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1146954
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-30
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: Recruitment 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 people have (1) applied to join, and (2) joined, Her Majesty's Armed Forces in each of the last 12 months. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Moonie more like this
uin HL17928 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-08more like thismore than 2019-10-08
answer text <p>The application and inflow figures for the UK Regular Armed Forces between 1 July 2018 and 31 June 2019 can be found in the following tables. As with any organisation, there is a period of time between applying to join the Armed Forces and beginning training, and therefore the two tables are not directly comparable. Application figures may appear high compared to inflow, however it can take months to translate an application into an enlistment. In many cases this will be based on individual needs, for example due to finishing education or planning start dates around family commitments. High application figures demonstrate positive reaction to advertising campaigns, and the appeal of the Armed Forces. However, given the nature of the Armed Forces, stringent entry standards are required.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Month</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Jul 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Aug 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Sep 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Oct 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Nov 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Dec 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Jan 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Feb 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Mar 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Apr 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>May 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Jun 19</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Applications</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>12,320</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>11,840</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>10,860</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>10,300</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>13,860</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>9,570</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>18,730</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>13,550</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>13,230</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>9,810</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>10,260</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>10,500</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Month</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Jul 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Aug 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Sep 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Oct 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Nov 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Dec 18</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Jan 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Feb 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Mar 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Apr 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>May 19</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Jun 19</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Inflow</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>770</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>480</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2,260</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1,030</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>900</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>210</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1,440</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>980</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2,240</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>630</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1,320</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1,260</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Notes/Caveats:</p><ul><li>Figures for inflow have been provided by Defence Statistics;</li><li>Application figures are based on single Service estimates; official statistics have not been produced by Defence Statistics;</li><li>If a candidate has made more than one application, each application will be counted separately;</li><li>Intake comprises all personnel joining the Armed Forces either as new entrants or re-entrants.</li><li>UK Regular Forces do not include Gurkhas, Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) personnel and mobilised reservists;</li><li>Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10, though numbers ending in a “5” have been rounded to the nearest multiple of 20 to prevent the systematic bias caused by always rounding numbers upwards;</li><li>Figures exclude Commonwealth applicants to the Army.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-08T14:37:20.727Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-08T14:37:20.727Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
621
label Biography information for Lord Moonie more like this
1146965
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-30
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 whether their recent order for five Type 31e frigates will increase the number of frigates in the Royal Navy. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL17939 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-08more like thismore than 2019-10-08
answer text <p>Her Majesty's Government announced the preferred bidder for the Type 31 General Purpose Frigate competition in September 2019 and looks forward to the contract award in due course. These five ships will replace the existing five General Purpose Type 23 Frigates.</p><p>As explained in the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015 and in the National Shipbuilding Strategy, we remain committed to a surface fleet of at least 19 frigates and destroyers, and the Royal Navy will continue to have the ships it requires to fulfil Defence and policy commitments. It remains our intent to grow the destroyer and frigate force by the 2030s, and the Type 31 Frigates will give us the opportunity to do this.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-08T14:35:45.71Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-08T14:35:45.71Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1146966
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-30
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 Persian Gulf: Armed Conflict 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 risk of an accidental outbreak of hostilities in the Gulf region; and what plans they have to make military enhancements to UK forces in that region in response to any such risk. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL17940 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence continually assesses the risk to the UK's interests across the world, including in the Gulf. UK force levels are kept under review to ensure the UK is able to deter and, if required, counter threats to the UK or/and our allies. The UK has joined the International Maritime Security Construct (IMSC) in the Gulf and deployed additional resource to ensure maritime security is upheld and the free flow of trade is safeguarded. The UK remains focussed on de-escalation. Meanwhile, the UK maintains a steady tempo of exercises and short-term training with our regional partners, demonstrating our commitment to regional stability.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T14:08:19.023Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T14:08:19.023Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1147141
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-30
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: Deployment more like this
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 4 September 2018 to Question 167831 and with reference to paragraph 87 of the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee’s report of 6 August 2019 entitled The Role of Parliament in the UK Constitution: Authorising the Use of Military Force, how his Department determines whether an international deployment of the armed forces falls (a) above and (b) below the conflict threshold. more like this
tabling member constituency Reigate more like this
tabling member printed
Crispin Blunt more like this
uin 292070 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>Whilst the term 'conflict threshold' was used during the oral evidence session for the Public Administration and Constitutional Affairs Committee to explain the difference between combat operations and wider military activity, it is not a formal term that the Ministry of Defence uses to define different operations. Broadly speaking there is a difference between military activity overseas which happens every day for a whole range of purposes, and military combat operations which are much rarer. Given the varying nature of military operations we do not believe it would be possible to establish a strict 'conflict threshold' definition, instead emerging military activity is assessed on a case-by-case basis.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T15:19:16.907Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T15:19:16.907Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
104
label Biography information for Crispin Blunt more like this
1147216
registered interest false more like this
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-09-30
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 Ministry of Defence: Crispin Odey more like this
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 will publish (a) the outcome of all meetings and (b) all call logs between Ministers of his Department and Mr Crispin Odey. more like this
tabling member constituency Glasgow East more like this
tabling member printed
David Linden more like this
uin 292358 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-08more like thismore than 2019-10-08
answer text <p>There are no records of meetings between Ministry of Defence (MOD) Ministers and Mr Crispin Odey. However, the MOD publishes in arrears details of Ministers' meetings on a quarterly basis at the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/ministerial-gifts-hospitality-travel-and-meetings-with-external-organisations-in-the-ministry-of-defence</p><p>The following details can be found in the returns:</p><ul><li>The date the Minister attended the meeting</li><li>The name of the organisation or individuals who attended the meeting</li><li>The purpose of the meeting</li></ul><p>Please note that phone calls are not covered in these disclosures.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
answering member printed Johnny Mercer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-08T13:37:40.2Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-08T13:37:40.2Z
answering member
4485
label Biography information for Johnny Mercer more like this
tabling member
4640
label Biography information for David Linden more like this
1146743
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-26more like thismore than 2019-09-26
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 HMS Bristol 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 is the role of HMS Bristol. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Trefgarne more like this
uin HL17884 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>HMS BRISTOL provides an alongside maritime training and accommodation capability at HMS EXCELLENT in Portsmouth.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T14:07:02.663Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T14:07:02.663Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
1813
label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne more like this
1146325
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
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: Sexual Offences 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 make posthumous pardons available under the Policing and Crime Act 2017 to armed forces personnel convicted of sexual offences that have now been abolished. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL17820 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-08more like thismore than 2019-10-08
answer text <p>Primary legislation will be required in order to add to the list of Service disciplinary offences set out in the Policing and Crime Act 2017. We will continue to consider finding Parliamentary time for this.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-08T14:31:34.477Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-08T14:31:34.477Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden more like this
1146353
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
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 Ministry of Defence: Contracts 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 was the average length of time between the receipt of Ministry of Defence tender submissions and contract awards made in the (1) 2009/10, (2) 2014/5, and (3) 2018/19, financial years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL17848 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>The average length of time between the receipt of Ministry of Defence tender submissions and contract awards is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T14:07:44.18Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T14:07:44.18Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1146354
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
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 Ministry of Defence: Contracts 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 Ministry of Defence invitations to tender ended in a failure to award any contract in the (1) 2009/10, (2) 2014/15, and (3) 2018/19, financial years. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL17849 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>The number of Ministry of Defence invitations to tender that have ended in a failure to award any contract is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T14:07:34.513Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T14:07:34.513Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1146357
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-09-25more like thismore than 2019-09-25
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 Warships: Weapons 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 which company supplies 30mm guns on the two aircraft carriers and Type 26 frigates. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL17852 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-07more like thismore than 2019-10-07
answer text <p>Pending the outcome of a competition to award a long-term support contract for the 30mm gun capability on in-service Royal Navy ships, interim technical support is being provided by MSI Defence Systems Limited. Arrangements are under way to award a further interim contract to provide additional support, including the provision of spares and necessary design modifications.</p><p>The 30mm gun capability on the Type 26 Frigates will be supplied to the Ministry of Defence by BAE Systems. The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers are not fitted with 30mm guns.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
grouped question UIN
HL17850 more like this
HL17851 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-07T14:06:54.943Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-07T14:06:54.943Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this