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41183

	registered interest
	date	04/03/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many allegations of (a) rape and (b) sexual assault were made within the chain of command against members of the armed forces in (i) 2010, (ii) 2011, (iii) 2012 and (iv) 2013; and, of such cases, how many resulted in a prosecution by the Service Prosecution Authority.
	tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
	tabling member printed	Gemma Doyle
	uin	190438
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2014 answer text <p>All allegations of rape and sexual assault will be thoroughly investigated by either the civil or Service police, depending upon who has jurisdiction. The following table provides details of the number of allegations of rape and sexual assault made within the chain of command against members of the Armed Forces in each of the last four years as recorded by the Service Police. Reference to rape covers offences under section one and sexual assault covers offences under sections two and three of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Sexual Offence</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Allegations in 2010</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Allegations in 2011</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Allegations in 2012</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Allegations in 2013</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rape</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>20</p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>25</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sexual Assault</p></td><td><p>70</p></td><td><p>77</p></td><td><p>50</p></td><td><p>60</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The following table provides details of the number of referrals to the Service Prosecuting Authority (SPA) in each of the last four years, the number directed for trial and the number of convictions in the Military Court Service.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p><strong>2010</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2011 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2013</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Rape Case Referrals</strong></p></td><td><p>21</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>20</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Directed for Trial</strong></p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Convictions</strong></p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>0<sup>1</sup></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Sexual Assault Case Referrals</strong></p></td><td><p>51</p></td><td><p>70</p></td><td><p>31</p></td><td><p>45</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Directed for Trial </strong></p></td><td><p>27</p></td><td><p>35</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>23</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Convictions</strong></p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>31</p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>7<sup>2</sup></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><sup>1</sup>Seven further cases are currently on trial.</p><p><sup>2</sup> 11 Trials ongoing</p><p> </p><p>The SPA may receive referrals in one year and the cases are directed/not directed and/or tried in the following year, so there is no direct correlation to the number of cases brought in any one year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I should also like to take the opportunity to clarify the relationship between the figures provided in this answer, and earlier answers. The figures for sexual assaults in this answer are different to those provided by the then Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans (Andrew Robathan) on 6 July 2012 (Official Report, column 822W) in response to a question from the hon. Member for Bridgend (Mrs Moon), for sexual assault referrals in the years between 2010 and 2012 (although 2012 was only for part of the year). This is because the term sexual assault has been expanded to cover the offences of indecent assault and sexual activity with a child. In addition, the figures provided in a response given by my predecessor (Mark Francois) on 30 November 2012 (Official Report, column 555W) again to the hon. Member for Bridgend (Mrs Moon) referred only to the number of cases where the victim was a member of the Armed Forces. The figures in the tables above cover all cases handled by the SPA, whether or not the victim was a member of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 30 November 2012.doc title Hansard extract 30 Nov 12 2 file name Hansard extract 6 July 2012.doc title Hansard extract 6 July 12 grouped question UIN 190437 question first answered 07/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
	tabling member	4063 label Biography information for Gemma Doyle

41184

	registered interest
	date	04/03/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many prosecutions of (a) rape and (b) sexual assault of members of the armed forces resulted in a conviction by the Military Courts Service in (i) 2010, (ii) 2011, (iii) 2012 and (iv) 2013.
	tabling member constituency	West Dunbartonshire
	tabling member printed	Gemma Doyle
	uin	190437
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/04/2014 answer text <p>All allegations of rape and sexual assault will be thoroughly investigated by either the civil or Service police, depending upon who has jurisdiction. The following table provides details of the number of allegations of rape and sexual assault made within the chain of command against members of the Armed Forces in each of the last four years as recorded by the Service Police. Reference to rape covers offences under section one and sexual assault covers offences under sections two and three of the Sexual Offences Act 2003.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Sexual Offence</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Allegations in 2010</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Allegations in 2011</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Allegations in 2012</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Allegations in 2013</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rape</p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>20</p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>25</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Sexual Assault</p></td><td><p>70</p></td><td><p>77</p></td><td><p>50</p></td><td><p>60</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The following table provides details of the number of referrals to the Service Prosecuting Authority (SPA) in each of the last four years, the number directed for trial and the number of convictions in the Military Court Service.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td><p><strong>2010</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2011 </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2013</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Rape Case Referrals</strong></p></td><td><p>21</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>20</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Directed for Trial</strong></p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Convictions</strong></p></td><td><p>6</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>4</p></td><td><p>0<sup>1</sup></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Sexual Assault Case Referrals</strong></p></td><td><p>51</p></td><td><p>70</p></td><td><p>31</p></td><td><p>45</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Directed for Trial </strong></p></td><td><p>27</p></td><td><p>35</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>23</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Convictions</strong></p></td><td><p>23</p></td><td><p>31</p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>7<sup>2</sup></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><sup>1</sup>Seven further cases are currently on trial.</p><p><sup>2</sup> 11 Trials ongoing</p><p> </p><p>The SPA may receive referrals in one year and the cases are directed/not directed and/or tried in the following year, so there is no direct correlation to the number of cases brought in any one year.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>I should also like to take the opportunity to clarify the relationship between the figures provided in this answer, and earlier answers. The figures for sexual assaults in this answer are different to those provided by the then Minister for Defence Personnel, Welfare and Veterans (Andrew Robathan) on 6 July 2012 (Official Report, column 822W) in response to a question from the hon. Member for Bridgend (Mrs Moon), for sexual assault referrals in the years between 2010 and 2012 (although 2012 was only for part of the year). This is because the term sexual assault has been expanded to cover the offences of indecent assault and sexual activity with a child. In addition, the figures provided in a response given by my predecessor (Mark Francois) on 30 November 2012 (Official Report, column 555W) again to the hon. Member for Bridgend (Mrs Moon) referred only to the number of cases where the victim was a member of the Armed Forces. The figures in the tables above cover all cases handled by the SPA, whether or not the victim was a member of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 30 November 2012.doc title Hansard extract 30 Nov 12 2 file name Hansard extract 6 July 2012.doc title Hansard extract 6 July 12 grouped question UIN 190438 question first answered 07/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
	tabling member	4063 label Biography information for Gemma Doyle

41185

	registered interest
	date	04/03/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the objectives are of Britain's Defence and Security Strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
	tabling member printed	Nicholas Soames
	uin	190480
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2014 answer text <p>The National Security Strategy defines two strategic objectives. These are firstly to ensure a secure and resilient UK – protecting our people, economy, infrastructure, territory and way of life from all major risks that can affect us directly – and secondly, shaping a stable world – acting to reduce the likelihood of risks affecting the UK or our interests overseas. Taken together, the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review define the ends, ways and means through which Government seeks to strengthen our security and build our prosperity.</p> answering member constituency Runnymede and Weybridge answering member printed Mr Philip Hammond question first answered 14/05/2014 12:00:00 answering member 105 label Biography information for Lord Hammond of Runnymede
	tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

38947

	registered interest
	date	13/02/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to Question 187339 of 11 February 2014, where each vacancy is located; and what the role of each position is.
	tabling member constituency	Moray
	tabling member printed	Angus Robertson
	uin	188564
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2014 answer text <p>Safety-Critical posts are fielded across the Defence Equipment and Support (DE&amp;S) organisation in a number of areas. The role of these posts is defined in DE&amp;S policy as having specified safety-related, decision-making responsibilities and accountabilities, and must be filled by people competent to make such decisions. Should a post become vacant, priority is given to recruitment action. Until the vacancy is filled, the post responsibilities are either transferred to other competent people or, to ensure safety, related activities cease. <br><br>Safety-Critical post data is reviewed on a monthly basis and as at 1 April 2014 there were 97 vacant Safety-Critical posts in DE&amp;S out of a total of 1,321. The number of Safety-Critical posts and vacancies will change regularly to reflect project requirements and as the result of staff turnover. Current vacancies are located as follows:<br><br></p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 12/05/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne attachment 1 file name 188564 Table accompanying answer.doc title Table - Part of the answer
	tabling member	1433 label Biography information for Angus Robertson

38613

	registered interest
	date	12/02/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many nuclear-qualified Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel have been required by his Department in each of the last three years; and how many such posts were vacant in each such year in each location.
	tabling member constituency	Moray
	tabling member printed	Angus Robertson
	uin	188387
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/05/2014 answer text <p>The following tables summarise the number of civilian Nuclear Suitably Qualified and Experienced Personnel (NSQEP) posts and the number of NSQEP vacancies by location:<br><br></p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 12/05/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne attachment 1 file name 188387 Table and text part of answer.doc title 188387 Tables and text part of answer
	tabling member	1433 label Biography information for Angus Robertson

34100

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place in the Library a copy of his Department's Costing and Cost Management Strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
	tabling member printed	Nicholas Soames
	uin	184212
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/05/2014 answer text <p>Costing and Cost Management Strategy is an internal Ministry of Defence document and is not for external publication.</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 01/05/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
	tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

1728442

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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, what his proposed timetable is for UK defence spending reaching 2.5% of GDP.
	tabling member constituency	South Shropshire
	tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
	uin	5113
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for South Suffolk on 22 July to Question 117.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle grouped question UIN 5114 question first answered 16/09/2024 13:05:17 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle attachment 1 file name 117 - Defence Expenditure.docx title Defence Expenditure
	tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1728449

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	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, by what date he expects UK defence spending to reach 2.5 per cent of GDP.
	tabling member constituency	South Shropshire
	tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
	uin	5114
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for South Suffolk on 22 July to Question 117.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle grouped question UIN 5113 question first answered 16/09/2024 13:05:17 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle attachment 1 file name 117 - Defence Expenditure.docx title Defence Expenditure
	tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1728450

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Strategic Defence and Security Review
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Strategic Defence Review will conclude in its entirety before the next Spending Review commences.
	tabling member constituency	South Shropshire
	tabling member printed	Stuart Anderson
	uin	5115
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>The reviewers will report regularly on progress to the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer and Secretary of State for Defence and will make their final report to the Prime Minister, the Chancellor and the Defence Secretary - with recommendations - in the first half of 2025.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 18/09/2024 07:44:35 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	4742 label Biography information for Stuart Anderson

1728508

	registered interest
	date	10/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ukraine: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the equipment his Department has provided to Ukraine to help counter chemical threats included (a) gas detection and (b) chemical protective equipment for use by (i) civilians and (ii) armed forces.
	tabling member constituency	St Albans
	tabling member printed	Daisy Cooper
	uin	5116
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to assess and monitor the evolving threat picture in Ukraine, including Russian use of chemicals as a method of warfare. The MOD has been at the forefront of international support and assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine and has provided respirators, detectors, decontamination kits, as well as other protective measures to enhance the Armed Forces of Ukraine's protective capabilities against chemical weapons.</p><p> </p><p>Our commitment to Ukraine is unwavering, we continue to work closely with our international partners to coordinate counter-CBRN support and assistance to the Armed Forces of Ukraine.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 18/09/2024 07:45:17 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	4769 label Biography information for Daisy Cooper