Luke Akehurst MP: written questions

Written questions

• Global Combat Air Programme: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 437More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding has been (a) allocated to and (b) spent on the Future Combat Air System Tempest programme.

  Answer: The UK has invested over £2 billion already in Future Combat Air System / Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) and the associated Team Tempest R&D programme, which has positioned us to play a leading role in the GCAP. The Secretary of State this week hosted...

  Answered 25 Jul 2024

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• OrgreaveHome OfficeTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 436More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what her planned timetable is for (a) launching and (b) concluding an investigation or inquiry into the events at Orgreave in 1984.

  Answer: The Government is committed to an investigation or inquiry into the policing of the events at Orgreave on 18 June 1984 and will consider options for delivering this. We will ensure that the House is updated as soon as practicable.

  Answered 26 Jul 2024

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• Boeing E-7Ministry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 434More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of a fleet of three E-7 Wedgetail aircraft in delivery of (a) sovereign AEW&C capability, (b) the UK's NATO commitments and (c) both concurrently.

  Answer: The upcoming Strategic Defence Review will consider the threats Britain faces, the capabilities needed to meet them, the state of UK Armed Forces and the resources available. It will ensure a ‘NATO-first’ policy is at the heart of Britain’s Defence plans.

  Answered 23 Jul 2024

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• Mineworkers' Pension SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 433More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to (a) launch and (b) conclude a review of the mineworkers pension scheme.

  Answer: Work has already started across Government to deliver on our manifesto commitments. I will be meeting the Mineworkers’ Pension Scheme Trustees shortly to discuss the best way to deliver the proposals.

  Answered 22 Jul 2024

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• Boeing E-7: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 432More

  Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase from three to five the number of E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft on order for the Royal Air Force.

  Answer: There are currently no plans to order further E-7 Wedgetail aircraft for the Royal Air Force. The upcoming Strategic Defence Review will consider the threats Britain faces, the capabilities needed to meet them, the state of UK Armed Forces and the resourc...

  Answered 25 Jul 2024

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