House of Commons and House of Lords Hansard Written Answers
Q Lord Robathan
To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many panel display screens have been purchased for army vehicles in the last five years; and at what cost. (HL5249)
Tabled on: 30 January 2018
A
Earl Howe:
The information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Q
Asked by Nia Griffith
(Llanelli)
[N]
Asked on: 05 February 2018
Ministry of Defence
Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation
126546
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has plans to postpone the award of the contract for the management of the Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation as a result of the profits warning issued by Capita.
A
Answered by: Mr Tobias Ellwood
Answered on: 08 February 2018
The process for awarding the contract for the management of the Defence Fire Risk Management Organisation is subject to the standard Departmental, Treasury and Cabinet Office rules. This process is ongoing.
Q
Asked by Stephen Doughty
(Cardiff South and Penarth)
Asked on: 02 February 2018
Ministry of Defence
Afghanistan: Military Intervention
126439
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for a further uplift of UK military personnel in Afghanistan as a result of recent (a) Taliban and (b) Daesh terrorist attacks in that country.
A
Answered by: Mr Tobias Ellwood
Answered on: 08 February 2018
As announced by the Defence Secretary on 27 November 2017 (Official Report, column 20), the UK will increase its troop contribution in Afghanistan from 500 to 650 in 2018. These troops will be deployed in non-combat roles, where they will continue to support the development of the Afghan Army, Police and Air Force. The Ministry of Defence keeps its troop numbers in Afghanistan under constant review to ensure they remain suited for the needs of the mission.
Regarding the recent Taliban and Daesh attacks, the UK stands resolutely with Afghanistan against terrorism and calls for those responsible to be brought to justice. The Afghan National Defence and Security Forces are responsible for delivering their own security and dealing with the insurgent threat, with the NATO coalition training, advising and assisting them in their efforts.