Question to the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero:

To ask His Majesty's Government when the final investment decision for the Sizewell C plant will be made, and when the results of the small modular reactor competition will be announced.

Answered by Baroness Curran

As confirmed at the Autum Budget, both the equity and debt raise processes are in their final stages. A final decision on whether to proceed with the project will be made at the Spending Review.

Great British Nuclear is driving forward its small modular reactor competition for UK deployment. Following a period of detailed negotiation, bidders have submitted final tenders, which Great British Nuclear is evaluating. Final decisions will be taken shortly.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports of the presence of two anchors from the former HMS Prince of Wales among the metal looted from the wreck and currently held in Malaysia.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Malaysian authorities have primacy over the investigation into the illegal salvage of HMS Prince of Wales. As these investigations are ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment on the alleged perpetrators at this stage, or speculate on the future preservation of the artefacts, including any metal recovered, until they have concluded.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are aware of any plans for the disposal of metal illegally looted from the wreck of the former HMS Prince of Wales currently held in Malaysia.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Malaysian authorities have primacy over the investigation into the illegal salvage of HMS Prince of Wales. As these investigations are ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment on the alleged perpetrators at this stage, or speculate on the future preservation of the artefacts, including any metal recovered, until they have concluded.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether the men responsible for looting the wreck of the former HMS Prince of Wales have been released from Malaysian custody.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Malaysian authorities have primacy over the investigation into the illegal salvage of HMS Prince of Wales. As these investigations are ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment on the alleged perpetrators at this stage, or speculate on the future preservation of the artefacts, including any metal recovered, until they have concluded.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what action they have taken to recover metal illegally looted from the wreck of the former HMS Prince of Wales.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Malaysian authorities have primacy over the investigation into the illegal salvage of HMS Prince of Wales. As these investigations are ongoing, it would be inappropriate to comment on the alleged perpetrators at this stage, or speculate on the future preservation of the artefacts, including any metal recovered, until they have concluded.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether any ships of the HMS Prince of Wales task group currently en route to the Far East will visit Malaysia or Singapore.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

While the exact details of Operation Highmast cannot be released to preserve operational security, I can confirm that port visits to Malaysia and Singapore are part of the deployment.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they are aware of any human remains being held alongside the metal looted from the wreck of the former HMS Prince of Wales.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Ministry of Defence has not received any information to suggest any human remains have been found.

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that the Chinese ambassador to Mauritius expects Mauritius to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

It is for Mauritius to comment on its national approach and foreign policy. The UK will take a consistent and pragmatic approach to China's role in Africa - we will cooperate where we can, compete where we have different interests, and challenge where we must.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether cadets in the three cadet forces are allowed to attend any function where alcohol is served for adults.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

Cadets may be allowed to attend functions where alcohol is served for adults. Alcohol should not be served at events where cadets are present ‘at the table’, for example at a formal dinner. However, if cadets attend in another capacity, such as stair lining, serving of alcohol would be permitted to adults. There is a strict no-drinking policy for cadets or Cadet Force Adult Volunteers on duty.

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government why Sea Cadets are not allowed to be issued with drill firearms for parade training.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Marine Society and Sea Cadets (MSSC) is an independent charity responsible for the Sea Cadets and therefore operates in a different but albeit collaborative manner from the other Royal Navy Cadet Forces. The MSSC is formally sponsored by the Ministry of Defence via a Grant in Aid from the Royal Navy. Therefore, the equipment provided for Sea Cadets is a matter for MSSC to best determine within extant resources.

Question to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government:

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage on 30 May (HL7622), whether the public inquiry into the planning application for the a Chinese Embassy looked in detail at the layout, range, and vulnerability of nearby critical communication networks, their key hubs, or significant data centres.

Answered by Baroness Taylor of Stevenage - Baroness in Waiting (HM Household) (Whip)

An independent Inspector held a public inquiry into the proposals, at which interested parties were able to put forward evidence and representations. All material planning considerations will be taken into account in reaching a decision on this case.

All Inquiry documents for this case are publicly available on Tower Hamlets website here [https://towerhamlets.app.box.com/s/68q9lv6thn0w29gt98y5godmes0rizmn].

Falkland Islands APPG
Tuesday 10th June 2025

Found: Lord Northbrook The Baroness Smith of Newnham Mr Martin Vickers MP The Rt Hon Admiral the Lord West of Spithead

Falkland Islands APPG
Tuesday 10th June 2025

Found: Mark Sewards MP The Lord Stevens of Birmingham Mr Jamie Stone MP The Rt Hon Admiral the Lord West of Spithead

Falkland Islands APPG
Tuesday 10th June 2025

Found: Rt Hon The Lord Kilclooney Mr Derek Twigg MP Mr Martin Vickers MP The Rt Hon Admiral The Lord West of Spithead

Cyber Security and Business Resilience APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Present: Simon Fell MP (Chair), Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom, Lord West of Spithead Apologies: Baroness Neville

Cyber Security and Business Resilience APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: B, the Rt Hon the Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom, Apologies: Rt Hon Sir George Howarth MP, Lord West of Spithead

Cyber Security and Business Resilience APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Digital Infrastructure) Apologies Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom, Lord West of Spithead

Cyber Security and Business Resilience APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Apologies: Simon Fell MP (Chair), Baroness Pauline Neville-Jones, Lord Mackenzie of Framwellgate, Lord West of Spithead

Cyber Security and Business Resilience APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: SECURITY Date: 23rd June 2020 Present: Chair: Simon Fell MP Lord Arbuthnot of Erdrom, Admiral Lord West of Spithead

Cyber Security and Business Resilience APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Prof Keith Mayes – ISG, Royal Holloway Andrew Henderson – Secretariat APPG Apologies: Lord West of Spithead

Cyber Security and Business Resilience APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Neville-Jones Andrew Henderson, Professor Keith Mayes, Secretariat, ISG, Royal Holloway Apologies: Lord West of Spithead

Cyber Security and Business Resilience APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: Richard Benyon MP The Rt Hon. the Baroness Neville-Jones The Rt Hon. the Lord West of Spithead The

Cyber Security and Business Resilience APPG
Wednesday 11th June 2025

Found: George Howarth MP James Morris MP Richard Benyon MP Apologies: Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom Lord West of Spithead