Written Question
Monday 17th October 2022
Asked by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
Question
to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total operating cost was for all British overseas military bases, without personnel costs included, in (a) 2018-19, (b) 2019-20, and (c) 2020-21.
Answered by James Heappey
The operating costs for British overseas military bases, without personnel costs are detailed below:
Financial Year | 2020-21 million | 2019-20 million | 2018-19 million |
Total | 171.710 | 169.431 | 157.920 |
Written Question
Wednesday 28th September 2022
Asked by:
Stewart Hosie (Scottish National Party - Dundee East)
Question
to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was spent by his Department on research contracts in each region in the most recent financial year for which figures are available.
Answered by Alec Shelbrooke
A full breakdown of spend on research contracts by region is not centrally held and could only be provided at disproportionate cost. However, I am able to provide details of payments for financial year 2021-22 to suppliers for research contracted out to industry and academia by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. It should be noted that the regional analysis is based on office or billing address only and some of the work will have been subcontracted by the supplier.
Payments £ (to the nearest thousand) |
Northern Ireland | 290,000 |
Scotland | 5,744,000 |
North East England | 972,000 |
North West England | 5,549,000 |
Yorkshire and the Humber | 2,959,000 |
East Midlands | 4,455,000 |
West Midlands | 8,188,000 |
East of England | 41,501,000 |
London | 14,516,000 |
South East | 164,209,000 |
South West | 38,520,000 |
Wales | 6,721,000 |
Total | 293,624,000 |
Rest of World | 9,857,000 |
Total 303,481,000 |
Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Mar 2022
Support for Ukraine and Countering Threats from Russia
"The invasion of Ukraine is brutal and it is wrong; the justifications for it are a tissue of lies. The resistance of the Ukrainian people against such an onslaught, with Russia deploying internationally banned illegal weapons against civilian targets, is heroic. I imagine everybody here is humbled by the bravery …..."Stewart Hosie - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Wed 02 Mar 2022
Support for Ukraine and Countering Threats from Russia
"I thank the right hon. Gentleman. I backed today’s motion precisely because it calls for the provision of further defensive equipment and “humanitarian and other assistance”. Although it ought to be unnecessary, I also join the calls to ensure that the UK’s NATO defence and security obligations are fulfilled to …..."Stewart Hosie - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 21 Sep 2021
Data Breach: ARAP Applicants in Afghanistan
"I thank the Secretary of State for his statement and for his commitment to update the House after the recess. When he does so in five or six weeks’ time, will he please ensure that he gives an accurate assessment of the additional threats and intimidation that Afghan nationals face …..."Stewart Hosie - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 20 Jan 2015
Trident Renewal
"May I take my hon. Friend back to the question of costs and try to put some numbers on this? Is it not the case that according to the last comprehensive assessment, the cost was something in the order of 9% of the MOD budget, around £2.9 billion a year, …..."Stewart Hosie - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 05 Mar 2013
Army Basing Plan
"The Secretary of State said that the consolidation of the Army bases in Scotland would be around Leuchars and Edinburgh. He also made the welcome announcement that 45 Commando would remain in Arbroath, presumably at RM Condor. He then went on to say that the decisions on the training estate …..."Stewart Hosie - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 08 Nov 2012
Future Reserves 2020
"I thank the Secretary of State for giving me early sight of his statement. I welcome the intention to increase the number of reservists. However, the reserve forces will need to be reconfigured to meet his objective of integrating with the regulars. May I ask him about the Royal Marines …..."Stewart Hosie - View Speech
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Speech in Westminster Hall - Wed 23 May 2012
Scottish-recruited Units
"When my hon. Friend speaks about the golden thread, it is not mere history or sentiment. It is essential to recruitment and retention into those geographically recruited units, such as the Black Watch, when recruits come from that area. It is vital for recruitment and retention into units such as …..."Stewart Hosie - View Speech
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Thu 10 May 2012
Carrier Strike Capability
"Can the Secretary of State confirm that the terms of business agreement signed in 2009 provide that on completion of the carrier build, the UK will be spending perhaps only £230 million a year—0.7% of the MOD budget—to maintain essential shipbuilding skills? More important, will he tell us whether, as …..."Stewart Hosie - View Speech
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