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170931

registered interest
date	17/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Tanks
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many main battle tanks, either serviceable or useable at short notice, are presently available to the British Army.
tabling member printed	Lord Trefgarne
uin	HL3838
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/01/2015 answer text <p>We do not routinely comment on availability and levels of readiness for individual capabilities as to do so would compromise operational security or disclose information which could be of use to our adversaries. The Army has sufficient levels of main battle tanks to meet the levels of readiness required under Defence Strategic Direction and as set out in the Defence Plan.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 06/01/2015 17:14:25 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
tabling member	1813 label Biography information for Lord Trefgarne

170962

registered interest
date	17/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Combined Cadet Force
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what was the expenditure on the combined cadet force for each of the last 25 years for which figures are available.
tabling member printed	Lord Temple-Morris
uin	HL3869
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2015 answer text <p>For the vast majority of requested years, the information required to verify expenditure on the Combined Cadet Force (CCF) is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p>However, extensive work was carried out for the Defence Youth Engagement Review (published in 2011) which confirmed that spending on the CCF in Financial Year (FY) 2009-10 was £26 million. Further analysis, undertaken as part of our recent work on CCF funding, confirmed that spending in FY 2012-13 was £27.7 million.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 12/01/2015 17:39:15 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
tabling member	267 label Biography information for Lord Temple-Morris

171083

registered interest
date	17/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	RAF Leuchars
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the (a) Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and (b) 2 Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to relocate to the military base at Leuchars; how many military personnel make up each unit; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Sir Menzies Campbell
uin	219127
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/01/2015 answer text <p>The main body of personnel from the Royal Scots Dragoon Guards and 2 Close Support Battalion Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers will arrive at Leuchars during June and July 2015. Advance parties from both units will arrive in February, March and May. There are currently 370 and 285 personnel in each unit respectively.</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 06/01/2015 17:39:42 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	627 label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem

171084

registered interest
date	17/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	RAF Leuchars
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what items of infrastructure have been (a) commissioned for installation and (b) installed at RAF Leuchars in preparation of the arrival of Army units and associated personnel; how much each such item (i) was estimated to and (ii) has cost; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North East Fife
tabling member printed	Sir Menzies Campbell
uin	219129
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/01/2015 answer text <p>To date we have not installed or commissioned any new infrastructure at RAF Leuchars for the arrival of the Army units.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 06/01/2015 17:10:55 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	627 label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem

170632

registered interest
date	16/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Christmas Cards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which (a) individuals, (b) companies and (c) other organisations receive Christmas cards from his Department.
tabling member constituency	Leicester South
tabling member printed	Jonathan Ashworth
uin	218991
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/01/2015 answer text <p>This information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p>However, I can say that no Ministers sent out Christmas cards at tax payers expense.</p><p>The Permanent Secretary tells me he sent 35 Christmas cards to civilians serving overseas on operations at Christmas. He paid for the cards personally and sent them through the internal Ministry of Defence mail.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 13/01/2015 16:50:02 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	4244 label Biography information for Jonathan Ashworth

170854

registered interest
date	16/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Maritime Patrol Aircraft
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what analysis has been conducted to investigate the potential interoperability between NATO Maritime Patrol Aircraft, available in 2019, and the Queen Elizabeth Class Aircraft Carrier and its F-35B Lightning II aircraft.
tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
uin	HL3801
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/01/2015 answer text <p>A Key User Requirement for the Queen Elizabeth Class platforms is to be able to integrate with all elements of Joint/Combined Forces. The F35B's communication systems will facilitate cooperation with a number of different aircraft types, including NATO Maritime Patrol Aircraft, such as the P3C, P8 and Atlantique II.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 12/01/2015 17:24:22 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

170855

registered interest
date	16/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Maritime Patrol Aircraft
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what analysis has been conducted to establish the potential systems and cost benefits of including a long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine warfare aircraft in the United Kingdom strategic deterrent system or systems.
tabling member printed	Lord Chidgey
uin	HL3802
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/01/2015 answer text <p>We have performed a number of assessments of the potential impact that a maritime patrol aircraft might have on the security of the strategic deterrent system. The potential contribution of such aircraft to the maintenance of continuous at-sea deterrence is well understood.</p><p>I am withholding further information as its disclosure would or would likely prejudice national security.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 06/01/2015 17:13:09 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
tabling member	50 label Biography information for Lord Chidgey

170863

registered interest
date	16/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Logos
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what guidance they provide to Members of Parliament regarding the use of the United Kingdom Armed Forces logos in political literature.
tabling member printed	Lord Clark of Windermere
uin	HL3810
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/01/2015 answer text <p>The Ministry Of Defence (MOD) does not permit the use of United Kingdom Armed Forces logos in political literature. Information on MOD copyright licensing is attached and is available on the Department's website at the following link:<br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/311992/20140515_MOD_Copyright_Licensing_Information.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/311992/20140515_MOD_Copyright_Licensing_Information.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 06/01/2015 17:18:24 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever attachment 1 file name 20140515_MOD_Copyright_Licensing_Information.pdf title MOD Copyright Licensing Information
tabling member	525 label Biography information for Lord Clark of Windermere

170367

registered interest
date	15/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	RFA Arugs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many beds on RFA Argus are in use; and how many patients have been treated on board that ship since her arrival in Sierra Leone.
tabling member constituency	Airdrie and Shotts
tabling member printed	Pamela Nash
uin	218599
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/01/2015 answer text <p>The role of RFA Argus is to provide both a logistical and a medical evacuation capability. This logistical support is provided by three Merlin helicopters embarked on board and a riverine capability to enable Royal Marines to deploy in support of UK operations. The ship also forms part of the wider provision of non-Ebola medical care for primarily UK military and HMG personnel.</p><p>In its current configuration RFA Argus has ten Ward beds and two Intensive Therapy Unit beds in the facility on board. In addition there are two Trauma/Emergency Department beds and one further bed in the operating theatre, making an overall total of 15. As at 6 January 2015 only one bed is currently occupied. However, a further 12 patients have been admitted to, and treated in, the facility since its arrival in Sierra Leone. Two others were treated in the Emergency Department and discharged.</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 06/01/2015 17:47:43 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	3909 label Biography information for Pamela Nash

169798

registered interest
date	11/12/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Territorial Waters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what incursions into UK territorial waters by foreign vessels there have been since January 2011.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	218391
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2015 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is just one organisation with a role in the security of the United Kingdom's (UK) territorial waters. To reflect this cross-Government responsibility, under the UK National Strategy for Maritime Security, a Ministerial working group, chaired by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, has been established to focus on maritime security in its entirety.</p><p> </p><p>Through the coordination of intelligence and information the National Maritime Information Centre (NMIC) provides the UK with a comprehensive picture of potential threats to UK maritime security and unified situational awareness of maritime activity in UK and international waters.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD contributes to HMG's efforts by providing multi-layered capability to deter incursions into territorial waters. This is delivered through a combination of surface ships, submarines and aircraft, alongside close co-ordination and co-operation with other Government Agencies and our allies.</p><p> </p><p>I am not prepared to disclose further details as this would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois grouped question UIN 218389 225944 question first answered 24/03/2015 17:13:33 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois previous answer version 35719 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker