Graeme Downie MP: written questions
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DM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much spare storage there is at DM Crombie as a proportion of its total capacity.
Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Ministry of Defence.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 9 January 2026 to Question 101610 on Offshore Industry: Security, what guidance his Department has issued to the operators of offshore oil rigs and installations in
Answer: Operators follow general security guidance from a range of sources, including the National Protective Security Authority (NPSA), and Offshore Energies UK (OEUK). Operators are required to follow risk assessments and contingency planning embedded within ap...
Answered 20 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if plans to create a wider digital targeting web across the UK’s Armed Forces by 2027 are on schedule.
Answer: The Department, through Cyber and Specialist Operations Command, is progressing plans to create a wider digital targeting web across the UK’s Armed Forces by 2027. This includes the establishment of the Defence Targeting Enterprise Office, which will enab...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: Military IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding has been allocated for the implementation of ASGARD for the British Army.
Answer: ASGARD will create a digitally enabled reconnaissance and strike network, bringing together sensors, decision-support tools and precision weapons to improve decision-making and increase lethality. With continued investment and oversight, ASGARD will deliv...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: Military IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104534More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential of ASGARD for UK armed forces.
Answer: ASGARD will create a digitally enabled reconnaissance and strike network, bringing together sensors, decision-support tools and precision weapons to improve decision-making and increase lethality. With continued investment and oversight, ASGARD will deliv...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: Military IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide an update on the implementation of ASGARD.
Answer: ASGARD will create a digitally enabled reconnaissance and strike network, bringing together sensors, decision-support tools and precision weapons to improve decision-making and increase lethality. With continued investment and oversight, ASGARD will deliv...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBank Services: Digital TechnologyTreasuryTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104252More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what percentage of personal banking transactions are completed digitally for each of the past 3 years.
Answer: Whilst the Government does not hold data on the percentage of personal banking transactions that are completed digitally for each of the past 3 years specifically, the Financial Conduct Authority’s Financial Lives Survey collects data regarding digital ba...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increased use of DM Crombie on transit time for Royal Navy ships patrolling the North Sea.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the use of DM Crombie by Royal Navy ships to protect (i) the High North and (ii) North Sea subsurface cables.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role DM Crombie plays in the defence and protection of (i) the High North and (ii) subsurface cables in the North Sea.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) Royal Navy and (b) RFA ships will use the jetty at DM Crombie in each of the next five years.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of adding refuelling capabilities at DM Crombie.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has carried out on the strategic importance of DM Crombie to the Royal Navy and UK allies.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to upgrade the main jetty at DM Crombie.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has carried out of the condition of the main jetty at DM Crombie.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the jetty at DM Crombie to be fully operational.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions have taken place regarding adding refuelling capabilities at DM Crombie.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase the use of DM Crombie by the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has carried out of the condition of the main pier at DM Crombie.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDM CrombieMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the pier at DM Crombie to be fully operational.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Defence Infrastructure Organisation work closely to ensure that infrastructure is in place to ensure continuity of operations. DM Crombie remains a key support enabler for Defence and continues to offer operational flexibility to the RN...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department last conducted an exercise to explore the threat against UK offshore energy assets from Russian military activities.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) conducts regular planning and exercising of military responses to a multitude of threats, including those that impact the security of our critical maritime infrastructure. The MOD also works closely with other Government Depa...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the threat to UK offshore energy assets from Russian military activities.
Answer: Russia poses a long-term, strategic threat to Euro-Atlantic security and the UK is taking measures to combat these threats with our Allies. The maritime domain is increasingly contested. Hostile states and non-state actors pose a growing threat to our cri...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of naval protection for offshore energy installations in the UK Economic Zone.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps the security of the UK's offshore energy installations and wider maritime critical national infrastructure under continuous review, working closely with other Government Departments, industry and international partners.The Ro...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what training his Department offers to operators of UK offshore energy assets on steps to take in the event of a threat from Russian military assets.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not provide training or advice to operators of offshore oil rigs and installations in the North Sea. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is responsible for the security of energy infrastructure. The MOD keeps...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordOffshore Industry: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 101610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what advice is given to operators of offshore oil rigs and installations in the North Sea on steps to take in the event of threat or intimidation from Russian military assets.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not provide training or advice to operators of offshore oil rigs and installations in the North Sea. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is responsible for the security of energy infrastructure. The MOD keeps...
Answered 9 Jan 2026
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