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1736755

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date	23/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Israel: Military Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government which UK military training courses Israeli armed forces personnel have completed in the past 12 months, and what was the location of those courses.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL1920
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2024 answer text <p>This information is being withheld in order to protect personal information and to avoid prejudicing relations between the United Kingdom and another State.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 31/10/2024 12:08:01 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1735581

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Air Force: Training
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans the UK Military Flying Training System has to resolve the obstacles in the training pipeline.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL1838
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2024 answer text <p>The majority of aircrew training delivered through the UK Military Flying Training System continues to meet Defence demand and progress. Regarding the specific issue of Rotary Wing Aircrew training recently covered by the media, I can assure you that a stepped recovery plan is in place and being implemented to ensure that the UK Military Flying System continues to deliver the number of Rotary Wing aircrew needed by Defence. Defence is closely engaging with Industry partners to resolve the issue and there is no impact to the number of tri-service aircrew commencing Operational Conversion Unit training or Operational duties.</p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 31/10/2024 12:08:20 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1735582

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Strikes
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether the work of Royal Fleet Auxiliary Proteus is being affected by the ongoing strike action of Royal Fleet Auxiliary personnel.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL1839
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>The recent industrial action by Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) personnel has had no impact on the scheduled activity of RFA Proteus.</p><p> </p><p>The RFA are highly valued, specialist personnel. We are committed to listening to their concerns and keeping a continued dialogue to address the issues they have raised.</p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 29/10/2024 15:06:46 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1735584

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether Royal Fleet Auxiliary ships are classed as military.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL1841
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2024 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> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 31/10/2024 12:08:31 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1735597

registered interest
date	21/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many F-35B jets will be in the UK inventory by May 2025.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL1842
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>It is anticipated that the UK will have 41 F-35Bs on inventory by May 2025.</p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 29/10/2024 15:06:56 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1734029

registered interest
date	14/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Labour Turnover and Recruitment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to increase recruitment and retention in the armed forces.
tabling member printed	Lord Reid of Cardowan
uin	HL1576
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2024 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the reply I gave to the noble Lord Kempsall on 22 October 2024 in response to Question HL1397.</p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 25/10/2024 10:13:42 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker attachment 1 file name HL1397 - Armed Forces Labour Turnover and Recruitment.docx title Armed Forces: Labour Turnover and Recruitment
tabling member	617 label Biography information for Lord Reid of Cardowan

1734030

registered interest
date	14/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Technology
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what progress they have made on the armed forces’ modernisation plans, in particular with regard to investment in new technology and equipment to ensure operational readiness for future conflicts.
tabling member printed	Lord Reid of Cardowan
uin	HL1577
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>The Government launched the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) to ensure we have the military capabilities needed to protect the United Kingdom now and in the future. The SDR will consider all aspects of Defence, including opportunities for modernisation, transformation, and greater productivity through the rapid and consistent application of Digital Age technologies. The SDR will review current modernisation plans and make recommendations on where the UK should focus our investment in equipment and technology.</p><p> </p><p>At the same time, we are continuing to deliver modernised equipment and technology for the Armed Forces, as shown by the recent arrival of more F-35 stealth aircraft into UK service, and the launch of the 6th of the Astute class of advanced Hunter-Killer submarines, HMS AGAMEMNON. We also continue to invest in cutting edge science, technology, and innovation shown through the department's core Science and Technology programme and the Innovation Fund.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 28/10/2024 17:59:31 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	617 label Biography information for Lord Reid of Cardowan

1734032

registered interest
date	14/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Mental Health Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to improve mental health support services for both active duty armed forces personnel and veterans.
tabling member printed	Lord Reid of Cardowan
uin	HL1578
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to the mental health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces personnel and veterans. The MOD works with stakeholders including the single Services and Defence Medical Services (DMS) to promote mental fitness, resilience and reduce stigma.</p><p> </p><p>For those personnel requiring medical intervention the Defence Medical Services (DMS) provide a responsive, flexible, accessible and comprehensive treatment service. The DMS is reshaping mental health provision to reduce waiting lists, improve timelines for patient recovery and refocus on earlier intervention. This will provide a single point of access for specialist mental health networks allowing quicker access to initial assessment and earlier allocation to the right treatment pathway. DMS is increasing access to resources and online therapy to improve the care offered by GPs.</p><p> </p><p>Several non-medical interventions across Defence complement medical services, including key MOD initiatives such as the Defence Senior Leaders Mental Fitness and Resilience course (SLMFR), HeadFIT and the Annual Mental Fitness Brief (AMFB). Additionally, each of the single Services provide through career mental health and stress management training.</p><p> </p><p>NHS England has several bespoke services and initiatives to meet the needs of our Armed Forces community including Op COURAGE, the Veterans Mental Health, and Wellbeing Service, which provides an integrated mental health care pathway for veterans. Since its inception in April 2017, there have been over 38,500 referrals to Op COURAGE.</p><p> </p><p>There are some veterans who prefer to access mainstream NHS services, for example NHS Talking Therapies. In addition to Op COURAGE services, between 1 April 2020 and 30 June 2024, 63,810 veterans have entered NHS Talking Therapy treatment services.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 25/10/2024 10:18:59 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	617 label Biography information for Lord Reid of Cardowan

1734035

registered interest
date	14/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Alliances
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps the armed forces are taking to enhance their partnerships and collaborations with NATO and other international allies to address shared security challenges in the light of recent geopolitical events.
tabling member printed	Lord Reid of Cardowan
uin	HL1580
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/10/2024 answer text <p>The UK Armed Forces strengthen partnerships through NATO and with Allies through industrial cooperation, and by training and exercising providing visible security assurance inside and outside of SACEUR’s Area of Responsibility. We support NATO broadening its global outreach to strengthen unity on key issues including support to Ukraine, deterring and defending against malign Russian hybrid activity, and capability collaboration.</p><p> </p><p>We welcome NATO’s deepened cooperation with partners in the Europe, the Indo-Pacific, and the Global South. The attendance of the Indo-Pacific Four Defence Ministers at the Defence Ministerial Meeting was a clear demonstration of the interconnectedness of the Euro-Atlantic and Indo-Pacific regions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 25/10/2024 10:22:45 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	617 label Biography information for Lord Reid of Cardowan

1734082

registered interest
date	14/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Suicide
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many attempted suicides have been recorded at each army initial training establishment in the past five years.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL1530
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Attempted suicide is not a definition used for the collection of data by the Ministry of Defence. Statistics are collected about self-harm in line with the Office for National Statistics’ definition of a deliberate intent to inflict damage or alter oneself which does not result in death. This includes incidents of self-injury and self-poisoning but excludes those with thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 28/10/2024 17:59:50 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle