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1140648

registered interest
date	19/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Turkey: F-35 Aircraft
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact on the overall cohesion and effectiveness of NATO of the decision by the government of the United States, announced by the Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment on 17 July, to remove Turkey from the F-35 fighter jet programme.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL17331
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2019 answer text <p>We are disappointed that Turkey has chosen to acquire the Russian S-400 air defence system. We will continue to discuss our concerns with Turkey as a valued NATO Ally and we remain committed to our strategic partnership. Our officials are in on going discussions with the F-35 Joint Programme Office and F-35 partners on the impact of Turkey's suspension from the F-35 programme.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 25/07/2019 13:13:19 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1140447

registered interest
date	18/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force: Transgender People
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, following their report, Wigston Review into inappropriate behaviours, published on 15 July, what plans they have to increase the number of transgender officers in the Royal Air Force from the rank Air Commodore and above.
tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
uin	HL17280
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2019 answer text <p>In taking forward the recommendations made in the Report on Inappropriate Behaviours, the RAF is determined to address the challenge of inappropriate behaviour. In doing so, we will be underpinning our existing efforts to attract, recruit and retain the most talented people from all backgrounds to create a truly inclusive workforce.</p><p>The RAF prides itself on the support it provides to personnel who choose to transition.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 25/07/2019 13:12:16 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

1140475

registered interest
date	18/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Housing
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many units of accommodation for British Armed Forces personnel in the UK do not have en suite facilities.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL17308
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2019 answer text <p>There are approximately 134,000 Single Living Accommodation (SLA) bedspaces for the Armed Forces in the UK. From the data collated by the Defence Infrastructure Organisation approximately 51,000 bedspaces have en-suite facilities.</p><p>The figures provided are based on current data held. However, the dataset is known to be incomplete and we are addressing this by developing a bespoke Information Management System for SLA.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 25/07/2019 13:12:38 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1140478

registered interest
date	18/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Equipment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their latest assessment of the quality of kit issued to British Armed Forces personnel.
tabling member printed	Lord Kennedy of Southwark
uin	HL17311
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/07/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has a responsibility to procure and support the delivery of quality equipment for our Armed Forces. As an organisation we regularly assess kit, implementing improvements where necessary. We are confident that our personnel have the right equipment to do the tasks we ask them to undertake.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 24/07/2019 12:02:45 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	4153 label Biography information for Lord Kennedy of Southwark

1139574

registered interest
date	16/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Mefloquine
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Blackwood of North Oxford on 10 July (HL16834), what steps the Ministry of Defence has taken to address the concerns of the European Medicines Agency Pharmacovigilance Assessment Committee 2014 report on the toxicity of mefloquine (Lariam); and if they have not taken any such steps, why not.
tabling member printed	The Countess of Mar
uin	HL17221
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>Anti-malarial drugs are prescribed to Service personnel with the UK product information leaflet. For mefloquine, this reflects the recommendations of the Pharmacovigilance Risk Assessment Committee of the European Medicines Agency.</p><p>All anti-malarial drugs have contraindications and a side effect profile which can be found in the British National Formulary or online at the Electronic Medicines Compendium. It is Ministry of Defence policy that healthcare professionals undertake a health risk assessment and to warn patients of the possible side effects of any anti-malarial drug.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 22/07/2019 16:22:24 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	1861 label Biography information for The Countess of Mar

1139578

registered interest
date	16/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Nuclear Submarines: Anniversaries
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many ministers attended the commemoration of 50 years of Continuous At Sea Deterrence held at HM Naval Base Clyde (Faslane) on Friday 5 July.
tabling member printed	Lord Robertson of Port Ellen
uin	HL17225
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2019 answer text <p>No Ministers attended the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Continuous at Sea Deterrent held at HM Naval Base Clyde on 5 July. This event, held at the home of the deterrent, was designed to focus on the families and personnel of the deterrent enterprise. The principal national commemorative event took place on 3 May in Westminster Abbey and was attended by the Rt Hon Penny Mordaunt MP, the then Secretary of State for Defence, and the Rt Hon Liam Fox MP, the then Secretary of State for International Trade. I also had the pleasure of attending.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 25/07/2019 13:46:01 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	672 label Biography information for Lord Robertson of Port Ellen

1139589

registered interest
date	16/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Turkey: Joint Strike Fighter Aircraft
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the United States authorities about the re-allocation of F35 aircraft work should that work currently planned for Turkey be done elsewhere.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL17236
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2019 answer text <p>Ministry of Defence officials are in regular and ongoing discussions with their US counterparts on the impact of Turkey's unwinding from the F-35 programme. We are disappointed that Turkey has chosen to acquire the Russian S-400 air defence system but they are still a valued NATO Ally and we remain committed to our strategic partnership.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 25/07/2019 13:12:52 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1139590

registered interest
date	16/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 31 Frigates
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the action information system in the Type 31e frigates will be compatible with that in the Type 26 frigates in terms of operations room training and cross-operating of personnel.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL17237
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>The Type 31e frigate programme is currently in its Competitive Design Phase. I am unable at this time to comment on the ship systems being offered by the bidders as to do so would be prejudicial to the commercial interests of the Ministry of Defence.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 22/07/2019 16:22:42 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1139591

registered interest
date	16/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 26 Frigates
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether contingency work has occurred with BAE Systems to ascertain whether the T26 programme could be accelerated in a time of national emergency or for any other reason; and if not, why not.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL17238
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/07/2019 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer I gave to the noble Lord, Lord Moonie on 12 March 2019 in response to Question number HL14108.</p><p>Any Ministry of Defence plan could be subject to revision in the event of a national emergency if the nature of that emergency required it.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 22/07/2019 16:21:42 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe attachment 1 file name HL14108 - Lord Moonie - Type 26 Frigates.docx title HL14108 - Type 26 Frigates
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1139048

registered interest
date	15/07/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: Mental Health Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what mental health support armed service personnel currently receive when leaving Her Majesty's Armed Forces.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL17133
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/07/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is absolutely committed to ensuring that both serving personnel and veterans are given the mental health treatment and support they need. We do this by working in close partnership with a variety of different organisations, including the NHS (which is responsible for the provision of healthcare, including mental healthcare, for veterans) and Service charities.</p><p> </p><p>Personnel leaving the Armed Forces are provided with a final medical assessment by Defence Medical Services who can refer personnel to sources of civilian welfare support as necessary. Those who have had mental health issues during their service are able to access facilities at their nearest MOD Department of Community Mental Health (DCMH) for up to six months after discharge, to help them during the transition period. A Tri-Service Welfare Referral Protocol ensures any Service person discharged with a diagnosed mental health disorder who has given their consent is referred to the MOD's Veterans UK Veteran Welfare Service who can provide ongoing specialist advice, information and support. Where a Service person in England is approaching discharge but has an enduring need for mental healthcare, we work in partnership with NHS England through the Veterans Mental Health Transition, Intervention and Liaison Service, to ensure continuity of care.</p><p> </p><p>The Government is not complacent about the need to further support our people. As part of the cross-Government '<em>Strategy for our Veterans</em>' launched in 2018, this year we are also introducing a holistic transition policy. Transition support currently provided by the MOD largely focuses on employment support, delivered by the Career Transition Partnership. This supports Service leavers in their transition from military to civilian life through a range of career and employment support services, including skills development workshops, seminars, resettlement training advice, vocational training courses, career consultancy, one-to-one guidance and job finding support. However, transition is far wider than finding employment, and relates to the significant life changing processes which affect both the Service person and their immediate family through the entire time they are within or connected to the Armed Forces, through to discharge and beyond. These need to be appropriately addressed to ensure successful transition into civilian life. This will include transition to civilian health care.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong><br> </strong></p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 23/07/2019 14:18:06 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont