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1737338

registered interest
date	28/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army Cadet Force: Costs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost to the public purse was of the Army Cadet force in each year since 2019; and what estimate he has made of the potential cost to the public purse of the Army Cadet force in 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.
tabling member constituency	Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
tabling member printed	Neil O'Brien
uin	11295
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2024 answer text <p>Due to the way financial data for the Army Cadet Force is captured and managed, it is taking time to collate all the relevant information. I will write to the hon. Member as soon as practical and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 31/10/2024 14:46:57 answering member 5235
tabling member	4679 label Biography information for Neil O'Brien

1736956

registered interest
date	24/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the oral answer of 14 October 2024 from the Minister for Veterans and People, Official Report, column 574, if he will clarify what the correct (a) welfare and (b) legal support are for veterans that are required to undergo legal proceedings relating to their service during the troubles in Northern Ireland.
tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
uin	11024
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the important service of veterans and serving personnel and the sacrifices they made to keep us all safe in Northern Ireland during the troubles. We will provide any former or current member of the Armed Forces involved in legal proceedings relating to their official duties with the appropriate welfare and legal support.</p><p> </p><p>Welfare support is tailored to individual veterans’ needs and circumstances and given on an opt-in basis. The MOD delivers this support through the most appropriate agency depending on the nature of the veteran’s service. In many cases, this would be the Army Operational Legacy Branch, who have a team of dedicated military support officers.</p><p> </p><p>Legal support too is tailored to the circumstances, including in what capacity veterans are involved in legal proceedings. Veterans are offered independent legal support at public expense where they are at risk of prosecution relating to actions taken during their employment.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 29/10/2024 08:32:09 answering member 5235
tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1737035

registered interest
date	24/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: LGBT+ People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to engage with people affected by the ban on LGBT people serving in the British Armed Forces prior to the start of discussions on a financial settlement.
tabling member constituency	Hemel Hempstead
tabling member printed	David Taylor
uin	11146
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/10/2024 answer text <p>The Government has engaged with people affected by the Ban throughout the response to the Independent Review; the response can be viewed at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lgbt-veterans-independent-review-government-response" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lgbt-veterans-independent-review-government-response</a>.</p><p> </p><p>Defence has worked closely with key stakeholders on the design of the scheme, enabling the voices of the veterans to be heard. Indications of interest were invited through the application process for non-financial restorative measures, aiding Defence in understanding more about the affected community and ensuring that the scheme considers the needs of the community. Further information regarding the restorative measures can be found at the following link: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lgbt-veterans-apply-for-restorative-measures" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/lgbt-veterans-apply-for-restorative-measures</a>.</p><p> </p><p>I recently held a briefing in which I welcomed questions and listened to the concerns of veterans directly from their MPs. This Government is committed to holding a Parliamentary debate to ensure Parliamentary scrutiny is given to the design of the scheme and that all veterans concerns may be represented.</p><p> </p><p>Further information about available support and next steps can be found at the following link:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/lgbt-veterans-support-and-next-steps</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 31/10/2024 12:44:16 answering member 5235
tabling member	5348

1736488

registered interest
date	23/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Redford Barracks
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the future of Redford Barracks in Edinburgh is being considered as part of the strategic defence review.
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh South West
tabling member printed	Dr Scott Arthur
uin	10832
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>The intent to dispose of Redford Barracks has already been confirmed as part of the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio with units moving to other military establishments in Edinburgh as part of a £5.1 billion investment in Defence infrastructure.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 29/10/2024 10:45:10 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
tabling member	5212

1736520

registered interest
date	23/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: Identity Cards
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many HM Armed Forces Veteran Cards have been issued in Northern Ireland since January 2024.
tabling member constituency	East Londonderry
tabling member printed	Mr Gregory Campbell
uin	10680
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>As of 24 October, 4,687 Veteran Cards have been issued to recipients in Northern Ireland since January 2024.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 28/10/2024 15:39:22 answering member 5235
tabling member	1409 label Biography information for Mr Gregory Campbell

1736521

registered interest
date	23/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army Reserve: Pensions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for pension arrangements for military reservists of Milroy v MOD.
tabling member constituency	Derby South
tabling member printed	Baggy Shanker
uin	10855
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/10/2024 answer text <p>Following legal advice, the Ministry of Defence has lodged an appeal against the Milroy employment tribunal ruling. We are unable to comment further while the appeal is ongoing.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 29/10/2024 10:45:40 answering member 5235
tabling member	5176

1736543

registered interest
date	23/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of whether there is capacity for UK drone production to increase in the near term.
tabling member constituency	South Suffolk
tabling member printed	James Cartlidge
uin	10747
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Defence has conducted an in depth industry survey following the Ministry of Defence Drone industry day earlier this year. We have generated a considerable range of data on Defence and Supplier coherence, and the UK Supply Chain and Commercial Market which we are analysing alongside a range of inputs to understand where the UK should prioritise production capacity. Defence will continue to prioritise the development of onshore UK drone production to enhance strategic resilience by ensuring onshore production is a key metric when selecting Defence Industry partners for uncrewed system design, development and acquisition. This will be cohered through the newly established Defence Uncrewed Design Authority.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 28/10/2024 15:40:06 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
tabling member	4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge

1736546

registered interest
date	23/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Procurement
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) promote and (b) participate in multi-national procurement initiatives through NATO.
tabling member constituency	South Suffolk
tabling member printed	James Cartlidge
uin	10749
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Since the UK launched the NATO Multinational Procurement Initiatives on missiles and munitions alongside a total of 14 European NATO allies, we have promoted UK-led cooperative procurement opportunities on the Lightweight Multirole Missile (LMM) and the AIM-132 Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM). We continue to work with partners and allies to promote and participate in MPIs across a range of capabilities. We are engaged with relevant NATO initiatives to ensure coherence.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 28/10/2024 15:40:43 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
tabling member	4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge

1736547

registered interest
date	23/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Joint Expeditionary Force
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to discuss participation in joint procurement initiatives with other Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) nations at the next JEF summit.
tabling member constituency	South Suffolk
tabling member printed	James Cartlidge
uin	10750
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>The JEF by design is a collaborative effort among 10 like-minded nations, with similar interests and priorities. There are currently no JEF-badged joint procurement initiatives, nor any immediate intention to explore this avenue of co-operation, though we do not rule out the prospect of future work in this area.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 28/10/2024 15:42:37 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
tabling member	4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge

1736687

registered interest
date	23/10/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Guided Weapons: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on integrated air and missile defence in each financial year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Luke Akehurst
uin	10902
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/10/2024 answer text <p>Integrated Air and Missile Defence (IAMD) is cross-government, multi-layered approach, utilising a wide range of advanced capabilities alongside our Allies as an international effort. There has been wide-ranging investment across the full range of IAMD capabilities since 2010, including the Sky Sabre air defence system. However, with this multi-layered, international approach, detailed investment costings for all IAMD capabilities over a fourteen year period are not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 28/10/2024 15:43:30 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
tabling member	5112