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1454408

registered interest
date	25/03/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Turkey: Guided Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had, either (1) unilaterally, or (2) with NATO partners, with the government of Turkey about the future of the S-400 missile defence system which that country acquired from Russia in 2019.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL7360
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2022 answer text <p>As a close ally of Turkey, the UK has expressed its disappointment on numerous occasions, both publicly and privately since 2019, that Turkey purchased the S-400 system. As one of Turkey's closest international partners, the UK has emphasised repeatedly that this system poses a threat to NATO systems. We continue to encourage Turkey to recommit to find a way through this impasse with the US and other Allies.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 08/04/2022 13:19:41 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1417808

registered interest
date	28/01/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Eastern Europe
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British troops they are preparing to deploy to the countries on NATO's eastern flank, including (1) the Baltic States, (2) Bulgaria, and (3) Romania; and how many British troops they are preparing to deploy to those NATO countries which directly border Ukraine.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL5771
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2022 answer text <p>The UK is currently finalising its contribution to NATO's reinforced deterrence and defence posture. We already make a long-term enduring contribution to NATO enhanced Forward Presence in Estonia and Poland (Op CABRIT) totalling just over 1,000 Service personnel.</p><p> </p><p>NATO is and has always been a defensive Alliance, which does not threaten Russia or any other country. We remain committed to our dual-track approach of strong defence and meaningful dialogue. In the NATO-Russia Council earlier this year, Allies made clear to Russia that any further aggression that threatens Ukraine's sovereignty or territorial integrity would carry a significant cost.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 09/02/2022 17:33:10 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1388378

registered interest
date	15/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British troops are serving in Iraq; and in what capacity such troops are serving.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL5022
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2021 answer text <p>At the request of the Iraqi Government, 151 personnel are deployed to Iraq in support of the Global Coalition against Daesh.</p><p>UK personnel are deployed in an 'advise, assist, enable' capacity, serving in support of the Iraqi Security Forces to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 17/12/2021 13:51:47 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1364518

registered interest
date	28/10/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	China: Nuclear Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the government of China is developing a new nuclear weapon delivery system.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL3528
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/11/2021 answer text <p>China is continuing to undertake a significant modernisation of its nuclear forces. We keep under review all global nuclear risks to the UK, our interests and our allies. The UK will continue to work with international partners to prevent proliferation and make progress on multilateral nuclear disarmament so we can take tangible steps toward a safer and more stable world.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 04/11/2021 13:59:09 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1351737

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	Afghanistan: Peacekeeping Operations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what has been the total cost of British military operations in Afghanistan since 2001.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL2367
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/09/2021 answer text <p>The total cost of British military operations in Afghanistan since 2001 (up to and including financial year 2019-20) was £22.7 billion.</p><p> </p><p>Details of expenditure for financial year 2020-21 will be included in the MOD's Annual Report and Accounts that will be published later this year.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 02/09/2021 16:04:58 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1332183

registered interest
date	10/06/2021
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	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to reports of design flaws in the Ajax armoured fighting vehicles, what is the timetable for delivery of the Ajax Armoured Vehicle programme; and what assessment they have made of whether the programme will be delivered (1) on time, and (2) in budget.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL1010
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2021 answer text <p>The current forecast Initial Operating Capability, or IOC, is 30 June 2021, with a 50% confidence, and a 90% confidence for September 2021. To be clear the Department will not take the programme into IOC until we are confident that we have achieved what we need to achieve at this stage of the vehicle’s development.</p><p> </p><p>The contract with General Dynamics Land Systems UK is a firm price contract to deliver the requirement in a set budget.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 17/06/2021 14:02:38 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian