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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 July 2026 to Question 11755, what circumstances have previously been regarded as constituting a justifiable business requirement for making reference to a candidate's protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 in employer input on suitability for...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 July 2026 to Question 11755, what circumstances have previously been regarded as constituting a justifiable business requirement for making reference to a candidate's protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 in employer input on suitability for...
Military appointments and promotions are based on merit, and protected characteristics are not used as selection criteria. Consequently, there is no centrally held record linking appointment or promotion decisions to candidates' protected characteristics.
All appointment and promotion decisions are made in accordance with relevant legislation and departmental policy.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what dates vessels of the a) British Army b) Royal Navy c) Royal Air Force visited New Zealand since 1 January 2020.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what dates vessels of the a) British Army b) Royal Navy c) Royal Air Force visited New Zealand since 1 January 2020.
Vessels from the Royal Navy visited New Zealand on the below dates.
Date | Place | Vessel |
10–19 May 2023 | Auckland | HMS SPEY |
20–23 May 2023 | Wellington | HMS SPEY |
19–22 Feb 2024 | Auckland | HMS TAMAR |
25–29 Feb 2024 | Devonport | HMS TAMAR |
7–11 Mar 2024 | Auckland | HMS TAMAR |
22–28 Aug 2024 | Wellington | HMS TAMAR |
30 Aug–2 Sep 2024 | Devonport | HMS TAMAR |
12–28 Sep 2024 | Devonport | HMS TAMAR |
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking with the Government of New Zealand to ensure the UK Armed Forces play a present and active role in the Indo-Pacific region over the next 20 years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking with the Government of New Zealand to ensure the UK Armed Forces play a present and active role in the Indo-Pacific region over the next 20 years.
The UK and New Zealand maintain a strong defence partnership and are committed to working together to enhance security and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
Through the Joint Statement on Enhanced Defence Cooperation, signed in September 2025 between UK-New Zealand Defence Ministers, the UK and New Zealand have committed to cooperate on regional security challenges, enhance interoperability, and strengthen defence cooperation in the Indo-Pacific and Pacific.
The UK and New Zealand continue to exercise and train together through multinational activity, including the Five Power Defence Arrangements, exercises, and through bilateral engagement with the New Zealand Defence Force. Between April and June 2026, the UK Armed Forces also recently conducted joint training activities in New Zealand alongside New Zealand Defence Force counterparts.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many vessels identified as part of the Russian shadow fleet have been boarded since 24 February 2022 by UK (a) military and (b) law enforcement personnel; and what information his Department holds on the number of vessels identified as part of...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many vessels identified as part of the Russian shadow fleet have been boarded since 24 February 2022 by UK (a) military and (b) law enforcement personnel; and what information his Department holds on the number of vessels identified as part of...
The UK-led interdiction of the sanctioned oil tanker SMYRTOS in June was the first of its kind. The UK has also supported multiple allied interdictions of sanctioned vessels in recent months.
We welcome the actions of our Allies, including France, Belgium and Sweden, who have taken action to interdict a number of sanctioned vessels involved in the export of sanctioned Russian oil.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 44594 on Ministers: Aviation, how many RAF Envoy flights for Ministers have been made since 1 April 2025.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 44594 on Ministers: Aviation, how many RAF Envoy flights for Ministers have been made since 1 April 2025.
It has been the practice of successive administrations not to publish granular information relating to the official movements of Ministers and those accompanying them within the United Kingdom. Information about official overseas Ministerial travel is published as part of the Cabinet Office transparency returns and made available on the GOV.UK website.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 June 2026 to Question 8931, whether a candidate's protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 are taken into account when making military (a) appointments and (b) promotions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 June 2026 to Question 8931, whether a candidate's protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010 are taken into account when making military (a) appointments and (b) promotions.
Military appointments and promotions are made in accordance with Joint Service Policy (JSP) and are based on individual merit, relevant experience and evidence of suitability, with decisions informed by historic performance and experience. Candidate documentation used in the selection process does not reference an individual’s protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010. Where employer input is sought on candidate suitability, JSP 755 is clear that “no reference should be made on protected characteristics unless there is a justifiable business requirement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the British Army Training Unit in Kenya is supporting the adaptation of what works approaches through engagement with Kenyan police services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the British Army Training Unit in Kenya is supporting the adaptation of what works approaches through engagement with Kenyan police services.
In accordance with the Defence Cooperation Agreement, the British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) routinely engages with the Kenyan Police and supports the adaption of ‘What Works’ approaches through regular, collaborative engagement between the Royal Military Police and the Kenyan Police. These engagements deliver operational benefits by improving crime reduction methods. An example of this mutual cooperation is the adoption of Problem Oriented Policing, which includes targeted patrols in jointly identified ‘hotspot’ areas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what investments the Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre has made in the development or use of digital testing and simulation environments to accelerate development timelines for the deployment of autonomous vehicles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what investments the Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre has made in the development or use of digital testing and simulation environments to accelerate development timelines for the deployment of autonomous vehicles.
The Defence Artificial Intelligence Centre (DAIC) plays a central role in enabling and coordinating AI adoption across Defence. While digital testing and simulation environments are an important part of developing autonomous systems, including autonomous vehicles, these are typically delivered and funded by organisations such as the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) and delivery teams within the National Armaments Director Group (NADG). DAIC supports this activity through the provision of frameworks, data and expertise, but investment decisions for specific testing and simulation environments sit with the relevant delivery organisations.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department considers factors other than merit for military (a) appointments and (b) promotions.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department considers factors other than merit for military (a) appointments and (b) promotions.
In addition to appointing on merit, appointing teams across Defence take into account the key skills and experience of candidates, and their Service (Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force) for appointments and promotion. Where a position requires a specialist skillset, an individual with the most appropriate experience might be sought, even if based upon merit alone they may not have been the strongest candidate.
In areas where it is important to maintain a broad cross-section of military experience for diversity of thought, skills and experience, posts may be competed for by all three Services.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated yearly cost to the (a) Army and (b) Royal Navy is of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel in each year (i) since its introduction and (ii) for which forecasts are available (A) in total and (B) by litre; and whether...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated yearly cost to the (a) Army and (b) Royal Navy is of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel in each year (i) since its introduction and (ii) for which forecasts are available (A) in total and (B) by litre; and whether...
It is taking time to collate the requested information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much (a) his Department, (b) its agencies and (c) its public bodies has spent on lanyards since 4 July 2024; what designs of lanyards have been purchased; and what the cost and number of each lanyard design purchased was.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much (a) his Department, (b) its agencies and (c) its public bodies has spent on lanyards since 4 July 2024; what designs of lanyards have been purchased; and what the cost and number of each lanyard design purchased was.
The information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the RAF Command Support Air Transport fleet and RAF Envoy IV fixed wing aircraft are used to transport Ministers (a) domestically and (b) internationally.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the RAF Command Support Air Transport fleet and RAF Envoy IV fixed wing aircraft are used to transport Ministers (a) domestically and (b) internationally.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Question 116220 on 6 March 2026.
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-26/116220
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated yearly cost to the RAF is of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel in each year (a) since its introduction and (b) for which forecasts are available (i) in total and (ii) by litre; and whether those figures vary from initial...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated yearly cost to the RAF is of using Sustainable Aviation Fuel in each year (a) since its introduction and (b) for which forecasts are available (i) in total and (ii) by litre; and whether those figures vary from initial...
It is taking time to collate the requested information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 6 March 2026 to Question 116219, how many taskings have been undertaken for Ministers on RAF CSAT (a) helicopters and (b) planes since July 2024.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 6 March 2026 to Question 116219, how many taskings have been undertaken for Ministers on RAF CSAT (a) helicopters and (b) planes since July 2024.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to question 116221 on 6 March 2026.
It has been the practice of successive administrations not to publish granular information relating to the official movements of Ministers and those accompanying them within the United Kingdom.
The hon. Member will also be aware we cancelled the VIP helicopter contract upon coming to office after concerns were raised over ministerial use in the last Parliament.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion was the change in average fees for his Department's sites offering childcare compared to 2024-25.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion was the change in average fees for his Department's sites offering childcare compared to 2024-25.
The Ministry of Defence does not hold fee information related to UK based childcare centrally, and this could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Childcare provision in the UK Defence estate is typically delivered by third-parties, with contractual and charging relationships established between the provider and user. The Department does not routinely monitor or intervene in these activities, nor does it set fees. In certain overseas locations, Defence does operate childcare settings through Defence Children Services; there has been no change in fees at these locations over the period in question.
The Department recognises the importance of accessible and affordable childcare in supporting Service personnel and their families. To that end, Defence provides a range of support measures, including the Wraparound Childcare (WAC) scheme, which offers financial assistance towards before- and after-school childcare for eligible Service children. The WAC scheme helps mitigate the additional challenges of Service life, such as mobility and deployment, by contributing to childcare costs, thereby supporting recruitment and retention.
In addition to the WAC scheme, eligible Service families may benefit from other government-backed childcare support, such as Tax-Free Childcare and funded childcare entitlements.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 44594, on Ministers: Aviation, which Ministers took the flights.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 44594, on Ministers: Aviation, which Ministers took the flights.
It has been the practice of successive administrations not to publish granular information relating to the official movements of Ministers and those accompanying them within the United Kingdom. Information about official overseas ministerial travel is published as part of the Cabinet Office transparency returns and made available on the GOV.UK website.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his position is on the (a) procurement by the UK Government and (b) development by the Atomic Weapons Establishment, of non-ballistic, tactical nuclear weapons, for use in a conflict.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his position is on the (a) procurement by the UK Government and (b) development by the Atomic Weapons Establishment, of non-ballistic, tactical nuclear weapons, for use in a conflict.
The UK does not categorise nuclear weapon capabilities as either strategic or sub-strategic/tactical. The UK’s nuclear weapons are intended to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, as well as that of our NATO Allies, rather than serve as a warfighting capability designed to achieve a tactical or battlefield military advantage in a conflict.
The UK will continue to rely on its four nuclear deterrent submarines.
Procuring nuclear weapons from another state would be inconsistent with our legal obligations under the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT) which the UK ratified in 1968. All of the UK’s nuclear weapons are designed, manufactured, maintained and decommissioned by the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE).
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times has the Drone Task Force met since 4 July 2024, which Ministers in Government Departments and private sector companies constitute it, and which a) countries and b) companies are they engaged with in seeking guidance on best practice from...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times has the Drone Task Force met since 4 July 2024, which Ministers in Government Departments and private sector companies constitute it, and which a) countries and b) companies are they engaged with in seeking guidance on best practice from...
The Department does not recognise any body titled the “Drone Task Force”.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with his Ukrainian counterparts regarding the fit of a) uniform and b) body armour for female soldiers in combat operations, and whether his Department has discussed lessons learnt from the Government of Ukraine.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with his Ukrainian counterparts regarding the fit of a) uniform and b) body armour for female soldiers in combat operations, and whether his Department has discussed lessons learnt from the Government of Ukraine.
The Ministry of Defence remains firmly committed to ensuring that all service personnel are equipped with appropriate and effective protective equipment. As part of this commitment, we are delivering an update to body armour for UK personnel through the Tactical Ballistic Plates project.
Procurement experts within the National Armaments Director group work closely with the Ministry of Defence's Op INTERFLEX Handling and Processing team, which collates feedback from Armed Forces of Ukraine personnel. This includes lessons from operational experience and female user feedback, which help to inform UK capability development.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what changes have been implemented by his Department as a result of operational lessons identified from the war in Ukraine, including (a) force structure and procurement priorities, (b) stockpiling and supply chain resilience for munitions and equipment and (c) integration of new...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what changes have been implemented by his Department as a result of operational lessons identified from the war in Ukraine, including (a) force structure and procurement priorities, (b) stockpiling and supply chain resilience for munitions and equipment and (c) integration of new...
The UK's Armed Forces are learning much from the war in Ukraine, particularly the need for a much faster 'learn and adapt' cycle to accelerate developments in our capabilities, doctrine and tactics. More broadly, the Strategic Defence Review considered all aspects of Defence, including the capabilities required by the UK to meet the challenges, threats and opportunities of the twenty-first century. The Defence Supply Chain Capability Programme is strengthening the resilience of our supply chain, and the Strategic Defence Review also confirmed that we will invest in "Always On" munitions production for our most critical ammunition types, and Ukraine lessons have been incorporated as we assess munitions choices across the force. The Strategic Defence Review also highlighted the importance of autonomous systems within the UK's Integrated Force. Decisions on our equipment requirements, including artificial intelligence and autonomous systems, will be set out in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.