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PARLIAMENTARY QUESTIONS

September 5, 2019 by

House of Commons and House of Lords Hansard Written Answers

Q

Asked by Lyn Brown

(West Ham)

[N]

Asked on: 02 September 2019

Department for International Trade

Arms Trade: Trade Fairs

284852

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 31 July 2019 to Question 280324 on Arms Trade: Trade Fairs, what engagement by Government Ministers will be provided to the Defence and Security Equipment International 2019 arms fair.

A

Answered by: Graham Stuart

Answered on: 05 September 2019

It is expected that Ministers from MOD, DIT and BEIS will attend Defence and Security Equipment International 2019 (DSEI). Last minute diary changes may supersede any arrangements made. Details of the Ministers who attended will be available after 13 September 2019.

Q

Asked by Vicky Foxcroft

(Lewisham, Deptford)

Asked on: 02 September 2019

Department for International Trade

Arms Trade: Trade Fairs

285384

To ask the Secretary of State for International Trade, for what reasons she invited a delegation from Hong Kong to the Defence and Security Equipment International arms fair; and if she will make a statement.

A

Answered by: Graham Stuart

Answered on: 05 September 2019

The reason any country is invited to the Defence and Security Equipment International exhibition is because it brings together manufacturers of defence and security equipment and prospective purchasers. It provides an opportunity for UK industry to demonstrate the wide range of products to potential overseas customers.

Hong Kong has recently confirmed that it is not attending.

Q

Asked by Mr Kevan Jones

(North Durham)

[N]

Asked on: 23 July 2019

Ministry of Defence

Navy

281021

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the statement by the right hon. Member for Uxbridge and South Ruislip of 23 July 2019 that the UK will build more ships, what plans her Department has to expand the Royal Navy.

A

Answered by: Anne-Marie Trevelyan

Answered on: 03 September 2019

Our Royal Navy will soon take delivery of their second aircraft carrier, HMS PRINCE OF WALES, completing the Queen Elizabeth Class. She will be ably supported by cutting edge F-35 fighter jets. We are investing in a full new generation of submarines and Type 26 frigates which will equip the Royal Navy with world leading capabilities to defend British and our allies’ interests. We have already committed to building new Batch 2 Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) and, as announced on 22 November 2018, will retain the Batch 1 OPVs. In addition, the winning bidder for the Type 31 will be announced shortly. The Government has also committed to increase the number of personnel in the Royal Navy, and will spend £64.1 billion on procurement and support of ships and submarines over the next decade.

Q

Asked by Mr Kevan Jones

(North Durham)

Asked on: 24 July 2019

Ministry of Defence

Hercules Aircraft

281650

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what refitting and retrofitting has been performed on the 14 C-130J/C-130J-30 Hercules transport aircraft to allow OSD to be extended for a further five years.

A

Answered by: Anne-Marie Trevelyan

Answered on: 03 September 2019

A number of activities are being undertaken to extend the out of service date of the RAF’s C-130J/C-130J-30 fleet to 2035. Work commenced in March this year to replace the centre wing sections of the aircraft. In addition, work is scheduled to commence next year to replace the current steel brakes with carbon ones, and additional modifications will also be made to upgrade aircraft avionics systems.

Q

Asked by Mr Kevan Jones

(North Durham)

Asked on: 24 July 2019

Ministry of Defence

Military Aircraft: Sweden

281654

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans she has to collaborate with Sweden on combat air systems as a result of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on that matter with that country on 18 July 2019.

A

Answered by: Anne-Marie Trevelyan

Answered on: 03 September 2019

The Memorandum of Understanding between the Governments allows for additional activities, including contracts, to be taken forward. The next steps include development of a joint acquisition road map, identifying technologies to spiral from Gripen and Typhoon onto an future combat air system, research and technology co-operation and further Government and industry studies, particularly on cost modelling. These steps will inform both Governments’ decision-making process. For the UK, the next decision to be made is in quarter four of financial year 2020-21, following submission of the Outline Business Case.

Q

Asked by Neil Coyle

(Bermondsey and Old Southwark)

Asked on: 25 July 2019

Ministry of Defence

Defence: Expenditure

282385

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government remains committed to spending 2 per cent of GDP on defence as a NATO member.

A

Answered by: Mark Lancaster

Answered on: 03 September 2019

The UK remains committed to spending at least 2% of our GDP on Defence. NATO estimate that we will spend 2.13% of our GDP on Defence in 2019-20.

 

 

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