </p><p>DIO operates a three strike boiler programme. If a boiler is over 10 years old and fails three times in 12 months, it is replaced on the third fail. Approximately 2,500 boilers are replaced annually within SFA either through the three strike programme or project upgrades.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Cheltenham more like this
answering member printed Alex Chalk more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-20T12:12:16.75Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-20T12:12:16.75Z
answering member
4481
label Biography information for Alex Chalk more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1585227
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-08more like thismore than 2023-02-08
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 Ukraine: Civil Defence 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 his Department is taking steps to provide air defences to Ukraine. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 142704 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-21more like thismore than 2023-02-21
answer text <p>The UK is supporting Ukraine's air defence capabilities, as announced by the Prime Minister in Kyiv in November 2022.</p><p>We have provided thousands of air defence missiles, six Stormer vehicles fitted with Starstreak missile launchers, Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAM) for use with the US National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAM), electronic warfare equipment and dozens of anti-aircraft guns.</p><p>In addition, the UK has bolstered Ukraine's ability to provide early warning of Russian attacks from the air by gifting dozens of air defence radars.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-21T10:55:54.597Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-21T10:55:54.597Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1582189
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-31more like thismore than 2023-01-31
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 Ukraine: Military Aid 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 make it his policy to increase the production of arms in the UK to help provide greater support to Ukraine. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 136614 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
answer text <p>UK equipment has played a vital role in the defence of Ukraine and we are working intensively with UK manufacturers to ensure they factor Ukraine's future requirements into their planning.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-07T10:52:12.94Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-07T10:52:12.94Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1567473
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-17more like thismore than 2023-01-17
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 Ukraine: Guided Weapons 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 discussions he has had with his Ukrainian counterpart on the use of long range missiles in Ukraine. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 125359 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-01-23more like thismore than 2023-01-23
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence regularly holds discussions with Defence Minister Reznikov on a range of issues, most recently at the Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base on 20 January 2023.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-01-23T14:49:15.163Zmore like thismore than 2023-01-23T14:49:15.163Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1562829
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-12-19more like thismore than 2022-12-19
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 Ukraine: Military Aid 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 recent discussions his Department has had with counterparts in the United States on the provision of additional assistance to Ukraine. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 113225 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-01-12more like thismore than 2023-01-12
answer text <p>Following Russia's illegal and unprovoked invasion of Ukraine, officials in the Ministry of Defence have maintained close dialogue with US counterparts on the provision of additional security assistance to Ukraine. The Defence Secretary speaks with his US counterpart regularly on the issue, most recently on 9 January 2023.</p><p> </p><p>The Department also plays a leading role in Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin's monthly Ukraine Defense Contact Group, which seeks to maximise the impact of essential military equipment to Ukraine's armed forces by international partners.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-01-12T11:17:44.247Zmore like thismore than 2023-01-12T11:17:44.247Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1551497
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-12-14more like thismore than 2022-12-14
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 Australia and USA: Guided Weapons 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 make an assessment of the potential impact of the cooperation between the UK, US and Australia on anti-hypersonic weaponry on future weapons cooperation between these countries. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 110702 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-20more like thismore than 2022-12-20
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence invests significant resources in international capability strategy with allies, including assessing the impact of capability cooperation. In December, AUKUS partners approved plans to pursue additional demonstrations of several collaborative initiatives-including hypersonic and autonomous systems-in the 2023-2024 timeframe and beyond.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-20T18:01:07.32Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-20T18:01:07.32Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1519226
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-10more like thismore than 2022-10-10
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 recent estimate he has made of the cost of delivering the Ajax light tank programme. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 59735 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-18more like thismore than 2022-10-18
answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Question 48235 on 14 September 2022. I can confirm the most recent estimate remains within the approved budget.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell more like this
answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-18T12:47:26.21Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-18T12:47:26.21Z
answering member
3997
label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke more like this
attachment
1
file name 48235 - Ajax Vehicles Procurement.docx more like this
title Ajax Vehicles Procurement more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1507830
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-23more like thismore than 2022-09-23
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 Trident 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 make an assessment of the potential impact of the UK nuclear deterrent. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 55050 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-17more like thismore than 2022-10-17
answer text <p>A credible nuclear deterrent remains the bedrock of the United Kingdom’s defence.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North more like this
answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-10-17T16:16:04.123Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-17T16:16:04.123Z
answering member
1539
label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1468897
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-06-09more like thismore than 2022-06-09
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 China: Defence 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 recent discussions he has had with his (a) European and (b) US counterparts on tackling Chinese military aggression. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 15259 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-06-15more like thismore than 2022-06-15
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence regularly speaks with his counterparts in Europe and the US, in both bilateral and multilateral groupings, on the threats and challenges to global defence and security. China's military aggression and cooperation to manage malign Chinese activity globally frequently feature as part of these discussions.</p><p>Most recently this has included with the Northern Group in Iceland last week, the US Deputy Secretary of Defense in London on 26 May 2022 and the US Secretary of Defense in Washington D.C. on 12 May 2022. Further regular discussions are also held bilaterally by the Department.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-06-15T14:47:36.437Zmore like thismore than 2022-06-15T14:47:36.437Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1465671
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-05-25more like thismore than 2022-05-25
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 Arctic: Marines 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 military exercises the British Marines are undertaking in the Arctic. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford remove filter
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 9005 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-06-06more like thismore than 2022-06-06
answer text <p>There are currently no Royal Marines' exercises underway in the Arctic. The next planned period of exercise in the Arctic will be late this year.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Wells more like this
answering member printed James Heappey more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-06-06T11:21:33.777Zmore like thismore than 2022-06-06T11:21:33.777Z
answering member
4528
label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this