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794540

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:54:44
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:06:15 04/12/2017 17:36:04
	hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
	house id	1
	identifier	115513
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	04/12/2017 17:04:00
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the UK programmes providing support for the development of the European Defence Technology Industrial Base.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115513
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115513
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>As the largest defence spender in Europe, there are a number of UK programmes that support the development of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). These include our ongoing investment in Typhoon; the UK-French Maritime Mine Counter-Measure programme; the UK-French Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (Heavy) (SeaVenom); the 'METEOR' missile; the A400M; Tornado aircraft; and the UK procurement of the 'AJAX' armoured fighting vehicle.</p><p>The UK remains an irreplaceable component of European defence capability and is a key industrial partner in European cooperative development programmes. The UK also holds membership of two non-EU intergovernmental agencies; the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation and the Letter of Intent Treaty nations framework which promote the strengthening of the EDTIB.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794465

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:52:23
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:03:00 01/12/2017 15:20:08
	hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
	house id	1
	identifier	115438
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	01/12/2017 14:48:06
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what UK obligations arise as a result of being party to the EU Coordinated Annual Review on Defence.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115438
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115438
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The EU Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) is conducting a trial run in which the UK is participating. The UK is providing data on our Defence policy and plans as well as our military and non-military capabilities; the information is consistent with our commitment to provide UK Defence information to NATO, through the NATO Defence Planning Process. The UK has not made a decision whether to continue to participate in CARD beyond this trial.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794466

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:52:24
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:03:02 30/11/2017 16:58:07
	hansard heading	European Investment Bank
	house id	1
	identifier	115439
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	30/11/2017 16:26:41
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any future UK liabilities towards the European Investment Bank arise from EU Permanent Structured Cooperation; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115439
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115439
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The aim of the EU's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) is to strengthen EU Member States' cooperation in military matters. Under PESCO, groups of participating Member States can work together to pursue specific capability projects. PESCO is voluntary and works on an opt-in basis. It is not a Common Security and Defence Policy operation or mission and there is no operational headquarters.</p><p>At the 13 November Foreign Affairs Council with Defence Ministers, 23 Member States signed a notification letter as the first step in the establishment of PESCO. It is expected that PESCO will be launched at the Foreign Affairs Council in December but there are several details yet to be decided including funding arrangements, and prioritisation and governance arrangements for PESCO projects.</p><p>The UK did not sign the notification letter but the Government supports the ambition to develop military capabilities that address the shortfalls in EU and NATO contexts. We welcome PESCO as a tool to support the development of capabilities that Europe needs for its security, provided it remains complementary to NATO and encourages EU-NATO cooperation.</p><p>Our bilateral Defence cooperation with Member States, including France through the Lancaster House Treaties, is in the interest of the whole of Europe, and PESCO will not change that. We believe that PESCO must be designed in a way that promotes an open and competitive European Defence industry. We are encouraging Member States to develop PESCO to be open to third country participation where there is clear value in doing so. Projects carried out under PESCO arrangements should remain Member State-owned and the capabilities delivered should be available not only to the EU but can also be used in support of NATO and UN operations. PESCO does not affect independent organisations such as the European Air Group.</p><p>We continue to engage in the development of PESCO and our approach reflects our commitment to European defence and security, and protecting the interests of UK industry.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794467

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:52:26
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:03:04 01/12/2017 15:22:01
	hansard heading	European Defence Agency
	house id	1
	identifier	115440
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	01/12/2017 14:50:21
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for future association with the European Defence Agency; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115440
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115440
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The UK remains committed to the defence and security of Europe, and protecting the interests of UK industry.</p><p>The European Defence Agency (EDA) has a central coordinating role between EU Member States, the European Commission, and countries outside the EU (which must have an Administrative Arrangement with the EDA agreed by all participating Member States) in the development of defence capabilities. The level of future UK cooperation with the EDA will form part of the wider EU withdrawal considerations.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794468

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:52:28
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:03:06 01/12/2017 15:17:13
	hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
	house id	1
	identifier	115441
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	01/12/2017 14:46:54
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which programmes conceptualised at European Defence Agency level have subsequently been transferred to non-EU intergovernmental procurement and research agencies; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115441
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115441
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The following programmes have been transferred from the European Defence Agency to non-EU intergovernmental agencies: the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance programme, which is now managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR); the Multi-role Tanker Transport Fleet programme, for which OCCAR manages the acquisition as the NATO Support and Procurement Agency's Contract Executing Agent; and the European Secure Software Defined Radio project, which is managed by OCCAR.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794469

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:52:30
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:03:08 01/12/2017 15:29:01
	hansard heading	Military Alliances
	house id	1
	identifier	115442
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	01/12/2017 14:57:42
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place in the Library a list of bilateral and multilateral defence agreements excluding those with NATO and the EU.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115442
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115442
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Bilateral and multilateral defence agreements in treaty form can be found on the UK Treaties Online database and since 2010 there has been a legal requirement to lay new treaties before Parliament. Bilateral and multilateral defence agreements in memorandum of understanding or contract form cannot be listed and placed in the Library as listing would prejudice relations between the United Kingdom and other states and would or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794471

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:52:34
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:03:12 21/12/2017 17:43:01
	hansard heading	NATO: Assets
	house id	1
	identifier	115444
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	01/12/2017 14:46:13
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on participation in the NATO pooled assets programmes, with reference to the multi-role tanker transport fleet; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115444
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115444
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Multi-role Tanker Transport Fleet nests within the joint European/NATO acquisition programme initiated by the European Defence Agency. The UK is not a participant in the programme and we do not currently have an intention to participate. The Royal Air Force operates its own Multi-Role Transport Aircraft with Air to Air Refuelling capability in its 9 Voyager K2/K3 aircraft. These national assets form part of our national commitment to meeting the capability targets apportioned by NATO to the UK.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794474

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:52:39
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:03:18 30/11/2017 16:58:06
	hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
	house id	1
	identifier	115447
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	30/11/2017 16:26:41
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to provide operational headquarters for EU permanent structured cooperation; and if he will make a statement.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115447
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115447
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The aim of the EU's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) is to strengthen EU Member States' cooperation in military matters. Under PESCO, groups of participating Member States can work together to pursue specific capability projects. PESCO is voluntary and works on an opt-in basis. It is not a Common Security and Defence Policy operation or mission and there is no operational headquarters.</p><p>At the 13 November Foreign Affairs Council with Defence Ministers, 23 Member States signed a notification letter as the first step in the establishment of PESCO. It is expected that PESCO will be launched at the Foreign Affairs Council in December but there are several details yet to be decided including funding arrangements, and prioritisation and governance arrangements for PESCO projects.</p><p>The UK did not sign the notification letter but the Government supports the ambition to develop military capabilities that address the shortfalls in EU and NATO contexts. We welcome PESCO as a tool to support the development of capabilities that Europe needs for its security, provided it remains complementary to NATO and encourages EU-NATO cooperation.</p><p>Our bilateral Defence cooperation with Member States, including France through the Lancaster House Treaties, is in the interest of the whole of Europe, and PESCO will not change that. We believe that PESCO must be designed in a way that promotes an open and competitive European Defence industry. We are encouraging Member States to develop PESCO to be open to third country participation where there is clear value in doing so. Projects carried out under PESCO arrangements should remain Member State-owned and the capabilities delivered should be available not only to the EU but can also be used in support of NATO and UN operations. PESCO does not affect independent organisations such as the European Air Group.</p><p>We continue to engage in the development of PESCO and our approach reflects our commitment to European defence and security, and protecting the interests of UK industry.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794475

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:52:41
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:03:20 30/11/2017 17:42:04
	hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
	house id	1
	identifier	115448
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	30/11/2017 17:10:13
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK personnel are currently posted in EU defence and security roles.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115448
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115448
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>As at 28 November 2017, there are 16 UK personnel posted in EU defence and security roles.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794476

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:52:44
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:03:22 01/12/2017 15:16:01
	hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
	house id	1
	identifier	115449
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	01/12/2017 14:44:14
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with ministerial colleagues on developing a common strategy for the emerging common EU market in defence.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115449
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115449
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Ministry of Defence Ministers regularly discuss European defence industrial issues and strategy with their ministerial colleagues. The overall objective of these discussions is to ensure the EU promotes open markets, that it supports NATO and the transatlantic relationship, and does not threaten UK defence and defence industrial interests.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell