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347370

registered interest
date	28/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships: Wrecks
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to (a) monitor designated and non-designated military wrecks and (b) facilitate the prosecution of those accused of the illegal salvage of such wrecks.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	352
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>Where we are able to offer legal protection to military wrecks by means of asserting Sovereign Immunity or by designation under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986 we will continue to do so. However, given the vast number of Royal Navy wrecks around the world, there are limitations on what can be achieved with regard to protection, but where we have definitive evidence of desecration of these sites, we will take appropriate action.</p><p>We are also pursuing the wider education of sea-users as a long term measure. Protection can be delivered through information to and education of those who might wish to disturb the wrecks. As an example of how this can be effective, the Royal Malaysian Navy has foiled an attempt to loot historic wrecks after receiving information of suspicious activity from the Pahang Fishermen's Association. In that way, through local engagement with the Malaysian authorities and others, we endeavour to protect such military maritime graves now and in the future.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 01/06/2015 16:30:56 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

347382

registered interest
date	28/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces Covenant
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what organisations in each region have benefitted from the Armed Forces Covenant (Libor) Fund; and how much each such organisation has received.
tabling member constituency	St Helens North
tabling member printed	Conor McGinn
uin	428
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>Information held centrally by the Ministry of Defence on the distribution of the £35 million LIBOR Fund and the £40 million Veterans Accommodation Fund is provided in the attached documents. Information on the £35 million LIBOR Fund is collated by country rather than region.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster attachment 1 file name 20150601-40M Veterans Accommodation Fund[1].doc title Veterans Accomodation Fund 2 file name 20150601-35M LIBOR Fund(2).xls HOC 428.xls title LIBOR FUND question first answered 02/06/2015 15:42:34 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4458 label Biography information for Conor McGinn

347383

registered interest
date	28/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Clyde Naval Base: Disciplinary Proceedings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Statement of 28 May 2015 on Safety at HM Naval Base Clyde, what disciplinary procedures Able Seaman William McNeilly may face over potential breaches of security at HM Naval Base Clyde.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	429
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>The Royal Navy has a duty of care to those that serve in it. It would be inappropriate to comment or speculate on any criminal or disciplinary charges, and/or administrative procedures Able Seaman McNeilly might face.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 02/06/2015 15:41:51 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

347385

registered interest
date	28/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Clyde Naval Base: Safety
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Statement of 28 May 2015 on safety at HM Naval Base Clyde, which of Able Seaman William McNeilly's concerns proved to be accurate; and what steps were taken in response.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	430
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>As the Secretary of State for Defence, my right hon. Friend, the Member for Sevenoaks, (Michael Fallon) reported in his Written Statement of 28 May 2015 (Column 1WS), and as I reiterated during the Adjournment Debate the same day (Column 293), the Royal Navy's investigation into Able Seaman NcNeilly's concerns found most of them to be either factually incorrect or the result of mis- or partial understanding.</p><p>Some of his concerns drew on historical, previously known events, none of which had compromised our deterrent capability and from which, where appropriate, lessons had been learned to develop our procedures as part of a continuous improvement programme.</p><p>Only one of his allegations remains to be fully concluded - that electronic cigarettes were used onboard the submarine. No corroborative evidence that this practice was taking place has been found. The chain of command is considering if certain products may be suitable for use onboard submarines in the future. As I said in the Debate, it is not possible or reasonable to provide complete transparency on all that has been found, as this concerns the protection of the deterrent capability.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 02/06/2015 16:14:49 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

347386

registered interest
date	28/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Nuclear Submarines: Electronic Cigarettes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Statement of 28 May 2015 on safety at HM Naval Base Clyde, what the terms of reference are for the investigation into the alleged use of e-cigarettes on an active Vanguard submarine; and when this investigation will conclude.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	431
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>The use of electronic cigarettes is being examined by the Institute of Naval Medicine to ascertain if certain products may be suitable for use onboard submarines in the future. Their use is prohibited in submarines, and the Command is reminding all personnel of the Ministry of Defence policy that electronic cigarettes may be used only in designated smoking areas.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 02/06/2015 15:41:09 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

346865

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Clyde Naval Base: Security
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 security arrangements at the HMS Neptune base at Faslane (a) in general and (b) around berthed Trident submarines at the base.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
uin	136
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>As the Secretary of State for Defence, my right hon. Friend, the Member for Sevenoaks, (Michael Fallon) reported in his Written Statement of 28 May 2015 (Column 1WS), and as I reiterated during the Adjournment Debate the same day (Column 293), neither the operational effectiveness of our continuous at-sea deterrent nor the safety of our submariners or members of the public has been compromised.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence has an ongoing programme of work to review and, where appropriate, improve safety and security at HM Naval Base Clyde but will not comment on the detail of those arrangements.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt attachment 1 file name Written Statements.doc 28 May HOC 129.doc title WMS Hansard Extract 28 May 2015 2 file name 28 May 2015.doc HM N Naval Base Clyde.doc title HM Naval Base Clyde Hansard Extract 28 May 2015 question first answered 02/06/2015 16:16:40 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

346888

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Trident Submarines: Discipline
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what reports he has received since 2010 of fighting between crew members on Trident submarines.
tabling member constituency	Newport West
tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
uin	141
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>No reports of fighting between crew members on Trident submarines have been received since 2010.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 02/06/2015 16:17:13 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

346907

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy: Engineers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to encourage engineers to join the Royal Navy; and what plans he has to increase the salaries of engineers in the Royal Navy.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	69
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>The Naval Service matches manpower demand with supply through a wide range of initiatives, such as targeted marketing, specific recruitment events, career extensions and retention incentives.</p><p>A range of mechanisms are in place to attract recruits to technical specialisations for both the Officer and Rating corps. Incentives include a staged remunerative award to new entry Engineer Officers with relevant degrees and Commitment Bonuses for Ratings. In specific areas for serving personnel in the engineering specialism, a range of remunerative measures has also been introduced, in the form of Recruiting and Retention Pay and Financial Retention Incentives.</p><p>The Royal Navy is currently undertaking a one year trial to recruit Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel from Industry into shortage categories. Known as the Direct Entry Technician scheme, individuals recruited in this way from the private sector will fill shortages in specialist areas. Additionally, the Navy has five affiliations with University Technical Colleges to support the development of skilled individuals that will support industry and help address the national shortage of engineers.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence has also initiated work with Defence Industry to scope the possibility of adopting an 'Enterprise Approach' to tackle career management, manning and access to key skills.</p> answering member constituency Canterbury answering member printed Mr Julian Brazier grouped question UIN 70 71 question first answered 02/06/2015 16:41:55 answering member 77 label Biography information for Sir Julian Brazier
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

346908

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy: Engineers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the private sector about recruitment of engineers to the Royal Navy.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	70
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>The Naval Service matches manpower demand with supply through a wide range of initiatives, such as targeted marketing, specific recruitment events, career extensions and retention incentives.</p><p>A range of mechanisms are in place to attract recruits to technical specialisations for both the Officer and Rating corps. Incentives include a staged remunerative award to new entry Engineer Officers with relevant degrees and Commitment Bonuses for Ratings. In specific areas for serving personnel in the engineering specialism, a range of remunerative measures has also been introduced, in the form of Recruiting and Retention Pay and Financial Retention Incentives.</p><p>The Royal Navy is currently undertaking a one year trial to recruit Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel from Industry into shortage categories. Known as the Direct Entry Technician scheme, individuals recruited in this way from the private sector will fill shortages in specialist areas. Additionally, the Navy has five affiliations with University Technical Colleges to support the development of skilled individuals that will support industry and help address the national shortage of engineers.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence has also initiated work with Defence Industry to scope the possibility of adopting an 'Enterprise Approach' to tackle career management, manning and access to key skills.</p> answering member constituency Canterbury answering member printed Mr Julian Brazier grouped question UIN 69 71 question first answered 02/06/2015 16:41:55 answering member 77 label Biography information for Sir Julian Brazier
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

346909

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy: Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that recruitment to the Royal Navy matches departures.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	71
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/06/2015 answer text <p>The Naval Service matches manpower demand with supply through a wide range of initiatives, such as targeted marketing, specific recruitment events, career extensions and retention incentives.</p><p>A range of mechanisms are in place to attract recruits to technical specialisations for both the Officer and Rating corps. Incentives include a staged remunerative award to new entry Engineer Officers with relevant degrees and Commitment Bonuses for Ratings. In specific areas for serving personnel in the engineering specialism, a range of remunerative measures has also been introduced, in the form of Recruiting and Retention Pay and Financial Retention Incentives.</p><p>The Royal Navy is currently undertaking a one year trial to recruit Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel from Industry into shortage categories. Known as the Direct Entry Technician scheme, individuals recruited in this way from the private sector will fill shortages in specialist areas. Additionally, the Navy has five affiliations with University Technical Colleges to support the development of skilled individuals that will support industry and help address the national shortage of engineers.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence has also initiated work with Defence Industry to scope the possibility of adopting an 'Enterprise Approach' to tackle career management, manning and access to key skills.</p> answering member constituency Canterbury answering member printed Mr Julian Brazier grouped question UIN 69 70 question first answered 02/06/2015 16:41:55 answering member 77 label Biography information for Sir Julian Brazier
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon