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UK defence equipment, industrial and capital investment — covers the Defence Industrial Strategy, the Strategic Defence Review investment plan, defence equipment procurement (DE&S, single-source contracts), defence-industrial-base support, capital programmes for nuclear and conventional capability, and the National Security and Defence Investment Account.

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2026

90 events
29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government what financial cuts or efficiencies the Ministry of Defence has been asked to make in the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28.

Why linked: PQ on financial cuts/efficiencies MOD has been asked to make 2026-27 and 2027-28.

To ask His Majesty's Government what financial cuts or efficiencies the Ministry of Defence has been asked to make in the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28.

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29 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ on defence bonds to finance SDR capital commitments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on delivering at least six new munitions factories.

Why linked: Written question on progress delivering at least six new munitions factories — directly tracks a named SDR capital commitment on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on delivering at least six new munitions factories.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether construction has begun on the first munitions factory announced as part of the six new munitions factories in the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ on construction start of the first of six new munitions factories announced in the SDR.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether construction has begun on the first munitions factory announced as part of the six new munitions factories in the Strategic Defence Review.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Treasury linked direct

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ to Treasury on defence bonds for SDR capital commitments.

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.

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27 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total estimated cost as a cash figure of accepting and implementing all 62 recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ on total cash cost of implementing 62 SDR recommendations — major scrutiny item.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total estimated cost as a cash figure of accepting and implementing all 62 recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review.

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Ministry of Defence small and medium-sized enterprise engagement published on 24 March 2026, whether his Department plans to publish the (a) the SME actio

Why linked: Cited by workspace synthesis

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Ministry of Defence small and medium-sized enterprise engagement published on 24 March 2026, whether his Department plans to publish the (a) the SME actio

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24 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on allocating a share of the £182 million Defence Industrial Strategy skills package to Scotland.

Why linked: PQ on Scotland's share of the £182m DIS skills package.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on allocating a share of the £182 million Defence Industrial Strategy skills package to Scotland.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for (a) his Department’s policies and (b) the Strategic Defence Review of Ukraine’s use of rapidly developed battlefield technologies, particularly in rel

Why linked: PQ on Ukraine drone-use implications for SDR.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for (a) his Department’s policies and (b) the Strategic Defence Review of Ukraine’s use of rapidly developed battlefield technologies, particularly in rel

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on improving the lethality of the armed forces since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: PQ on progress on improving lethality since the SDR.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on improving the lethality of the armed forces since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to strengthen domestic supply chains for steel, following the publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Why linked: PQ on strengthening domestic steel supply chains following DIS publication.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to strengthen domestic supply chains for steel, following the publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy.

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, when will the feasibility studies (a) commence an

Why linked: Companion PQ on SDR Energetics Investment Information Notice.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, when will the feasibility studies (a) commence an

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20 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, by what date does he plan to confirm the (a) valu

Why linked: PQ on SDR Energetics Investment Information Notice — direct DIP/SDR investment item.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, by what date does he plan to confirm the (a) valu

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16 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role did Director Strategic Capability, Engagement and Operations, Defence Equipment and Support, Lieutenant General Anna-Lee Reilly, play in the decision of the Army to declare Initial Operating Capability

Why linked: PQ on role of DE&S Director Strategic Capability in a procurement decision.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role did Director Strategic Capability, Engagement and Operations, Defence Equipment and Support, Lieutenant General Anna-Lee Reilly, play in the decision of the Army to declare Initial Operating Capability

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13 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the letter written to the Defence Committee entitled Ministry of Defence paper providing information on Defence Reform, published on 21 October 2025, if he will list the quarterly reform program

Why linked: PQ on Defence Reform paper to Defence Committee.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the letter written to the Defence Committee entitled Ministry of Defence paper providing information on Defence Reform, published on 21 October 2025, if he will list the quarterly reform …

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8 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the recommendations of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published 8 September 2026, what progress his Department has made on publishing a Defence Finance and

Why linked: PQ referring to DIS 2025: Making Defence an Engine for Growth recommendations — anchors the framework instrument.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the recommendations of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published 8 September 2026, what progress his Department has made on publishing a Defence Finance and

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met with representatives from the defence industry on the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on closures of UK defence firms.

Why linked: PQ on meetings with defence industry on impact of DIP delay.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met with representatives from the defence industry on the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on closures of UK defence firms.

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7 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on the UK defence industry.

Why linked: PQ on impact of DIP publication delay on UK defence industry.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on the UK defence industry.

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1 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government how many tonnes of steel procured by the Ministry of Defence in financial years (1) 2023–24, and (2) 2024–25 were (a) produced in the UK, and (b) imported; and, in the case of imported steel, from which countries that steel

Why linked: PQ on UK vs imported steel procured by MOD.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many tonnes of steel procured by the Ministry of Defence in financial years (1) 2023–24, and (2) 2024–25 were (a) produced in the UK, and (b) imported; and, in the case of imported steel, …

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1 Apr 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 18 March 2026 to question 118993 on NATO: HMS Dragon, will the access to the special reserve, granted by the Chancellor to the Ministry of Defence, also be available to deploy capabiliti

Why linked: PQ on special reserve access for MOD post HMS Dragon answer.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 18 March 2026 to question 118993 on NATO: HMS Dragon, will the access to the special reserve, granted by the Chancellor to the Ministry of Defence, also …

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31 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of increased industrial energy prices on his Department's ability to deliver the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Why linked: PQ on industrial energy prices impact on defence procurement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of increased industrial energy prices on his Department's ability to deliver the Defence Industrial Strategy.

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26 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q33 of the oral evidence given by her Department's Permanent Secretary to the Defence Committee on 17 March 2026, HC 1779, which Departments have not agreed to the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: PQ referencing NAD evidence to Defence Committee on DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q33 of the oral evidence given by her Department's Permanent Secretary to the Defence Committee on 17 March 2026, HC 1779, which Departments have not agreed to the Defence …

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26 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out which senior (a) Ministers, (b) military officers and (c) civil servants are required to approve the Defence Investment Plan prior to publication.

Why linked: PQ on senior approvers required for DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out which senior (a) Ministers, (b) military officers and (c) civil servants are required to approve the Defence Investment Plan prior to publication.

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to question 119557 on RAF Wyton: NATO, whether the infrastructure at RAF Wyton is in scope for the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: PQ on whether RAF Wyton infrastructure is in scope for the DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to question 119557 on RAF Wyton: NATO, whether the infrastructure at RAF Wyton is in scope for the Defence Investment Plan.

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25 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q37 of the oral evidence given by the National Armaments Director to the Defence Committee on 17 March 2026, HC 1779, whether work on the Defence Investment Plan was paused during Christmas rece

Why linked: PQ referencing National Armaments Director oral evidence on DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Q37 of the oral evidence given by the National Armaments Director to the Defence Committee on 17 March 2026, HC 1779, whether work on the Defence Investment Plan was …

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24 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 9 March 2026 to Question 116533 on Ministry of Defence: Small Businesses, whether the SME Action Plan will be published before the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: PQ on SME Action Plan publication timing.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 9 March 2026 to Question 116533 on Ministry of Defence: Small Businesses, whether the SME Action Plan will be published before the Defence Investment Plan.

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23 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government linked direct

To ask His Majesty's Government how many Local Growth Plans align with the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025; and what action they are taking to provide greater opportunities for more regions to ensure that alignment.

Why linked: PQ on Local Growth Plans alignment with DIS 2025.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many Local Growth Plans align with the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025; and what action they are taking to provide greater opportunities for more regions to ensure that alignment.

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20 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the cost envelope for the Defence Investment Plan will be based on his Department's (a) Resource Departmental Expenditure Limit, (b) Capital Departmental Expenditure Limit and (c) Total Departmental Expen

Why linked: PQ on whether DIP cost envelope based on RDEL/CDEL.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the cost envelope for the Defence Investment Plan will be based on his Department's (a) Resource Departmental Expenditure Limit, (b) Capital Departmental Expenditure Limit and (c) Total Departmental Expen

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16 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 6 March to Question 115855, whether there has been more than one version of the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: PQ on whether there has been more than one version of the DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 6 March to Question 115855, whether there has been more than one version of the Defence Investment Plan.

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12 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his department is taking to effectively deliver Ministry of Defence procurement programmes designated with a Red rating for its Delivery Confidence Assessment during financial year 2024/5.

Why linked: PQ on Red-rated MOD procurement programmes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his department is taking to effectively deliver Ministry of Defence procurement programmes designated with a Red rating for its Delivery Confidence Assessment during financial year 2024/5.

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11 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan will contain costings for all (a) current and (b) future defence programmes.

Why linked: Written question on whether the DIP will contain costings for all current and future defence programmes — directly relevant to the DIP's scope and content on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan will contain costings for all (a) current and (b) future defence programmes.

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10 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussed any draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan with the (a) Chief of the Air Staff, (b) Chief of the General Staff and (c) First Sea Lord.

Why linked: Written question on Secretary of State's discussions with service chiefs on DIP drafts — directly on DIP governance.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussed any draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan with the (a) Chief of the Air Staff, (b) Chief of the General Staff and (c) First Sea Lord.

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10 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan have been approved by the (a) Chief of the Air Staff, (b) Chief of the General Staff or (c) First Sea Lord.

Why linked: Written question on whether service chiefs have approved draft DIP versions — directly tracks DIP sign-off process on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan have been approved by the (a) Chief of the Air Staff, (b) Chief of the General Staff or (c) First Sea Lord.

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9 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his proposed timeline is for publishing a terms of reference for the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: Written question on timeline for publishing DIP terms of reference — directly on DIP governance and transparency.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his proposed timeline is for publishing a terms of reference for the Defence Investment Plan.

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6 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2026 to Question 108465 on Ammunition: Factories, when the construction of the planned new munitions factories is expected to (a) begin and (b) be completed.

Why linked: Written question on when construction of new munitions factories is expected to begin — directly tracks a named SDR capital commitment.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2026 to Question 108465 on Ammunition: Factories, when the construction of the planned new munitions factories is expected to (a) begin and (b) be completed.

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6 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan have been produced by his Department.

Why linked: Written question on how many draft versions of the DIP have been produced — directly tracks DIP preparation process on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many draft versions of the Defence Investment Plan have been produced by his Department.

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5 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he has received the overarching Infrastructure Recapitalisation Plan as per Recommendation 59 of the Strategic Defence Review.

Why linked: Written question on whether the overarching Infrastructure Recapitalisation Plan (SDR Rec 59) has been received — tracks a specific SDR recommendation on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he has received the overarching Infrastructure Recapitalisation Plan as per Recommendation 59 of the Strategic Defence Review.

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4 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with industry stakeholders on mitigating the impact of delays to the Defence Investment Plan on investment planning.

Why linked: Written question on industry stakeholder discussions on mitigating DIP delay impacts — directly relevant to DIS/DIP implementation risks on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with industry stakeholders on mitigating the impact of delays to the Defence Investment Plan on investment planning.

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4 Mar 2026 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

The UK is a key player in continued efforts to repel Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to protect Europe’s security more broadly. Security Action for Europe, as a key EU programme aimed at improving the defence of the European continent, would clearly be more effective with greater involvement of Britain’s large and sophisticated defence industrial base. 88 This was highlighted explicitly as a priority in the new Security and Defence Partnership, and agreeing on greater UK involvement would se...

Why linked: Defence Committee passage on UK role in European security — context for investment.

The UK is a key player in continued efforts to repel Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and to protect Europe’s security more broadly. Security Action for Europe, as a key EU programme aimed at improving the defence of the European continent, …

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4 Mar 2026 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

With the UK now outside the Customs Union, the risk of future EU tariffs on British steel remains. The Government did not identify the issue of steel tariffs as a priority in its public communications on the “reset”, and it is not at all clear what, if anything, it proposed to the EU to address this matter comprehensively as part of the first UK-EU summit. Nonetheless, it is disappointing that, despite the positive momentum in the relationship, and the importance of a thriving metals sector t...

Why linked: Defence Committee passage on steel tariffs and defence industrial base — direct thread topic.

With the UK now outside the Customs Union, the risk of future EU tariffs on British steel remains. The Government did not identify the issue of steel tariffs as a priority in its public communications on the “reset”, and it …

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3 Mar 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on delivering (a) investment and (b) employment in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet through the Defence Industrial Strategy.

Why linked: PQ on Royal Fleet Auxiliary investment via DIS.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his policy is on delivering (a) investment and (b) employment in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary fleet through the Defence Industrial Strategy.

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27 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether funding for training and equipment for the Strategic Reserve will be provided in the Defence Investment Plan.

Why linked: Written question on whether Strategic Reserve training and equipment funding will be in the DIP — directly tracks DIP scope.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether funding for training and equipment for the Strategic Reserve will be provided in the Defence Investment Plan.

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27 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a (a) UK manufacturing and (b) Land Industrial Strategy components into all procurement programmes.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S ability to incorporate UK manufacturing and Land Industrial Strategy components.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a (a) UK manufacturing and (b) Land Industrial Strategy components into all procurement programmes.

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27 Feb 2026 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a UK sovereign component into all upcoming body armour procurement programmes.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S ability to incorporate UK sovereign component into body armour procurement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a UK sovereign component into all upcoming body armour procurement programmes.

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2025

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19 Nov 2025 | Committee report linked direct

The Government has stated its intention to implement a NATO First approach. For this to be meaningful, it must implement SDR recommendations aimed at ensuring that the UK is a better Ally. Witnesses have highlighted a lack of mass, delays in developing promised capabilities in line with NDPP timelines, and a failure by the UK to meet its Article 3 commitments. (Conclusion, Paragraph 33)

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: SDR recommendations

The Government has stated its intention to implement a NATO First approach. For this to be meaningful, it must implement SDR recommendations aimed at ensuring that the UK is a better Ally. Witnesses have highlighted a lack of mass, delays …

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19 Nov 2025 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

We welcome cross-Government work on industrial resilience which we view as area of increasing importance. The measures proposed have the potential to strengthen the defence (and wider UK) industrial base if 60 implemented. However, we are disappointed that the Defence Industrial Strategy failed to recognise and address the threat of disruption from protest and sabotage. (Conclusion, Paragraph 104) Defending the homeland

Why linked: Defence Committee extract welcoming cross-government work on industrial resilience under the DIS — directly on this thread.

We welcome cross-Government work on industrial resilience which we view as area of increasing importance. The measures proposed have the potential to strengthen the defence (and wider UK) industrial base if 60 implemented. However, we are disappointed that the Defence …

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19 Nov 2025 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

We will ensure that our future examination of the thinking on capability and infrastructure requirements and the resultant force structure within the Defence Investment Plan will include scrutiny of the implications for defence of the UK and Overseas Territories. In addition, we will seek to establish how the decisions taken within the Defence Investment Plan contribute to the Home Defence Programme and the UK meeting its Article 3 commitments. (Conclusion, Paragraph 122)

Why linked: Defence Committee extract committing to examine DIP capability and infrastructure requirements — direct committee scrutiny commitment on this thread.

We will ensure that our future examination of the thinking on capability and infrastructure requirements and the resultant force structure within the Defence Investment Plan will include scrutiny of the implications for defence of the UK and Overseas Territories. In …

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19 Nov 2025 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

We are producing this Report prior to the publication of the Defence Investment Plan and as a result without the full picture of the future force posture. We timed this inquiry on the understanding that by now there would be an indication of broad prioritisation, if not specific investment decisions—because these hard choices were not in the published SDR and have not been announced since, we cannot examine them yet: we expect to do so as soon as possible. In order for the UK to play the appr...

Why linked: Defence Committee report extract noting it was produced prior to DIP publication — direct committee evidence on this thread.

We are producing this Report prior to the publication of the Defence Investment Plan and as a result without the full picture of the future force posture. We timed this inquiry on the understanding that by now there would be …

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19 Nov 2025 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

The Government should measure, benchmark and publish the capacity of the defence industrial base, reporting actual numbers and percentage increases to Parliament on an annual basis as part of its resilience reporting. (Recommendation, Paragraph 93)

Why linked: Defence Committee recommendation to measure, benchmark and publish capacity of defence industrial base — implementation scrutiny.

The Government should measure, benchmark and publish the capacity of the defence industrial base, reporting actual numbers and percentage increases to Parliament on an annual basis as part of its resilience reporting. (Recommendation, Paragraph 93) Type: recommendation | Number: 24 …

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19 Nov 2025 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

There is widespread recognition of the need to address the issues facing defence industry. We welcome the expansion of the defence industrial base and the engagement of HM Treasury and the Department for Business and Trade in finding solutions. However, Ministers will need to closely monitor the implementation and effectiveness of the proposed policies, assisted by our scrutiny. This is an area of vital importance—delivery must be judged by outcomes, not simply changes to processes. (Conclusi...

Why linked: Defence Committee report passage on expansion of the defence industrial base — direct thread topic.

There is widespread recognition of the need to address the issues facing defence industry. We welcome the expansion of the defence industrial base and the engagement of HM Treasury and the Department for Business and Trade in finding solutions. However, …

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19 Nov 2025 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

The National Armaments Director is a key post for implementation of policy changes in both the SDR and the Defence Industrial Strategy. As such, we believe that the Department ought to prioritise his giving evidence to Parliament. We recommend that the Government ensure that he appears before us as soon as possible. (Recommendation, Paragraph 86)

Why linked: Defence Committee on the National Armaments Director role for SDR/DIS implementation.

The National Armaments Director is a key post for implementation of policy changes in both the SDR and the Defence Industrial Strategy. As such, we believe that the Department ought to prioritise his giving evidence to Parliament. We recommend that …

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19 Nov 2025 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

We recommend that the Government review the Defence Industrial Plan and the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, in light of our recommendations and conclusions in this chapter. (Recommendation, Paragraph 22) Defending Europe in the near term

Why linked: Defence Committee recommendation that the Government review the Defence Industrial Plan and forthcoming DIP.

We recommend that the Government review the Defence Industrial Plan and the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, in light of our recommendations and conclusions in this chapter. (Recommendation, Paragraph 22) Defending Europe in the near term Type: recommendation | Number: 6 …

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19 Nov 2025 | Committee report Context · primary home: Defence Industrial Strategy linked direct

The defence industrial base has been subject to numerous reviews, plans and strategies, all of which have identified recommendations. However, many of those have only been partially implemented. Whilst the Government appears to be committed to solving some of the most intractable issues, it is too early at this point to judge the progress of these measures let alone their effectiveness. (Conclusion, Paragraph 84)

Why linked: Defence Committee finding on partial implementation of defence industrial strategies and review of forthcoming DIP.

The defence industrial base has been subject to numerous reviews, plans and strategies, all of which have identified recommendations. However, many of those have only been partially implemented. Whilst the Government appears to be committed to solving some of the …

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31 Oct 2025 | Committee report linked direct

The Department accepted that accommodation at RAF Marham is not good enough, reflecting wider problems within the Defence estate, more than half of which is over 50 years old. The Department told us that it had identified the need for increased investment in accommodation in the Strategic Defence Review and is working through investment choices as part of the Defence Investment Plan. The Chief of the Defence Staff told us that the Royal Air Force has committed to upgrading all its accommodati...

Why linked: Defence Committee on the Defence estate condition — capital investment scope.

The Department accepted that accommodation at RAF Marham is not good enough, reflecting wider problems within the Defence estate, more than half of which is over 50 years old. The Department told us that it had identified the need for …

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27 Oct 2025 | Written evidence Scottish Affairs Committee linked direct

Securing Scotland’s Future: Defence Skills and Jobs

Why linked: Securing Scotland's Future: Defence Skills and Jobs — directly evidences the Scotland Defence Growth Deal and £182m skills package.

The UK Government has committed to increase defence spending to 2.6% of GDP by 2027, with plans to reach 3% in the next Parliament. Given Scotland’s significant role in the UK’s defence sector, this inquiry will explore how Scotland’s economy …

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5 Sep 2025 | Committee report linked direct

The Department said that the needs of the reserves would be considered in the defence investment plan it would be developing over the summer of 2025, which would confirm the sequencing of the priorities identified in the SDR. However, the Department recognised that it needed to make some investments in support of the reserves this Parliament.9 A key priority 5 Q 2; C&AG’s Report, para 4 6 C&AG’s Report, paras 1.2 and 1.3 7 Qq 2 and 4; C&AG’s Report, para 1.5; Ministry of Defence, Strategic De...

Why linked: Committee evidence noting DIP will consider reserves' needs — implementation detail.

The Department said that the needs of the reserves would be considered in the defence investment plan it would be developing over the summer of 2025, which would confirm the sequencing of the priorities identified in the SDR. However, the …

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20 Jun 2025 | Committee report linked direct

However, 2025–26 is a transitional year as the changes bed in. The Department has started to roll out new processes so that programmes beginning this year adhere to the faster timeframes. The Department’s senior leadership team will monitor progress using a refreshed dashboard.39 However, the Department said it will take several years for the new approach to reduce average times because of legacy programmes that had started before April 2025.40 32 Qq 22, 32 and 46 33 Q 47 34 Q 47 35 Q 29 36 Q...

Why linked: Defence Committee passage on 2025-26 transitional year for new procurement processes.

However, 2025–26 is a transitional year as the changes bed in. The Department has started to roll out new processes so that programmes beginning this year adhere to the faster timeframes. The Department’s senior leadership team will monitor progress using …

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23 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there will be equal levels of single service representation for (a) the National Armaments Director Group and (b) its supporting staff.

Why linked: Written question on single-service representation in the National Armaments Director Group — directly on NAD Group governance on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there will be equal levels of single service representation for (a) the National Armaments Director Group and (b) its supporting staff.

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22 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, whether the creation of the National Armaments Director Group will result in the (a) abolition, (b) absorption and (

Why linked: Written question on whether creation of NAD Group requires legislation — directly on NAD Group statutory basis on this thread.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, whether the creation of the National Armaments Director Group will result in the (a) abolition, (b) absorption …

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22 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, whether the National Armaments Director Group is a non-departmental public body.

Why linked: Written question confirming the National Armaments Director Group is not an NDPB — directly relevant to the governance architecture of DIS/DIP implementation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS573, whether the National Armaments Director Group is a non-departmental public body.

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15 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether the National Armaments Director Group will have its own secretariat.

Why linked: Written question on whether NAD Group will have its own budget — directly on NAD Group financial governance.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether the National Armaments Director Group will have its own secretariat.

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11 Apr 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether he plans to (a) abolish, (b) absorb and (c) resubordinate Defence Equipment and Support in the context of t

Why linked: PQ on Defence Reform WMS implementation — restructure feeding into DIP.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Written Ministerial Statement of 1 April 2025 on Defence Reform, HCWS 573, whether he plans to (a) abolish, (b) absorb and (c) resubordinate Defence Equipment and Support in …

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13 Mar 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people were employed in the UK Military Flying Training Systems Team at Defence Equipment and Support in each year from 2019 to 2024; and how many were employed on 10 March 2025.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S UK Military Flying Training Systems Team workforce.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people were employed in the UK Military Flying Training Systems Team at Defence Equipment and Support in each year from 2019 to 2024; and how many were employed on 10 …

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3 Mar 2025 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of replacing retiring Typhoon aircraft with F-35A jets on (a) defence strategy and (b) the defence industrial base.

Why linked: PQ on F-35A replacement of Typhoon and defence industrial base impact.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of replacing retiring Typhoon aircraft with F-35A jets on (a) defence strategy and (b) the defence industrial base.

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2024

20 events
23 Apr 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual budget is for the Weapons Support Team at Defence Equipment and Support in the (a) 2023-24, (b) 2024-25 and (c) 2025-26 financial year.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Weapons Support Team budget.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual budget is for the Weapons Support Team at Defence Equipment and Support in the (a) 2023-24, (b) 2024-25 and (c) 2025-26 financial year.

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19 Apr 2024 | Committee report linked direct

The Cabinet Office, in its 2021 integrated review of security, defence, development and foreign policy, recognised the that the roles and responsibilities of LRFs needs to be strengthened. The Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities plans to pilot ways to strengthen their leadership and accountability by 2025. The Cabinet Office told us that these eight pilots will look at strengthening the role of LRFs in the local area to ensure that resilience is built into all local policies....

Why linked: Cabinet Office Integrated Review 2021 on LRFs — IR cross-reference.

The Cabinet Office, in its 2021 integrated review of security, defence, development and foreign policy, recognised the that the roles and responsibilities of LRFs needs to be strengthened. The Department for Levelling up, Housing and Communities plans to pilot ways …

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17 Apr 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on (a) fires, (b) infrastructure and (c) manoeuvre support in the Land Equipment directorate at Defence Equipment and Support in each financial year since 2019-20.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Land Equipment directorate spend.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on (a) fires, (b) infrastructure and (c) manoeuvre support in the Land Equipment directorate at Defence Equipment and Support in each financial year since 2019-20.

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10 Apr 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual budget for the Fires, Infrastructure, and Manoeuvre Support Team at Defence Equipment and Support is for (a) 2023-24, (b) 2024-25 and (c) 2025-26.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Fires/Infrastructure/Manoeuvre Support Team budget.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual budget for the Fires, Infrastructure, and Manoeuvre Support Team at Defence Equipment and Support is for (a) 2023-24, (b) 2024-25 and (c) 2025-26.

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19 Mar 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contract, published on 18 January 2023, what steps he is taking to promote skills and technology tra

Why linked: PQ on DE&S/Team Resolute Fleet Solid Support contract.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contract, published on 18 January 2023, what steps he is taking to promote skills and …

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18 Mar 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contract, published on 18 January 2023, which (a) blocks and (b) modules will be built at Harland and Wolff's UK

Why linked: PQ on DE&S/Team Resolute Fleet Solid Support contract blocks.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled DE&S and Team Resolute sign Fleet Solid Support ships contract, published on 18 January 2023, which (a) blocks and (b) modules will be built at …

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5 Feb 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 25 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, what steps he has taken to ensure DE&S are an intelligent, market-informed supplier.

Why linked: PQ referencing DE&S Annual Report 2022-23 intelligent customer steps.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 25 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, what steps he has taken to ensure DE&S are an intelligent, market-informed supplier.

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4 Feb 2024 | Committee report linked direct

In our Report on DE&S we recommended that: • The MOD should engage with industry at an earlier stage, particularly on future requirements and their feasibility; • The MOD should consider the implications of the shortage of skilled and experienced workers and draw up a plan to help develop and foster the defence workforce over the next 10 years; • The MOD and the Treasury should provide a clearer definition of social value in defence contracting, specifying how the criteria will be applied in ...

Why linked: Defence Committee passage of recommendations on DE&S engagement with industry.

In our Report on DE&S we recommended that: • The MOD should engage with industry at an earlier stage, particularly on future requirements and their feasibility; • The MOD should consider the implications of the shortage of skilled and experienced …

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4 Feb 2024 | Committee report linked direct

When we took evidence on DE&S, we heard from industry that it wanted: long- term consistency on required capabilities; earlier engagement in the requirement setting process, multi-year budgets; an improved (and consistent) social value framework; and decisions made with reference made to imperatives other than lowest up-front cost (such as end-user needs, through-life cost, or industrial resilience).257 There was a recognition among witnesses that improvements were taking place but a warning ...

Why linked: Defence Committee passage on industry's asks of DE&S — direct thread evidence.

When we took evidence on DE&S, we heard from industry that it wanted: long- term consistency on required capabilities; earlier engagement in the requirement setting process, multi-year budgets; an improved (and consistent) social value framework; and decisions made with reference …

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31 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of the Defence Equipment & Support Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, what steps the DE&S Digital team have taken to deliver (a) internal information assurance and (b) the application o

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Digital team delivery — DE&S annual report follow-up.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of the Defence Equipment & Support Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, what steps the DE&S Digital team have taken to deliver (a) internal information assurance and (b) …

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30 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the DE&S press release entitled DE&S negotiate contracts to put lasers in hands of British Army and Royal Navy, published on 14 Sept 2021, when his Department plans to undertake the first tests

Why linked: PQ referencing DE&S laser contract press release.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the DE&S press release entitled DE&S negotiate contracts to put lasers in hands of British Army and Royal Navy, published on 14 Sept 2021, when his Department plans to …

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29 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 48 of his Department's Defence Equipment and Support Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, what the total budget was for DE&S World Environment and Safety Day.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S annual report budget detail.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 48 of his Department's Defence Equipment and Support Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, what the total budget was for DE&S World Environment and …

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26 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 18 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, whether the review of the DE&S operating model has been completed.

Why linked: PQ on review of DE&S operating model.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 18 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, whether the review of the DE&S operating model has been completed.

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26 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 11 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, for which three key themes did DE&S not record a positive shift in its latest People Survey.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S annual report performance themes.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 11 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, for which three key themes did DE&S not record a positive shift in its latest …

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24 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects Peregrine to be operational.

Why linked: PQ on Peregrine programme operationalisation.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects Peregrine to be operational.

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24 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects the remaining new generation bomb disposal and search vehicles to be delivered to the Army.

Why linked: PQ on DE&S new generation bomb disposal capability.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 8 of DE&S Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, published on 20 July 2023, HC 1528, when he expects the remaining new generation bomb disposal and search vehicles to …

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24 Jan 2024 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 18 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, how many staff members have utilised the DE&S Whistleblowing and Raising a Concern Policy in each year sin

Why linked: PQ on DE&S Whistleblowing Hotline use.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 18 of the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&S) Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23, how many staff members have utilised the DE&S Whistleblowing and Raising a Concern Policy in …

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2023

3 events
10 Sep 2023 | Committee report linked direct

The Ukraine war has underlined the importance of a thriving and resilient domestic defence industry. The Government must ensure that where it buys equipment off- the-shelf, it demands meaningful and sustainable investment in the UK from contractors in return, and holds them rigorously to account for fulfilling their pledges. (Paragraph 63) Air mobility

Why linked: Defence Committee passage on resilient domestic defence industry post-Ukraine.

The Ukraine war has underlined the importance of a thriving and resilient domestic defence industry. The Government must ensure that where it buys equipment off- the-shelf, it demands meaningful and sustainable investment in the UK from contractors in return, and …

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19 Apr 2023 | Committee report linked direct

HM Treasury has provided the Department with £560 million to restart production lines in UK companies.62 The Department told us that it is working closely with key suppliers in the UK, including BAE Systems, MBDA and Thales, to invest in long-term strategic capabilities. The Department subsequently wrote to us outlining its acquisition reform initiatives and explaining that DE&S is implementing a refresh of its strategy under its new Chief Executive.63 Improving the supply chain will also req...

Why linked: PAC report extract on HMT £560m to restart UK production lines — direct evidence of capital injection into industrial base on this thread.

HM Treasury has provided the Department with £560 million to restart production lines in UK companies.62 The Department told us that it is working closely with key suppliers in the UK, including BAE Systems, MBDA and Thales, to invest in …

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7 Mar 2023 | Committee report linked direct

We welcome the Government’s acknowledgement that resilience requires investment in increasing the medium and high skills base. We recommend that the MOD enter into a joint programme of work with other relevant Government Departments to identify and remove barriers which stop UK educational institutions from preparing their students to become the workers required for the UK defence industrial base. Furthermore, we recommend that the MOD pilot a procurement approach whereby a set percentage of ...

Why linked: Defence Committee recommendation on MOD skills investment programme — direct DIS theme.

We welcome the Government’s acknowledgement that resilience requires investment in increasing the medium and high skills base. We recommend that the MOD enter into a joint programme of work with other relevant Government Departments to identify and remove barriers which …

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2022

1 event
7 Nov 2022 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his answers to the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee on 1 November 2022, what work his Department is carrying out on supply chain security.

Why linked: November 2022 PQ on IR/Defence Committee evidence — historical regime anchor.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his answers to the House of Lords International Relations and Defence Committee on 1 November 2022, what work his Department is carrying out on supply chain security.

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2021

6 events
30 Sep 2021 | Committee report linked direct

To further improve the state of biodiversity in the Overseas Territories, we recommend that gaps in their protection be rectified. Namely, we recommend that: a) Ministers assure and set out the long-term funding plan for the Blue Belt Programme. In response to this report the Government should set out the programme’s long- term timetable, budget, and status following the Government’s 2021 Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy. b) Ministers review the environme...

Why linked: Matched expansion phrase: Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy

To further improve the state of biodiversity in the Overseas Territories, we recommend that gaps in their protection be rectified. Namely, we recommend that: a) Ministers assure and set out the long-term funding plan for the Blue Belt Programme. In …

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16 Jun 2021 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the construction of a successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia on sovereign defence capability.

Why linked: PQ on Royal Yacht Britannia successor and sovereign defence capability.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the construction of a successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia on sovereign defence capability.

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29 Apr 2021 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether plans in the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy, published in March 2021 to reform the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations as part of the broader government review of procurement regul

Why linked: Written question on Defence and Security Industrial Strategy 2021 plans to reform DSPCR — predecessor commitment relevant to current procurement regime.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether plans in the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy, published in March 2021 to reform the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations as part of the broader government review of procurement regul

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23 Apr 2021 | Committee report linked direct

The Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy was delayed until March 2021, but in November 2020 the government announced it would provide an additional £16.5 billion of defence funding over the next four years.70 The Department said that the recent funding settlement gives it the opportunity to address the challenges of Single Living Accommodation more fully.71 We asked how much of this additional money would be used on Single Living Accommodation, and the Depart...

Why linked: Defence Committee passage on Integrated Review delay and £16.5bn additional defence funding.

The Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy was delayed until March 2021, but in November 2020 the government announced it would provide an additional £16.5 billion of defence funding over the next four years.70 The Department said …

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21 Apr 2021 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, what estimate he has made of the cost of the additional nuclear warheads.

Why linked: PQ on cost of additional nuclear capability under Integrated Review.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy, what estimate he has made of the cost of the additional nuclear warheads.

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19 Apr 2021 | Written question Ministry of Defence linked direct

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Submarine Dismantling Project was not included in the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy documentation.

Why linked: PQ on Submarine Dismantling Project under Integrated Review — direct nuclear capital programme.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Submarine Dismantling Project was not included in the Integrated Review of Security, Defence, Development and Foreign Policy documentation.

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