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Does my right hon. Friend accept that the defence of the Falkland Islands would be made much more difficult if we failed to spend 2%, at least, of our gross domestic product on defence? If we encouraged all parties, including Labour, to do that—
Does my right hon. Friend accept that the defence of the Falkland Islands would be made much more difficult if we failed to spend 2%, at least, of our gross domestic product on defence? If we encouraged all parties, including Labour, to do that—
There are currently about 1,200 UK military and civilian personnel in the Falklands Islands. They support a range of air, sea and land capabilities, including Typhoon aircraft, support helicopters, offshore patrol vessels, air defences, and a resident infantry company. My right hon. Friend is an established former member of the Defence Committee—indeed, its former Chair—and the whole House will have heard what he said.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the origins are of the NATO target for allies to spend two per cent of gross domestic product on defence; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what the origins are of the NATO target for allies to spend two per cent of gross domestic product on defence; and if he will make a statement.
NATO Resource Guidance first emerged during the Cold War. NATO introduced the current guideline that allies should spend 2% of gross domestic product on defence in 2006.
A few weeks ago, the Prime Minister told the House that he continued to hold the “strong view” that the overall defence budget should rise in real terms from 2015 onwards. When will that prime ministerial wish become Government policy?
A few weeks ago, the Prime Minister told the House that he continued to hold the “strong view” that the overall defence budget should rise in real terms from 2015 onwards. When will that prime ministerial wish become Government policy?
I can confidently predict that the Prime Minister will be involved and will be a key player in the end game of the SR 13 discussion.
Debate on a Select Committee report. [Relevant documents: Future Maritime Surveillance, Fifth Report of the Defence Committee, HC 110, and the Government Response, HC 827.]
Debate on a Select Committee report. [Relevant documents: Future Maritime Surveillance, Fifth Report of the Defence Committee, HC 110, and the Government Response, HC 827.]
At the time of the strategic defence and security review two and a half years ago, my right hon. Friend said:
“My own strong view is that this structure will require year-on-year real-terms growth in the defence budget in the years beyond 2015.”—[Official Report, 19 October 2010; Vol. 516, c. 799.]
Does that remain his view and has he heard any similar view expressed by the Leader of the Opposition?
At the time of the strategic defence and security review two and a half years ago, my right hon. Friend said:
“My own strong view is that this structure will require year-on-year real-terms growth in the defence budget in the years beyond 2015.”—[Official Report, 19 October 2010; Vol. 516, c. 799.]
Does that remain his view and has he heard any similar view expressed by the Leader of the Opposition?
It does remain my view, but I am afraid to say that, as far as I can see, I am the only party leader who believes that, in the years beyond this Parliament, we should increase defence spending in the way described by my right hon. Friend. The good news for all those who care about this issue is that it is agreed Government policy that the defence equipment programme needs real-terms increases up to after 2015. It is very important for us to be able to plan our exceptional equipment programme, which will give us some of the best-equipped armed forces anywhere in the world.
The news that the defence budget is balanced is obviously very welcome, but there will inevitably be a certain amount of scepticism about it. Does my right hon. Friend accept that if he is to dispel that scepticism, the sooner he can provide absolute clarity about exactly how he has balanced the budget, and exactly how the £38 billion black hole that Defence Ministers referred to is calculated, the better?
The news that the defence budget is balanced is obviously very welcome, but there will inevitably be a certain amount of scepticism about it. Does my right hon. Friend accept that if he is to dispel that scepticism, the sooner he can provide absolute clarity about exactly how he has balanced the budget, and exactly how the £38 billion black hole that Defence Ministers referred to is calculated, the better?
I accept that there will be a certain amount of scepticism. In relation to the equipment plan, there are two parts to the answer. First, the armed forces committee has confirmed that the equipment plan that we set out and funded does deliver the capabilities required for Future Force 2020. Secondly, we have submitted the programme to the National Audit Office for review, and we will publish the result of that review in due course. In respect of the 55% of the annual budget that is not taken up by the equipment plan, the proof of the pudding is in the eating, and Members in all parts of the House will look to see a defence budget that comes in within the spending plan total, as they did in 2011-12.
Unallotted backbench debate (part two). Motion lapsed.
Unallotted backbench debate (part two). Motion lapsed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what date he expects to publish the White Paper on equipment, security and technology for UK Defence and Security.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence on what date he expects to publish the White Paper on equipment, security and technology for UK Defence and Security.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer from the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Banbury of 17 March 2010, Official Report, column 869, on what date he was briefed that defence spending had not risen in real terms in each year since 1997;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the answer from the Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Banbury of 17 March 2010, Official Report, column 869, on what date he was briefed that defence spending had not risen in real terms in each year since 1997;...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 15 October 2009, Official Report, columns 34-36WS, on defence acquisition (independent review), what steps he plans to take (a) to improve the way in which projects in the equipment plan are costed, (b) to use...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 15 October 2009, Official Report, columns 34-36WS, on defence acquisition (independent review), what steps he plans to take (a) to improve the way in which projects in the equipment plan are costed, (b) to use...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 15 October 2009, Official Report, columns 34-36WS, on defence acquisition (independent review), what arrangements he plans to make to provide greater visibility of project management costs in the Defence Equipment and Support Organisation to the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence pursuant to the written ministerial statement of 15 October 2009, Official Report, columns 34-36WS, on defence acquisition (independent review), what arrangements he plans to make to provide greater visibility of project management costs in the Defence Equipment and Support Organisation to the...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on the acquisition of rights over design information and assured access to relevant design knowledge in respect of procurement of (a) armoured fighting vehicles, (b) fixed wing piloted aircraft, (c) helicopters, (d) unmanned aerial vehicles, (e) ships, (f)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his policy is on the acquisition of rights over design information and assured access to relevant design knowledge in respect of procurement of (a) armoured fighting vehicles, (b) fixed wing piloted aircraft, (c) helicopters, (d) unmanned aerial vehicles, (e) ships, (f)...
(3) how and to what extent the recommendations of the joint US Defence Service Board and UK Defence Scientific Advisory Council report on Defence Critical Technologies contributed to the drafting of the Defence Technology Strategy.
(3) how and to what extent the recommendations of the joint US Defence Service Board and UK Defence Scientific Advisory Council report on Defence Critical Technologies contributed to the drafting of the Defence Technology Strategy.
(2) whether he has accepted the recommendations of the joint US Defence Science Board and UK Defence Scientific Advisory Council’s report on defence critical technologies; and if he will make a statement;
(2) whether he has accepted the recommendations of the joint US Defence Science Board and UK Defence Scientific Advisory Council’s report on defence critical technologies; and if he will make a statement;
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether the recommendations of the joint US Defence Science Board and the Defence Scientific Advisory Council report on defence critical technologies will inform future UK policies on defence research and development and the defence industrial strategy; and if he will make...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether the recommendations of the joint US Defence Science Board and the Defence Scientific Advisory Council report on defence critical technologies will inform future UK policies on defence research and development and the defence industrial strategy; and if he will make...