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1505979

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	Ukraine: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) UK and (b) non-UK armed forces personnel are involved in Operation Interflex.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	49065
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>As of 8 September 2022, 950 UK Armed Forces personnel and 410 non-UK Armed Forces personnel are involved in Operation Interflex.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 13/09/2022 15:02:28 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505982

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	Armed Forces: Housing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many complaints his Department received on Service Family Accommodation in each month in 2022.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	49068
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>The table below shows the number of complaints relating to UK Service Family Accommodation in each month in 2022:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Month</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>No of Complaints</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Jan 22</p></td><td><p>559</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Feb 22</p></td><td><p>519</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mar 22</p></td><td><p>577</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Apr 22</p></td><td><p>867</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>May 22</p></td><td><p>1,092</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Jun 22</p></td><td><p>1,318</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Jul 22</p></td><td><p>988</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Aug 22</p></td><td><p>1,016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>As at 8 Sep 22</p></td><td><p>319</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/09/2022 12:03:19 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505983

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	Armed Forces: Housing
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many complaints has the (a) Army, (b) Royal Air Force and (c) Navy received on Single Living Accommodation in each month in (i) 2021 and (ii) 2022.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	49069
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>Complaints received for Single Living Accommodation are not held centrally and can only be provided at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/09/2022 12:03:40 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1505286

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	Artillery: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to replenish its supply of long-range artillery weapons.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	48279
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>The Army's long-range artillery capability is continually under review. The department plans to invest in the recapitalisation of our M270 tracked missile launcher system and various missile types to complement our current Guided Multi Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) munition stock.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/09/2022 10:43:32 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1505287

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	Indo-Pacific Region: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 67 of the Integrated Review 2021 and the escalation of tensions on the Taiwan border, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the UK’s military presence in the Indo-Pacific region.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	48280
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>The Integrated Review recognises that the Indo-Pacific region is at the centre of intensifying geopolitical competition with multiple potential flashpoints. The recent actions and remarks made by China on Taiwan are concerning. We will continue to encourage open communication and de-escalation.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence regularly reviews UK global defence posture and capabilities to take account of emerging threats and crises. We have not made an assessment as to the adequacy of the UK's military presence in the Indo-Pacific region. However, we are strengthening defence and security cooperation, increasing our engagement with regional security groupings and exercising with the US, Australia and regional partners, including through the Five Powers Defence Arrangements (FPDA) members.</p><p>Our maritime presence in the region has grown, with the deployment of two Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) as part of our persistent presence approach. The joint UK and US defence facility on the British Indian Ocean Territory plays a vital role in our efforts to keep the region secure and we retain a permanent presence in Brunei, through the Resident Infantry Battalion.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 13/09/2022 15:00:05 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1505302

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, when he next plans to make a statement to the House of Commons on the status of the Ajax Armoured Vehicle project.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	48266
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>I will continue the commitment of my predecessor to update the House on the progress of the Ajax programme and will give a statement to the House in the near future.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/09/2022 10:48:44 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

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

1505304

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	AWACS: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the date of initial operating capability is for the E-7 Wedgetail as of 6 September 2022.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	48268
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>On current planning, Initial Operating Capability for the E-7 Wedgetail is expected to be achieved in 2024 but this will not be confirmed until the Full Business Case is submitted towards the end of Financial Year 2022-23.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/09/2022 12:26:07 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1505305

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	AWACS: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the individual unit cost is of the proposed three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, expressed as (a) acquisition and (b) through-life cost.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	48269
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>The impact of the decision taken as part of the Integrated Review in March 2021 to reduce from five to three the number of Wedgetail aircraft that will enter Royal Air Force service was assessed in light of wider Departmental fiscal considerations. I am withholding details of the acquisition cost and Whole Life Costs as not all elements of the programme are yet on contract and to release this information would prejudice the Ministry of Defence's commercial interests while negotiations have not yet concluded.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke grouped question UIN 48271 question first answered 13/09/2022 12:05:59 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1505306

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	AWACS: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason his Department decided to reduce the number of E-7 Wedgetail aircraft it will purchase from five to three.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	48270
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2022 answer text <p>The E7 Wedgetail will provide a step-change in the UK's Airborne Early Warning and Control Capability. The decision to reduce the scope of the E7 Wedgetail fleet from five to three aircraft was agreed in the Integrated Review, as part of a wider balance of investment across Defence.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/09/2022 12:18:32 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois