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1285219

registered interest
date	09/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Integrated Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy Review
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 10 February 2020 to Question 10756 on Strategic Defence and Security Review: Trade Unions, what consultation has taken place with trade unions on the Integrated Review since that Answer was given.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	151633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2021 answer text <p>The MOD Permanent Secretary and other senior officials have continued to meet with our recognised Trades Unions on a regular basis to discuss a range of Defence-wide issues. Recent meetings have provided updates, on a confidential basis, of ongoing work on the Integrated Review, and related work on the implementation of the Defence multi-year Spending Review settlement.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 22/02/2021 17:48:08 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1285374

registered interest
date	09/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in his Department's assessment, whether the fan lift system on the F-35b is attributed as being UK-made.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	151634
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/02/2021 answer text <p>Rolls Royce has estimated that approximately 40% of the lift system is manufactured in the UK; this element is directly apportioned to the 15% by value of each F-35 air frame attributed to the UK industry.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 22/02/2021 09:48:57 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1284788

registered interest
date	08/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Sexual Offences
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government plans to require his Department to publish statistics on sexual assault and rape, including the number of cases (a) referred to the service police, (b) prosecuted and (c) resulting in conviction.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	150700
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has made it absolutely clear there is no place for unacceptable behaviour in the Armed Forces. We recognise the great courage it takes to come forward and report a sexual offence and Commanding Officers must always refer any allegation of rape and sexual assault, or any other offence which may have a sexual element, to the Service Police. All allegations are thoroughly investigated, and support provided to victims. Anyone found to fall short of the Services' high standards or to have committed an offence is dealt with appropriately, which may include imprisonment and dismissal from service.</p><p>Defence publishes annual official statistics on sexual offending in the Service Justice System, available from the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sexual-offences-in-the-service-justice-system</p><p>Defence also publishes the Court martial results from the military court centres, which includes sexual offences, available from the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/court-martial-results-from-the-military-court-centres</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 11/02/2021 11:06:11 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1284791

registered interest
date	08/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) recommendations of the Armed Forces Pay Review Body and (b) Government's pay increases were for the main remit group, in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	150701
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2021 answer text <p>he Armed Forces Pay Review Body (AFPRB) is an independent advisory non-departmental public body, sponsored by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Copies of the AFPRB's reports, containing their recommendations, can be found at the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/armed-forces-pay-review-body</p><p>The AFPRB's recommendations have always been accepted by the MOD. The reports contain the final settlements for the Armed Forces.</p><p>Copies of the AFPRB's reports are also available in the Vote Office.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 11/02/2021 11:07:36 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1284908

registered interest
date	08/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Apache Helicopters: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, where depth maintenance for the E-Model Apache will be supported.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	150702
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2021 answer text <p>Depth support for the Apache AH-64E is planned to be delivered through the Long Term Training and Support Service, the contract for which is currently under negotiation with Boeing Defence UK. A decision is expected in due course.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 11/02/2021 11:13:20 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1284963

registered interest
date	08/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Research
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of his Department's UK research and development spend for (a) 2020-21, (b) 2021-22, (c) 2022-23, (d) 2023-24 and (e) 2024-25.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	150703
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/02/2021 answer text <p>As announced in last year's Spending Review, the Defence Budget included a ringfence for research and development (R&amp;D) spend totalling a minimum of £6.6 billion over four years from 2021-22. Detailed investment plans are currently being agreed as part of this year's annual budget cycle. This process seeks to allocate the Spending Review Settlement to the different Top-Level Budgets in the Department in advance of next financial year. The Ministry of Defence's total R&amp;D spend is reported annually in the Annual Report and Accounts.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 11/02/2021 11:15:19 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1284344

registered interest
date	05/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: LGBT+ People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people who forfeited a medal in connection with an offence, for which they are able to obtain a disregard under the terms of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, have had their medals restored since 2010.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	149731
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is not aware of any individuals who forfeited a medal in connection with an offence, for which they are able to obtain a disregard under the terms of the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012, having their medals restored.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer question first answered 10/02/2021 16:58:41 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1284386

registered interest
date	05/02/2021
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, pursuant to the Answer of 7 July 2020 to Question 67568 on AWACS: Procurement, what steps his Department is taking to support British suppliers to be selected for (a) future training, (b) infrastructure and (c) support arrangements.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	149732
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence seeks to provide the capability required by our Armed Forces while also ensuring that it delivers value for the taxpayer and contributes towards prosperity in the United Kingdom. Specifically, for the RAF E-7 Wedgetail programme, we are working closely with the prime contractor, Boeing Defence UK, to maximise sub-contracting opportunities for UK companies as part of the supplier selection process for training, infrastructure, and support, in furtherance of the Government's social value agenda.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 10/02/2021 13:44:41 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1284387

registered interest
date	05/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Procurement
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 ensure that non-UK prime contractors are maximising UK content below the prime level.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	149733
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) routinely engages with prime contractors, including non-UK primes, to maximise competition in the supply chain wherever possible. For example, Boeing has established an office for UK Industrial Capability and invests directly in the UK on research and development.</p><p> </p><p>Further examples on our current programmes include sub-contracts awarded to Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land and WFEL on the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle programme and the recent F-35 Lightning Air system National Capability Enterprise contract signed by Lockheed Martin, with the majority of the work to be carried out by BAE Systems.</p><p> </p><p>More widely, we have also taken a number of positive actions to make it easier for smaller companies to do business with defence, including sub-contract advertising on our online portal and improving the pipeline information that we publish. We are also implementing the Cabinet Office social value in procurement model.</p><p> </p><p>Through the MOD's Defence Prosperity Programme, we are working collaboratively between Government, industry and academia to grow Defence's contribution to UK prosperity. We are also undertaking a cross-Government review of the UK's defence and security sectors which will identify how we can enhance our strategic approach to ensure we have competitive, innovative and world-class defence and security industries that drive investment and prosperity across the Union and underpin our national security now and in the future.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 10/02/2021 15:33:33 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1284388

registered interest
date	05/02/2021
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 recent discussions he has had with his Australian counterpart on that country's E7 programme.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	149734
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2021 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence and other Ministers speak regularly with their counterparts across a range of issues, including respective capability requirements and procurement decisions.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 10/02/2021 13:45:22 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones