Ministry of Defence

We protect the security, independence and interests of our country at home and abroad. We work with our allies and partners whenever possible. Our aim is to ensure that the armed forces have the training, equipment and support necessary for their work, and that we keep within budget.



Secretary of State

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John Healey
Secretary of State for Defence

Shadow Ministers / Spokeperson
Liberal Democrat
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD - Life peer)
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Defence)
Baroness Smith of Newnham (LD - Life peer)
Liberal Democrat Lords Spokesperson (Defence)

Conservative
James Cartlidge (Con - South Suffolk)
Shadow Secretary of State for Defence

Liberal Democrat
Helen Maguire (LD - Epsom and Ewell)
Liberal Democrat Spokesperson (Defence)
Junior Shadow Ministers / Deputy Spokesperson
Conservative
Baroness Goldie (Con - Life peer)
Shadow Minister (Defence)
Earl of Minto (Con - Excepted Hereditary)
Shadow Minister (Defence)
Mark Francois (Con - Rayleigh and Wickford)
Shadow Minister (Defence)
Ministers of State
Lord Coaker (Lab - Life peer)
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
Maria Eagle (Lab - Liverpool Garston)
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
Al Carns (Lab - Birmingham Selly Oak)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)
Parliamentary Under-Secretaries of State
Luke Pollard (LAB - Plymouth Sutton and Devonport)
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
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Debates
Wednesday 26th March 2025
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Written Statements
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Wednesday 26th March 2025
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Select Committee Inquiry
Friday 13th December 2024
The Armed Forces Covenant

This inquiry will examine the Armed Forces Covenant, the UK’s commitment to ensuring that members of the Armed Forces community …

Written Answers
Wednesday 26th March 2025
Ukraine: Military Aid
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with his (a) French, (b) Italian …
Secondary Legislation
Thursday 13th March 2025
Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme (Amendment) Order 2025
This Order amends the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983 (“the Scheme”), which makes provision for the payment of pensions and …
Bills
Wednesday 6th November 2024
Armed Forces Commissioner Bill 2024-26
A Bill to establish, and confer functions on, the Armed Forces Commissioner; to abolish the office of Service Complaints Ombudsman; …
Dept. Publications
Wednesday 26th March 2025
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Ministry of Defence Commons Appearances

Oral Answers to Questions is a regularly scheduled appearance where the Secretary of State and junior minister will answer at the Dispatch Box questions from backbench MPs

Other Commons Chamber appearances can be:
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Westminster Hall debates are performed in response to backbench MPs or e-petitions asking for a Minister to address a detailed issue

Written Statements are made when a current event is not sufficiently significant to require an Oral Statement, but the House is required to be informed.

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Mar. 26
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Westminster Hall
Jan. 16
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Bills currently before Parliament

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Ministry of Defence - Secondary Legislation

This Order amends the Personal Injuries (Civilians) Scheme 1983 (“the Scheme”), which makes provision for the payment of pensions and allowances to, or in respect of, civilians who were killed or injured during the 1939-1945 World War.
This Order amends the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces (Compensation Scheme) Order 2011 (S.I. 2011/527) (the “Principal Order”), which provides for benefits to be payable to, or in respect of a person by reason of injury, illness or death caused wholly or partly, by service in the regular or reserve armed forces.
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Departmental Select Committee

Defence Committee

Commons Select Committees are a formally established cross-party group of backbench MPs tasked with holding a Government department to account.

At any time there will be number of ongoing investigations into the work of the Department, or issues which fall within the oversight of the Department. Witnesses can be summoned from within the Government and outside to assist in these inquiries.

Select Committee findings are reported to the Commons, printed, and published on the Parliament website. The government then usually has 60 days to reply to the committee's recommendations.


11 Members of the Defence Committee
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi Portrait
Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour - Slough)
Defence Committee Member since 11th September 2024
Derek Twigg Portrait
Derek Twigg (Labour - Widnes and Halewood)
Defence Committee Member since 21st October 2024
Fred Thomas Portrait
Fred Thomas (Labour - Plymouth Moor View)
Defence Committee Member since 21st October 2024
Michelle Scrogham Portrait
Michelle Scrogham (Labour - Barrow and Furness)
Defence Committee Member since 21st October 2024
Jesse Norman Portrait
Jesse Norman (Conservative - Hereford and South Herefordshire)
Defence Committee Member since 21st October 2024
Emma Lewell Portrait
Emma Lewell (Labour - South Shields)
Defence Committee Member since 21st October 2024
Lincoln Jopp Portrait
Lincoln Jopp (Conservative - Spelthorne)
Defence Committee Member since 21st October 2024
Alex Baker Portrait
Alex Baker (Labour - Aldershot)
Defence Committee Member since 21st October 2024
Calvin Bailey Portrait
Calvin Bailey (Labour - Leyton and Wanstead)
Defence Committee Member since 21st October 2024
Ian Roome Portrait
Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat - North Devon)
Defence Committee Member since 28th October 2024
Mike Martin Portrait
Mike Martin (Liberal Democrat - Tunbridge Wells)
Defence Committee Member since 28th October 2024
Defence Committee: Upcoming Events
Defence Committee - Oral evidence
The UK contribution to European Security
1 Apr 2025, 10 a.m.
At 10:30am: Oral evidence
Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman KCMG CBE PC FBA - Emeritus Professor of War Studies at Kings College London
Dr Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer - Acting President at German Marshall Fund of the US

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Defence Committee: Previous Inquiries
The Integrated Security, Defence and Foreign Policy Review The Security of 5G SDSR 2015 and the Army inquiry Russia: implications for UK defence and security inquiry Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2015–16 inquiry BBC Monitoring inquiry Defence Acquisition and Procurement inquiry Awards for Valour (Protection) Bill inquiry Naval Procurement: Type 26 and Type 45 inquiry NATO Warsaw summit and Chilcot Report Work of the Department 2017 inquiry F-35 Procurement inquiry North Korea inquiry Indispensable allies: US, NATO and UK Defence relations inquiry Defence Acquisition and Procurement inquiry Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2016-17 inquiry Locally Employed Civilians inquiry The effects of BAE restructuring on UK Defence inquiry National Security Capability Review inquiry The Royal Marines and UK amphibious capability inquiry The Government’s Brexit position paper: Foreign policy, defence and development: a future partnership paper inquiry Military exercises and the duty of care: follow up inquiry Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2016 inquiry UK National Shipbuilding Strategy inquiry The indispensable ally? US, NATO and UK Defence relations inquiry Locally employed interpreters inquiry Trident missile testing inquiry Investigations into fatalities involving British military personnel inquiry SDSR 2015 and the RAF inquiry Defence industrial policy: procurement and prosperity inquiry Military Exercises and the Duty of Care: Further Follow-Up inquiry Evidence from the new Defence Secretary inquiry UK Defence and the Strait of Hormuz inquiry Ministry of Defence Annual Reports and Accounts 2018-19 inquiry Procurement Update inquiry Domestic Threat of Drones inquiry UK Defence and the Far East inquiry Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2018 inquiry Work of the Service Complaints Ombudsman inquiry UK Response to Hybrid Threats inquiry INF Treaty withdrawal inquiry Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2017-18 inquiry Departmental Priorities – Post-NATO Summit inquiry Work of Defence Equipment and Support inquiry Work of the Chief of Defence Staff inquiry Mental Health and the Armed Forces, Part Two: The Provision of Care inquiry Future anti-ship missile system inquiry Statute of limitations – veterans protection inquiry UK Military Operations in Mosul and Raqqa inquiry Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Procurement inquiry Modernising Defence Programme inquiry Departmental priorities inquiry Armed forces and veterans mental health inquiry Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2017 inquiry Global Islamist Terrorism inquiry MoD Annual Report and Accounts 2012-13 Work of the Chief of the Defence Staff MoD Supplementary Estimates 2012-13 Operations in Afghanistan Strategic Defence and Security Review & the National Security Strategy The Armed Forces Covenant in Action? Part 1: Military Casualties Operations in Libya Developing Threats to Electronic Infrastructure The Armed Forces Covenant in Action? Part 2: Accommodation Defence Implications of Possible Scottish Independence Impact on UK Defence of the proposed merger of BAE systems and EADS MoD Main Estimates 2013-14 Towards the next Defence and Security Review: Part One Armed Forces Covenant in Action? Educating Service Personnel Children Armed Forces Covenant in Action? Part 4: Service Personnel Education Defence Acquisition Defence and cyber-security UK Armed Forces Personnel and Legal Framework for Future Operations Future Army 2020 Future Maritime Surveillance Lariam inquiry Publication of the SDSR UK military operations in Syria and Iraq inquiry Shifting the Goalposts? Defence Expenditure and the 2% pledge Flexible Response? An SDSR checklist of potential threats Towards the next defence and security review: Part Three Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts 2013-14 The situation in Iraq and Syria Decision-making in Defence Policy Future Force 2020 Armed Forces (Services Complaints and Financial Assistance) Bill MoD Main Estimates 2014-15 Inquiry Defence Growth Partnership Ministry of Defence Mid Year Report Towards the next Defence and Security Review: Part Two: NATO Afghanistan - Camp Bastion Attack Defence Materiel Strategy Afghanistan The Armed Forces Covenant in Action Part 5: Military Casualties Pre-appointment hearing: Service Complaints Commissioner Defence contribution to the UK’s pandemic response Progress in delivering the British Army’s armoured vehicle capability Foreign Involvement in the Defence Supply Chain The Integrated Review – Threats, Capabilities and Concepts Defence and Climate Change National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh Armed Forces Readiness Future Aviation Capabilities Defence in the Grey Zone Women in the Armed Forces: Follow-Up The UK contribution to European Security The Armed Forces Covenant NATO, US and UK Defence Relations National security and investment Beyond endurance? Military exercises and the duty of care Defence in the Arctic MoD support for former and serving personnel subject to judicial processes Defence in the Arctic (Sub-Committee) Armed Forces Covenant Annual Report 2018 Defence industrial policy: procurement and prosperity Departmental Priorities – Post-NATO Summit Domestic Threat of Drones Evidence from the new Defence Secretary Global Islamist Terrorism INF Treaty withdrawal UK Military Operations in Mosul and Raqqa Future anti-ship missile system Statute of limitations – veterans protection Mental Health and the Armed Forces, Part Two: The Provision of Care Work of Defence Equipment and Support Ministry of Defence Annual Reports and Accounts 2018-19 European Defence Industrial Development Programme Modernising Defence Programme Military Exercises and the Duty of Care: Further Follow-Up Procurement Update Work of the Service Complaints Ombudsman UK Defence and the Far East UK Defence and the Strait of Hormuz UK Response to Hybrid Threats Work of the Chief of Defence Staff

50 most recent Written Questions

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Written Questions can be tabled by MPs and Lords to request specific information information on the work, policy and activities of a Government Department

21st Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with his (a) French, (b) Italian and (c) other EU nations' counterparts on accelerating the transfer of (i) ammunition and (ii) other armaments to Ukraine.

We are in frequent contact with partner nations to discuss how to collectively accelerate the transfer of ammunition and other armaments to Ukraine. As co-leaders of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group the UK is taking a leading role in ensuring coordination and coherence of international support to Ukraine.

With European partners, we are also members of the artillery capability coalition and co-leads of the maritime and drone capability coalitions, which deliver immediate support to Ukraine and also have a long-term plan to support Ukraine's ambitions for a NATO interoperable future force.

Luke Pollard
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
21st Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the UK's explosive ordnance removal capabilities in (a) the UK and (b) internationally.

The Ministry of Defence has a world leading Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Search capability, providing critical support to military operations and UK resilience.

Additionally, Defence recognises the importance of Explosive Ordnance Clearance (EOC) capabilities delivered both internally and to external stakeholders. As we look ahead, Defence spending is being prioritised to face the threats and challenges of the twenty-first century. To meet the demand for EOC services, we currently have a framework through the Counter Explosive Ordnance Defence Engagement office, and in conjunction with the FCDO, to deliver EOC capability through a contracted solution, assured by Defence.

Future capability decisions will be subject to the outcomes of the Strategic Defence Review.

Luke Pollard
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence)
21st Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with charities that provide assistance to veterans who have (a) conducted and (b) assisted with Explosive Ordnance Disposal duties.

The Government works closely with the Armed Forces charity sector, who play a vital part in the wider support system for veterans; I meet regularly with representatives of Armed Forces charities to discuss the support available and how we can work effectively together. I am actively exploring ways of simplifying and coordinating access to Government support, which includes working in partnership with the charity sector to harness and cohere that support.

Al Carns
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support cadet forces in Fylde constituency.

The Government is convinced of the benefits of cadets, not just for young people who participate, but for society. Participation in the Cadet Forces has significant positive impacts on young people, increasing their performance at school and improving their employment and career prospects.

The Cadet Forces instil values and standards and provide the opportunity for young people to develop key skills including self-discipline, confidence, and resilience which equip them for life.

The skills, confidence, and cultural capital that young people gain from being cadets improves their social mobility, and in terms of health and wellbeing alone, participation in the Cadet Forces produces an annual return on investment in the region of £120 million.

Independent research has shown the cost of cadets is fully covered if the life outcomes of just 1% of cadets change each year so that they are in education, training, or employment.

For all these reasons, we are committed to sustaining the Cadet Forces across the UK, including within the Fylde constituency, where there are currently nine separate Cadet Units.

Al Carns
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure serving personnel who are posted away on operational duties and have a property in the UK are able to receive council tax discounts; and how his Department ensures personnel are (a) informed and (b) supported in accessing this discount.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) pays a tax-free allowance called Council Tax Relief for certain Service personnel on specified operations or assignments. In 2011, the MOD doubled the rate from 25 per cent to 50 per cent, under the auspices of the Armed Forces Covenant. The MOD has established structures in place to engage regularly with a wide range of stakeholders including Serving personnel and their families. This routine engagement maintains continued awareness of the support available.

Al Carns
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)
18th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with businesses on the applicability of the Armed Forces Covenant.

I have been fortunate enough to meet with many businesses and organisations that are both signed up and who are also interested in signing up to the Armed Forces Covenant. This Government is committed to fully extending the legal duty, which will increase education and awareness of the unique nature of Service.

Defence Relationship Management provides direct engagement with employers across the UK through its account management team. This engagement supports employers in understanding the Armed Forces Covenant, developing bespoke and meaningful pledges, and progressing on to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme where appropriate.

The Ministry of Defence has policy in place to hold organisations to account known as the ‘the Covenant Test’, where ultimately, if a company fails the test, their right to utilise the Armed Forces Covenant title and branding can be removed.

Al Carns
Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)
11th Mar 2025
To ask His Majesty's Government by how much the (1) British Army, (2) Royal Navy, and (3) Royal Air Force are underrecruited.

I refer the Noble Baroness to the response given by the Minister for the Armed Forces last November (Question 11998).

Lord Coaker
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on the delivery of Remus 300s to the Royal Navy.

The Royal Navy has been operating a range of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to detect sea mines since 2005. In the past three years, we have increased our pool of Remus 100 and 300 UUVs and deployed them to globally-deployed frontline Royal Naval units to survey the seabed and detect sea mines. Uncrewed and autonomous systems are already transforming operational capability, acting as force multipliers for our sailors and a catalyst for military and commercial innovation. The Royal Navy has an ambition to accelerate, scale and develop these systems by harnessing UK industry and the thriving Science and Technology sector to produce world-leading capabilities.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress his Department has made on the delivery of Remus 100s to the Royal Navy.

The Royal Navy has been operating a range of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to detect sea mines since 2005. In the past three years, we have increased our pool of Remus 100 and 300 UUVs and deployed them to globally-deployed frontline Royal Naval units to survey the seabed and detect sea mines. Uncrewed and autonomous systems are already transforming operational capability, acting as force multipliers for our sailors and a catalyst for military and commercial innovation. The Royal Navy has an ambition to accelerate, scale and develop these systems by harnessing UK industry and the thriving Science and Technology sector to produce world-leading capabilities.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Penally Gallery Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Sennybridge Training Area due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Sealand ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Holcombe Moor due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Kingsbury ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Catterick Training Area due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Leek and Upper Hulme Training area due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Battle Hill Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Bellerby Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Whittington ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Feldom Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Thetford due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Wathgill Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Fingringhoe due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Otterburn Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Barton Road due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Ponteland Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Beckingham due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Aldershot due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Ash Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Altcar Rifle Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Barrossa Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024..

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
19th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Chilcomb Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Redesdale Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Holbeach Air Weapons Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Longmoor Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Bellshiel demolition range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Lydd Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Moody's Down Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Pirbright Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Otmoor Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Barry Buddon due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Blackdog Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Cape Wrath Training Centre due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Castlelaw Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Donna Nook Air Weapons Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Yoxter Range and dry training area due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Fort George Range Control due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Tregantle ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
20th Mar 2025
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hours of firing time have been lost at Kirkcudbright Range Control due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.

The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.

Maria Eagle
Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)