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973422

registered interest
date	13/09/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Military Aid
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British troops are currently serving at military training academies in Afghanistan.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL10348
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/09/2018 answer text <p>As at 17 September 2018, the UK has 146 personnel deployed to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) where we are supporting the development of the Afghan National Army's future leaders. The UK also has 28 personnel deployed in support of the Afghan Infantry Branch School. The UK's contribution to both ANAOA and the Infantry Branch School is part of the UK's wider contribution to NATO's Resolute Support Mission.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 24/09/2018 13:31:52 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

971773

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Sick Leave
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of days of sick leave taken by staff in his Department for mental health reasons in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Ellesmere Port and Neston
tabling member printed	Justin Madders
uin	173647
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/09/2018 answer text <p>The requested information is provided in the table below:</p><p> </p><p><strong>Ministry of Defence (MOD) Civilian Personnel, number of working days (Full Time Equivalent) lost to Mental and Behavioural Disorders (International Classification of Diseases (ICD), version 10, PSD)</strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Financial Year (FY)</p></td><td><p>Number of days of <br> Sickness due to <br> Absence code <br> ICD10 PSD</p></td><td><p>Total number of days lost to sickness absence (all reasons)</p></td><td><p>Proportion of Civilian<br> Personnel who had an <br> Absence code<br> ICD10 PSD</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007-08</p></td><td><p>126,180</p></td><td><p>648,440</p></td><td><p>19.5%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008-09</p></td><td><p>108,260</p></td><td><p>596,100</p></td><td><p>18.2%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009-10</p></td><td><p>102,390</p></td><td><p>591,740</p></td><td><p>17.3%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010-11</p></td><td><p>99,570</p></td><td><p>553,810</p></td><td><p>18.0%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011-12</p></td><td><p>98,350</p></td><td><p>512,350</p></td><td><p>19.2%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012-13</p></td><td><p>81,280</p></td><td><p>439,010</p></td><td><p>18.5%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013-14</p></td><td><p>84,030</p></td><td><p>406,390</p></td><td><p>20.7%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014-15</p></td><td><p>87,070</p></td><td><p>403,500</p></td><td><p>21.6%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-16</p></td><td><p>78,770</p></td><td><p>361,480</p></td><td><p>21.8%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016-17</p></td><td><p>74,420</p></td><td><p>356,620</p></td><td><p>20.9%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong>Notes</strong>: The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) (version 10) uses the ICD code PSD Mental and Behavioural Disorders to register medical conditions of stress. This code also covers other conditions within this category.</p><p>Figures exclude the Royal Fleet Auxiliary and Locally Employed Civilians for whom no data is available.</p><p>The reduction in sick absence in FY 2012-13 is due to MOD personnel leaving the Department through a voluntary early release scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Civilian Sickness Absence data has been published on the GOV.UK website since January 2016 and the latest available edition can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-civilian-sickness-absence-financial-year-201617" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-civilian-sickness-absence-financial-year-201617</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) takes the health and wellbeing of its personnel very seriously. The Department’s Health and Wellbeing Strategy for all MOD employees, military and civilian, is designed to provide guidance to the Chain of Command and civilian line managers on how to manage the health needs, both mental and physical, of their people. The aim is to maximise the number of people fit to work, managing people back to work after a period of sickness, so that they are fit and able to meet the requirements of Defence outputs, including operational effectiveness. In 2017, the Department also launched its Defence People Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2017 – 2022 with a four-step plan of implementation; promotion, prevention, detection and treatment.</p><p> </p><p>All civilian staff can access the Department’s Employee Wellbeing Service which offers emotional support and advice on life events as well as counselling services. In addition, the Speak Safe helpline provides a safe space to discuss issues relating to bullying, harassment and discrimination. The Department also has over 2000 civilian and military Mental Health First Aiders, each of whom has completed a two-day course delivered in accordance with the requirements of Mental Health First Aid England (or equivalent).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 19/09/2018 14:48:29 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4418 label Biography information for Justin Madders

971901

registered interest
date	11/09/2018
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 when they intend to publish the results of the research into the side effects of malaria chemo-prophylaxis referred to in their second and third six-monthly progress updates to the House of Commons Defence Committee on its report An acceptable risk? The use of Lariam for military personnel, published on 24 May 2016.
tabling member printed	The Countess of Mar
uin	HL10263
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/09/2018 answer text <p>Data collection for this research has been completed and data cleansing, analysis and production of a report is under way, with completion anticipated in 2019.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 24/09/2018 13:49:15 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	1861 label Biography information for The Countess of Mar

971214

registered interest
date	10/09/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Middle East: Islamic State
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is their estimate of the number of IS fighters who remain in (1) Syria, and (2) Iraq; and what is their assessment of the threat those fighters pose.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL10213
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/09/2018 answer text <p>Daesh has lost over 99% of the territory it once held in Iraq and Syria and the Coalition assesses there are currently not enough Daesh fighters remaining in Iraq and Syria to make any further significant territorial gains. However, Daesh has dispersed into a cellular structure in order to maintain some form of insurgency activity, including through extortion, planting improvised explosive devices, kidnapping and mounting terrorist attacks. As part of the Global Coalition, the UK subscribes to this assessment and aims to remove any opportunity for Daesh to pose a threat to the security of Iraq, the UK and our allies.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 24/09/2018 13:47:14 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

971293

registered interest
date	10/09/2018
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	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of housing options for armed forces families.
tabling member constituency	Coventry South
tabling member printed	Mr Jim Cunningham
uin	172417
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to giving Service personnel flexibility and choice in where, how and with whom they live. That is why the Future Accommodation Model will use a combination of existing Service accommodation and the private rental sector. We are currently planning the implementation of a pilot at a small number of bases.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 13/09/2018 14:24:18 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	308 label Biography information for Mr Jim Cunningham

971423

registered interest
date	10/09/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	NATO: Military Exercises
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 6 September 2018 to Question 169203 on NATO: Military Exercises, what assets his Department had planned to deploy on Exercise Dynamic Mongoose.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	172473
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>I am unable to release information regarding the assets that were withdrawn from Exercise Dynamic Mongoose as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 13/09/2018 14:52:57 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

971424

registered interest
date	10/09/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the written statement of 14 December 2017, HCWS351,on Single Source Procurement Legislation: Review, when he plans to make the further statement.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	172474
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>The review of single source legislation, completed in December 2017, identified several changes that could improve the operation of the framework. I asked for further work on how these might be implemented, including an extensive process of cross-Whitehall engagement. This work is nearing completion and we expect to publish our full response shortly.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson question first answered 13/09/2018 14:52:14 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

971440

registered interest
date	10/09/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence Equipment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to publish the defence equipment plan 2018.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	172475
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has committed to publish the Equipment Plan for 2018 in the autumn.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 13/09/2018 14:27:41 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

971512

registered interest
date	10/09/2018
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Public Appointments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on the socio-economic background of people appointed to senior positions in his Department in the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Lewisham, Deptford
tabling member printed	Vicky Foxcroft
uin	172621
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2018 answer text <p>The Civil Service is currently looking at the best way to start implementing the measures published in June across Government Departments, to better understand the background of people appointed in senior positions.</p><p>The Government is committed to social mobility, and we are committed to creating an organisation in which everybody can thrive.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 13/09/2018 14:30:11 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4491 label Biography information for Vicky Foxcroft

969434

registered interest
date	07/09/2018
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	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will carry out a review of whether there is sufficient and quality accommodation available to service personnel on the defence estates.
tabling member constituency	Angus
tabling member printed	Kirstene Hair
uin	171738
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2018 answer text <p>The quality and quantity of all service accommodation is under continual review by the Department. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to providing high quality accommodation within an appropriate locality to where Service personnel live, work and train.</p><p>For Service Family Accommodation, the MOD meets the Government Decent Homes Standard, set by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for 95% of its properties, with the overall condition of the accommodation considered as good.</p><p>The MOD has delivered more than 50,000 new or upgraded Single Living Accommodation bed-spaces, across the estate over the last 15 years and is committed to invest significant additional funding in Defence infrastructure over the next 10-15 years.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 18/09/2018 14:48:08 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood previous answer version 76214 answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4675 label Biography information for Kirstene Hair