Asked by: Suella Braverman (Conservative - Fareham and Waterlooville)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to protect national security in the context of the AQUIND interconnector project.
Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
Aquind's application for a development consent order in respect of their proposed project is subject to an ongoing re-determination process led by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, to which the Ministry of Defence is contributing.
Asked by: Suella Braverman (Conservative - Fareham and Waterlooville)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent high-skilled jobs from moving to Europe in the context of the potential closure of the Airbus Portsmouth site.
Answered by Maria Eagle - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
His Majesty’s Government (HMG) is working to ensure that the UK remains a leading hub for the global space sector and as a destination for the talent which is required to continue to develop the industry. HMG is engaging with Airbus to understand its consolidation plans, and any decisions relating to the size and structure of Airbus' workforce are a matter for the company.
Asked by: Suella Braverman (Conservative - Fareham and Waterlooville)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 on the Royal Navy's global reach.
Answered by Philip Dunne
The Strategic Defence and Security Review provides the investment necessary to deliver the most modern Navy in the world, capable of supporting the UK’s interests around the globe and keeping our seas safe.
Both the capability and manpower of the Royal Navy will grow, including a renewed strategic deterrent; 100% aircraft carrier availability; a fleet of at least 19 frigates and destroyers including new general purpose frigates; new offshore patrol vessels, and new tanker support ships.