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1388378

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date	15/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Armed Forces
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British troops are serving in Iraq; and in what capacity such troops are serving.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL5022
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/12/2021 answer text <p>At the request of the Iraqi Government, 151 personnel are deployed to Iraq in support of the Global Coalition against Daesh.</p><p>UK personnel are deployed in an 'advise, assist, enable' capacity, serving in support of the Iraqi Security Forces to ensure the enduring defeat of Daesh.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 17/12/2021 13:51:47 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1387269

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Refugees
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Afghan nationals deemed eligible for relocation to the UK were successfully evacuated before 28 August 2021; and what proportion (a) received letters of eligibility (b) received letters of eligibility and were called forward to Hamid Karzai International Airport.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	91966
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>Approximately 7,000 Afghan Nationals were evacuated to the UK under the ARAP Scheme between 1 April and 28 August 2021. All necessary precaution was taken to ensure that established processes were abided by during OP PITTING. However, whilst the fast-moving situation developed, military and civilian personnel on the ground exercised an appropriate level of due diligence, balancing the urgent need to evacuate and the imminent threat to life. As a result the information requested is not held.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 16/12/2021 11:02:55 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1387270

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Conditions of Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the length is of the defined return of service period by role in the (a) British Army, (b) Royal Air Force and (c) Royal Navy.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	91967
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>The following information has been provided by the single Services.</p><p><strong>British Army</strong></p><p>Returns of service (RoS) are not directly linked to roles. However, recruits and soldiers wishing to enter certain trades and career paths may be required to complete specified training courses to do so and then become subject to a return of service.</p><p><strong>Royal Air Force (RAF)</strong></p><p>The Initial Training RoS required of Aviators (RAF Service personnel), following their initial Phase 2 professional training, is three years for most personnel and six years for Aircrew. The RoS are not focused on the role an individual is undertaking, but based on the training provided to an individual in order to seek a return on the investment made by the Ministry of Defence in the individual. In addition to an Initial Training RoS, personnel may attend additional training courses throughout their career, some of which also carry a Training RoS requirement.</p><p><strong>Naval Service</strong></p><p>Royal Navy and Royal Marines personnel are required to complete a RoS if they have undertaken a course of funded training, taken up a secondment or placement within industry or been assigned into a designated command appointment. Training falls into two areas: initial training, undertaken by Officers, Ratings and Other Ranks prior to joining the trained strength; and further training, undertaken by those who have joined the trained strength.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 16/12/2021 14:40:41 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1387271

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Immigration
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Immigration Costs for Armed Forces Personnel Consultation, what evidence his Department used to decide the 12-year threshold for settlement fee waiver; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
uin	91968
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>12 years reflects the full initial engagement period for all three Services.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 16/12/2021 11:03:30 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1387276

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Indo-Pacific Region: Warships
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with what countries the carrier strike group has had (a) engagements and (b) military exercises to date; and what those engagements and military exercises were.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	91830
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>The table below sets out the countries and/or overseas territories that the UK Carrier Strike Group has interacted with during the 2021 deployment. This also includes activity undertaken by our Integrated Partners, the Netherlands and United States.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Country/ Overseas Territory</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Engagement</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Military Exercise</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Australia</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td><td><p>Passing Exercise (PASSEX), air interaction, Exercise BERSAMA GOLD. (Five Powers Defence Arrangements Exercise hosted by Malaysia with participants from Australia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the UK.) Maritime Partnership Exercise (with US and Japan). <a href="https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/raf-lightnings-participate-in-multilateral-maritime-partnership-exercise/" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Bahrain</p></td><td><p>Participation in the CDS-led Dragon Group. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/chief-of-the-defence-staff-hosts-gulf-partners-onboard-hms-queen-elizabeth" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Bangladesh</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Chattogram. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-carrier-strike-group-sails-to-bangladesh" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td><td><p>PASSEX with the Bangladeshi Navy, training with Bangladesh Special Forces. <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/november/10/211110-kent-visits-kenya-and-bangladesh" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>British Indian Ocean Territory</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Diego Garcia.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Brunei</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Bandar Seri Begawan.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cambodia</p></td><td><p>Virtual Defence Engagement.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Canada</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td><td><p>Exercise PACIFIC CROWN (Pacific Ocean) South China Sea navigation in company.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cyprus</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Limassol and Larnaca.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Djibouti</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Djibouti and support to Allied Appreciation Fly Past. <a href="https://www.raf.mod.uk/news/articles/617-squadron-f-35b-lightnings-carry-out-djibouti-flypast/" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Egypt</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Alexandria, Defence Engagement.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>France</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td><td><p>Exercises Atlantic Trident (North Atlantic) and Gallic Strike (Mediterranean). <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/june/04/210604-hms-qnlz-and-fs-charles-de-gaulle" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Georgia</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Batumi.</p></td><td><p>At sea PASSEX with the Georgian Navy.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Gibraltar</p></td><td><p>Port Visit and hosted reception at sea.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Greece</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Piraeus and Souda.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Guam</p></td><td><p>Port visit to Guam.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>India</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Goa and Mumbai. Defence Engagement</p></td><td><p>Maritime Participation Exercise in the Indian Ocean. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-carrier-strike-group-starts-maritime-exercise-with-indian-navy" target="_blank">Press Release</a> Exercise Konkan Shakti. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-india-tri-service-exercise-konkan-shakti" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Indonesia</p></td><td><p>Port visit to Jakarta and Virtual Defence Engagement.</p></td><td><p>At sea PASSEX with the Indonesian Navy.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Iraq</p></td><td><p>Participation in the CDS-led Dragon Group.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Haifa.</p></td><td><p>Exercise Falcon Strike and Exercise Tri-Lightning (both in the Mediterranean).</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Italy</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Augusta, Messina and Taranto. Defence Engagement, including a trilateral meeting between the UK, Italy and Turkey which was hosted by the Secretary of State for Defence. Press <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-meets-with-nato-allies-on-board-hms-queen-elizabeth-as-carrier-strike-group-visits-italy" target="_blank">Release</a> Co Host – North Atlantic Council Defence Engagement.</p></td><td><p>Exercise Falcon Strike, transit in western Mediterranean. <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/june/15/210615-exercise-falcon-strike" target="_blank">Press Release</a> Cross Deck of F35 between ITS CAVOUR and HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH. <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/november/22/20211122-italian-f35s" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Japan</p></td><td><p>Port visits to Sasebo, Yokosuka, Funakoshi. Reception and capability demonstration.</p></td><td><p>Exercise PACIFIC CROWN (Pacific Ocean), quad carrier exercise (with two carriers from the USA, one from Japan and HMS Queen Elizabeth), South China Sea navigation in company. Maritime Partnership Exercise (with US and Australia). Passing Exercise in Indian Ocean. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-carrier-strike-group-flagship-hms-queen-elizabeth-to-arrive-in-japan" target="_blank">Press Release</a> <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/september/10/210910-carrier-strike-group-in-japan" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Jordan</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Aqaba and participation in the CDS-led Dragon Group.</p></td><td><p>16 Air Assault Brigade Joint Theatre Entry Exercise. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/paratroopers-conduct-joint-exercise-in-jordan-in-support-of-carrier-strike-group" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kenya</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Mombasa. Defence Engagement supported by the Minister for the Armed Forces.</p></td><td><p>Exercise with Kenyan Armed Forces. <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/november/10/211110-kent-visits-kenya-and-bangladesh" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kuwait</p></td><td><p>Participation in the CDS-led Dragon Group.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malaysia</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td><td><p>PASSEX, Exercise BERSAMA GOLD.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malta</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Valletta.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Montenegro</p></td><td><p>Port visit to Bar, Reception and Capability Demonstration. Defence Engagement, including an event led by Minister of State (Lords). <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-and-montenegro-underline-shared-commitment-to-nato-on-carrier-strike-group-visit" target="_blank">Press Release</a> <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/july/06/210706-hms-richmond-csg-phase-1" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Netherlands</p></td><td><p>Integrated Partner.</p></td><td><p>Integrated Partner.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>New Zealand</p></td><td><p>Not Applicable.</p></td><td><p>South China Sea Transit in company, Exercise BERSAMA GOLD.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Oman</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Duqm and Muscat which included Defence Engagement led by the Secretary of State for Defence. Press <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-visits-oman-for-joint-exercises" target="_blank">Release</a> Participation in the CDS-led Dragon Group.</p></td><td><p>Exercise KHANJAR OMAN and Maritime exercises with the Omani military. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-visits-oman-for-joint-exercises" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pakistan</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Karachi.</p></td><td><p>Bilateral training exercise with the Pakistani Navy.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Portugal</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Lisbon.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Qatar</p></td><td><p>Participation in the CDS-led Dragon Group.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Republic of Korea</p></td><td><p>Defence Engagement - at sea reception and capability demonstration.</p></td><td><p>Search and rescue exercise. <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/september/03/210903-uk-carrier-strike-group-completes-joint-f-35-missions-and-exercises-with-republic-of-korea" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Romania</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Constanta.</p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Saudi Arabia</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Jeddah and Participation in the CDS-led Dragon Group.</p></td><td><p>At sea PASSEX with the Royal Saudi Navy.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Singapore</p></td><td><p>Port visit to Sembawang. Reception and capability demonstration.</p></td><td><p>PASSEX including some limited air exercising, participation in Exercise BERSAMA GOLD. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-carrier-strike-group-conducts-exercise-with-republic-of-singapore-navy" target="_blank">Press Release</a> <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-carrier-strike-groups-return-to-singapore-off-to-flying-start-with-air-force-and-navy-interactions" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Spain</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Alicante, Cartagena, Palma, Barcelona, La Coruna, and Rota.</p></td><td><p>F-35B Participation in Tactical Leadership programme (TLP).</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sri Lanka</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Colombo.</p></td><td><p>Search and Rescue Exercise with the Sri Lankan Navy.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Thailand</p></td><td><p>Virtual Defence Engagement.</p></td><td><p>Co-ordinated maritime manoeuvres. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/the-royal-navy-frigate-hms-richmond-takes-part-in-a-successful-maritime-exercise-in-the-andaman-sea-with-htms-kraburi-of-the-royal-thai-navy" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkey</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Istanbul, with Defence Engagement, including a trilateral meeting between the UK, Italy and Turkey which was hosted by the Secretary of State for Defence. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/hms-defender-pays-successful-visit-to-istanbul-turkey" target="_blank">Press Release</a> Press <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/defence-secretary-meets-with-nato-allies-on-board-hms-queen-elizabeth-as-carrier-strike-group-visits-italy" target="_blank">Release</a></p></td><td><p>N/A</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>United Arab Emirates</p></td><td><p>Participation in the CDS-led Dragon Group.</p></td><td><p>Air support to Advanced Training and Leadership Course (ATLC).</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ukraine</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Odessa, with Defence Engagement led by the Minister for Defence Procurement. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-signs-agreement-to-support-enhancement-of-ukrainian-naval-capabilities" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td><td><p>At sea PASSEX with the Ukrainian Navy.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>United States of America</p></td><td><p>Integrated Partner.</p></td><td><p>Further to being an Integrated Partner, the Carrier Strike Group interacted with additional US assets in dual, tri and quad carrier exercises. <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/july/13/210713-hms-qnlz-and-us-task-groups" target="_blank">Press Release</a> <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/august/25/210825-pacific-exercises-for-carrier-strike-group" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Vietnam</p></td><td><p>Port Visit to Da Nang and virtual Defence Engagement.</p></td><td><p>At sea PASSEX with the Vietnamese Navy.</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>NATO*</p></td><td><p>At-sea NATO Ambassadorial visit, hosted by the Minister for Defence Procurement, and capability demonstrations. <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/news/uk-carrier-strike-groups-hms-queen-elizabeth-hosts-senior-visitors-from-nato" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td><td><p>Exercise Steadfast Defender (North Atlantic), Standing NATO Maritime Group 2 - Operation Sea Guardian (Mediterranean). <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/june/04/210604-kent-joins-nato" target="_blank">Press Release</a> <a href="https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/news-and-latest-activity/news/2021/june/02/210602-csg-and-nato" target="_blank">Press Release</a></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>*Whilst not a country, assets from the UK Carrier Strike Group also participated in NATO-led military exercises and engagements.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 16/12/2021 16:06:36 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1387289

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy: Shipping
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in the context of his Department's decision to buy up to 61 new intercept vessels, which vessels they will be replacing; when the Department will tender for the design of those new vehicles; and what estimate his Department has made of the cost of the contract.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	91847
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>A tender was issued on 10 December 2021 for the procurement of up to 61 new intercept vessels. The deadline for tender response is 4 February 2022 after which responses will be assessed against the various assessment criteria. It is expected that the Invitation to Negotiate will be issued in March 2022. The Intercept and Escort Craft project's aim is to replace the following craft variants:</p><p>· Avon Sea Rider</p><p>· Pacific 22 and 24</p><p>· Arctic 24</p><p>· Delta Dive Rigid Inflatable Boats</p><p>The project will reduce the number of variants currently operated while upgrading capability.</p><p>The estimated tender value has been advertised at between £16 million and £26 million.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 16/12/2021 10:58:22 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Lord Beamish

1387291

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iran: Counter-terrorism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to (a) counter the threat posed to UK national security by proxy terror groups funded by Iran and (b) prepare for the prospect of a nuclear-armed Iran.
tabling member constituency	Harlow
tabling member printed	Robert Halfon
uin	91930
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>The Government has long held concerns over both Iran's destabilising activity and its continued and systematic non-compliance with its nuclear commitments under the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action(JCPOA). We regularly discuss how best to address Iranian destabilising activities across government, as well as with our partners in the Gulf, Europe, and the United States (US). Our top priority remains to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapons capability; the Government remains firmly committed to the JCPOA and continues to support negotiations with all parties and the new US administration. We have made clear that we favour a diplomatic solution where the door is kept open for renewed talks between Iran, the US and regional partners. A sustainable solution should not only address Iran's nuclear non-compliance but also its ballistic missile program and its destabilising activity across the region.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 16/12/2021 15:53:11 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	3985 label Biography information for Robert Halfon

1387314

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Indo-Pacific Region: Warships
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost has been of maintaining the seven month deployment of the Carrier Strike Group to the Indo-Pacific to date.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	91831
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>The additional operating cost of deploying the Carrier Strike Group is currently estimated at £74 million, this covers any costs incurred above what those personnel and capabilities deployed would usually cost to defence, for example fuel costs, operational allowances, and other incidental costs. Further work is ongoing to refine those cost estimates and provide a final figure.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 16/12/2021 17:51:34 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1387316

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Aid: Armed Forces
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Oral contribution of 2 November 2020, Official Report, column 5, if he will reinstate his practice of placing in the Library of the House updates on a weekly basis of the military aid to the civil authorities tasks that are being fulfilled.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	91832
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>We will publish details of Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) tasks on a fortnightly basis beginning in January 2022. These updates will be placed in the Library of the House.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 16/12/2021 15:52:53 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1387438

registered interest
date	13/12/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Merlin Helicopters: Expenditure
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 22 November 2021 to Question 76577, on Merlin Helicopters: Expenditure, whether the incorrect recording of Merlin component lives leading to the fruitless payment of £20.995 million is related to the loss of Merlin Helicopter engineering record cards referred to in the fruitless payments section on page 160 of the Ministry of Defence Annual Reports and Accounts 2011-12 resulting in a fruitless payment of £564,000.
tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
tabling member printed	John Healey
uin	91833
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/12/2021 answer text <p>The two fruitless payments covered in these Annual Report and Accounts (ARAc) entries relate to separate events. The fruitless payment of £20.995 million, referenced in the Department's ARAc financial year (FY) 2014-15, reflect additional costs incurred under the Integrated Merlin Operational Support contract including a period of reduced aircraft availability in delivery of the Merlin Capability Sustainment Programme. There were underlying issues with some aspects of data and asset management on this platform within the Department leading to additional costs under the support contract and as a result of limiting availability of aircraft for a capability sustainment programme.</p><p> </p><p>The £0.564 million fruitless payment covered in the FY2011-12 ARAc relates to the same Operational Support Contract. The payment was for additional costs that were incurred by the supplier due to the loss within the Ministry of Defence of a number of Engineering Record Cards. Component lives and the consumption of these lives as well as records of modification, repair and overhaul, were recorded on the cards. Without this information, worst case assumptions (penalty lives) had to be made about the life of components in order to be assured that the aircraft remained safe, which increased the need for maintenance and replacement parts.</p><p>The Department has since reviewed and improved its procedures, including the use of new record-keeping software, to avoid further such costs arising.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 16/12/2021 11:01:54 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey