House of Commons and House of Lords Hansard Written Answers
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Asked by Lloyd Russell-Moyle
(Brighton, Kemptown)
[N]
Asked on: 07 June 2019
Ministry of Defence
Saudi Arabia: Military Aid
261540
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) nature and (b) purpose is of the Special Instructions Intelligence Networks workshops provided by his Department to the Saudi military.
A
Answered by: Mark Lancaster
Answered on: 12 June 2019
Special Instructions (SPINS) are mandatory instructions that all those operating in the air domain are required to comply with to undertake safe operations in designated areas. The SPINS workshop, which took place in January 2017, was designed to share ideas and experience between the UK and Saudi Arabia, and for the UK to gain an insight into RSAF procedures. It consisted of a series of briefings and interactive sessions.
Q
Asked by Anneliese Dodds
(Oxford East)
[N]
Asked on: 04 June 2019
Ministry of Defence
Nuclear Weapons: Transport
260106
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the fire tender which is part of Truck Cargo Heavy Duty nuclear weapons convoys has been instructed to accompany the convoy in a stand-off position; and what assessment his Department has made of the ability of that fire tender to reach the convoy promptly through traffic in the event of an emergency.
A
Answered by: Mark Lancaster
Answered on: 10 June 2019
It is Ministry of Defence policy that we do not comment on the operational details of convoys transporting Defence Nuclear Material, for the purpose of safeguarding national security.
Q
Asked by Lyn Brown
(West Ham)
Asked on: 05 June 2019
Department for International Trade
Arms Trade: Trade Fairs
260604
To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 5 June 2019 to Question 257461 and the Answer of 27 February 2019 to Question 226638, when information about which countries from the human rights priority list are planning to attend Defence and Security Equipment International 2019 will be available.
A
Answered by: Graham Stuart
Answered on: 10 June 2019
The Department for International Trade (DIT) publishes the list of international delegations invited to Defenceand Security Equipment International (DSEI) on gov.uk shortly before the event and updates this to indicate which countries attended after the event.
Q
Asked by Gareth Thomas
(Harrow West)
Asked on: 04 June 2019
Ministry of Defence
RAF Northolt
259832
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with representatives of Heathrow on the Airspace and Future Operations Consultation and its potential effect on flight paths into and out of RAF Northolt.
A
Answered by: Mr Tobias Ellwood
Answered on: 10 June 2019
Ministry of Defence officials are engaged with Heathrow Airport about the potential implications to RAF Northolt of airspace changes which may result from the Department for Transport and Civil Aviation Authority Airspace Modernisation Strategy.
Q
Asked by Diana Johnson
(Kingston upon Hull North)
[N]
Asked on: 05 June 2019
Ministry of Defence
Radar
260595
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when her Department plans to conclude the radar technology baseline review; and if she will make a statement.
A
Answered by: Stuart Andrew
Answered on: 10 June 2019
The Ministry of Defence has concluded phase one of the radar review following internal and external engagement. This has helped us develop our understanding of the factors we will need to consider for the future developments of radar capability. We are considering how we take this review forward, which will be informed by the forthcoming Defence Science Expert Committee RF sensing report.
Q
Asked by Diana Johnson
(Kingston upon Hull North)
[N]
Asked on: 05 June 2019
Ministry of Defence
Radar: Wind Power
260596
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether her Department plans to consult the offshore wind industry for the radar technology baseline review.
A
Answered by: Stuart Andrew
Answered on: 10 June 2019
The Ministry of Defence has concluded phase one of the radar review following internal and external engagement. This has helped us develop our understanding of the factors we will need to consider in the future development of Radar capability post 2030. We are considering how we take this review forward, which will be informed by the forthcoming Defence Science Expert Committee RF sensing report. We will of course consult with industry in any next steps and this would include the offshore wind industry through the Aviation Management Board, where appropriate to do so.