Written questions by Obese-Jecty.

Which company is contracted to deliver recruitment advertising for the Royal Navy.

Recruitment advertising is procured through the Pan Government contract with Manning Gottlieb (MG) Omni Media Group.

From which units were the military personnel tasked via military aid to the civilian authorities to support the refuse collection strike in Birmingham; and how many of each rank.

Following a Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) request from the Ministry of Housing, Community, and Local Government, three military personnel deployed to support Birmingham City Council on 9 April for a period of seven days. These personnel were from 1 Royal Horse Artillery For operational security I am not revealing ranks.

What types of combat boot are issued to service personnel as standard; and in which country is each manufactured.

Under the Logistics Commodities and Services Transformation contract, the Ministry of Defence procures combat boots from the following companies: Aku, manufactured in Italy, Romania and Serbia;Haix, manufactured in Germany and Croatia; andIturri, manufactured in Italy, Peru, Romania and Spain. There is no single standard set of combat boots issued across the Services. Instead, a range of combat boots are issued to suit different operational environments.

How many L110A2 Light Machine Guns his Department holds.

The L110A2 Light Machine Gun remains in limited use by the UK Armed Forces. However, for reasons of operational security I cannot provide any further details on which areas of the UK Armed Forces still use the L110A2, the numbers held and what operations it is used for.

What proportion of UK ammunition stocks have been given to Ukraine.

Since the beginning of the conflict, we have delivered over 500,000 rounds of artillery ammunition worth over £1.5 billion to Ukraine. With European partners, we are also members of the artillery capability coalition which delivers immediate support to Ukraine and also has a long-term plan to support Ukraine's ambitions for a NATO-interoperable future force.For national security reasons we are unable to give a breakdown or an overview of how these have been sourced, nor can we comment on munition stockpile levels.This government is steadfast in our commitment to support Ukraine for as long as it takes. We are committed to giving Ukraine more military support than ever before this year, with a £4.5 billion boost for Ukraine in 2025.

What progress he has made on the sale of (a) HMS Albion and (b) HMS Bulwark to Brazil.

On a recent visit to Brazil, at the Latin American Aerospace and Defence Expo, I witnessed the signing of a Statement of Intent (SOI) between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the UK Ministry of Defence. This concerned cooperation and assistance in relation to the acquisition of HMS ALBION and HMS BULWARK. This is a significant step in strengthening bilateral defence cooperation with Brazil and enables discussions regarding the possible sale of the vessels to the Brazilian Navy. I am unable to provide further information due to commercial sensitivities.

What his Department's amortisation process is for (a) aircraft, (b) ships, (c) vehicles and (d) armour.

All assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful economic life, other than some capital spares which use the diminishing balance depreciation method.

What the planned completion date is of the Astute-class submarines.

This Government is committed to delivery of all seven Astute Class submarines. We continue to work closely with industry to deliver the sixth vessel, Agamemnon, by the end of 2026. The delivery date for the seventh and final vessel, Achilles, is currently under review.

What equipment issued to service personnel is manufactured in China.

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 2 December 2024 to the hon. Member for Great Yarmouth (Rupert Lowe) to Question 15863.

If he will publish a list of Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels currently awaiting construction.

The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) project is currently in the design phase and on schedule, and its successful delivery remains a priority. Production of the first FSS is expected to begin in 2025, with all three vessels bolstering the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) over the coming decade. Further additions to the RFA will be subject to requirements in line with the Strategic Defence Review.

What the seaworthiness is of all Royal Navy ships.

The Royal Navy maintains rigorous standards to ensure the seaworthiness of its ships, with regular assessments and maintenance programmes in place. Each ship undergoes thorough checks and certifications to ensure it meets operational safety requirements before deployment.

What the planned out-of-service date is of the L7A2 machine gun.

The planned Out of Service Date for the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun is 2035.

If he will publish a list of the (a) vehicles and (b) armour that have been identified for disposal in (i) 2025-26, (ii) 2026-27 and (iii) 2027-28.

Future disposals cannot currently be disclosed, since they will be subject to the outcome of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR). It would therefore be inappropriate to comment until the SDR has reported and decisions have been made.

What the last Royal Navy vessel was that was built primarily from British steel.

UK steel made a significant contribution to the construction of the Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) aircraft carriers, for which around 88 per cent of the structural steel was UK-sourced. This is a reflection of the fact that the QEC aircraft carriers are larger ships with a smaller requirement for thin plate steel needed for the construction of most warships. Additionally, the majority of steel for these ships was purchased around 15 years ago when the range of products manufactured by the UK steel industry was wider.The amounts of thin plate steel required for shipbuilding cannot currently be reliably sourced in the UK. The sourcing of steel is a matter for our prime contractors, nevertheless we encourage them to source UK steel wherever it is technically and commercially feasible. The Department for Business and Trade publish a future pipeline of Ministry of Defence steel requirements annually, enabling UK steel manufacturers to better plan and bid for Government opportunities.The forthcoming Defence Industrial Strategy will seek to align our national security and economic priorities, including a review of our approach to critical supply chain elements such as steel.

What the planned out of service date is of all British Army armoured vehicles.

The current projected Out of Service Dates (OSD) for British Army armoured vehicles can be found in the table below. Armoured Vehicle OSDChallenger 22028Warrior2027Ajax2055Boxer2062

What the planned completion date is of the Type 31 frigates.

The first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer is scheduled to be ready for operations by the end of the decade. All five Type 31s are planned to be in service by the early 2030s.

What the planned out of service date is of all Royal Air Force planes.

The out of service date for all Departmental owned fleets of the Royal Air Force is as follows:Atlas 2050C-17 Globemaster 2040Chinook 2040F-35 Lightning 2069Hawk T1 2030Hawk T2 2040Poseidon 2045Protector 2040Rivet Joint 2035Reaper 2025Shadow 2030Typhoon 2040Viking 2028

What amphibious landing capability the Royal Navy has.

Amphibious operations will continue to be delivered by the Bay Class and RFA Argus until the introduction of the Multi Role Strike Ship, which will succeed the amphibious fleet in the 2030s.

What the planned completion date is of the Type 26 frigates.

All eight Type 26 ships are scheduled to enter service between 2028 and 2035.

What the planned completion date is of the Dreadnought-class submarines.

The planned in-service dates for Royal Navy submarines are withheld as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness, or security of the Armed Forces. The Dreadnought programme remains on track for the First of Class, HMS Dreadnought, to enter service in the early 2030s.