Asked by: Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
What assessment he has made of the fighting readiness of the British Army; and if he will make a statement.
Answered by James Heappey
The Army is always ready to fulfil the task of protecting the nation and holds various people and units at different readiness, along with the equipment and stocks required to support them, to enable us to compete against our adversaries, tackle threats at source and reassure allies. The Integrated Review will ensure that we have the people and equipment to continue to do this.
Asked by: Mohammad Yasin (Labour - Bedford)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to award a production contract for the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme.
Answered by Jeremy Quin
The Full Business Case for the Warrior Capability Sustainment Programme is currently being considered through our internal approvals process, and is subject to commercial negotiations. It would not therefore be appropriate to comment further at this time. All decisions are subject to the ongoing Integrated Review.