Written questions by Bowie.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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 types of reactor technology that could be deployed at the sites identified in the report.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

What analysis was used for the decision to replace the Type 83 programme with a hybrid navy approach.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department takes to ensure that developers are aware of their legal obligations under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.

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...

Whether the Ministry of Defence (a) requires and (b) recommends on-site surveys by appropriately qualified specialists to determine the presence of military aircraft remains prior to construction works.

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...

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

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...

What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of current processes to identify and protect historic military aircraft crash sites during major infrastructure developments, including electricity transmis

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...

Whether the review of the eligibility criteria for the Nuclear Test Medal was completed in time for Nuclear Test Veterans to receive their medal before Remembrance Day.

The review of Nuclear Test Medal eligibility was conducted at pace. The expanded qualifying criteria were ratified by the Honours and Decorations Committee and approved by His Majesty The King on 6 November 2024. Those who directly supported the American ...

When members of the Immediate Choice veterans cohort will receive their McCloud remedy pension payments.

When an Immediate Choice member opts for alternative benefits under the 2015 Pension Remedy (McCloud), arrears and interest are included in the calculations. However, due to the intricacy of these calculations and the high number of elections, the complet...

What definition his Department uses of Sovereign Capability.

This Government is committed to bringing forward a Defence Industrial Strategy which ensures the imperatives of national security and a high-growth economy are aligned. As part of the strategy it is expected the categorisation of sovereign production capa...

Pursuant to the oral answer of 14 October 2024 from the Minister for Veterans and People, Official Report, column 574, if he will clarify what the correct (a) welfare and (b) legal support are for veterans that a

The Government recognises the important service of veterans and serving personnel and the sacrifices they made to keep us all safe in Northern Ireland during the troubles. We will provide any former or current member of the Armed Forces involved in legal ...

What assessment he has made of the potential merits of inviting Canada to join Pillar II of the AUKUS agreement.

In recognition of the enduring partnership the UK holds with Canada, alongside Canada's close bilateral defence partnerships with each member of AUKUS, the Prime Minister, President Biden and Prime Minister Albanese, announced on 17 September that we were...