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date	24/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Justice
answering dept id	54
answering dept short name	Justice
answering dept sort name	Justice
hansard heading	Legal Representation: Death
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his Department plans to support access to non-means tested legal representation in cases of state-related death.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	19769
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2020 answer text <p>The Government’s Review of Legal Aid for Inquests published on 7 February 2019 found that representation for bereaved families is not necessary at the vast majority of inquests because the process is designed to establish the truth and learn lessons and cannot apportion blame.</p><p> </p><p>The Government realises, however, that there may be some instances where legal representation is required at inquests and funding may be available through the Exceptional Case Funding scheme (ECF). The decision to provide funding under ECF is taken by the Legal Aid Agency which makes its decisions independently from political and Government influence. The Government’s Legal Support Action Plan published on 7 February 2019 following the post implementation review of LASPO, includes a commitment to simplify the ECF scheme to ensure it works as effectively as possible for those who need it. We’re also making changes to ensure there is more support for bereaved families including making improvements to guidance and advice literature to improve understanding and awareness of the availability of legal aid for inquests.</p><p> </p><p>The evidence that we gathered as part of our Review for Legal Aid for Inquests will also be considered as part of the Legal Aid Means Test Review, which is looking at the thresholds for legal aid entitlement and their interaction with the wider criteria. This comprehensive review is due to conclude in the summer of 2020, followed by a public consultation on potential policy changes.</p> answering member constituency Cheltenham answering member printed Alex Chalk question first answered 27/02/2020 14:50:55 answering member 4481 label Biography information for Alex Chalk
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1180028

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date	24/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	HMS Trenchant
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 the cost to the public purse of extending the service life of HMS Trenchant as a result of delays in the delivery of the fourth Astute-class submarine.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	19770
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2020 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my hon. Friend, the previous Minister for Defence Procurement (James Heappey) in the House of Commons on 6 February 2020 to the hon. Member for Brighton, Pavilion (Caroline Lucas) in response to Question number 10351.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 27/02/2020 15:07:04 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract Thursday 6 February 2020 UIN 10351.docx title 10351 - HMS Audacious
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1180063

registered interest
date	24/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Fleet Solid Support Ships: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department plans to resume the tendering process for the fleet solid support ship contract.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	19771
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is currently assessing the options for the Fleet Solid Support ship programme, and as part of this process will review the requirement and any procurement strategy. It is not possible to provide any further details until this work has been completed.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer grouped question UIN 19772 question first answered 27/02/2020 15:05:58 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1180064

registered interest
date	24/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Fleet Solid Support Ships: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the tender for the fleet solid support ship contract includes the potential cost of overseas in-service support in the event that that contract is not granted to a UK-based contractor.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	19772
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is currently assessing the options for the Fleet Solid Support ship programme, and as part of this process will review the requirement and any procurement strategy. It is not possible to provide any further details until this work has been completed.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View answering member printed Johnny Mercer grouped question UIN 19771 question first answered 27/02/2020 15:05:58 answering member 4485 label Biography information for Johnny Mercer
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1180065

registered interest
date	24/02/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many ships the Royal Navy plans to operate in the year 2023.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	19773
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2020 answer text <p>We remain committed to ensuring the Royal Navy has the ships and capabilities required to fulfil Defence commitments now and in the future.</p><p>The Prime Minister has committed to undertake the deepest review of Britain's security, defence and foreign policy. This review will examine how we strengthen and prioritise our alliances, diplomacy and development and will consider all aspects of our defence and security capabilities, including our approach to procurement and maintaining our technological edge. We are considering a number of options to increase the availability of ships during this period.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 27/02/2020 15:11:10 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones