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1137340
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Maritime Patrol Aircraft: Procurement more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What progress is being made on the delivery to the UK of the Poseidon MRA Mk1 (P-8A) aircraft. more like this
tabling member constituency Moray more like this
tabling member printed
Douglas Ross more like this
uin 911783 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answer text <p>Initial build of the first UK aircraft is complete. Painted in RAF livery, its first flight is scheduled for later this week. Delivery, as the RAF’s first P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, is expected in October. Manufacture of the second aircraft, for delivery in January 2020, is under way.</p><p> </p><p>The first two aircrew courses have graduated and engineering training is ongoing. Construction of support infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth is also continuing apace, so significant progress is being made.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-08T16:32:22.847Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-08T16:32:22.847Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
4627
label Biography information for Douglas Ross more like this
1137341
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Defence: Aerospace Industry more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text If she will make an assessment of the sustainability of the UK defence aerospace sector. more like this
tabling member constituency West Lancashire more like this
tabling member printed
Rosie Cooper more like this
uin 911784 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answer text <p>The UK is at the forefront of the defence aerospace industry. The Ministry of Defence is continuing to invest in capability development of aerospace platforms, which will protect highly skilled jobs for many years to come.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s Combat Air Strategy, launched at the 2018 Farnborough International Air Show, sets out a clear way forward for preserving national advantage and choice in how our future Combat Air capability is delivered.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-08T16:31:42.633Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-08T16:31:42.633Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1538
label Biography information for Rosie Cooper more like this
1137342
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Hybrid Warfare more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps her Department is taking to protect the UK from hybrid threats by hostile states and actors. more like this
tabling member constituency Sedgefield more like this
tabling member printed
Phil Wilson more like this
uin 911785 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answer text <p>Hybrid threats present themselves in many domains. Therefore, we utilise a ‘whole of government’ approach to protecting the UK against such activity. The MOD works collaboratively with other government departments, in line with Fusion Doctrine, to support this approach.</p><p> </p><p>It is important that the UK continues to work with and support our international partners in NATO and the EU, contributing to and drawing upon the different tools of these organisations to protect against hybrid threats.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-08T16:31:02.91Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-08T16:31:02.91Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
1603
label Biography information for Phil Wilson more like this
1137343
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Defence: Industry more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text What steps she is taking to support the UK defence industry. more like this
tabling member constituency Ealing, Southall more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Virendra Sharma more like this
uin 911786 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answer text <p>On the 14 of March, we provided an update to Parliament on our ambitious Defence Prosperity Programme. This includes work to sustain an internationally competitive and productive UK Defence sector and grow exports and inward investment. In the past two years, we have published strategies for Shipbuilding and Combat Air and refreshed our Defence Industrial Policy with a new emphasis on supporting growth and competitiveness.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-08T16:29:27.983Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-08T16:29:27.983Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
1604
label Biography information for Mr Virendra Sharma more like this
1136860
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thisremove minimum value filter
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Fisheries: South West more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what programmes will be funded through the £10 million allocated for fisheries innovation South West announced in Budget 2018. more like this
tabling member constituency Totnes more like this
tabling member printed
Dr Sarah Wollaston more like this
uin 273381 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>At Budget 2018, the government announced that £10 million from UK Research and Innovation will be invested into the fisheries and seafood industries to help ensure the UK is a world leader in safe, sustainable and productive fishing.</p><p> </p><p>Defra and Cefas will deliver this funding. I understand they expect to launch the fund shortly.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Elizabeth Truss more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T10:03:07.253Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T10:03:07.253Z
answering member
4097
label Biography information for Elizabeth Truss more like this
tabling member
4073
label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston more like this
1136871
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thisremove minimum value filter
answering body
Northern Ireland Office more like this
answering dept id 21 more like this
answering dept short name Northern Ireland more like this
answering dept sort name Northern Ireland more like this
hansard heading Funerals: Children 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 Northern Ireland, in the absence of devolved government, if she will consult on the potential merits of introducing a children’s funeral fund in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 273337 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>This is a devolved matter in Northern Ireland, and as such is the responsibility of the Department for Communities (DfC). Information can be requested from the Permanent Secretary at DfC.</p><p><strong> </strong></p> more like this
answering member constituency Weston-super-Mare more like this
answering member printed John Penrose more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T11:03:53.32Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T11:03:53.32Z
answering member
1584
label Biography information for John Penrose more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1136884
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thisremove minimum value filter
answering body
Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept id 53 more like this
answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
hansard heading European Parliament: Elections more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what changes were introduced in postal and proxy voting procedures for the 2019 European Parliamentary Elections compared to previous (a) European or (b) General Elections. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 273338 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>No changes were put in place for proxy voting for the 2019 European Parliamentary elections.</p><p>For postal voting, it was identified that using the International Business Response Licence process could assist the return of postal votes from overseas. This was used at the 2019 European Parliamentary elections, as it had been in national polls since 2016, but not at the previous European Parliamentary elections in 2014.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Torbay more like this
answering member printed Kevin Foster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T09:14:11.58Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T09:14:11.58Z
answering member
4451
label Biography information for Kevin Foster more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1136885
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thisremove minimum value filter
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Rare Diseases: European Reference Networks 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 Health and Social Care, whether the UK will continue to be a part of the European Reference Network for rare diseases after the UK leaves the EU. more like this
tabling member constituency East Londonderry more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
uin 273339 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The United Kingdom is fully committed to continuing the close working relationship with our European partners on health and care. In our July 2018 White Paper, the Government set out its aim to explore continued participation in European Reference Networks as part of a future agreement on science and innovation. The European Commission have shown that they recognise the significant expertise of UK clinicians and both sides appreciate the importance of maintaining UK participation.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Gosport more like this
answering member printed Caroline Dinenage more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T13:19:04.627Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T13:19:04.627Z
answering member
4008
label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage more like this
tabling member
1409
label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell more like this
1136888
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thisremove minimum value filter
answering body
Ministry of Justice more like this
answering dept id 54 more like this
answering dept short name Justice more like this
answering dept sort name Justice more like this
hansard heading Legal Aid Scheme 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 Justice, what the timescale is for the review of the financial eligibility thresholds for people seeking legal aid. more like this
tabling member constituency Hove more like this
tabling member printed
Peter Kyle more like this
uin 273455 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The comprehensive review of the legal aid eligibility regime is expected to conclude by Summer 2020 after which we will publish a full consultation paper setting out our future policy proposals in this area. We will seek to implement any final recommendations as soon as practicable following public consultation.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Blackpool North and Cleveleys more like this
answering member printed Paul Maynard more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T11:28:51.007Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T11:28:51.007Z
answering member
3926
label Biography information for Paul Maynard more like this
tabling member
4505
label Biography information for Peter Kyle more like this
1136903
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-04more like thisremove minimum value filter
answering body
Treasury more like this
answering dept id 14 more like this
answering dept short name Treasury more like this
answering dept sort name Treasury more like this
hansard heading Equitable Life Assurance Society: Compensation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will place in the Library a copy of the detailed methodology used to calculate Equitable Life payment scheme compensation payments. more like this
tabling member constituency Kettering more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Philip Hollobone more like this
uin 273354 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-09more like thismore than 2019-07-09
answer text <p>The methodology for calculating payments to Equitable Life policyholders was published in 2011 and can be found at <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equitable-life-payment-scheme-design" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/equitable-life-payment-scheme-design</a></p> more like this
answering member constituency Salisbury more like this
answering member printed John Glen more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-09T12:43:38.397Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-09T12:43:38.397Z
answering member
4051
label Biography information for John Glen more like this
tabling member
1537
label Biography information for Mr Philip Hollobone more like this