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1054995

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Training
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 5 September 2018 to Question 168121 on Armed Forces: Training, what account his Department takes of the human rights records of those countries prior to engaging in training those countries' armed forces.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	217009
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>The Government applies its Overseas Security and Justice Assistance (OSJA) human rights guidance to ensure that assistance offered to international partners meets its human rights obligations and values. Defence personnel consider the OSJA guidance for all new assistance proposals and extensions to existing assistance activity, and where a substantial change in circumstances has significantly altered the risk for existing assistance. The guidance is therefore considered in any country where assistance is planned. Authority for activity underpinned by OSJA assessments is made at different levels according to the risk, from personnel in-country to Ministers in Departments of State.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 08/02/2019 11:46:28 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1055012

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people have been recruited to the Army in each year from 2010 to 2018.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	217014
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>Information on the number of people who have been recruited into the Army each year is published on the Gov.uk website.</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quarterly-service-personnel-statistics-2018</p><p>Intake for 2010 to 2012 are available in the United Kingdom Defence Statistics 2012.</p><p>https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/20140116145007/http:/www.dasa.mod.uk/publications/UK-defence-statistics-compendium/2012/chapter-2-personnel/2012-chapter-2-personnel.pdf</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 08/02/2019 11:47:29 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1055017

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Patrol Craft: English Channel
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 4 February 2019 to Question 214009 on HMS Mersey: English Channel, if he will publish the correspondence sent by the Home Office on 3 January 2019.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	217015
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>It would not be appropriate to release this information as it would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces that are engaged in securing the UK border and protecting human life.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 08/02/2019 14:10:06 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1055041

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what gender-specific support on (a) employment and (b) mental health women service personnel receive when leaving the armed forces.
tabling member constituency	South Shields
tabling member printed	Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck
uin	217026
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>No gender-specific support on employment or mental health is provided to female Service personnel when they are leaving the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 08/02/2019 11:50:37 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4277 label Biography information for Mrs Emma Lewell-Buck

1055084

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Tornado Aircraft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for the Tornado aircraft after they are retired.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	217043
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>The majority of the Tornado fleet has already been dismantled and the remaining aircraft have been or are in the process of being transferred for use as gate guardians to commemorate the aircraft's distinguished service, for training purposes or as gifts to museums to inspire future generations of RAF personnel. A small number of Tornados will be disposed of after the aircraft's retirement from RAF service.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 08/02/2019 14:11:37 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1055095

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy: Indo-Pacific Region
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to maintain a permanent naval presence in (a) the Indo-Pacific region and (b) South East Asia.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	216890
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>The Royal Navy plays a crucial role in the projection of UK global influence, upholding the Rules Based International System which delivers protection, peace and security for all and countering international threats to the UK, its interests and our overseas territories. Our global network of operational assets and logistic support bases enables the UK to play a leading role in delivering international security. As such, we have a duty to constantly review our operational lay down and improve the methods by which we deliver these effects and to ensure that the UK is always best placed and prepared to continue our commitments to global security.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson grouped question UIN 216900 question first answered 08/02/2019 11:54:25 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

1055099

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy: South East Asia
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to create a permanent forward presence for naval facilities in South East Asia.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	216900
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>The Royal Navy plays a crucial role in the projection of UK global influence, upholding the Rules Based International System which delivers protection, peace and security for all and countering international threats to the UK, its interests and our overseas territories. Our global network of operational assets and logistic support bases enables the UK to play a leading role in delivering international security. As such, we have a duty to constantly review our operational lay down and improve the methods by which we deliver these effects and to ensure that the UK is always best placed and prepared to continue our commitments to global security.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson grouped question UIN 216890 question first answered 08/02/2019 11:54:25 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

1055163

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Joint Exercises
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the (a) countries with which UK armed forces will carry out joint exercises in 2019, (b) dates of those exercises and (c) nature of those exercises.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	217061
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>The UK Armed Forces routinely participate in international defence exercises with allies and partners across the globe. In 2019 the UK is currently planned to take part in 23 joint exercises involving over 28 countries.</p><p> </p><p>International defence exercises vary significantly in scale, complexity and the number of contributing nations, but all are focused upon developing interoperability with our allies and partners. The exercises involve a mix of live, synthetic and table top activity.</p><p> </p><p>At the cornerstone of our exercise programme are NATO, the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Partner Nations and the Combined Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) alliance between the UK and France. Discrete bilateral defence activity with nations outside of these alliances also make up part of the international programme and support wider Defence Engagement.</p><p> </p><p>Major NATO exercise activity in 2019 centres on development of the NATO Response Force and the ability of contributing nations to respond quickly to an international crisis. Exercises will take place in the US and across Europe in Land, Maritime and Air domains. Most notably, ARRCADE FUSION in November 2019 will test the ability of the UK led Allied Rapid Reaction Corps to provide a Corps warfighting headquarters for the Alliance. This will be the first time this capability will be held at readiness for NATO.</p><p> </p><p>An annual Baltic Operations Exercise focuses on the ability of NATO forces to work collectively in the protection of nations across the Baltic region. It routinely involves over 5,000 personnel from 17 nations and includes participation by up to 40 warships and submarines and over 60 aircraft. In 2019 the UK will be contributing an Amphibious Task Group based on HMS ALBION supported by aviation and Royal Marines.</p><p> </p><p>The JEF, for which the UK is the framework nation, also exercises throughout the year to develop the ability of partner nations to respond rapidly and work together. Exercise JOINT WARRIOR is the annual major exercise which involves more than 10,000 personnel from seven partner nations and other allies, the next is scheduled for April 2019.</p><p> </p><p>The UK and French CJEF will conduct two major exercises in the 2019 period, in March, and in November.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to the major defence international partnerships, significant bilateral exercise activity is also planned over this period. Joint training with the US makes up a significant proportion of the exercise programme and includes Aircraft Carrier, Fighter Jet and land forces exercises.</p><p> </p><p>Further detailed information on bilateral and multilateral exercises, can only be released after consultation with relevant allies and partners, to avoid damaging security, bilateral relationships or strategic messaging plans.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 08/02/2019 14:05:37 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1055166

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	NATO
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the Government's (a) aims and (b) objectives will be at the 70 Anniversary Meeting of NATO in April 2019.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	216901
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/02/2019 answer text <p>NATO Foreign Ministers will meet in Washington DC to commemorate NATO's 70th anniversary and to drive forward progress since the July 2018 NATO Summit. The Government's objectives will be to underscore the position of NATO at the cornerstone of UK and Euro-Atlantic defence and security, and to support NATO's continuing adaptation to meet the complicated and evolving threat environment.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 08/02/2019 11:48:40 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

1055189

registered interest
date	05/02/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	European Defence Fund
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they anticipate the UK receiving any money from the European Defence Fund before the UK no longer has access to that fund as a result of Brexit.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL13487
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/02/2019 answer text <p>The European Defence Fund (EDF) will be launched in 2021. It is being trialled through two programmes, the Preparatory Action for Defence Research (PADR), which is running from 2017 to 2019, and the European Defence Industrial Development Programme (EDIDP), which will run from 2019 to 2020. UK industry is already benefiting financially from participation in the PADR. The EDIDP Work Programme is expected to be agreed this month and includes areas of interest to the UK. Proposals are not expected until mid-2019. Whilst UK firms are eligible to bid, it is too early to say whether they will receive funding.</p><p>The Political Declaration envisages the participation of eligible United Kingdom entities in collaborative EDF projects from 2021, to the extent possible under Union law. Under the current draft terms of the EDF, only entities based in the EU and European Free Trade Association-European Economic Area countries will be entitled to receive EU funding through the Programme.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 19/02/2019 16:30:46 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead