Mark Francois MP: written questions
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government buys back 36,347 military homes to improve housing for forces families and save taxpayers billions, published on 17 December 2024, what his pla
Answer: It is too early to provide a timetable for the construction and refurbishment of Service Family Accommodation (SFA). The recent announcement comes as the Government kickstarts work on a new military housing strategy, to be published this year. Key princip...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordAnnington HomesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which departmental budgets will provide the funds to complete the purchase of the Annington estate; and what assessment he has made of the potential impact of that spending on other defence priorities.
Answer: Funding for the deal is being provided by His Majesty’s Treasury, not the Ministry of Defence budget. As the purchase has no impact on other Defence priorities, no financial assessment has been made.
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: CapitaMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 December 2024 to Question 17774 on Ministry of Defence: Capita, whether his Department plans to conduct performance reviews of Capita’s contract in 2025.
Answer: The Army continues to monitor Capita’s performance through the various contract management measures as set out in the Recruitment Partnering Programme contract.
Answered 30 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: CapitaMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 December 2024 to Question 17774 on Ministry of Defence: Capita, whether the performance reviews of Capita in (a) March and (b) September 2024 made recommendations.
Answer: I refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 17 December 2024, to Questions 19639, 19640, 19641, 19642 and 19643.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: CapitaMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 December 2024 to Question 17774 on Ministry of Defence: Capita, whether (a) penalties under and (b) adjustments to Capita's contract have been applied as a result of the (i) March and
Answer: I refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 17 December 2024, to Questions 19639, 19640, 19641, 19642 and 19643.
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to complete the evaluation phase of the Armed Forces Recruitment Partnership; and whether he plans to publish the findings.
Answer: Due diligence reviews have been conducted to determine the winning bidder of the Armed Forces Recruiting Programme (AFRP) contract. With the contract’s approval process ongoing, it would not be appropriate to publish the outcome of the evaluation. Indepen...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his timeline is for full implementation of the Armed Forces Recruitment Partnership across the Armed Forces; and what the key milestones are.
Answer: Due diligence reviews have been conducted to determine the winning bidder of the Armed Forces Recruiting Programme (AFRP) contract. With the contract’s approval process ongoing, it would not be appropriate to publish the outcome of the evaluation. Indepen...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures are in place to mitigate cost overruns in projects managed under the Integrated Procurement Model.
Answer: Good progress has been made on design and implementation of the key features of a reformed model, which are part of the wider defence reforms announced by the Defence Secretary in October. To set programmes up for success from the outset, the Department i...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the Integrated Procurement Model ensures equitable access for small and medium-sized enterprises in the defence supply chain.
Answer: Good progress has been made on design and implementation of the key features of a reformed model, which are part of the wider defence reforms announced by the Defence Secretary in October. The Ministry of Defence has a long-standing commitment to improve ...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Integrated Procurement Model improves the delivery timelines of major defence projects.
Answer: Good progress has been made on design and implementation of the key features of a reformed model, which are part of the wider defence reforms announced by the Defence Secretary in October. We will improve delivery timelines for our major programmes throug...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the Integrated Procurement Model in improving value for money for defence acquisitions.
Answer: Good progress has been made on design and implementation of the key features of a reformed model, which form part of the wider defence reforms announced by the Defence Secretary in October. We will take a more joined up, One Defence approach to our requir...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Integrated Procurement Model will be fully introduced across all defence procurement processes.
Answer: Good progress has been made on design and implementation of the key features of a reformed model, which are part of the wider defence reforms announced by the Defence Secretary in October. Implementation will continue into 2025.Through these changes we wi...
Answered 19 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 December 2024 to Question 17776 on Armed Forces: Recruitment, what financial penalties have been applied to Capita under the Recruitment Partnering Programme contract for failure to m
Answer: The new Government inherited a crisis in retention and recruitment. We have made it a priority to address this with a series of work streams designed to increase recruitment and renew the contract between the nation and those who serve to improve retentio...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 December 2024 to Question 17776 on Armed Forces: Recruitment, whether Capita met its key performance indicators in each of the last five years under the Recruitment Partnering Program
Answer: The new Government inherited a crisis in retention and recruitment. We have made it a priority to address this with a series of work streams designed to increase recruitment and renew the contract between the nation and those who serve to improve retentio...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 December 2024 to Question 17776 on Armed Forces: Recruitment, if his Department will publish the monthly measurements against key performance indicators for Capita’s performance in mi
Answer: The new Government inherited a crisis in retention and recruitment. We have made it a priority to address this with a series of work streams designed to increase recruitment and renew the contract between the nation and those who serve to improve retentio...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what specific actions were taken following the performance audit reviews of Capita’s role in military recruitment in (a) May and June 2021 and (b) July and August 2023.
Answer: The new Government inherited a crisis in retention and recruitment. We have made it a priority to address this with a series of work streams designed to increase recruitment and renew the contract between the nation and those who serve to improve retentio...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 December 2024 to Question 17776 on Armed Forces: Recruitment, how the Army measures Capita’s performance against key performance indicators in the Recruitment Partnering Programme con
Answer: The new Government inherited a crisis in retention and recruitment. We have made it a priority to address this with a series of work streams designed to increase recruitment and renew the contract between the nation and those who serve to improve retentio...
Answered 17 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support is available for families of veterans in Northern Ireland; and if he will supply additional resources for such needs.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that veterans are able to access appropriate support wherever they live in the UK and is working to coordinate and cohere the range of support available, including in Northern Ireland, more effectively. I would like...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve coordination between (a) the Northern Ireland Office, (b) other government Departments and (c) support charities to ensure comprehensive care for veterans in Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that veterans are able to access appropriate support wherever they live in the UK and is working to coordinate and cohere the range of support available, including in Northern Ireland, more effectively. I would like...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to establish pathways for veterans in Northern Ireland to access healthcare services in Great Britain where suitable care is unavailable locally.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that veterans are able to access appropriate support wherever they live in the UK and is working to coordinate and cohere the range of support available, including in Northern Ireland, more effectively. I would like...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to help tackle challenges faced by veterans in Northern Ireland in accessing support services.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that veterans are able to access appropriate support wherever they live in the UK and is working to coordinate and cohere the range of support available, including in Northern Ireland, more effectively. I would like...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOffice for Veterans' Affairs and Veterans Welfare Service: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the (a) Veterans Welfare Service and (b) Office of Veterans Affairs (i) operate independently and (ii) are trusted by veterans in Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that veterans are able to access appropriate support wherever they live in the UK and is working to coordinate and cohere the range of support available, including in Northern Ireland, more effectively. I would like...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of disparities in healthcare waiting times for veterans in Northern Ireland compared to those in Great Britain; and what steps he plans to take to
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that veterans are able to access appropriate support wherever they live in the UK and is working to coordinate and cohere the range of support available, including in Northern Ireland, more effectively. I would like...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had on the potential implications of Section 75 of the Belfast Agreement for (a) identifying and (b) supporting veterans in Northern Ireland; and whether he is taking steps to
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that veterans are able to access appropriate support wherever they live in the UK and is working to coordinate and cohere the range of support available, including in Northern Ireland, more effectively. I would like...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 19258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of maintaining an independent body such as the Veterans Support Office to (a) coordinate and (b) deliver support services for veterans in Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring that veterans are able to access appropriate support wherever they live in the UK and is working to coordinate and cohere the range of support available, including in Northern Ireland, more effectively. I would like...
Answered 6 Jan 2025
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