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Written Question
Ministry of Defence: Annual Reports
Monday 29th April 2024

Asked by: Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's Annual Report and Accounts 2022 to 2023, what was Project Bodywork.

Answered by Earl of Minto - Shadow Minister (Defence)

BODYWORK was a project to procure bespoke Explosive Ordnance and Disposal equipment. The BODYWORK contract was closed in June 2021 as a more suitable solution to Defence’s requirement was found.


Written Question
Ministry of Defence: Annual Reports
Monday 29th April 2024

Asked by: Baroness Royall of Blaisdon (Labour - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's Annual Report and Accounts 2022 to 2023, what was Project GRACE.

Answered by Earl of Minto - Shadow Minister (Defence)

Project GRACE relates to an infrastructure project in Northern Ireland which was cancelled owing to a change of requirements.


Speech in Lords Chamber - Mon 17 Jun 2019
Afghan Interpreters: Security Clearance

"My Lords, does the noble Earl recognise that the interpreters are in a Catch-22 situation? It took them an awfully long time to come to this country because they and their families had to be checked out and were in intense danger. They are in this country now, wanting to …..."
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Speech in Grand Committee - Wed 08 Jun 2011
War Widows’ Association of Great Britain

"My Lords, I, too, am grateful to the noble Viscount for securing this timely debate. It was a real honour to attend the service at the Guards Chapel this morning to mark the 40th anniversary of the founding of the War Widows’ Association of Great Britain. This remarkable association, now …..."
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Speech in Lords Chamber - Tue 22 Mar 2011
Great War: Centenary Commemoration

"My Lords, does the Minister agree that it is particularly appropriate that my noble friend should have raised this Question on the day that we are debating the European Union? Does he also agree that we should recognise the part that the EU has played in ensuring peace and stability …..."
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