Mr Mark Francois

25 Nov 2021 · Ministry of Defence

F-35 Aircraft: Accidents

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost incurred to the public purse, including support costs, has been of the recent ditching of the F-35B aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea.

25 Nov 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Guided Weapons

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the initial operating capability is of the Martlet surface to air missile system.

25 Nov 2021 · Ministry of Defence

F-35 Aircraft: Accidents

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the recent ditching of the F-35B aircraft in the Mediterranean Sea, for what reason the pilot so ejected from that aircraft.

25 Nov 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Defence Digital and Submarine Delivery Authority: Incentives

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether bonus payments have been made to the (a) Head of Defence Digital and (b) Head of the Submarine Delivery Authority during their current terms of office as of 25 November 2021.

25 Nov 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Defence Equipment & Support: Incentives

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide details of all bonuses paid to the current head of Defence Equipment and Support, broken down by (a) year, (b) amount and (c) reason for the award.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Exports

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministerial statement on Ajax Armoured Vehicle Procurement on Thursday 9 September, what estimate he has made of the total estimated export market for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle; and

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministerial Statement of 9 September on Ajax Armoured Vehicle Procurement, in what year did DSTL recommend the mandating of a 40mm main armament for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

CTA International: Ammunition

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many rounds of ammunition were included in the £150 million contract for 40mm ammunition signed with the contractor CTA in 2015-16.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Ammunition

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost is of a single round of 40mm armoured piercing ammunition for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Testing

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Armed Forces personnel have been involved in the trials programme for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle as at 10 September 2021.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Testing

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many medical personnel have been involved in the trials of the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle programme as at 10 September 2021; and of what ranks those personnel were.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Testing

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many members of the Army Reserve have been involved in the trials of the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle programme to date.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Hearing Impairment

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the maximum recommended dose of steroids is which can be administered to armed forces personnel for temporary hearing loss caused by participation in the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle programme.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces: Hearing Impairment

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether armed forces personnel may be required under their terms of service to have steroid injections for hearing damage or loss sustained during their service.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Hearing Impairment

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the maximum amount payable under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme is for (a) temporary hearing loss and (b) permanent hearing loss, as a result of injuries sustained during military service.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Armed Forces Compensation Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the armed forces personnel injured during the trials of the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle programme will be entitled to compensation under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Testing

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total cost to his Department is of the trials of the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle; and from which top level budget those trials have been funded.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Testing

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost is of the trials programme for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle to date; and what proportion of those costs has been funded by (a) General Dynamics, (b) his Department and (c) other funding

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Testing

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the estimated total cost is of the new trials which have recommenced at Millbrook on the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle; and from which Top Level Budget the funding for those trials will come.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

BOWMAN Combat Radio System

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out of service date is for the Bowman tactical communications system.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

LE TacCIS Programme: Staff

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, who the Senior Responsible Owner for the Le Tacsis programme is; and whether that person is employed (a) part-time or (b) full-time on Le Tacsis.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Defence Procurement of 9 September 2021, Official report, column 485, whether he plans to publish the programmatic review of the Ajax programme.

10 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Armed Conflict

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Defence Procurement of 9 September 2021, Official report, column 485, whether Ajax crews will only be permitted to engage enemy targets in battle with s

7 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Head of Defence Equipment and Support was first informed of the problems with the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle programme.

7 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Artillery: Ammunition

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the cost of a round of 155mm high explosive artillery ammunition used by the AS-90 howitzer.

7 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Ammunition

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the cost of a round of 7.62mm machine gun ammunition as used on the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle.

7 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Challenger Tanks: Ammunition

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the cost of a Charm 3 round of 120mm armoured piercing ammunition used by the Challenger 2 Main battle Tank.

7 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Warrior Vehicles: Ammunition

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the cost of a single round of 30mm armoured piercing ammunition used by the Warrior Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

7 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Warrior Vehicles: Ammunition

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which company manufactures the 30mm ammunition used by the Warrior Armoured Infantry Fighting Vehicle.

7 Sep 2021 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Ammunition

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many rounds of 40mm ammunition for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicle have been purchased as of 7 September 2021.