Every parliamentary written question tabled by Grahame Morris this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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If he will list the charter agreements between his Department and shipowners that were signed in each year since 2000-01.
It is taking time to collate and review the required information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
If he will support direct employment of UK resident seafarers in his Department's (a) service contract and (b) vessel charter agreements with private shipowners.
It is taking time to collate and review the required information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
If he will list his Department’s existing contracts with (a) service, (b) vessel and (c) civilian crew providers in the maritime sector.
This information is not held in the format requested.
What recent discussions he has had with (a) trade unions and (b) Foreland Shipping on his Department’s contract for strategic sealift services.
The Ministry of Defence has frequent discussions with Foreland Shipping Limited (FSL) on the delivery of the contracted service, in accordance with the contract terms, conditions and obligations of the Interim Strategic Sealift Contract.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of pay and conditions for merchant seafarers on Point-Class Ro-Ro vessels operated by Foreland Shipping under contract with his Department.
The long-term nature of this contract guarantees stable employment for workers across the nation. The contract was awarded and is governed by the laws of England including all relevant employment legislation. The investment reflects the Government’s commitment to supporting jobs, driving economic growth, and safeguarding the UK’s national security.
If he will publish his Department's contract with Foreland Shipping Limited for strategic sealift services.
The Interim Strategic Sealift Contract DSCOM/CB/2255 was published on Contracts Finder on 11 December 2024. Please see link below to publication: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfa45e46-6b5e-4bfc-8fb4-3c5737e9db2e
What discussions he has had with the National Shipbuilding Office on the procurement of strategic sealift capacity for operational use after the expiry of the current contract with Foreland Shipping Limited in December 2031.
No decisions have been made on Strategic Sealift. The project team are developing the strategic outline case, and the National Shipbuilding Office is engaged with the relevant parties in this process.
What information his Department holds on career progression for non-UK personnel by nationality.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 13 March 2025 to Question 35903 to the hon. Member for Newcastle-under-Lyme (Mr Jogee).
What the non-standard occupation groups in his Department are.
Ministry of Defence (MOD) Non-Standard Occupational Groups (NSOG) are groups of staff for whom some aspects of their terms and conditions of service are different from the MOD broader-banded grade structure as aligned to civil service standard grades i.e....
If he will take steps to establish a public inquiry on the effects of nuclear testing between 1952 and 1967 on veterans.
The Government is deeply grateful to all those who participated in the UK Nuclear testing programme. Almost 5,000 Nuclear Test Medals have now been issued to recognise the service of those who worked on the programme, along with other activity including a...
If he will return blood and diagnostics tests taken after detonation to UK nuclear test veterans.
I have met with representatives of the nuclear test veteran community and am committed to continuing that engagement to consider the concerns raised, including looking into questions raised on medical records. Nuclear test veterans can request access to t...