Danny Kruger
Conservative - East Wiltshire
4,716 (10.0%) majority - 2024 General ElectionFirst elected: 12th December 2019
Shadow Parliamentary Under Secretary (Defence)
(since July 2024)Shadow Minister (Work and Pensions)
(since November 2024)1 APPG membership (as of 20 Nov 2024)
Eating Disorders11 Former APPG memberships
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Debates during the 2024 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
(4 debate interactions)
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(4 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(9 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
(2 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
Danny Kruger has not made any spoken contributions to legislative debateEast Wiltshire Petitions
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If an e-petition reaches 10,000 signatures the Government will issue a written response.
If an e-petition reaches 100,000 signatures the petition becomes eligible for a Parliamentary debate (usually Monday 4.30pm in Westminster Hall).
of 105,441 signatures (0.19%)
of 105,441 signatures (0.19%)
of 45,694 signatures (0.17%)
of 25,088 signatures (0.30%)
Latest EDMs signed by Danny Kruger
Referral of matters of 21 February 2024 to the Committee of Privileges
Tabled by: William Wragg (Independent - Hazel Grove)That this House notes the Speaker’s decision on selection and calling of amendments on 21 February 2024 was not in accordance with the established precedent for Opposition days; and accordingly considers that, notwithstanding the Resolution of this House of 6 February 1978, the matter of whether undue pressure was placed …
(Most recent: 19 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Scottish National Party: 42
Conservative: 25
Independent: 2
Plaid Cymru: 1
Town and Country Planning
Tabled by: Keir Starmer (Labour - Holborn and St Pancras)That an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, praying that the Town and Country Planning (Former RAF Scampton) (Accommodation for Asylum-Seekers etc.) Special Development Order 2024 (S.I., 2024, No. 412), dated 20 March 2024, a copy of which was laid before this House on 21 March 2024, be annulled.
(Most recent: 30 Apr 2024)
Signatures by party:
Conservative: 22
Labour: 9
Commons initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Danny Kruger, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
MPs who are act as Ministers or Shadow Ministers are generally restricted from performing Commons initiatives other than Urgent Questions.
Danny Kruger has not been granted any Urgent Questions
Danny Kruger has not been granted any Adjournment Debates
Danny Kruger has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
6 Bills co-sponsored by Danny Kruger
Immigration and Asylum Bill 2023-24
Sponsor - Bob Seely (Con)
Disposal of waste (advertising and penalty provision) Bill 2023-24
Sponsor - Paul Bristow (Con)
Register of Derelict Buildings Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Nick Fletcher (Con)
Cladding Remediation Works (Code of Practice) Bill 2022-23
Sponsor - Tom Hunt (Con)
Youth Courts and Sentencing Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Rob Butler (Con)
National Health Service Reserve Staff Bill 2019-21
Sponsor - Alan Mak (Con)
Latest 13 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is a police-led collaboration governed by the NPAS National Strategic Board (NSB), which is made up of Chief Constables and PCCs representing each policing region. The NSB sets the direction for the National Police Air Service and reviews its effectiveness on behalf of the other police bodies of England and Wales.
Representatives from West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) recently met with the Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention to discuss policing’s air service requirements, including both crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
The Home Secretary has regular discussions with both Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners, which cover a wide variety of subject areas.
Minister of State (Home Office)
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is a police-led collaboration governed by the NPAS National Strategic Board (NSB), which is made up of Chief Constables and PCCs representing each policing region. The NSB sets the direction for the National Police Air Service and reviews its effectiveness on behalf of the other police bodies of England and Wales.
Representatives from West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) recently met with the Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention to discuss policing’s air service requirements, including both crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
The Home Secretary has regular discussions with both Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners, which cover a wide variety of subject areas.
Minister of State (Home Office)
The National Police Air Service (NPAS) is a police-led collaboration governed by the NPAS National Strategic Board (NSB), which is made up of Chief Constables and PCCs representing each policing region. The NSB sets the direction for the National Police Air Service and reviews its effectiveness on behalf of the other police bodies of England and Wales.
Representatives from West Yorkshire Police, West Yorkshire Combined Authority and the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) recently met with the Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention to discuss policing’s air service requirements, including both crewed and uncrewed aircraft.
The Home Secretary has regular discussions with both Chief Constables and Police and Crime Commissioners, which cover a wide variety of subject areas.
Minister of State (Home Office)
During his visit to Army HQ on 19 September, the Secretary of State for Defence met members of the Army Board and discussed a range of issues including the Army's Equipment Plan supporting the Army's modernisation.
The Challenger 3 programme remains an important programme and remains on schedule to achieve Initial Operating Capability in 2027 and Full Operating Capability in 2030.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
The Challenger 3 programme is an important programme and is on schedule to achieve Initial Operating Capability in 2027 and Full Operating Capability in 2030.
The Strategic Defence Review will guide future capability development priorities, to ensure the United Kingdom is both secure at home and strong abroad - now and for the years to come.
The Reviewers will report regularly on progress to the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Defence and will make their final report to the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Defence Secretary - with recommendations - in the first half of 2025.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
There is not, and has never been, a dedicated Hydra 400 programme in the Army. The capability was assessed in early 2024, and the Army has no current plans to pursue it further.
Work continues to develop the Army's strike capabilities. As part of this ongoing work, the Army will refine the concept for a layered approach to deliver strike capabilities at the Battlegroup, Brigade and Divisional levels.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
There is not, and has never been, a dedicated Hydra 400 programme in the Army. The capability was assessed in early 2024, and the Army has no current plans to pursue it further.
Work continues to develop the Army's strike capabilities. As part of this ongoing work, the Army will refine the concept for a layered approach to deliver strike capabilities at the Battlegroup, Brigade and Divisional levels.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
There is not, and has never been, a dedicated Hydra 400 programme in the Army. The capability was assessed in early 2024, and the Army has no current plans to pursue it further.
Work continues to develop the Army's strike capabilities. As part of this ongoing work, the Army will refine the concept for a layered approach to deliver strike capabilities at the Battlegroup, Brigade and Divisional levels.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
The Armoured Fighting Vehicle AJAX Programme trials continue to progress and remain ongoing. Reliability Growth Trials (RGT) are ongoing and on schedule to complete by December 2026.
Regarding the Armoured Vehicle Programme (AJAX) Initial Operating Capability, I refer the hon. Member to the answer that the Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry gave to Question 438 dated 22 July 2024, which remains extant.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
216 Squadron was initially formed as a swarming drone trials squadron; however, the role of drone testing and evaluation will now be conducted by 744 Naval Air Squadron as the Joint Uncrewed Air System Test and Evaluation Squadron.
216 Squadron is intended to become the operational delivery squadron for an Autonomous Collaborative Platforms capability in 2025.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
216 Squadron was initially formed as a swarming drone trials squadron; however, the role of drone testing and evaluation will now be conducted by 744 Naval Air Squadron as the Joint Uncrewed Air System Test and Evaluation Squadron.
216 Squadron is intended to become the operational delivery squadron for an Autonomous Collaborative Platforms capability in 2025.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
Funding for specific programmes is considered as part of the Department's annual budget setting process. The Strategic Defence Review will report in the first half of next year and will set out recommendations on capabilities.
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)