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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-24more like thismore than 2023-01-24
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 Challenger Tanks: Exports more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, when the Challenger 3 tank is in service, whether they will be free to export, sell, loan or transfer these tanks to any government they should choose without the agreement of the government of Germany. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee more like this
uin HL5003 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
answer text <p>Challenger 3 will be a highly capable Main Battle Tank with world-leading performance. In line with the Land Industrial Strategy, our ambition is for it to be in service in 2027 with the capability ready for transfer, loan, or export. We are closely working with partners, including Germany where certain Challenge 3 components will be made, in order to meet these ambitions.</p><p> </p><p>Any and all such sharing would be subject to the relevant law of intellectual property, national export regulations, and licence conditions that identify and control the end user, and reflect international arms controls and human rights legislation.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-07T16:47:40.897Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-07T16:47:40.897Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1644512
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-06-13more like thismore than 2023-06-13
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 RFA Wave Knight and RFA Wave Ruler more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, what were the expected service lives of (1) RFA Wave Ruler, and (2) RFA Wave Knight, when they were introduced. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL8461 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-06-27more like thismore than 2023-06-27
answer text <p>The WAVE class ships were built with a design service life of 25 years. Material condition of all platforms are carefully monitored and, if required, service life can be adjusted based on service need and appropriate evidence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-06-27T14:08:16.857Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-27T14:08:16.857Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1600114
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-28more like thismore than 2023-02-28
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: Voting Behaviour more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, what was the voting turnout among members of the Royal Air Force, Army, and Navy stationed overseas at each of the last three general elections. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL5976 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence does not hold any voter participation information as it would not be appropriate to track when or where Service personnel have voted. However, voter registration campaigns are run annually to notify personnel of upcoming elections and to make them aware of their voting options.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
grouped question UIN HL5977 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-14T14:44:57.007Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-14T14:44:57.007Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
1543516
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-17more like thismore than 2022-11-17
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 Type 26 Frigates more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 17 November (HL3222), whether the delivery rate of Type 26 frigates to initial operating capability, after HMS Glasgow, will be once every 12 months. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL3533 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-30more like thismore than 2022-11-30
answer text <p>Initial Operating Capability (IOC) is only declared once for ship classes. The Type 26 Class's IOC is forecast to be October 2028.</p><p>While delivery rates for the following hulls 2-8 may vary, all ships are expected to enter service between 2028 and 2035.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-11-30T15:25:12.153Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-30T15:25:12.153Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1607666
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-27more like thismore than 2023-03-27
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 Defence Equipment more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the UK's tilt towards the Indo-Pacific region described in the Integrated Review Refresh 2023, whether (1) they will speed up the order for F35B fighter aircraft, (2) Crowsnest will be fully accepted into service, (3) the successor to Crowsnest will be expedited, and (4) the planned deployment of HMS Prince of Wales will be brought forward to 2024. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL6886 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-04-12more like thismore than 2023-04-12
answer text <p>The Department has announced the intention to buy a further tranche of Lightning. However, details including the delivery profile remain subject to negotiation.</p><p>Turning to the CROWSNEST programme, which delivers Merlin Mk2 Airborne Surveillance and Control to the Royal Navy (RN), I can confirm that the capability was accepted into service in February 2021. CROWSNEST will fulfil the RN's organic Airborne Surveillance and Control capability until its current out-of-service date in 2029, to be replaced by a follow-on capability.</p><p>The Department continually assesses and reviews the effectiveness of its capabilities to inform decisions about where resources should be committed to treat the most pressing risks. The development of a successor to CROWSNEST is designed to ensure the continued delivery of Airborne Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance and Airborne Early Warning to the Carrier Strike Group (CSG) beyond its planned out of service date, and will be coherent with both developments in Uncrewed Air Systems, and other technologies maturing through the Future Combat Air System and the RN's Future Air Dominance System.</p><p>Finally, regarding HMS PRINCE OF WALES (PWLS), the UK maintains a Very High Readiness CSG whose planned and reactive deployments can be adjusted to achieve His Majesty's Government's objectives. The department does not comment on the detail or evolution of those plans, however, I can confirm that we remain committed to ensuring PWLS commences her operational programme, as planned, in Autumn 2023.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-04-12T13:41:05.067Zmore like thismore than 2023-04-12T13:41:05.067Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1646560
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-06-21more like thismore than 2023-06-21
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 Warships: Procurement more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the reply by Baroness Goldie on 20 June (HL Deb col 100), whether the Ministry of Defence will raise with the Treasury the case for having a multi-year rolling programme of warship orders. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL8706 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-07-05more like thismore than 2023-07-05
answer text <p>The Royal Navy (RN) has ambitious plans to ensure its fleet remains modern and capable of dealing with evolving threats. Regular discussions take place between the RN, the Ministry of Defence and His Majesty's Treasury to ensure this is funded in a way that provides value for money for taxpayers and the best capability for the RN.</p><p>The National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh, published on 10 March 2022, sets out the ambition for the pipeline of more than 150 new naval and civil vessels for the UK Government and Devolved Administrations over the next 30 years.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-07-05T14:02:14.093Zmore like thismore than 2023-07-05T14:02:14.093Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1545542
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-24more like thismore than 2022-11-24
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 Harland and Wolff: Fleet Solid Support Ships more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Goldie on 22 November (HL Deb cols 1272–5), whether (1) pre-built, and (2) fitted, modules from Spain will be put together in Harland &amp; Wolff. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL3786 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-08more like thismore than 2022-12-08
answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer provided by my hon. Friend, the Minister for Defence Procurement (Alex Chalk), in the House of Commons on 24 November 2022 to the right hon. Member for Wentworth and Dearne (John Healey), in response to Question number 89737.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-08T14:43:09.447Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-08T14:43:09.447Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
attachment
1
file name UIN 89737.docx more like this
title Fleet Solid Support Ships: Contracts more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1545544
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-24more like thismore than 2022-11-24
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 Fleet Solid Support Ships: Contracts more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Goldie on 22 November (HL Deb cols 1272–5), what is the total cost of the contract; and how much of that will be spent in the UK accruing (1) corporation tax, (2) National Insurance contributions, and (3) income tax. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL3788 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-08more like thismore than 2022-12-08
answer text <p>No contract has yet been signed. His Majesty's Government anticipates that the value of the contract will be £1.6 billion. The majority of this sum will be spent in the United Kingdom. As with any contract it is for the contractor to agree a price that takes into account its costs, including normal business costs such as taxes and national insurance payments.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-08T14:42:37.203Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-08T14:42:37.203Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1545541
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-24more like thismore than 2022-11-24
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 Harland and Wolff more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Goldie on 22 November (HL Deb cols 1272–5), what is the size of the current Harland &amp; Wolff workforce; and when it last built a ship for the Royal Navy. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL3785 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-08more like thismore than 2022-12-08
answer text <p>The size and distribution of the current Harland and Wolff workforce is a matter for the company.</p><p>Harland and Wolff was last awarded a Ministry of Defence contract to build RFA Fort Victoria in 1986. The ship was launched in 1990 and completed in 1994.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-08T14:43:19.247Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-08T14:43:19.247Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1545543
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-11-24more like thismore than 2022-11-24
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 Fleet Solid Support Ships: Iron and Steel more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Goldie on 22 November (HL Deb cols 1272 to 1275), whether British steel will be used in the construction of the ships. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL3787 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-12-08more like thismore than 2022-12-08
answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer provided by my hon. Friend, the Minister for Defence Procurement (Alex Chalk), in the House of Commons on 22 November 2022 to the right hon. Member for Wentworth and Dearne (John Healey), in response to Question number 88822.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2022-12-08T14:43:43.497Zmore like thismore than 2022-12-08T14:43:43.497Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
attachment
1
file name UIN 88822.docx more like this
title Fleet Solid Support Ships: Iron and Steel more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this