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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
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 Lasers: Weapons more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure DragonFire’s effective operational readiness. more like this
tabling member constituency Wrexham more like this
tabling member printed
Sarah Atherton more like this
uin 902912 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answer text <p>DSTL have conducted operational analysis of the proposed system and have confirmed with the Royal Navy that the DragonFire system will provide operationally relevant capability. An established test programme using the existing the DragonFire system will provide further evidence and validation. The programme has already commenced multiple work streams to mature Defence Lines of Development to deliver Minimum Deployable Capability.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-20T16:51:19.087Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-20T16:51:19.087Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4855
label Biography information for Sarah Atherton more like this
1698244
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-19more like thismore than 2024-03-19
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 Middle East: International Assistance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his international counterparts on helping to ensure stability in the Middle East. more like this
tabling member constituency Sedgefield more like this
tabling member printed
Paul Howell more like this
uin 902173 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
answer text <p>The UK is working tirelessly to preserve stability in the Middle East and as such I have regular discussions with regional partners and our international allies including with NATO. These discussions cover a range of topics, including the conflict in Gaza and requirement for humanitarian assistance to our work with partners on protecting and deterring Houthi attacks against international shipping in the Red Sea.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-25T18:20:00.9Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T18:20:00.9Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4830
label Biography information for Paul Howell more like this
1698246
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-03-19more like thismore than 2024-03-19
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 Armed Forces: Finance more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding allocated to the armed forces. more like this
tabling member constituency Chesterfield more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Toby Perkins more like this
uin 902182 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
answer text <p>UK defence spending is at its highest level in history and increasing in real terms. We have increased the budget for our Equipment Plan and set out our longer-term aspiration to invest 2.5% of GDP on defence.</p><p> </p><p>We continue to meet all operational commitments, including participating in every single NATO mission and tackling attacks on shipping in the Red Sea.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-03-25T18:16:34.873Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T18:16:34.873Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
3952
label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins more like this
1660755
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-14more like thismore than 2023-09-14
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 Ministry of Defence: Policy more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Minister in their Department is responsible for overseeing work on long-term strategic challenges; and how many officials in their Department (a) undertake horizon scanning work and (b) focus on delivering long-term priorities. more like this
tabling member constituency Slough more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
uin 199615 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-21more like thismore than 2023-09-21
answer text <p>I have overall responsibility for the business of the Department. All Ministers within Defence are responsible for policy and delivery areas.</p><p> </p><p>Teams across the Department will be conducting horizon-scanning and ensuring current work is aligned with long-term priorities. In addition, and pursuant to the answer of 13 September 2023 to Question 198126, there are approximately 113 officials in the Department, who have particular responsibility for undertaking horizon scanning work and focusing on delivering long-term priorities.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-21T12:47:54.847Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-21T12:47:54.847Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4638
label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi more like this
1655995
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-01more like thismore than 2023-09-01
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 Ministry of Defence: Domestic Visits more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if they will take steps to visit Solihull constituency in 2023. more like this
tabling member constituency Solihull more like this
tabling member printed
Julian Knight more like this
uin 196052 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-11more like thismore than 2023-09-11
answer text <p>I am in the process of formalising my visit programme following my recent appointment. I look forward to visiting members of the Armed Forces around the UK and abroad, as I am keen to highlight the fantastic work they do to protect the nation and help it prosper.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-11T16:52:23.447Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-11T16:52:23.447Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
4410
label Biography information for Julian Knight more like this
1654431
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-07-19more like thismore than 2023-07-19
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 Office of Net Assessment and Challenge: Staff more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons remove filter
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) civilian and (b) military staff work in his Office for New Assessment and Challenge. more like this
tabling member constituency Wentworth and Dearne more like this
tabling member printed
John Healey more like this
uin 194981 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-08more like thismore than 2023-09-08
answer text <p>The Secretary of State's Office for Net Assessment and Challenge currently has 30 staff members and aims to have 37 staff members by the end of this financial year. They are split as follows:</p><ul><li>Civilian - currently 20 staff members, with the aim to have 27 staff members by the end of this financial year</li><li>Military - currently 10 staff members</li></ul> more like this
answering member constituency Welwyn Hatfield remove filter
answering member printed Grant Shapps more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-09-08T13:52:24.01Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-08T13:52:24.01Z
answering member
1582
label Biography information for Grant Shapps more like this
tabling member
400
label Biography information for John Healey more like this