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Written Question
Ukraine: Politics and Government
Monday 23rd December 2024

Asked by: Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they support the recovery of all of Ukraine’s pre-2014 territory including Crimea; and, if not, what they are seeking to achieve through its assistance to Ukraine.

Answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington - Minister of State (Development)

We will continue supporting Ukraine for as long as it takes to defend itself and secure a just and lasting peace. The clearest path to peace is for Russia to withdraw its troops from Ukraine tomorrow. It is for Ukraine to determine its position on its long-term future. A strong, sovereign, and secure Ukraine that is able to defend against and deter future aggression is in the UK's interest.

Written Question
Amphibious Vehicles
Thursday 19th December 2024

Asked by: Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the long-term future of the UK’s amphibious capability following the announcement that HMS Albion and HMS Bulwark will be retired from service by the end of March 2025; when they intend to make a further announcement about their replacement; and whether the forthcoming Strategic Defence Review will take account of this decision.

Answered by Lord Coaker - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)

The Royal Marines will continue to be supported by three Bay Class landing ships and RFA Argus until the introduction of up-to-six Multi Role Support Ships. The first of these will enter service in 2033.


The Secretary of State has confirmed that the future for our Royal Marines will be reinforced in the Strategic Defence Review.

Division Vote (Lords)
5 Nov 2024 - Crown Estate Bill [HL] - View Vote Context
Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (XB) voted Aye and against the House
One of 12 Crossbench Aye votes vs 30 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 193 Noes - 226
Division Vote (Lords)
30 Apr 2024 - Victims and Prisoners Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 12 Crossbench No votes vs 34 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 214 Noes - 208
Speech in Lords Chamber - Thu 07 Sep 2023
Armed Forces

"My Lords, the Government talk of the UK having military effect globally and of Britain being a global power, yet our Armed Forces have never been weaker or less credible. We have no discernible grand strategy on which to base our defence strategy, other than post-imperial pretensions drawn from a …..."
Lord Richards of Herstmonceux - View Speech

View all Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (XB - Life peer) contributions to the debate on: Armed Forces
Division Vote (Lords)
13 Dec 2022 - Voter Identification Regulations 2022 - View Vote Context
Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (XB) voted No and in line with the House
One of 28 Crossbench No votes vs 8 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 63 Noes - 210
Division Vote (Lords)
26 Apr 2022 - Nationality and Borders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 52 Crossbench Aye votes vs 6 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 244 Noes - 219
Division Vote (Lords)
26 Apr 2022 - Nationality and Borders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (XB) voted Aye and in line with the House
One of 42 Crossbench Aye votes vs 7 Crossbench No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 227 Noes - 219
Division Vote (Lords)
26 Apr 2022 - Nationality and Borders Bill - View Vote Context
Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (XB) voted No and against the House
One of 9 Crossbench No votes vs 34 Crossbench Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 220 Noes - 219
Written Question
Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Engines
Friday 22nd April 2022

Asked by: Lord Richards of Herstmonceux (Crossbench - Life peer)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask Her Majesty's Government what variants of CV12 power packs are fitted to (1) the Challenger 2 tank, (2) the Challenger Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle (CHARRV), and (3) the Trojan armoured engineer tank.

Answered by Baroness Goldie - Shadow Minister (Defence)

The variants of the CV12 powerpacks fitted to the Challenger base vehicle family are:


Vehicle

Powerpack

Challenger 2

CV12-6A

Challenger 3

CV12-9A

Challenger Armoured Recovery and Repair Vehicle (CRARRV)

CV12-5C/6C

TITAN/TROJAN

CV12-8A

A small number of CRARRV vehicles are currently fitted with CV12-5C powerpacks that will be replaced with CV12-6C powerpacks on failure or when the vehicle is attending base workshop, whichever comes first.