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1716359

registered interest
date	08/05/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Indo-pacific Region: Military Alliances
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies on the UK's defence position in the Indo-Pacific region of the Australian national defence strategy.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	25302
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>I welcome the recent release of Australia’s inaugural National Defence Strategy. The United Kingdom and Australia consult closely on our respective defence and security strategies and the themes and challenges identified in the National Defence Strategy have clear parallels in the refreshed Integrated Review and Defence Command Paper. Both countries’ strategies prioritise cooperation with partners, particularly in the Indo Pacific, to strengthen collective security.</p><p> </p><p>The UK has delivered on its ambition for a tilt to the Indo-Pacific and is now putting our approach on a long-term strategic footing, working with Australia and others. The UK and Australia also both recognise that the security and prosperity of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific are inseparable. We continue to work closely with Australia to defend global rules and norms.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 17/05/2024 11:17:13 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1659796

registered interest
date	11/09/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Cybersecurity
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 improve the UK's cyber defences.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	198936
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2023 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence takes its cybersecurity obligations very seriously and works constantly to improve cyber security through its people, processes and technology.</p><p>The Cyber Resilience Strategy for Defence published in May 2022 sets out the steps that the MOD is taking to enhance cyber security and deliver secure foundations for Defence, working in collaboration with Government, industry, academia, and international allies and partners.</p><p>The Cyber Resilience Strategy for Defence is aligned with the National Cyber Strategy, the Government Cyber Security Strategy, and is a core part of the Digital Strategy for Defence. The aim is to ensure that Defence can continue to deliver its purpose and support the national effort to strengthen the UK in the cyber domain and cement its authority as a democratic and responsible cyber power.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 14/09/2023 10:50:37 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1587489

registered interest
date	20/02/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: CCTV
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether (a) his Department and (b) its agencies utilise Chinese-manufactured CCTV systems.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	148741
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/02/2023 answer text <p>We take the security of our personnel, systems and establishments very seriously and have a range of measures in place to ensure the integrity of our arrangements. These measures are kept under constant review and adjusted according to the threat. It is, however, long standing policy that we do not comment on the detail of those arrangements.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 23/02/2023 12:54:50 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1463088

registered interest
date	16/05/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Dstl: Hikvision
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has made a security assessment of the reported use of Hikvision equipment at the Porton Down facility.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	2597
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/05/2022 answer text <p>It is Defence policy not to comment on security arrangements on the grounds of safeguarding national security.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 19/05/2022 10:25:53 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1441033

registered interest
date	14/03/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ukraine: Armed Conflict
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact of Russia's invasion of Ukraine on the long-term military posture and stability of Asia and the Pacific.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	139436
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/03/2022 answer text <p>Russia's unprovoked aggression against Ukraine has profound global implications, including for the Asia Pacific Region. The flagrant violation of international law and of the UN Charter it represents resonate around the world. That is why 141 nations, including many in the Asia Pacific Region, condemned Russia's action in the United Nations General Assembly.</p><p>We believe that most countries in the Asia Pacific region are deeply concerned by Russia's actions, and its implications for broader stability including in their region. It is too early to draw any conclusions on their military posture. We are continuing with the Defence contribution to the Government's Indo-Pacific Tilt including through our deployment of the Littoral Response Group (South), our relationships with Kenya and Oman projecting into the Western Indian Ocean, our growing partnerships with India, Japan and Republic of Korea, and our deployments of the Offshore Patrol Vessels HMS SPEY and HMS TAMAR.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 17/03/2022 17:15:52 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1401498

registered interest
date	10/01/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Queen's Guards: Uniforms
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will commit to ending the use of fur from North American bears in Queen's Guards' ceremonial caps.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	100634
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2022 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided to Question 87697 answered on the 14 December 2021.</p><p> </p><p>The hon. Lady may wish to know that bears are never hunted to order for use by the Ministry of Defence. Our suppliers source pelts made available by the Canadian authorities following a licenced cull as part of a programme to manage the wild bear population; Provincial, territorial, federal and international laws provide strict trade regulations to protect against unlawful trade in black bears both within Canada and internationally.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 17/01/2022 13:33:11 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin attachment 1 file name UIN 87697.docx title Armed Forces; Uniforms
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1109378

registered interest
date	03/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Firing Ranges
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the head of Army operations in Kabul on media reports of British sodiers allegedly using a picture of the Leader of the Opposition as target practice.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	240604
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2019 answer text <p>The video circulating on social media is deeply troubling. This behaviour is far from the high standards we usually see and expect of the Army at any time</p><p> </p><p>The Army has quick to launch a full investigation by the Royal Military Police. The findings of this investigation will inform next steps and appropriate action will be taken.</p><p> </p><p>The Defence Operational Shooting Policy specifies which types of targets are to be used during live fire training. At no time on any live firing activities are Service personnel encouraged to use images of public figures as targets.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 240543 240577 240642 question first answered 08/04/2019 14:29:37 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1081745

registered interest
date	04/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Saudi Arabia: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) civilian staff and (b) military personnel based in (i) the UK and (ii) Saudi Arabia were employed on the (A) Saudi Arabian National Guard Communications Project and (B) Ministry of Defence Saudi Armed Forces Project on 1 April 2018.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	228071
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2019 answer text <p>The number of civilian and military personnel based in the UK and Saudi Arabia who were employed by the Saudi Arabian National Guard Communications Project (SANGCOM) and the Ministry of Defence Saudi Armed Forces Projects (MODSAP) on 1 April 2018 is shown below. The Saudi Arabian Government reimburses the UK Ministry of Defence for these staff costs and there is, therefore, no cost to the UK taxpayer.</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Manpower number as at 01 April 2018</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>SANGCOM</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>MODSAP</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UK-based Civilian Staff</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p>66</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>UK-based Military Staff</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>33</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Saudi-based Civilian Staff</p></td><td><p>52</p></td><td><p>38</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Saudi-based Military Staff</p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>69</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 07/03/2019 15:32:27 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1081746

registered interest
date	04/03/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Saudi Arabia: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) expenditure was in the financial year 2017-18 and (b) budget is for 2018-19 for the (i) Saudi Arabian National Guard Communications Project and (ii) Ministry of Defence Saudi Armed Forces Project.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	228072
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/03/2019 answer text <p>The costs incurred by the Ministry of Defence Saudi Armed Forces Projects (MODSAP) in financial year 2017-18 amounted to £74.75 million. The budget for financial year 2018-19 is £63.64 million. The costs of MODSAP are met from a management fee received from the Saudi Arabian Government.</p><p>The costs of the Saudi Arabian National Guard Communications Project (SANGCOM) are similarly recovered from the Saudi Arabian Government, but SANGCOM operates under a separate Memorandum of Understanding from MODSAP, under which the details of such recoveries are confidential to the two Governments.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 07/03/2019 15:39:01 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West

1048069

registered interest
date	25/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	USA: INF Treaty
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his counterpart in the US administration on the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces treaty since the announcement by President Trump that the US intended to withdraw from that treaty.
tabling member constituency	Hornsey and Wood Green
tabling member printed	Catherine West
uin	212649
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK maintains a close dialogue with the US at all levels on foreign and security policy questions, including the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. The Treaty has been consistently raised at the Ministerial level between myself and my US counterpart. Ministry of Defence officials have also engaged at all levels with the US and NATO Allies. We have made our position clear to Russia, and continue to support US and NATO action to bring Russia back to verifiable compliance.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson question first answered 30/01/2019 15:09:51 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
tabling member	4523 label Biography information for Catherine West