Show Search Form

Search Results

registered interest	true false
date	exactly: or between: and
answering body
answering dept id
answering dept short name
answering dept sort name
hansard heading
house id
legislature	pref label
question text
tabling member constituency
tabling member printed
uin
answer	is ministerial correction true false date of answer exactly: or between: and answer text answering member constituency answering member printed grouped question UIN question first answered answering member label
tabling member	label

Search

1351109

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Aircraft: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reasons his Department took the decision not to place the contract to provide A321 aircraft for VIP purposes to a public tender.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40672
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>As has been the case under successive Administrations, non-scheduled air travel is necessary at times for undertaking Government and Royal Household official visits. This may be to the timing and flexibility needed, for security reasons, or due to the location being visited. It can also provide better value for money in the cases of larger delegations (which can include journalists).</p><p> </p><p>The Government has procured a single A321 aircraft for use by Ministers and senior members of the Royal Family. The aircraft was procured through an existing Crown Commercial Framework (RM6016 PSTVS Lot 4) in order to achieve a timely, beneficial and cost-effective solution for the government. Early market engagement concluded that a wet lease was able to offer the best balance between value for money, availability and operational flexibility.</p><p> </p><p>The Cabinet Office ran a competition through the Framework and the winning supplier then offered three best options to meet the requirement. Based on this, cost estimates for the procurement of the aircraft were considered against a range of options and it was assessed that an initial term of 2 years, with the opportunity for annual extensions to the full life of the contract, offered the best balance between value for money and flexibility.</p><p> </p><p>The decision to procure an aircraft was based on a range of factors including guaranteed availability; a biosecure aircraft; UK branding; and an aircraft with a transatlantic range. Before the contract is extended beyond the initial 2 years, an assessment will be made on the most cost-effective option that will range from extending the contract to launching an open competition for a new contract.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 40668 40669 40673 41192 question first answered 06/09/2021 16:56:22 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1351115

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	Aircraft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many A321 aircraft chartered from CTM for use by the Government are to be painted in UK livery.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40673
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>As has been the case under successive Administrations, non-scheduled air travel is necessary at times for undertaking Government and Royal Household official visits. This may be to the timing and flexibility needed, for security reasons, or due to the location being visited. It can also provide better value for money in the cases of larger delegations (which can include journalists).</p><p> </p><p>The Government has procured a single A321 aircraft for use by Ministers and senior members of the Royal Family. The aircraft was procured through an existing Crown Commercial Framework (RM6016 PSTVS Lot 4) in order to achieve a timely, beneficial and cost-effective solution for the government. Early market engagement concluded that a wet lease was able to offer the best balance between value for money, availability and operational flexibility.</p><p> </p><p>The Cabinet Office ran a competition through the Framework and the winning supplier then offered three best options to meet the requirement. Based on this, cost estimates for the procurement of the aircraft were considered against a range of options and it was assessed that an initial term of 2 years, with the opportunity for annual extensions to the full life of the contract, offered the best balance between value for money and flexibility.</p><p> </p><p>The decision to procure an aircraft was based on a range of factors including guaranteed availability; a biosecure aircraft; UK branding; and an aircraft with a transatlantic range. Before the contract is extended beyond the initial 2 years, an assessment will be made on the most cost-effective option that will range from extending the contract to launching an open competition for a new contract.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Hornchurch and Upminster answering member printed Julia Lopez grouped question UIN 40668 40669 40672 41192 question first answered 06/09/2021 16:56:22 answering member 4647 label Biography information for Julia Lopez
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1351116

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Vietnam
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he recently travelled to Vietnam on an A321 aircraft leased from CMT; and whether the costs of that flight were met from his Departmental budget.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40674
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2021 answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary's travel expenses for Ministerial trips are published quarterly at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/cabinet-office-ministerial-gifts-hospitality-travel-and-meetings-january-to-march-2021</p><p>Information pertaining to the Foreign Secretary's travel to Vietnam will be published at the same link in due course, in accordance with timelines set out by the Cabinet Office.</p> answering member constituency Selby and Ainsty answering member printed Nigel Adams question first answered 08/09/2021 15:18:14 answering member 4057 label Biography information for Nigel Adams
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1351171

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armoured Fighting Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 9 March 2021 to Question 23454 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, whether the out-of-service date for Scimitar remains 2023.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40675
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>The Out of Service Date for all vehicles in the Combat Vehicle Reconnaissance (Tracked) family, including Scimitar, remains 2023.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 06/09/2021 11:45:39 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1351172

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ammunition
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department last purchased ammunition for the L21A1 RARDEN 30mm cannon.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40676
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2021 answer text <p>Ammunition for the L21A1 RARDEN 30mm cannon was last purchased as follows:</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Type of 30mm ammunition</p></td><td><p>Year of last Purchase</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Practice</p></td><td><p>2019</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Reduced Range Practice</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>High Explosive Tracer</p></td><td><p>2011</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Armour Piercing</p></td><td><p>1991</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 07/09/2021 12:06:06 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1351173

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
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, whether his Department has pursued damages from (a) General Dynamics Land Systems UK and (b) General Dynamics Corporation in relation to the delivery of the AJAX Armoured Fighting Vehicle.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40677
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2021 answer text <p>Dealings between General Dynamics Land Systems UK and the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on the Ajax contract are commercially sensitive. The MOD applies contractual incentives and remedies when appropriate to do so.</p><p>The MOD has no direct contractual relationship with General Dynamics Corporation.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 07/09/2021 12:11:12 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1351174

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Saab: Lancashire
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 10 September 2020 to Question 84638 on Saab: Lancashire, if he will provide an update on Saab's investment in Lancashire, including the number of jobs created.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40678
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2021 answer text <p>As I told the right hon. Member in my previous answer (84638), the details of the UK Technology Centre being established by Saab, including its location, are a matter for Saab. The company has committed to opening it this year and I understand that Saab will make an announcement on the location of the centre, together with the number of associated jobs, in due course, but that the company has given no undertakings that the centre will be in Lancashire.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 07/09/2021 10:42:04 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1351178

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 23 Frigates
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many operation spare gearboxes his Department holds for the Type 23 Frigate.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40679
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2021 answer text <p>Two entirely complete units are currently held as spares, in addition to a range of component level spares which are also available.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 06/09/2021 11:46:48 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1351179

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armoured Fighting Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 26 July 2021 to Question 36561 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, for what reason that data has been made available in previous years but is now withheld; when the decision was taken to withhold that information; and which role in his Department is responsible for that decision.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40680
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/09/2021 answer text <p>The Armed Forces equipment and formations data is due for release on 9 September 2021.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 07/09/2021 12:12:47 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1351180

registered interest
date	18/08/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Radio
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the contract notice entitled United Kingdom-Bristol: Radio equipment, reference 2020/S 08-211218, for what reason that invitation to tender for UK radio equipment is subject to Directive 2009/81/EC.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	40681
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2021 answer text <p>The Defence and Security Public Contract Regulations (DSPCR) 2011 implemented the European Union (EU) Directive 2009/81/EC into UK law. The directive sets EU rules for the procurement of arms, munitions and war material (plus related works and services) for defence purposes. Consequently, the DSPCR applies to all defence and sensitive security procurements procedures beginning on or after the 21 August 2011. The Multi-Mode Radio procurement therefore fully complied with the DSCPR 2011.</p><p> </p><p>Amendments to the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR) came into force at the end of the Transition Period to ensure these rules operate effectively following the UK's departure from the EU. The main change is that legal rights of access to UK procurements are now limited to UK and Gibraltar based suppliers.</p><p> </p><p>As set out in the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy published in March 2021, the Government is using the opportunity offered by our departure from the EU to develop a defence and security procurement regime tailored to better meet the UK's needs. We have embarked on a comprehensive review of the DSPCR, as part of the broader Cabinet Office led reforms of procurement regulations set out in the December 2020 Green Paper on Transforming Public Procurement.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 10/09/2021 08:39:14 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones