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1519183

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 32 Frigates
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to progress the concept phase of the Type 32 Frigate.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59223
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>The Type 32 Programme began the Concept Phase on 21 September 2022 and will seek to deliver an Outline Business Case in parallel with the Multi Role Support Ship.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 17/10/2022 14:07:16 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1519184

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
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 the potential impact of the delay in the UK's E-7 Wedgetail aircraft fleet reaching Initial Operational Capability will have on RAF defence capability.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59224
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>Analysis to determine the timing of E-7 Wedgetail initial operational capability is ongoing, and will be confirmed when the Full Business Case is submitted towards the end of financial year 2022-23.</p><p>The United Kingdom remains part of the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke grouped question UIN 59483 question first answered 17/10/2022 15:10:16 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1519185

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ajax Vehicles: Testing
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 recent assessment of the progress made by General Dynamics on providing demonstration trials of the AJAX armoured fighting vehicles.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59227
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>Yes.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 17/10/2022 14:40:06 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1519196

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Multi-role Ocean Surveillance Ships
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the UK's first Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ship is expected to enter service.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59259
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>The first Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ship is expected to enter service in 2023.</p><p>As negotiations for the first of the two Multi-Role Surveillance ships announced by the Secretary of State for Defence on 3 October 2022 are still in progress, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.</p><p>The procurement of the second ship is in the Concept Stage and no decisions have yet been made regarding the procurement strategy. No contract has yet been awarded for the construction of either ship.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke grouped question UIN 59254 59490 59491 60945 60946 question first answered 13/10/2022 12:09:57 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1519197

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Multi-role Ocean Surveillance Ships: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which commercial vessel will be converted to the UK's first Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ship.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59254
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>The first Multi-Role Ocean Surveillance Ship is expected to enter service in 2023.</p><p>As negotiations for the first of the two Multi-Role Surveillance ships announced by the Secretary of State for Defence on 3 October 2022 are still in progress, it would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.</p><p>The procurement of the second ship is in the Concept Stage and no decisions have yet been made regarding the procurement strategy. No contract has yet been awarded for the construction of either ship.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke grouped question UIN 59259 59490 59491 60945 60946 question first answered 13/10/2022 12:09:57 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1519515

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
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 estimate he has made of when the E-7 Wedgetail will achieve initial operational capability.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59483
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>Analysis to determine the timing of E-7 Wedgetail initial operational capability is ongoing, and will be confirmed when the Full Business Case is submitted towards the end of financial year 2022-23.</p><p>The United Kingdom remains part of the NATO Airborne Early Warning and Control Force.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke grouped question UIN 59224 question first answered 17/10/2022 15:10:16 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1519516

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	General Dynamics
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the new Minister for Defence Procurement has had recent discussions with representatives of General Dynamics.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59484
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>While no formal discussions have taken place between myself and General Dynamics’ representatives, the Department continues to work with the company to resolve the noise and vibration problems on Ajax, in line with the contract while protecting the taxpayers' interests.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 17/10/2022 14:46:01 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1519518

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Bases: Bus Services
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with Stagecoach on the frequency of bus routes to garrison towns remaining at acceptable levels.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59486
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>The Army regularly engages with the community and local authorities on matters which affect Service personnel and their families. The provision of local bus services is however a matter for the relevant council, and the Department has not held discussions with Stagecoach on this matter.</p> answering member constituency Wrexham answering member printed Sarah Atherton question first answered 13/10/2022 11:59:59 answering member 4855 label Biography information for Sarah Atherton
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1519519

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Official Hospitality
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the officials from his Department who will attend the Distinguished Visitors Day for the E-7 Wedgetail on 6 October 2022.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>This event has been rescheduled to 2023 to better align with other engagement opportunities. As such, the list of attendees will be developed as planning for this event matures and will be confirmed nearer the time.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 13/10/2022 12:23:55 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1519536

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	National Flagship
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 continue the National Flagship programme.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	59489
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>As of 4 October 2022, the Ministry of Defence has spent £2.476 million during financial years 2021-22 and 2022-23 on the National Flagship programme. This sum includes internal and external staff costs, consultancy spend and private sector support.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence has not assumed liability for costs incurred by bidders for the purposes of bidding into the current design competition, and no design or manufacturing contracts have been placed to date.</p><p> </p><p>The National Flagship design phase is due to complete soon, and an announcement will be made in due course.</p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace grouped question UIN 60976 question first answered 17/10/2022 16:10:19 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones