Results 1-20 of 40 for trident speaker:Adam Ingram

Written Answers — Defence: Armed Forces: Training (19 Feb 2007)

Adam Ingram: ...time to resolve Ukrainian requirements JTP 05-5 UK Air Operational commitments Cross Check 05 Canada Air Operational commitments Baltops 05 Baltic Air Operational commitments Trident Door 05 Mediterranean Air Operational commitments Wycombe Warrior 05-07 day 1 UK Air Operational commitments Wycombe Warrior 05-07 day 2 UK Air Operational commitments ...

Written Answers — Defence: Armed Forces: Training (16 Feb 2007)

Adam Ingram: ...time to resolve Ukrainian requirements JTP 05-5 UK Air Operational commitments Cross Check 05 Canada Air Operational commitments Baltops 05 Baltic Air Operational commitments Trident Door 05 Mediterranean Air Operational commitments Wycombe Warrior 05-07 day 1 UK Air Operational commitments Wycombe Warrior 05-07 day 2 UK Air Operational commitments ...

Written Answers — Defence: Faslane (14 Dec 2006)

Adam Ingram: ...held and could be provided only at disproportionate cost, but it is estimated that around 60 per cent. of the total working hours of civilian personnel employed at the naval base is spent on Trident-related work.

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (4 Dec 2006)

Adam Ingram: I am withholding details about the lifespan of individual sub-systems within the overall Trident missile system as this could prejudice national security and international relations. Obsolescence management programmes are, however, in place to ensure that no single sub-system will limit the life of the overall weapon system.

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (28 Nov 2006)

Adam Ingram: The costs and duties associated with decommissioning Trident will be assessed when the system is approaching the end of its operational life. The responsibility for disposal rests with the Defence Procurement Agency and Defence Logistics Organisation, which together will form Defence Equipment and Support, within the Ministry of Defence, with effect from April 2007.

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (28 Nov 2006)

Adam Ingram: holding answer 27 November 2006 The Trident System is expected to remain in service until at least the end of the next decade, well beyond the Department's normal planning cycle. It is therefore too early to say how it will be financed, although it will form part of the normal planning process.

Written Answers — Defence: Military Exercises (6 Nov 2006)

Adam Ingram: ...resolve Ukrainian requirements. JTP 05-5 UK General Air Operational commitments Cross Check 05 Canada Air Operational commitments Baltops 05 Baltic Air Operational commitments Trident Door 05 Mediterranean Air Operational commitments Wycombe Warrior 05-07 (Day 1) High Wycombe, UK Air Operational commitments Wycombe Warrior 05-07 (Day 2) High Wycombe, UK...

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (12 Oct 2006)

Adam Ingram: The UK shore-based target planning system for Trident is validated through a range of UK and US research programmes. UK experts then independently verify the system against requirements before issuing it to Royal Navy submarines.

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Defence Industrial Strategy (24 Jul 2006)

Adam Ingram: ...of that has been determined. There will be a long-term use of that particular capability. As we look towards future capabilities, we have set out what we intend to do about the replacement for Trident, if she was directing her question at that. [Interruption.] The hon. Member for New Forest, East (Dr. Lewis) says that she was. I am giving a longer answer because there are bigger aspects...

Oral Answers to Questions — Defence: Non-proliferation Treaty (24 Jul 2006)

Adam Ingram: ...the cornerstone of this country's nuclear non-proliferation policy. Since 1998, we have withdrawn and dismantled the WE177 nuclear bomb and all of our remaining Chevaline warheads. As a result, Trident is now our only nuclear weapons system, and we are the only recognised nuclear weapons state to have reduced to a single platform. These steps have reduced our operationally available...

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (6 Jul 2006)

Adam Ingram: The Royal Navy Trident Fleet consists of four Vanguard-class Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBNs). The full complement of a Vanguard-class submarine in a sea-going role is 160 men, consisting of 19 officers and 141 ratings. Of these, 140 go to sea. Six crews are provided to man the four boats; a total requirement of 114 officers and 846 ratings. The current trained strength is 110 officers...

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (6 Jul 2006)

Adam Ingram: The Trident fleet consists of four Vanguard-class Ballistic Missile Submarines (SSBNs). Training requirements of the Trident fleet crew are subject to continual review and assessment. This process ensures that training remains up to date, and provides highly capable and well trained personnel onboard Trident submarines.

Point of Order: Defence Policy (22 Jun 2006)

Adam Ingram: ...our efforts in this regard. If he does, he will find that there is full, not just partial, support for what we are doing. I need hardly remind the House that we face decisions on the future of our Trident nuclear deterrent. It is worth reminding the House—

Point of Order: Defence Policy (22 Jun 2006)

Adam Ingram: .... Our focus at all times is the protection of our personnel, whether it involves fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters, land-based systems or maritime systems. I want to deal with the future of our Trident nuclear deterrent. It is worth reminding the House that when the Government came to power we initiated a range of changes to our nuclear weapons profile. The UK has an excellent record in...

Point of Order: Defence Policy (22 Jun 2006)

Adam Ingram: ...a new nuclear warhead. We did, however, announce last July additional funding for the Atomic Weapons Establishment, the purpose of which was to put in place a programme to ensure that our current Trident warhead remains both safe and reliable. We have made it clear that decisions on the future of the UK's nuclear deterrent are necessary in the current Parliament. As a consequence, work is...

Written Answers — Defence: Trident (27 Oct 2005)

Adam Ingram: The average length of a Trident patrol is between 70 and 80 days at sea. There is no set patrol length as this is varied between each individual patrol.

Written Answers — Defence: Submarines (17 Oct 2005)

Adam Ingram: The Royal Navy has 15 submarines in service, four SSBNs (Trident) and 11 SSNs (hunter killer). The number of submarines in service in each of the last five years is set out in the following table. Submarines in service SSBNs SSNs Total 2000 4 12 16 2001 4 12 16 2002 4 12 16 2003 4 12 16 2004 4 11 15

Written Answers — Defence: Aldermaston (7 Jun 2005)

Adam Ingram: ...include the sustainment of the capabilities necessary to meet safety, environmental and operational requirements and to keep open options in respect of any decision on whether or not to replace Trident.

Written Answers — Defence: Gibraltar (28 Feb 2005)

Mr Adam Ingram: .... The primary purpose of my visit was to inform the Chief Minister of the MOD's decision to outsource facilities management services in Gibraltar. There have been no visits to Spain or Gibraltar by Trident nuclear submarines in the last three years. .

Written Answers — Defence: HMS Trafalgar (12 Jul 2004)

Mr Adam Ingram: No damage was caused to HMS Trafalgar's nuclear reactor as a result of the grounding incident in November 2002. The Strategic Defence Review made clear that Trident is the UK's only nuclear weapon. It is not carried onboard Trafalgar Class submarines.