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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-17more like thismore than 2018-10-17
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 Armed Forces: Foreign Nationals more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Commonwealth citizens are currently serving in the British armed forces; and in which services they serve. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL10760 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answer text <p>There is a long tradition of Commonwealth citizens serving in the British Armed Forces, and we continue to value their service which provides an important contribution in defending the UK at home and abroad.</p><p> </p><p>The table below shows the numbers of Commonwealth citizens serving in our Armed Forces as at 1 April 2018:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Service</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Royal Navy/</strong> <strong>Royal Marines</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Army</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Royal Air Force</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Regulars</p></td><td><p>480</p></td><td><p>3,940</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p><strong>4,500</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FR20 Reserves</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>190</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p><strong>210</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>490</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4,140</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>90</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4,720</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The 4,500 Commonwealth citizens in the Regular forces represent 3.4% of the Regular trained strength. The 210 Commonwealth citizens in the FR20 Reserves represent 0.7% of the FR20 Reserve trained strength.</p><p>Notes:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Figures for the Royal Navy/Royal Marines and Royal Air Force are for the Trained Regular Population and Trained FR20 population. Army figures are for Trade Trained Regular population, and Trained FR20 population.</li><li>Nationality is as reported on the Joint Personnel Administration system</li><li>Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We keep our recruitment policies under constant review, and should there be any future changes in relation to applications from the Commonwealth these will be made clear on the single Service websites.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
grouped question UIN HL10761 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-31T15:50:29.293Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-31T15:50:29.293Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
990139
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-17more like thismore than 2018-10-17
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 Armed Forces: Foreign Nationals more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to increase the number of Commonwealth citizens serving in the British armed forces. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL10761 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-31more like thismore than 2018-10-31
answer text <p>There is a long tradition of Commonwealth citizens serving in the British Armed Forces, and we continue to value their service which provides an important contribution in defending the UK at home and abroad.</p><p> </p><p>The table below shows the numbers of Commonwealth citizens serving in our Armed Forces as at 1 April 2018:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Service</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Royal Navy/</strong> <strong>Royal Marines</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Army</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Royal Air Force</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Regulars</p></td><td><p>480</p></td><td><p>3,940</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p><strong>4,500</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>FR20 Reserves</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>190</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p><strong>210</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>490</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4,140</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>90</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>4,720</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The 4,500 Commonwealth citizens in the Regular forces represent 3.4% of the Regular trained strength. The 210 Commonwealth citizens in the FR20 Reserves represent 0.7% of the FR20 Reserve trained strength.</p><p>Notes:</p><p> </p><ul><li>Figures for the Royal Navy/Royal Marines and Royal Air Force are for the Trained Regular Population and Trained FR20 population. Army figures are for Trade Trained Regular population, and Trained FR20 population.</li><li>Nationality is as reported on the Joint Personnel Administration system</li><li>Figures are rounded to the nearest 10.</li></ul><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>We keep our recruitment policies under constant review, and should there be any future changes in relation to applications from the Commonwealth these will be made clear on the single Service websites.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
grouped question UIN HL10760 more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-31T15:50:29.423Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-31T15:50:29.423Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
989325
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-16more like thismore than 2018-10-16
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 Defence: Modernisation more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when they intend to publish the results of the Modernising Defence Programme. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL10719 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-30more like thismore than 2018-10-30
answer text <p>We expect to be in a position to share the results of the Modernising Defence Programme later in the autumn.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-30T16:00:50.553Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-30T16:00:50.553Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
989326
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-16more like thismore than 2018-10-16
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 Type 31 Frigates more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when they anticipate placing the first order for the Type 31e frigate. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL10720 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-30more like thismore than 2018-10-30
answer text <p>We plan to award a single design and build contract by the end of 2019.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-30T15:17:16.213Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-30T15:17:16.213Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
989327
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-16more like thismore than 2018-10-16
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 Trident Submarines more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in delivering the Dreadnought submarine programme; and when they estimate that programme will complete. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL10721 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-30more like thismore than 2018-10-30
answer text <p>The Dreadnought submarine programme entered a new three-year phase of work, to be conducted in tranches, in spring this year. The design and build of the first of class, Dreadnought, continues and she remains on track to enter service in 2030. The build phase for the entire class will take approximately 20 years. The Dreadnought programme will ensure the United Kingdom has a credible, independent and capable nuclear deterrent out to the 2060s.</p><p>The seventh Annual Update to Parliament on the United Kingdom's Future Nuclear Deterrent will be published later this year.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-30T17:28:13.747Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-30T17:28:13.747Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
989328
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-10-16more like thismore than 2018-10-16
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 Maritime Patrol Aircraft more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what progress they have made in delivering the maritime patrol aircraft programme. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL10722 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-10-30more like thismore than 2018-10-30
answer text <p>Good progress continues to be made on the P-8A Maritime Patrol Aircraft programme with the first RAF aircraft remaining on track for delivery in 2019. In addition, construction work on dedicated infrastructure at RAF Lossiemouth to support those who will operate and maintain the RAF P-8A fleet commenced in April 2018, and is progressing according to the agreed schedule. In April 2018 the first RAF squadron that will operate the P-8A, Number 120 Squadron, was stood up. Personnel have already begun undertaking training courses and, through the Seedcorn initiative, a small number of RAF personnel have maintained the skills required to operate fixed-wing Maritime Patrol Aircraft.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-10-30T17:27:49.437Zmore like thismore than 2018-10-30T17:27:49.437Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
908887
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-21more like thismore than 2018-05-21
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 A400M Aircraft: Procurement more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many A400M Atlas aircraft they intend to buy for the Royal Air Force. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL8049 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has ordered 22 A400M aircraft, of which 19 have been delivered to date. The 20th aircraft is due to be handed over shortly, and the final delivery is expected in 2022.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-04T16:23:03.72Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-04T16:23:03.72Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
908888
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-21more like thismore than 2018-05-21
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 Military Aircraft: Lasers more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to protect Royal Air Force aircrew from the consequences of being targeted by high power laser activity. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL8050 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answer text <p>Aircrew from all three services are provided with protective spectacles to give protection from high power laser activity. We regularly review how protection can be improved.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-04T16:27:19.71Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-04T16:27:19.71Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
908889
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-21more like thismore than 2018-05-21
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 Unmanned Air Vehicles more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the military effectiveness of unmanned helicopters. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL8051 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answer text <p>We continue to assess the military effectiveness of rotary unmanned aerial systems and have ongoing capability studies that will help inform our future manned and unmanned capability choices.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-04T16:22:22.377Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-04T16:22:22.377Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
908890
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2018-05-21more like thismore than 2018-05-21
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 F-35 Aircraft more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government when the Royal Air Force Squadron 617 will be fully operational; and what roles it will fulfil. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem remove filter
uin HL8052 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2018-06-04more like thismore than 2018-06-04
answer text <p>It is planned for the Lightning Force to achieve Initial Operating Capability (IOC) from land bases in December 2018.</p><p>At IOC the UK F-35B will, as a multi-role aircraft, have the ability to conduct a full range of missions including air-to-air and air-to-surface operations.</p><p>In autumn 2018, we will begin initial flight trials for F-35B aircraft from HMS Queen Elizabeth, building towards delivering an Initial Operating Capability (Carrier Strike) from late 2020.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2018-06-04T16:22:03.82Zmore like thismore than 2018-06-04T16:22:03.82Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this