Andrew Bowie MP: written questions
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Nuclear Power: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report, what estimate he has made of the number of jobs that cou
Answer: GBE N's study of Scotland's potential for new nuclear indicates that it has land areas with high potential for future development. New nuclear projects can deliver billions of pounds of investment and thousands of high-quality jobs to a region. While the ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report, what assessment he has made of the potential generating
Answer: GBE N's study of Scotland's potential for new nuclear identified potential land areas rather than specific sites, and does not make an assessment of potential generating capacity. However, the report indicates that Scotland has land areas with high potent...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power: ScotlandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to Great British Energy – Nuclear's Technical Advice on Potential Future Nuclear Power Plant Siting in Scotland report, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government
Answer: Ministers commissioned GBE N's study of Scotland's potential for new nuclear last autumn. The study indicates that Scotland has land areas with high potential for future development. We remain open to discussions with the Scottish Government regarding opp...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 45 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential risks in maritime air defence capability as the Type 45 destroyers approach retirement without a replacement.
Answer: The role of Maritime Air Defence, currently delivered by Type 45 Destroyers, will be delivered in the future by a mix of crewed Common Combat Vessels and uncrewed, autonomous missile (Type 91) and sensor (Type 94) ships. The decision to move to this hybri...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 83 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what analysis was used for the decision to replace the Type 83 programme with a hybrid navy approach.
Answer: The role of Maritime Air Defence, currently delivered by Type 45 Destroyers, will be delivered in the future by a mix of crewed Common Combat Vessels and uncrewed, autonomous missile (Type 91) and sensor (Type 94) ships. The decision to move to this hybri...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the decision to move away from destroyer-led air defence fleets at a time when other major naval powers are increasing the size of their destroyer fleets.
Answer: The Royal Navy continues to maintain a highly capable maritime air defence force centred on the Type 45 Destroyer fleet. This will be initially enhanced, then replaced by components within the Hybrid Navy concept including the Common Combat Vessel, Type 9...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many crewed surface combatants he expects the Royal Navy to operate in the 2030s under the revised fleet model and how this compares with previous plans.
Answer: The exact mix of platforms and timing will be the subject of detailed further work that remains sensitive. Beyond 2030, the Royal Navy will move increasingly toward a hybrid model; crewed where necessary, uncrewed where possible to increase the total numb...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 83 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on the Royal Navy’s high-end air defence capability of cancelling a planned class of up to eight Type 83 destroyers intended to replace the Type 45 fleet.
Answer: The role of Maritime Air Defence, currently delivered by Type 45 Destroyers, will be delivered in the future by a mix of crewed Common Combat Vessels and uncrewed, autonomous missile (Type 91) and sensor (Type 94) ships. The decision to move to this hybri...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 83 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on the Royal Navy’s high-end air defence capability of cancelling a planned class of up to eight Type 83 destroyers intended to replace the Type 45 fleet.
Answer: The role of Maritime Air Defence, currently delivered by Type 45 Destroyers, will be delivered in the future by a mix of crewed Common Combat Vessels and uncrewed, autonomous missile (Type 91) and sensor (Type 94) ships. The decision to move to this hybri...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: ShipbuildingMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has held with representatives of the Scottish shipbuilding industry on the impact of changes to Royal Navy procurement plans on investment and workforce retention.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has committed to a pipeline of work in Type 26 and Type 31 construction which will employ the prime Scottish shipyards (BAE Systems and Babcock) well into the 2030s, securing thousands of jobs and millions of pounds of ec...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: ShipbuildingMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the planned Common Combat Vessel programme will deliver an equivalent pipeline of work for Scottish yards to that anticipated under the Type 83 destroyer programme.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has committed to a pipeline of work in Type 26 and Type 31 construction which will employ the prime Scottish shipyards (BAE Systems and Babcock) well into the 2030s, securing thousands of jobs and millions of pounds of ec...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 83 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the loss of potential work for Scottish shipbuilding under the Type 83 programme, including at yards in Govan, Scotstoun and Rosyth.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has committed to a pipeline of work in Type 26 and Type 31 construction which will employ the prime Scottish shipyards (BAE Systems and Babcock) well into the 2030s, securing thousands of jobs and millions of pounds of ec...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 83 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on employment at BAE Systems’ shipyards on the Clyde of the decision to cancel or not proceed with the Type 83 destroyer programme.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) has committed to a pipeline of work in Type 26 and Type 31 construction which will employ the prime Scottish shipyards (BAE Systems and Babcock) well into the 2030s, securing thousands of jobs and millions of pounds of ec...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: PayDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to coastguard rescue officers pay on public safety.
Answer: Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Voluntary WorkDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she will take to monitor operational readiness following the Maritime Coastguard Agency transition to a revised volunteer model for coastguard rescue officers.
Answer: Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Voluntary WorkDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what factors were taken into consideration in the determination of the September 2026 transition date for the Maritime Coastguard Agency's revised volunteer model.
Answer: Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: RecruitmentDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the revised volunteer model on the recruitment of coastguard rescue officers in rural coastal areas.
Answer: Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHM Coastguard: Labour Turnover and RecruitmentDepartment for TransportTabled 12 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the (a) recruitment, (b) retention and (c) operational capability of Coastguard Rescue Officers across different coastal regions.
Answer: Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service (CRS) operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling.Recruitment into membership of the CRS continues as it has previously. The new model of volunt...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNatural Gas: Energy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what impact the delay in responding to the gas resilience consultation will have on (a) energy security and (b) preparedness for future supply shocks.
Answer: The GB gas system has a strong track record of reliability, consistently meeting demand, including during periods of global uncertainty. We work closely with Ofgem, NESO and National Gas to monitor security of supply; and are confident that National Gas, ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNatural Gas: Energy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to respond to the consultation on gas system resilience.
Answer: The department welcomes engagement on such an important issue and is making an assessment of all the evidence submitted. A response will be published in due course.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: LandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has issued guidance to energy companies on engagement with local historians, museums, and independent researchers with specialist knowledge of wartime crash sites.
Answer: When a developer applies for consent for a new development, the Planning Guidance is clear that they must do a thorough assessment of all likely impacts. This will include talking to relevant bodies about specific issues. Relevant bodies may include Histo...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: LandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what due diligence is required of energy transmission developers to assess the presence of protected military remains on proposed development sites.
Answer: When a developer applies for consent for a new development, the Planning Guidance is clear that they must do a thorough assessment of all likely impacts. This will include talking to relevant bodies about specific issues. Relevant bodies may include Histo...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPlanning: War GravesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of planning guidance in accounting for the potential presence of undocumented military remains where local authority records are known
Answer: My Department has made no specific assessment of the adequacy of planning guidance in accounting for the potential presence of undocumented military remains where local authority records are known to be incomplete. The National Planning Policy Framework m...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWar GravesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department takes to ensure that developers are aware of their legal obligations under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.
Answer: The Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) works closely with other stakeholders, including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Air Historical Branch (AHB) and local authorities to assess whether a licence should be issued according...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: AccidentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role the Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre plays in overseeing or approving works which may disturb WWII aircraft wreckage; and how frequently licences have been issued in such contexts in the past fiv
Answer: The Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) works closely with other stakeholders, including the Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO), the Air Historical Branch (AHB) and local authorities to assess whether a licence should be issued according...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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