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175035

registered interest
date	21/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence Equipment: Deployment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many vehicles within each group, included in his Department's contract made as a result of the sale of the Defence Support Group, need to be kept at readiness under that contract; whether the level of that readiness is decided by (a) the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre or (b) him; and whether that contract contains provisions to allow that number to be changed in response to changing security threat situations.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Moor View
tabling member printed	Alison Seabeck
uin	221534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/01/2015 answer text <p>The Department's contract made as a result of the sale of the Defence Support Group does not set readiness levels for keeping vehicles.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 27/01/2015 17:06:56 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne previous answer version 41275 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	1552 label Biography information for Alison Seabeck

175039

registered interest
date	21/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy: Deployment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to increase the average length of Royal Navy deployments in the South Atlantic and the Gulf; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	221526
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2015 answer text <p>I refer my right hon. Friend to the answer my hon. Friend the Minister for Defence Personnel Welfare and Veterans (Anna Soubry) gave on 10 September 2014, (Official Report, column 618W) to the hon. Member for Moray (Angus Robertson).</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 29/01/2015 16:26:36 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois attachment 1 file name 20140910 - Hansard extract - Warships[1].doc title Hansard extract on Warships previous answer version 41724 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

175040

registered interest
date	21/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Russia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many airborne sorties have been carried out by the Royal Air Force to intercept Russian military aircraft approaching or entering British airspace in each month since April 2005.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	221517
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2015 answer text <p>Quick Reaction Alert (QRA) aircraft launched to intercept aircraft on 20 days in 2014. The number of days on which QRA aircraft have launched specifically against Russian military aircraft for each year since 2005 is contained in the table below. Not every launch resulted in an interception as some incidents were resolved prior to interception.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>No. Days Launched Against Russian Military Aircraft</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>19</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>8</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I am withholding further details as deterrence is a principal function of QRA and QRA is in turn an integral part of the air defence of the UK. The disclosure of information that might compromise the QRA deterrent capability would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois grouped question UIN 221677 question first answered 29/01/2015 17:16:10 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois previous answer version 41722 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

173377

registered interest
date	13/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Nigeria
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department is offering to Nigeria to help combat Boko Haram.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	220628
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2015 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 12 January 2015 to Parliamentary Question 906917, to the hon. Member for Bedford (Richard Fuller).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 20/01/2015 16:23:02 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois attachment 1 file name HOC220628.doc title Hansard Extract 12 January 2015 previous answer version 38894 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

173378

registered interest
date	13/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	West Africa: Ebola
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to ensure members of the armed forces helping with the Ebola outbreak have adequate protection against the disease.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	220629
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/01/2015 answer text <p>We take the protection of military personnel exceptionally seriously: it is our highest priority.</p><p>The key element of this protection is the training and briefing which is conducted prior to deployment, and which is tailored to their role in Sierra Leone, including the use/operation of the personal protective equipment issued. This training is supplemented on arrival in Sierra Leone and updated thereafter in line with the prevailing situation.</p><p>All personnel returning from Sierra Leone will be screened for Ebola in line with current guidance from Public Health England. This is part of a much wider monitoring and screening process, which will run throughout an individual's deployment.</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 20/01/2015 16:24:58 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois previous answer version 38890 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

173168

registered interest
date	12/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	RAF Akrotiri
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December 2014 to Question 217721, when the catering arrangements were extended to assist with Op SHADER; what choices were in place on 4 December 2014; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Bridgend
tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
uin	220500
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/01/2015 answer text <p>The catering arrangements for personnel deployed on OP SHADER who are based at Akrotiri are set out below:</p><p> </p><p>· from 8 August 2014, deployed personnel were fed three meals per day in the respective messes, there was no requirement for duty meals;</p><p> </p><p>then in addition to three daily mess meals:</p><p> </p><p>· from 10 August 2014 personnel were provided with packed meals to eat while on duty;</p><p> </p><p>· from 13 August 2014 a duty meal was provided between 2100 and 2300 in the Junior Ranks dining facility;</p><p> </p><p>· since 21 October 2014 a duty meal has been provided at 2300 at the place of work.</p><p> </p><p>On 4 December 2014, those deployed on OP SHADER had the following food choices:</p><p> </p><p>· for breakfast from 0600 to 0830: a choice from an English-style breakfast, assorted cereals and milk;</p><p> </p><p>· for lunch from 1230 to 1430: five hot meal options, a salad bar, a selection of sandwiches, assorted confectionary, hot and cold drinks;</p><p> </p><p>· for dinner from 1630 to 1930: five hot meal options, seven side dishes, a salad bar, four desert options, assorted confectionary, hot and cold drinks;</p><p> </p><p>· for the duty meal at 2300: at the place of work two or three hot options from the lunch or dinner menu, a choice of sandwiches, fruit, hot and cold drinks.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>All of these meals are provided at Crown expense.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois grouped question UIN 221449 question first answered 23/01/2015 13:32:33 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois previous answer version 38761 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

172499

registered interest
date	07/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Pakistan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Joint Prioritised Effects List includes targets in Pakistan.
tabling member constituency	West Bromwich East
tabling member printed	Mr Tom Watson
uin	220013
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/01/2015 answer text <p>The UK's Armed Forces do not conduct combat operations in Pakistan.</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 26/01/2015 17:08:51 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois previous answer version 38633 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

171930

registered interest
date	05/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Bahrain
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the strategic need for a British military presence in Bahrain.
tabling member constituency	Ribble Valley
tabling member printed	Mr Nigel Evans
uin	219745
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2015 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has had a Naval Base in Bahrain since the 1950s; UK mine-hunters are based there and British destroyers and frigates in the Gulf are supported from there. Under the new arrangement, signed at the Manama Dialogue, the UK and Bahrain committed to working together to enhance the existing facilities at the port. The agreement reaffirms the UK's and Bahrain's joint determination to maintain regional security and stability in the face of long-standing and emerging regional challenges.</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 12/01/2015 17:29:21 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois previous answer version 37616 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	474 label Biography information for Mr Nigel Evans

171941

registered interest
date	05/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Libya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department's internal review of Libyan general purpose training has been completed; whether he plans to place in the Library a copy of that review when it is completed; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Bridgend
tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
uin	219664
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2015 answer text <p>The report requested by the Prime Minister on 5 November 2014 is complete and a summary of the conclusions and recommendations has been placed in the Library of the House.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 12/01/2015 17:28:55 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois previous answer version 37618 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

171942

registered interest
date	05/01/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Libya
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what cultural, recreational, heritage and military sites were visited by Libyan trainees from Bassingbourn camp; what the date of each such visit was; how many trainees took part in each such visit; how many UK armed forces personnel took part in each such visit; how many Libyan National Support Element personnel took part in each such visit; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Bridgend
tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
uin	219665
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/01/2015 answer text <p>The Libyan General Purpose Force (GPF), accompanied by members of the training team and National Support Element visited the following Military Sites; Stanford Training Area, Salisbury Plain Training Area, Longmoor Training Area, Lydd Ranges, Sennybridge Training Area, Barton Road Ranges, and Royal Military Academy Sandhurst. Cultural visits to The Houses of Parliament, Wellington Barracks, Foot Guards Museum, Household Cavalry Museum, Downing Street, changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace and Duxford Imperial War Museum also took place. The GPF were also escorted to shops in the local area, and Cambridge City Centre.</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 15/01/2015 17:15:52 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois previous answer version 37617 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon