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Written Question
Air Force: Cadets
Tuesday 3rd July 2018

Asked by: Iain Stewart (Conservative - Milton Keynes South)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to ensure that the RAF provides support for the 2018 RAF 100 National Aerospace Camp; and if he will make a statement.

Answered by Tobias Ellwood

The 2018 RAF100 National Aerospace Camp at RAF Syerston, due to take place between 18-25 August, will be fully supported by the RAF. While plans are currently being finalised, in addition to approximately 100 Cadet Force Adult volunteers, regular RAF personnel and aircraft will take part, and a number of activities are planned at local RAF bases.


Written Question
EU Defence Policy
Monday 11th September 2017

Asked by: Iain Stewart (Conservative - Milton Keynes South)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of when the UK will end its codified role in EU military unification after the UK leaves the EU.

Answered by Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton

The UK's commitment to European security is unwavering, and will remain so after we leave the EU. As the Article 50 letter made clear, we seek a deep and special security relationship with the EU. The precise nature of that future partnership is a matter for the negotiations.


Written Question
Trident Submarines
Monday 27th June 2016

Asked by: Iain Stewart (Conservative - Milton Keynes South)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the security benefits of procuring four Successor submarines.

Answered by Michael Fallon

The United Kingdom’s continuous at sea nuclear deterrent will remain essential to our security today, and for as long as the global security situation demands.

A four-boat fleet is the minimum needed to provide the assurance that at least one submarine will always be at sea on covert patrol.