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1734764
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-16more like thismore than 2024-10-16
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 Strategic Defence Review 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 15 October 2024 to Question 8456 on Strategic Defence Review, whether all submissions received for the Strategic Defence Review will initially be read in full by a human being. more like this
tabling member constituency South Suffolk more like this
tabling member printed
James Cartlidge more like this
uin 9487 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>Artificial intelligence aids in reviewing and analysing submissions during the Strategic Defence Review process. However, AI is not a replacement of human involvement, but an enabler of greater efficiency and just one part of the process. This tool helps the team concentrate on tasks like detailed reading and discussion.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport more like this
answering member printed Luke Pollard more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T16:08:02.293Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T16:08:02.293Z
answering member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
tabling member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
1734767
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-16more like thismore than 2024-10-16
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 Strategic Defence Review 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 15 October 2024 to Question 8456 on Strategic Defence Review, how his Department plans to use artificial intelligence to help comprehend the content of submissions to the Strategic Defence Review on defence expenditure. more like this
tabling member constituency South Suffolk more like this
tabling member printed
James Cartlidge more like this
uin 9488 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>Artificial intelligence aids in reviewing and analysing submissions during the Strategic Defence Review process, which include recommendations on defence expenditure. However, AI is not a replacement of human involvement, but an enabler of greater efficiency and just one part of the process. This tool helps the team concentrate on tasks like detailed reading and discussion.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport more like this
answering member printed Luke Pollard more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T16:08:32.403Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T16:08:32.403Z
answering member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
tabling member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
1734769
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-16more like thismore than 2024-10-16
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 Strategic Defence Review 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 15 October 2024 to Question 8456 on Strategic Defence Review, which company was awarded the contract to collate responses to the Strategic Defence Review using artificial intelligence. more like this
tabling member constituency South Suffolk more like this
tabling member printed
James Cartlidge more like this
uin 9489 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is working within Defence’s digital ecosystem to support the Strategic Defence Review, consistent with the Department’s Digital and Data Strategy. As part of the SDR, MOD has contracted under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR), Regulation 16. An exemption can be used in certain situations where a contract is specifically for the purpose of research and development.</p><p> </p><p>The tool is enhancing the team's ability to focus on high-value tasks, such as in-depth reading and discussion of the submissions, thereby facilitating a more comprehensive Review. AI is not a replacement, but an enabler of greater efficiency and just one part of the process. The Reviewers and supporting team are applying robust challenge to submissions through Panel Sessions during October and November.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport more like this
answering member printed Luke Pollard more like this
grouped question UIN 9490 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T16:07:29.217Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T16:07:29.217Z
answering member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
tabling member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
1734771
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-16more like thismore than 2024-10-16
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 Strategic Defence Review 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 15 October 2024 to Question 8456 on Strategic Defence Review, whether there was a contracting process for the artificial intelligence software being used to assess responses to the Strategic Defence Review. more like this
tabling member constituency South Suffolk more like this
tabling member printed
James Cartlidge more like this
uin 9490 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is working within Defence’s digital ecosystem to support the Strategic Defence Review, consistent with the Department’s Digital and Data Strategy. As part of the SDR, MOD has contracted under the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR), Regulation 16. An exemption can be used in certain situations where a contract is specifically for the purpose of research and development.</p><p> </p><p>The tool is enhancing the team's ability to focus on high-value tasks, such as in-depth reading and discussion of the submissions, thereby facilitating a more comprehensive Review. AI is not a replacement, but an enabler of greater efficiency and just one part of the process. The Reviewers and supporting team are applying robust challenge to submissions through Panel Sessions during October and November.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport more like this
answering member printed Luke Pollard more like this
grouped question UIN 9489 more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T16:07:29.187Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T16:07:29.187Z
answering member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
tabling member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
1733820
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
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 Army: 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 the cost to the public purse was of British Army Training Unit Kenya in financial year 2023-24. more like this
tabling member constituency Huntingdon more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Obese-Jecty more like this
uin 8944 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-17more like thismore than 2024-10-17
answer text <p>c.£27 million was directly attributed to The British Army Training Unit Kenya for the financial year 2023-24.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport more like this
answering member printed Luke Pollard more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-17T09:51:14.893Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-17T09:51:14.893Z
answering member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
tabling member 5089
1733824
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
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 Defence Equipment & Support: Public Appointments 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 he has made on establishing a National Armaments Director. more like this
tabling member constituency Huntingdon more like this
tabling member printed
Ben Obese-Jecty more like this
uin 8948 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>We are in the process of finalising the job advert for the National Armaments Director role. The National Armaments Director recruitment is expected to launch imminently.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Liverpool Garston more like this
answering member printed Maria Eagle more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T16:08:57.91Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T16:08:57.91Z
answering member
483
label Biography information for Maria Eagle more like this
tabling member 5089
1734083
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
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 Israel: Military Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many Israeli armed forces personnel are being trained in the UK, which training courses they are undertaking, and at which locations these courses are taking place. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL1531 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>This information is being withheld in order to protect personal information and to avoid prejudicing relations between the United Kingdom and another State.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Coaker more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T10:58:19.97Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T10:58:19.97Z
answering member
360
label Biography information for Lord Coaker more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1733577
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-11more like thismore than 2024-10-11
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 Nuclear Submarines: Decommissioning 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 his Department will publish a Contract Notice for Submarine Disposal following the Market Interest Day held on 6 July 2023. more like this
tabling member constituency Dunfermline and Dollar more like this
tabling member printed
Graeme Downie more like this
uin 8733 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>The Submarine Disposal Capability project was established in 2022 to identify an enduring disposal solution. The project is in its Concept Phase and market engagements were undertaken in July 2023 and June 2024 to inform the optimum way ahead.</p><p>The next phase of this work is to develop a business case for approval which will set out the approach and future timelines for any procurement action, including further marker engagement, such as the publishing of a Contract Notice.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Liverpool Garston more like this
answering member printed Maria Eagle more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T10:59:43.583Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T10:59:43.583Z
answering member
483
label Biography information for Maria Eagle more like this
tabling member 5275
1733578
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-11more like thismore than 2024-10-11
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 Nuclear Submarines: Decommissioning 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 he plans to hold discussions with his AUKUS counterparts on including the Submarine Dismantling Project in that partnership. more like this
tabling member constituency Dunfermline and Dollar more like this
tabling member printed
Graeme Downie more like this
uin 8734 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>As part of the AUKUS partnership, Australia will be responsible for the disposal of its own conventionally-armed, nuclear powered submarines. While there are no plans to include the Submarine Dismantling Project as part of AUKUS, the UK Government continues to support the Australian Government to develop their own plans for the disposal of their retired nuclear powered submarines, including decommissioning, defueling, dismantling, recycling, and the management of the used fuel following its removal.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Liverpool Garston more like this
answering member printed Maria Eagle more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T11:00:33.167Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T11:00:33.167Z
answering member
483
label Biography information for Maria Eagle more like this
tabling member 5275
1733637
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-11more like thismore than 2024-10-11
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 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 an assessment of the potential impact of the UK's military support for Ukraine on the readiness of the armed forces. more like this
tabling member constituency Clacton more like this
tabling member printed
Nigel Farage more like this
uin 8696 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>The Government's first priority is ensuring the security of the nation and its citizens. The Prime Minister has confirmed that the UK will provide £3 billion a year in military support every year for as long as it takes.</p><p> </p><p>The Prime Minister has launched the Strategic Defence Review to ensure that Defence is both capable and affordable now and into the future.</p><p> </p><p>Readiness levels are regularly reviewed in relation to the threats faced by both the UK and NATO, and military assets are deployed accordingly. The Ministry of Defence remains fully engaged with industry, allies and partners to ensure both the continuation of supply to Ukraine, and that all equipment and munitions granted in kind from UK stocks are replaced as rapidly as possible.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport more like this
answering member printed Luke Pollard more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T15:47:01.387Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T15:47:01.387Z
answering member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
tabling member 5091