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724553

registered interest
date	26/04/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army
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 total savings to the public purse of reductions in the number of Army personnel since the Strategic Defence and Security Review 2010.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	71999
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2017 answer text <p><B>The House of Commons was prorogued before the earliest date of answer for this Question.</B></p> answering member constituency answering member printed question first answered 02/05/2017 10:00:00 answering member 0
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

693188

registered interest
date	22/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Expenditure
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how he plans to ensure that the Government spends the equivalent of at least two per cent of GDP per year for the rest of this Parliament on defence.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	65132
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>As announced in the July 2015 Budget, the Government is committed to spending 2% of GDP on Defence for the rest of this decade. The Defence Budget will rise by 0.5% above inflation each year to 2020-21 and we also have access to up to £1.5 billion per year from the Joint Security Fund. In line with NATO guidelines, we will continue to ensure we capture all spending that supports the defence of the United Kingdom.</p> answering member constituency Sevenoaks answering member printed Sir Michael Fallon question first answered 27/02/2017 16:30:09 answering member 88 label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

693192

registered interest
date	22/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost of UK military operations in Iraq was in each year between 2010 and 2017.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	65155
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 27/02/2017 answer text <p>Up to 2011, the net additional costs of operations in Iraq were £343 million in 2009-10 and £95 million in 2010-11. From 2014, the UK has supported operations to counter Daesh in Iraq and Syria. The net additional costs of these operations, which we do not separate due to their inter-related nature, were £21.9 million in 2014-15 and £216.9 million in 2015-16. Information for 2016-17 will be reported in the Department's Annual Report and Accounts.</p> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 27/02/2017 16:36:25 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

682272

registered interest
date	31/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Peacekeeping Operations
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 support the liberation of East Mosul; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	62637
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/02/2017 answer text <p>The UK has played a significant role in supporting the Iraqi operation which secured a notable victory over Daesh in Eastern Mosul. Since the operation began, over 450 targets in and around Mosul have been struck by the RAF.</p><p>RAF aircraft played a valuable role, using their surveillance sensors to identify civilians within the city who might be placed at particular risk and alerting the Iraqi ground forces and other Coalition aircraft to their presence. UK Service personnel have also contributed to the training of over 38,500 Iraqi forces (including more than 7,300 Peshmerga) in infantry, medical skills, C-IED measures and engineering skills, many of whom have participated in the Mosul operation.</p> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 03/02/2017 14:04:48 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

677973

registered interest
date	24/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Aircraft Carriers
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 ensure the fleet of the Royal Navy has the operational capacity to be able to fully support the operational deployment of both the new aircraft carriers.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	61351
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/01/2017 answer text <p>The Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carriers will operate as part of a Maritime Task Group, which will be tailored to meet the required task. While the precise number and mix of vessels deployed would depend on the operational circumstances at the time, we will be able to draw from a range of modern and highly capable vessels to provide support, including the Type 45 Destroyers, Type 23 Frigates, the Astute Class submarines and, in the longer term, the Type 26 Global Combat Ships.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 30/01/2017 16:22:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

670737

registered interest
date	10/01/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Aircraft Carriers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his French counterpart on the continued collaboration of aircraft carrier capabilities after HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales are commissioned.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	59336
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/01/2017 answer text <p>France and the UK enjoy a close Defence relationship, spanning a diverse set of capabilities. As the only two European nations capable of fielding credible carrier strike into the future, we already collaborate strongly on carrier capabilities and interoperability, and this will endure and strengthen once HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH and HMS PRINCE OF WALES are commissioned.</p><p>The next UK-France Naval Staff talks, this spring, include Carrier collaboration as one of the headline agenda items.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 17/01/2017 16:13:04 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

601024

registered interest
date	13/10/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Disciplinary Proceedings
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 maintain discipline in the Army after changing the rules on physical punishment.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	48521
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/10/2016 answer text <p>Physical punishment has not been permitted in the Army for many decades, and the use of unofficial punishments and sanctions is banned. Maintaining and improving discipline and behaviour is primarily achieved through education and the promotion of positive values and standards.</p><p>Lawful and authorised punishments are contained within the Armed Forces Act, as reviewed by Parliament in 2016, and other minor sanctions in the publications on Administrative Action which were revised this year. Skills training that is relevant to the failing, including appropriate physical training, may be included if the Serviceman's failing warrants it. There are strict rules relating to the award of extra drill lessons which may only be awarded as a sanction to address failings in drill. Periods of physical training may be given as a sanction for soldiers who display a lack of physical effort or attention to their duties, and must be conducted by an appropriately qualified instructor and supervised by a non-commissioned officer.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 21/10/2016 11:11:48 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

584067

registered interest
date	15/09/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy
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 address shortfalls in (a) recruitment and (b) retention in the Royal Navy.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	46687
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2016 answer text <p>The Naval Service utilises a wide range of mechanisms to aid the recruitment and retention of personnel. For recruitment these include targeted marketing, specific recruitment events and staged remunerative awards to attract recruits in specialist areas. A number of initiatives have also been developed in order to retain experienced personnel, such as the use of targeted retention incentives and career extensions. Further developments under the Defence People Programme, such as flexible engagements, will help ensure that this process continues.</p> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning grouped question UIN 46580 question first answered 12/10/2016 15:22:34 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

584068

registered interest
date	15/09/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Gibraltar
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 strategic military importance of Gibraltar to the UK and her allies.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	46688
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/10/2016 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 12 September 2016 to Question 45163.</p><p>Our assessment of Gibraltar's strategic importance is shared by our allies and partners, a number of whom make regular use of the military facilities there.</p> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 12/10/2016 15:21:12 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning attachment 1 file name 20160912_45163_Defence_Gibraltar.docx title 45163 - QnA extract on Defence:Gibraltar
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

576778

registered interest
date	06/09/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Gibraltar
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 strategic military importance of Gibraltar to the UK.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	45163
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2016 answer text <p>The UK continually monitors our defence presence in Gibraltar and routinely adjusts our force posture and resources as appropriate. Gibraltar is, and will remain a key centre for the UK's Defence interests and the UK Government takes its responsibility for protecting the sovereignty of Gibraltar very seriously. The UK maintains a permanent military presence in Gibraltar in recognition of its enduring geo-strategic importance as the gateway to the Mediterranean, assuring maritime transit routes and maintaining access to Cyprus and the Suez Canal in support of UK national interests.</p> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 12/09/2016 14:53:31 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell