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1735584
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships are classed as military. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL1841 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-31more like thismore than 2024-10-31
answer text <p>Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) ships are owned and managed by the Ministry of Defence for the purposes of the Naval Service but are not considered part of the Armed Forces of the United Kingdom. They are regarded as 'Government Ships' under the Merchant Shipping Act 1995.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Coaker more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-31T12:08:31.91Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-31T12:08:31.91Z
answering member
360
label Biography information for Lord Coaker more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1719415
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-20more like thismore than 2024-05-20
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to introduce minimum service requirements in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. more like this
tabling member constituency Birkenhead more like this
tabling member printed
Mick Whitley more like this
uin 27153 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-23more like thismore than 2024-05-23
answer text <p>The civilian seafarers of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) play a vital role in providing and supporting Royal Navy outputs; the esteem in which they are held by the Department cannot be overstated.</p><p> </p><p>There are currently no plans to introduce minimum service requirements in the RFA.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-23T12:29:55.77Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-23T12:29:55.77Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4755
label Biography information for Mick Whitley more like this
1718856
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-16more like thismore than 2024-05-16
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the average salary was for service staff at each Royal Fleet Auxilliary rank in each year since 2010. more like this
tabling member constituency Wentworth and Dearne more like this
tabling member printed
John Healey more like this
uin 26649 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-21more like thismore than 2024-05-21
answer text <p>The amount of data requested is considerable and will take some time to compile. I will write to the right hon. Member with this data in due course and place a copy of the letter in the Library of the House.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-21T16:32:24.63Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-21T16:32:24.63Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
400
label Biography information for John Healey more like this
1716868
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-09more like thismore than 2024-05-09
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 May 2024 to Question 24112 on Royal Fleet Auxiliary, whether (a) he, (b) the Minister for the Armed Forces, (c) the Minister for Defence Procurement and (d) the Minister for Defence People and Families has taken part in meetings with (i) Nautilus International and (ii) the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in 2024. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport more like this
tabling member printed
Luke Pollard more like this
uin 25576 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-15more like thismore than 2024-05-15
answer text <p>I can confirm that there have been no confirmed Ministerial meetings with these organisations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-15T13:15:51.657Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-15T13:15:51.657Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1715218
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-05-01more like thismore than 2024-05-01
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Royal Fleet Auxiliary will be exempt from the Government's proposed cuts to the civil service to fund the increase in defence spending. more like this
tabling member constituency Portsmouth South more like this
tabling member printed
Stephen Morgan more like this
uin 24522 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-13more like thismore than 2024-05-13
answer text <p>The RFA will continue to recruit until it reaches its agreed full time equivalent headcount and is therefore currently exempt from further reductions in numbers.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-13T16:51:16.63Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-13T16:51:16.63Z
answering member
4519
label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
tabling member
4653
label Biography information for Stephen Morgan more like this
1714506
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-29more like thismore than 2024-04-29
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he has had discussions with (a) Nautilus International and (b) the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers on the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. more like this
tabling member constituency Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport more like this
tabling member printed
Luke Pollard more like this
uin 24112 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-07more like thismore than 2024-05-07
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has regular scheduled discussions and meetings with both Nautilus International and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers in accordance with an established Partnership Agreement.</p><p>The most recent discussions have taken place during April 2024.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-07T15:06:22.323Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-07T15:06:22.323Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4682
label Biography information for Luke Pollard more like this
1714643
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-29more like thismore than 2024-04-29
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to appoint a new Commodore of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL4195 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
answer text <p>An external recruitment campaign for the Senior Civil Servant Pay Band 1 position of Deputy Director Royal Fleet Auxiliary had an application closing date of 24 March 2024. The selection process is ongoing, and the result will be announced in due course on conclusion of that process.</p> more like this
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-14T14:08:16.647Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-14T14:08:16.647Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1714645
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-29more like thismore than 2024-04-29
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent trends in recruitment and retention of civilian seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL4196 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
answer text <p>The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) continues to meet all its Operational Commitments around the globe and continues to steadfastly support Royal Navy (RN) vessels on Operations worldwide.</p><p> </p><p>Recruitment and retention of staff are a priority for the RFA and there are a number of initiatives underway to support this.</p><p> </p><p>For recruitment, the RFA is fostering relationships with universities and colleges to raise awareness of the opportunities available, planning to launch a graduate engineer scheme, sponsoring academic top up schemes to attract newly qualified engineers, and introducing a mechanism for seamless transfer to the RFA for RN service leavers. In addition to this work, the RFA plans to release a focused RFA recruitment marketing campaign.</p><p> </p><p>For retention, the RFA is undertaking a number of initiatives which include: enhancing human resources management with more efficient, digitised processes for claims and reporting; maximising development opportunities; enabling participation in team building and physical activities; introducing a dedicated wellbeing team and creating new and exciting shore posts.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-14T13:59:56.077Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-14T13:59:56.077Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1714647
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-29more like thismore than 2024-04-29
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with recognised trade unions concerning the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL4197 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has regular scheduled discussions and meetings with both Nautilus International and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers in accordance with an established Partnership Agreement.</p><p>The most recent discussions have taken place during April 2024.</p> more like this
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-14T13:58:27.19Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-14T13:58:27.19Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1714648
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-29more like thismore than 2024-04-29
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Royal Fleet Auxiliary remove filter
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many officers and other ranks there are in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL4198 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
answer text <p>As of 1 January 2024, there are 623 Officers and 1046 Other Ranks within the RFA.</p> more like this
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-14T13:58:13.203Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-14T13:58:13.203Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this