Grahame Morris MP: written questions
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Qatar: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total operating cost was of the British overseas military base in Qatar in the 2024-25 financial year.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not have a British Overseas Base in Qatar but we do have forces hosted on the Qatari owned, US-operated Al Udeid Air Base outside Doha. Indicative operating costs for being based at Al Udeid airbase in financial year 2024-25 a...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: WeatherDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what emergency plans (a) her Department and (b) Network Rail has made for future extreme weather events.
Answer: The Department requires Train Operating Companies and Network Rail to put in place measures to avoid, where possible, the potential impact of disruption including as a result of weather. Network Rail owns and is responsible for maintaining railway infrast...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Climate Change and WeatherDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what representations she has made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer for additional funding to mitigate the impact of (a) climate change and (b) extreme weather events on the railway network.
Answer: My department takes resilience of the railway very seriously. The recent Climate Change Committee progress report on adapting to climate change rated plans and policies of the rail sector as being 'good' – one of only three parts of the economy. DfT’s upc...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Climate Change and WeatherDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of (a) climate change and (b) extreme weather events on the railway network.
Answer: Network Rail is undertaking a programme of climate change adaptation pathways across the network to develop a long-term strategic adaptation plan and identify priority areas for further adaptation investment. This approach will help identify those parts o...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRailways: Climate Change and WeatherDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, which railway routes are most at risk from (a) climate change and (b) extreme weather events.
Answer: Network Rail is undertaking a programme of adaptation pathways across the network to develop a long-term strategic adaptation plan and identify priority areas for further adaptation investment. This approach will help identify those parts of the network w...
Answered 16 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic Growth: OxfordMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 13 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how much the Oxford Growth Commission project will cost her Department in (a) 2025-26, (b) 2026-27, (c) 2027-28 and (d) 2028-29.
Answer: Economic growth is the number one priority for this Government and the Plan for Change. Oxford offers huge economic potential for the UK’s growth prospects which will not only benefit the wider region but also help drive growth in every corner of the coun...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHydrographyDepartment for TransportTabled 8 May 2025WithdrawnUIN 50836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on the UK Civil Hydrography Programme.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordHydrographyDepartment for TransportTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent discussions she has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Maritime and Coastguard Agency on the UK Civil Hydrography Programme.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not had any discussions with the Maritime and Coastguard Agency or Cabinet colleagues regarding the UK Civil Hydrography Programme.
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMerchant Shipping: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of the UK Hydrographic Office's annual budget was spent on chartering commercial ships in each of the last 10 years.
Answer: YearCost (£)Proportion of UK Hydographic Office budget spent on chartering commercial ships (%)2015-16257170.042016-17348390.052017-18441170.082018-19002019-20002021-22002022-23521040.072023-24002024-2500
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMerchant Shipping: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many merchant seafarers were employed on vessels chartered by the UK Hydrographic Office in each year since 2015-16.
Answer: YearMerchant seafarers employed on vessels chartered by the UK Hydrographic Office2015-161 for 66 days2016-1702017-181 for 20 days2018-1902019-2002021-2202022-232 for 28 days2023/2402024-250
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMaritime and Coastguard AgencyDepartment for TransportTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when the framework agreement between her Department and the Maritime and Coastguard Agency was signed; and if she will publish this agreement.
Answer: The MCA Framework agreement was published in November 2017.The Department for Transport has recently updated the MCA framework document, which will be published shortly.
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordOrgreaveHome OfficeTabled 8 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 29 April 2025 to Question 45575 on Orgreave, what her planned timeline is for announcing an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave.
Answer: The Home Secretary and the Minister of State for Policing and Crime Prevention have been meeting with a number of stakeholders to discuss the delivery of the Government’s manifesto commitment on Orgreave.Next steps will be announced in the normal way in d...
Answered 14 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeland Shipping: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the National Shipbuilding Office on the procurement of strategic sealift capacity for operational use after the expiry of the current contract with Foreland Shipping Limited in De
Answer: No decisions have been made on Strategic Sealift. The project team are developing the strategic outline case, and the National Shipbuilding Office is engaged with the relevant parties in this process.
Answered 13 May 2025
Original Parliament recordShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the charter agreements between his Department and shipowners that were signed in each year since 2000-01.
Answer: It is taking time to collate and review the required information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: CrewMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list his Department’s existing contracts with (a) service, (b) vessel and (c) civilian crew providers in the maritime sector.
Answer: This information is not held in the format requested.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordShipping: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will support direct employment of UK resident seafarers in his Department's (a) service contract and (b) vessel charter agreements with private shipowners.
Answer: It is taking time to collate and review the required information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeland Shipping: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of pay and conditions for merchant seafarers on Point-Class Ro-Ro vessels operated by Foreland Shipping under contract with his Department.
Answer: The long-term nature of this contract guarantees stable employment for workers across the nation. The contract was awarded and is governed by the laws of England including all relevant employment legislation. The investment reflects the Government’s commi...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeland Shipping: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with (a) trade unions and (b) Foreland Shipping on his Department’s contract for strategic sealift services.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has frequent discussions with Foreland Shipping Limited (FSL) on the delivery of the contracted service, in accordance with the contract terms, conditions and obligations of the Interim Strategic Sealift Contract.
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordForeland Shipping: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 May 2025AnsweredUIN 50090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish his Department's contract with Foreland Shipping Limited for strategic sealift services.
Answer: The Interim Strategic Sealift Contract DSCOM/CB/2255 was published on Contracts Finder on 11 December 2024. Please see link below to publication: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa45e46-6b5e-4bfc-8fb4-3c5737e9db2e
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRadiotherapy: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 47191 on Radiotherapy: Medical Equipment, if he will ensure that trusts outside of (a) London and (b) the South East are prioritised for future f
Answer: NHS England wrote to all radiotherapy treatment providers, including those outside of London and the South East, inviting them to apply for funding to replace ageing radiotherapy machines.To help to address accessibility to radiotherapy, the Department ha...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPoliceHome OfficeTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the cumulative number of years of experience of police officers by force.
Answer: The Home Office collects and publishes data annually on the length of service of police officers in post, as at 31 March each year, in the ‘Police workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulletin, available at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/p...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRadiotherapy: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 24 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 41044 on Radiotherapy: Medical Equipment, whether there is funding remaining for hospital trusts wishing to submit late applications for radiother
Answer: The bidding round has been completed and there are no plans to accept further applications.
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRadiotherapy: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 41043 on Radiotherapy: Medical Equipment, what his Department's process of advertising the funding applications to NHS foundation trusts was.
Answer: In December 2024, NHS England wrote to all radiotherapy treatment providers inviting them to apply for funding to replace ageing radiotherapy machines.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRadiotherapy: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 41043, what the criteria was for these funding awards to NHS foundation trusts.
Answer: Funding was allocated to trusts using criteria that NHS England developed. These criteria focused on the age of the machine being replaced, the proportion of older machines in use within the trust, and the trust’s performance on radiotherapy.
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRadiotherapy: Medical EquipmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 47191More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 7 April 2025 to Question 41044, what was the criteria for the award of this funding to NHS foundation trusts.
Answer: In 2024/25, we prioritised funding for a small number of trusts to replace the most aged radiotherapy equipment. Funding was allocated based on the age of the equipment to be replaced, replacement machine availability, and the trust’s ability to take deli...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
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