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1313327

	registered interest
	date	11/05/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Espionage: Internet
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for its policies of reports that British officials are being targeted for recruitment by hostile states using online recruitment platforms.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	100
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/05/2021 answer text <p>We aim, through our Personnel Security Strategy, to continuously build a security conscious organisation where staff understand the spectrum of evolving threats, including the potential to be targeted for recruitment by hostile states using online recruitment platforms. We take our responsibilities in this area seriously, and leverage a variety of methods to keep the Department and its people safe, and to fulfil our mission to safeguard national security. These include delivering security training, maintaining a strong internal security culture, recognising signs of people risk through comprehensive oversight, and delivering a range of support and guidance to staff to keep them aware of the latest threats. Moreover, the Department makes use of specific cross-HMG programmes such as 'Think Before You link' https://www.cpni.gov.uk/security-campaigns/think-you-link and has introduced a Cyber Confident programme to improve awareness of the Cyber threat, to help personnel spot potential targeting from hostile states and act appropriately if this occurs.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 18/05/2021 11:37:23 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683379

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	D-Day Landings: Anniversaries
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he plans to take to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10413
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is working across Whitehall and with external stakeholders to put together an appropriate programme of events to mark the important occasion of the 80<sup>th</sup> anniversary of D-Day in the UK and in France.</p><p> </p><p>The UK’s National Commemorative Event in Portsmouth will once again highlight this nation’s major contribution as a leading partner in the Western Alliance. The UK’s main commemorative event in France will take place at the British Normandy Memorial at Ver-sur-Mer overlooking GOLD beach. It is the first time, during a major commemorative year, that this event will take place at the memorial following its official opening in 2021.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 25/01/2024 15:34:30 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683380

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	RAF Akrotiri
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to increase the presence of Royal Air Force assets at RAF Akrotiri.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10414
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2024 answer text <p>RAF Akrotiri is a key node supporting a range of current operations, enabling global reach and from which we will continue to provide a forward presence in the strategically important Eastern Mediterranean. We keep the numbers of RAF assets deployed to RAF Akrotiri under continuous review in line with Operational planning priorities. RAF Akrotiri provides the capability and flexibility to rapidly surge and reinforce RAF assets when required for emerging operational commitments.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 25/01/2024 15:35:06 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1683381

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Littoral Warfare
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to (a) maintain and (b) improve amphibious assault capabilities.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	10415
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2024 answer text <p>The Commando Force modernisation programme is delivering a fundamental change to the UK's amphibious capabilities. The programme will be delivered in two investment increments, called OPERATE and FIGHT. OPERATE will deliver a transformation of 3 Commando Brigade's operational capability on land while FIGHT will deliver the additional capabilities required to conduct ship-to-shore operations in a contested maritime environment.</p><p>On current plans, the Landing Platform Docks, HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark, will retire from service by the end of 2034. As part of the transformation of our Commando Forces, options for future amphibious capability are being developed in the form of the Multi Role Support Ship (MRSS).</p><p>The Secretary of State has also commissioned a plan on how the Royal Marines excellent work and capabilities can be bolstered and enhanced to protect Britain from a world that has grown more dangerous. An update to the House will be provided in due course.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 26/01/2024 14:34:31 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1669059

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	AUKUS
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met with his (a) Australian and (b) US counterparts to discuss AUKUS since his appointment.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	1062
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/11/2023 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence continues to work well with his US and Australian counterparts on AUKUS. Last month, our Secretary of State met with the US Secretary for Defense, Lloyd Austin; while earlier this month he visited Rolls-Royce's nuclear reactor manufacturing site in Derby alongside the Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister, Richard Marles.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 20/11/2023 18:07:13 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1549934

	registered interest
	date	08/12/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Taiwan: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will take steps to provide training for Taiwanese soldiers.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	106342
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2022 answer text <p>The UK's longstanding policy on Taiwan has not changed: we have no diplomatic or military relations with Taiwan but a strong, unofficial relationship, based on deep and growing ties in a wide range of areas, and underpinned by shared democratic values.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 106370 question first answered 15/12/2022 14:37:25 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1549935

	registered interest
	date	08/12/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Taiwan: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will take steps to provide military aid to Taiwan.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	106370
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2022 answer text <p>The UK's longstanding policy on Taiwan has not changed: we have no diplomatic or military relations with Taiwan but a strong, unofficial relationship, based on deep and growing ties in a wide range of areas, and underpinned by shared democratic values.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 106342 question first answered 15/12/2022 14:37:25 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1549936

	registered interest
	date	08/12/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Taiwan: Navy
	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 take steps to provide naval patrols around Taiwan.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	106371
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2022 answer text <p>The UK is committed to asserting its rights to freedom of navigation and overflight, as laid out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea. Wherever we operate in the world we do so in full compliance with international laws and norms. The last transit through the Taiwan Strait was carried out by the Royal Navy in 2021, when HMS Richmond (Type 23 Frigate) conducted a Taiwan Strait Navigation during CSG21 deployment en route to Vietnam.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 15/12/2022 14:38:08 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403983

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Cybersecurity: Finance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to fund (a) training and (b) infrastructure in cyber technology for national defence purposes.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	106657
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) works closely with the National Cyber Security Centre and other government departments in support of national defence purposes. The Department is funding the delivery of transformative defensive cyber capabilities through a range of transformation programmes - both cyber defence specific and those delivering the wider digital transformation of the MOD.</p><p>The Defence Cyber School is upskilling MOD and government personnel with the tech capabilities needed for cyber professional roles, and our Cyber Confident initiative is delivering improved training and awareness for all, so that our people are an effective frontline of defence.</p><p>We have put in place a comprehensive program of activity to modernise and stay current in the face of a dynamic risk profile. These measures, co-ordinated across the whole Department and in partnership with other government experts, focus on enhancing skills, processes and technology to strengthen the ability of the MOD to prevent, detect, respond and recover from cyber-attack.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 26/01/2022 16:52:33 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1403984

	registered interest
	date	18/01/2022
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Infrastructure: National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to protect (a) water plants, (b) power plants and (c) other critical national infrastructure.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	106658
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2022 answer text <p>Within the UK, the safety and security of individual pieces of critical national infrastructure is the responsibility of the relevant commercial operator and Police force for the geographical area in which it is located. At the strategic level, the department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is responsible for the overall operation and resilience of the UK's domestic energy sector. The Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) is responsible for the overall operation and resilience of the UK's water sector. The Centre for the Protection of National Infrastructure (CPNI) provides advice on the resilience of Critical National Infrastructure across the UK.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence and the UK Armed Forces are responsible for the security and territorial integrity of the UK as a whole. Defence of the UK and its overseas territories from the malicious intent of our adversaries is the first task of the Ministry of Defence and our Armed Forces. This extends to being prepared to defend against and counter external hostile threats to our way of life and the delivery of critical services. I would, however, like to reassure you that I have received no indication that the Armed Forces would be required to provide protection water plants, power plants, or to other critical national infrastructure in the foreseeable future.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 26/01/2022 16:53:04 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell