4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat recent discussions he has had with representatives of (a) Airbus Defence and (b) Space UK on the launch of the SKYNET 6A satellite.
ReplyThere have been no direct Secretary of State discussions with either Airbus Defence or Space X on the launch of the Skynet 6A satellite. However, the Skynet delivery team remain in regular contact with all parties involved to ensure that progress to a tim...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
AskedFood and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help incentivise farmers to take part in (a) rewilding schemes, (b) soil health restoration and (c) improving biodiversity.
ReplyThis Government is incentivising farmers to take part in rewilding schemes, soil health restoration and improving biodiversity through Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pays farmers to carry out actions t...
4 Oct 2024·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhat recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the radiotherapy late effects service.
ReplyNo specific assessment has been made by the Department. The National Health Service keeps under review the range of services it offers patients and the Government understands that many trusts are using the radiotherapy late effects service as part of the ...
4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedFor what reason the period until the launch of the SKYNET 6A satellite has been extended.
ReplyThe launch date for SKYNET 6A satellite has been adjusted on advice from Airbus Defence and Space due to a combination of factors including a key component quality control issue.
4 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat assessment she has made of the economic impact of (a) part and (b) full closures of the Orwell Bridge, Suffolk.
ReplyNational Highways has not conducted specific economic impact assessments for either partial or full closures of the Orwell Bridge. The decision to close the bridge, whether due to unplanned events or for planned maintenance, prioritises safety. Such closu...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedWhat her planned timetable is for funding remedial work on the Orwell Bridge, Suffolk; and if she will take steps to accelerate the provision of that funding.
ReplyThe replacement of all 4 bridge joints on Orwell Bridge had been included within a scheme of planned works scheduled for construction starting in 2027. Due to the recent failure of one of the two westbound joints, National Highways is accelerating the rep...
4 Oct 2024·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedIf she will make an assessment of the potential impact of maintenance works on the Orwell Bridge being scheduled as part of Highways England’s Significant Structures Scheme on traffic flows in that area.
ReplyNational Highways recognises the importance of the Orwell Bridge and the impact its closure will have for residents and the local economy. The planning for the replacement of the bridge’s bearings is currently at the preliminary design phase, part of whic...
4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedIf he will make an estimate of the potential impact of the time taken to deliver SKYNET 6A's launch on the value of the Service Delivery Wrap PFI awarded to Team Aurora.
ReplyThe single event integration costs for Skynet 6A are factored into the overall contract price for the Service Delivery Wrap and that is unaffected by any movement in the launch date.
12 Sept 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedIf she will hold discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority on trends in the level of insurance premium increases for people involved in a motor insurance claim.
ReplyTreasury Ministers and officials have regular meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors on an ongoing basis. The Government is determined that insurers should treat all customers fairly and insurance companies are req...
12 Sept 2024·Department for Culture, Media and Sport·Answered
AskedMedia and Sport, whether she plans to continue supporting the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.
ReplyFuture Government spending is a matter for the upcoming Spending Review.
12 Sept 2024·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
AskedCommunities and Local Government, with which members of (a) Suffolk County Council and (b) district councils in Suffolk she has discussed Suffolk's devolution deal.
ReplyThis Government has recently announced that it will not be proceeding with the existing devolution deal with Suffolk County Council. Instead, Government will continue discussions Suffolk to deliver a more ambitious agreement as we lay the foundations for ...
11 Sept 2024·Home Office·Answered
AskedOn how many occasions police have been required to be present at the picketing of defence factories in the last twelve months; and what the cost was to the public purse.
ReplyThe management of demonstrations is an operational matter for the police and this data is not held centrally.
11 Sept 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat his policy is on cooperation with the EU on defence procurement; and if he will list PESCO agreements with which the UK (i) is currently cooperating and (ii) has indicated in meetings an interest in reviewin
ReplyThe UK is an intrinsic part of the European industrial base and is vital to developing the capabilities Europe needs, as well as ensuring resilient, strengthened European supply chains that also benefit UK security and industry. We enjoy extensive capabil...
11 Sept 2024·Treasury·Answered
AskedWhether she has had recent discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority on the regulation of the car insurance sector.
ReplyTreasury Ministers and officials have regular meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors on an ongoing basis. The Government is determined that insurers should treat all customers fairly and insurance companies are req...
11 Sept 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat steps he is taking to mitigate the potential impact of Royal Fleet Auxiliary strike action.
ReplyThe Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to engage with the Maritime Trade Unions, who represent members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), to discuss a resolution to the on-going RFA pay dispute.While the pay dispute is the immediate concern, we are comm...
11 Sept 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many people are employed by DSTL’s Communications and Networks Programme.
ReplyDstl delivers science and technology for its customers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government, working with industry, academia and government to ensure the UK has the right capabilities for defence and security. An overview of Dstl’s Scien...
11 Sept 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many people are employed by DSTL’s Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Programme.
ReplyDstl delivers science and technology for its customers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government, working with industry, academia and government to ensure the UK has the right capabilities for defence and security. An overview of Dstl’s Scien...
11 Sept 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat estimate he has made of how many UK-based supply chain jobs are supported by DSTL’s Air Systems Programme.
ReplyDstl has not made an assessment of the UK-based supply chain jobs supported (either exclusively or in part) by the Air Systems Programme delivered through Dstl. Over recent years, Dstl has significantly increased the value of science and technology resear...
11 Sept 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many people are employed by DSTL’s Cyber Security Programme.
ReplyDstl delivers science and technology for its customers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government, working with industry, academia and government to ensure the UK has the right capabilities for defence and security. An overview of Dstl’s Scien...
11 Sept 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat estimate he has made of how many UK-based supply chain jobs are supported by DSTL’s Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Programme.
ReplyDstl has not made an assessment of the UK-based supply chain jobs supported (either exclusively or in part) by the Chemical Biological and Radiological Defence Programme delivered through Dstl. Over recent years, Dstl has significantly increased the value...