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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-23more like thismore than 2024-10-23
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 Israel: Military Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government which UK military training courses Israeli armed forces personnel have completed in the past 12 months, and what was the location of those courses. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL1920 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-31more like thismore than 2024-10-31
answer text <p>This information is being withheld in order to protect personal information and to avoid prejudicing relations between the United Kingdom and another State.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Coaker more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-31T12:08:01.287Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-31T12:08:01.287Z
answering member
360
label Biography information for Lord Coaker more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
1734082
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
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 Army: Suicide more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many attempted suicides have been recorded at each army initial training establishment in the past five years. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL1530 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-28more like thismore than 2024-10-28
answer text <p>Attempted suicide is not a definition used for the collection of data by the Ministry of Defence. Statistics are collected about self-harm in line with the Office for National Statistics’ definition of a deliberate intent to inflict damage or alter oneself which does not result in death. This includes incidents of self-injury and self-poisoning but excludes those with thoughts of self-harm or suicidal ideation.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Coaker more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-28T17:59:50.317Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-28T17:59:50.317Z
answering member
360
label Biography information for Lord Coaker more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
1734083
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-10-14more like thismore than 2024-10-14
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 Israel: Military Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many Israeli armed forces personnel are being trained in the UK, which training courses they are undertaking, and at which locations these courses are taking place. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL1531 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-10-21more like thismore than 2024-10-21
answer text <p>This information is being withheld in order to protect personal information and to avoid prejudicing relations between the United Kingdom and another State.</p> more like this
answering member printed Lord Coaker more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-10-21T10:58:19.97Zmore like thismore than 2024-10-21T10:58:19.97Z
answering member
360
label Biography information for Lord Coaker more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
1727769
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-09-05more like thismore than 2024-09-05
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 Egypt: World War I more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 25 January 2023 (HL4903), what progress they have made towards (1) identifying and marking the graves of Egyptians who died serving the UK during the First World War, including in the Egyptian Labour Corps, and (2) recovering the records of all Egyptians who served with UK forces. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL783 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-09-19more like thismore than 2024-09-19
answer text <p>In its work to identify and mark the graves of the Egyptian Labour Corps and Camel Transport Corps, the Commonwealth War Graves Committee (CWGC) has established that more than 327,000 Egyptians served alongside Commonwealth forces across the Middle East, Turkey, and Western Europe. Of those, the CWGC now know that more than 16,500 died in service. Fewer than 400, however, have been commemorated by name, with the remainder commemorated collectively on the CWGC’s Giza Memorial.</p><p> </p><p>The CWGC has determined that during the Second World War, the Ministry of Interior sent thousands of notifications of death to the fallen personnel's next of kin. The CWGC believes these records are likely to be held either by the Egyptian State archives or possibly by one or more departments of the Government of Egypt. Although this is yet to be confirmed, the CWGC have approached the Egyptian authorities and are working to gain access the relevant archives.</p><p> </p><p>The CWGC's wider historical research in archives across Africa and Europe continues to make positive progress in revealing the names of those previously not commemorated, and in mapping potential burial sites. To date, almost 7,000 names have been recovered and the CWGC are actively working to commemorate these individuals in a manner befitting their service and loss.</p>
answering member printed Lord Coaker more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-09-19T14:57:18.037Zmore like thismore than 2024-09-19T14:57:18.037Z
answering member
360
label Biography information for Lord Coaker more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
1714593
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2024-04-29more like thismore than 2024-04-29
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 Household Cavalry: Horses more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the appropriateness of maintaining Household Cavalry horses stabled and deployed in central London in the light of the events of 24 April, and public safety and animal welfare concerns arising from the risks of their environment. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL4135 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2024-05-14more like thismore than 2024-05-14
answer text <p>The British Army takes the health and wellbeing of its military working horses (MWH) extremely seriously. All of our horses are well looked after, exercised daily and have 24/7 direct access to world-class veterinary care.</p><p> </p><p>Before riding in public, Service personnel undertake training to prove their competence and are fully compliant with the Highway Code when exercising horses on public highways. A progressive programme of activity, including exposure to London traffic, military bands and environmental noise, ensures our horses are properly and safely prepared for their ceremonial role.</p><p> </p><p>The Army has three mounted units in London: the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, the Band of the Household Cavalry and King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery. All undertake State Ceremonial and Public Duties in Central London and Windsor throughout the year.</p><p> </p><p>Steps have already been taken to enhance the environment for our MWHs by creating more loose boxes, which provide greater space and comfort to the horses while stabled. Two to three months per year, the horses are also provided with an alternative environment by being sent out to pasture and the herd often visit Norfolk for two weeks, offering time for daily exercise in the countryside and along local beaches.</p>
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2024-05-14T14:07:33.377Zmore like thismore than 2024-05-14T14:07:33.377Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
1674505
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-30more like thismore than 2023-11-30
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 Army: Mental Health more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government how many and what proportion of recruits at the Army Foundation College were discharged for a mental health reason in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL750 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-14more like thismore than 2023-12-14
answer text <p>Between 1 April 2018 and 31 March 2023, fewer than five UK Regular untrained personnel at Army Foundation College (Harrogate) were medically discharged with a mental or behavioural disorder cited as the principal or contributory cause. Below is a table with the breakdown per year and proportion.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Table 1: Army Foundation College (Harrogate) Regular untrained personnel<sup>1</sup> medically discharged with a principal or contributory cause of a mental or behavioral disorder, by financial year, numbers and percentages<sup>2</sup></strong></p><p> </p><p>1 April 2018 to 31 March 2023</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of personnel</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Percentage<sup>2</sup></strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018-19</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019-20</p></td><td><p>~</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020-21</p></td><td><p>~</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021-22</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022-23</p></td><td><p>0</p></td><td><p>0</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>~ In line with JSP 200, the suppression methodology has been applied to ensure individuals are not inadvertently identified dependent on the risk of disclosure. Numbers fewer than five have been suppressed and presented as ‘~’.</p><p><sup>1</sup> Regular untrained personnel, including MPGS and Gurkhas.</p><p><sup>2 </sup>Number of medically discharged personnel as a percentage of all untrained Regular Army Foundation College (Harrogate) personnel on strength within that year.</p><p>This response excludes any untrained personnel who are discharged under administrative categories, albeit on medical grounds.</p><p>Information on medical discharges has been sourced from electronic medical records (DMICP) and manually entered paper documents (FMed 23s). The primary purpose of these medical documents is to ensure the appropriate administration of each individual patient’s discharge. Statistical analysis and reporting are secondary functions.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-14T17:16:08.303Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-14T17:16:08.303Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
1674506
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-30more like thismore than 2023-11-30
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 Army: Mental Health more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment the Army has made of the risk of adolescent recruits enlisting with a history of depression or anxiety later being discharged for reasons of mental health. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL751 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-14more like thismore than 2023-12-14
answer text <p>The Armed Forces have entry Medical Employment Standards against which potential adolescent recruits are assessed. These permit entry of individuals with a history of depression or anxiety if they meet specific, medically approved criteria. These individuals are not medically downgraded; they are considered medically fit for enlistment.</p><p>The Army delivers training and education to instructors on how to prepare recruits for coping with stressful situations and to understand not only the technical and physical needs of recruits, but also their psychological and social needs. There are enhanced welfare support facilities in all Basic Training locations, with both Army and external agencies able to offer advice and support outside the Chain of Command. Risks are proactively sought out and actively managed in accordance with Army policies and civilian best practices.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-14T17:16:38.863Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-14T17:16:38.863Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
1674507
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-11-30more like thismore than 2023-11-30
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 Army: Mental Health more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what are the most common categories of mental health problem that recruits at the Army Foundation College have presented to the on-site counselling psychotherapist, and whether a periodic report of the data is produced. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL752 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-12-14more like thismore than 2023-12-14
answer text <p>The Army Foundation College (Harrogate) (AFC(H)) does not employ an on-site counselling psychotherapist. There is a Wellbeing Support Officer nested within the College welfare team, who is a trained counsellor. Additionally, the Women’s Royal Volunteer Service operate a walk-in service to allow Junior Soldiers to talk to someone outside the military, and a Child and Adolescents Mental Health Services nurse is embedded within the Medical Centre Primary Care Team.</p><p> </p><p>There is no periodic report that consolidates the activity of the various support networks listed above, but any Junior Soldier who has presented as a cause for concern will be discussed at the Commanding Officer’s Monthly Case Review to ensure the right level of support is offered. Any urgent concerns are heard at case conferences to progress an appropriate Care Action Plan.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-12-14T14:42:50.727Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-14T14:42:50.727Z
answering member
4952
label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
1605351
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-20more like thismore than 2023-03-20
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 Prince of Wales: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the cost of repairing HMS Prince of Wales; how long it is expected to remain in dry dock; and how much of the cost will be borne by each of the members of the Aircraft Carrier Alliance. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL6607 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-04-03more like thismore than 2023-04-03
answer text <p>We remain committed to ensuring HMS Prince of Wales (PWLS) commences her operational programme, as planned, in autumn 2023. This will include operational flying training and trials.</p><p>During this period the focus has been on achieving repairs whilst maximising opportunities for capability upgrades to ensure PWLS is prepared to become the UK Very High Readiness Strike Carrier in 2024. These upgrades have been conducted in parallel to ensure efficiency and value for money.</p><p>The estimated cost of repairs are expected to be approximately £25 million, however responsibility for payment has not yet been established therefore it would be inappropriate to comment further.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-04-03T15:47:00.877Zmore like thismore than 2023-04-03T15:47:00.877Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter
1600114
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-02-28more like thismore than 2023-02-28
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: Voting Behaviour more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, what was the voting turnout among members of the Royal Air Force, Army, and Navy stationed overseas at each of the last three general elections. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle more like this
uin HL5976 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence does not hold any voter participation information as it would not be appropriate to track when or where Service personnel have voted. However, voter registration campaigns are run annually to notify personnel of upcoming elections and to make them aware of their voting options.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
grouped question UIN HL5977 more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-03-14T14:44:57.007Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-14T14:44:57.007Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
4719
label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle remove filter