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1131179

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	National Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent research her Department has commissioned on the threat environment.
	tabling member constituency	Filton and Bradley Stoke
	tabling member printed	Jack Lopresti
	uin	263135
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence, as part of wider Government, keeps threats and potential threats under constant review using a wide range of information sources including research.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 19/06/2019 15:19:14 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	3989 label Biography information for Jack Lopresti

1131198

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Intelligence Services: Detainees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether paragraphs 15 and 22 of the document, MOD policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons, published in November 2018, remain in effect.
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
	uin	263105
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2019 answer text <p>Paragraphs 15 and 22 of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons remain in effect. As the Secretary of State for Defence stated in the House on 20 May 2019 (Official Report, column 504), the MOD will review its internal policy in the light of any updated guidance received from the Investigatory Powers Commissioner.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 17/06/2019 15:15:04 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 20 May 2019.docx title Use of Torture Overseas
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1131199

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Intelligence Services: Detainees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment she has made of the (a) clarity and (b) accuracy of the guidance in the document, MOD policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons, published in November 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
	uin	263106
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/06/2019 answer text <p>Ministry of Defence (MOD) policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons is accurate and is a true reflection of the provisions of the overarching Consolidated Guidance under which it sits. MOD policy and activity in this area is compliant with both domestic and international law. As the Secretary of State for Defence stated in the House on 20 May 2019 (Official Report, column 504), the MOD will review and clarify its internal policy in the light of any updated guidance received from the Investigatory Powers Commissioner.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 17/06/2019 15:28:25 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 20 May 2019.docx title Use of Torture Overseas
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1131356

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Belize: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which international partners the British Army Training Support Unit Belize has offered training to in the last year.
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
	uin	263111
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2019 answer text <p>The British Army Training Support Unit Belize is not offered to other nations for their use, but the Army does seek to facilitate any requests for such use that may be made. Within the last year, the United States, the Netherlands and Norway have used the facilities. Currently, the same three nations are planning to train there in the coming year.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 263112 question first answered 19/06/2019 15:18:25 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1131357

	registered interest
	date	11/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Belize: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which international partners the British Army Training Support Unit Belize has offered to provide training for in the next year.
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
	uin	263112
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/06/2019 answer text <p>The British Army Training Support Unit Belize is not offered to other nations for their use, but the Army does seek to facilitate any requests for such use that may be made. Within the last year, the United States, the Netherlands and Norway have used the facilities. Currently, the same three nations are planning to train there in the coming year.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 263111 question first answered 19/06/2019 15:18:25 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1130952

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Intelligence Services: Detainees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there is a pre-approved list under section 22 of his Department's November 2018 policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons of people on whom intelligence can be shared.
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
	uin	262306
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2019 answer text <p>There are no set criteria for pre-approving sharing of intelligence on individuals. Any criteria would be specific to the operational circumstances and environment encountered at the time that intelligence sharing was considered. This section of the policy has never been used and no such lists have ever existed. This section will be removed from our policy later this year when it is revised following the Government's consideration of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's recommendations.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 262307 question first answered 13/06/2019 15:03:48 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1130953

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Intelligence Services: Detainees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the criteria are for pre-approving sharing intelligence on an individual under section 22 of his Department's November 2018 policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons.
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
	uin	262307
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/06/2019 answer text <p>There are no set criteria for pre-approving sharing of intelligence on individuals. Any criteria would be specific to the operational circumstances and environment encountered at the time that intelligence sharing was considered. This section of the policy has never been used and no such lists have ever existed. This section will be removed from our policy later this year when it is revised following the Government's consideration of the Investigatory Powers Commissioner's recommendations.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 262306 question first answered 13/06/2019 15:03:48 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1131027

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Brunei: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many British troops seconded to the Brunei armed forces are serving in a Bruneian uniform.
	tabling member constituency	Exeter
	tabling member printed	Mr Ben Bradshaw
	uin	262212
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>The UK Armed Forces do not second personnel to the Brunei Armed Forces but do maintain 34 posts in the UK's Royal Brunei Armed Forces Loan Service Team, 29 of which are currently filled. All Loan Service personnel wear Royal Brunei Armed Forces uniform. The role of the Loan Service Team includes support for training and instruction, administration, dental services and concept development.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 262213 question first answered 18/06/2019 15:10:58 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	230 label Biography information for Mr Ben Bradshaw

1131028

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Brunei: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what roles are being carried out by the British troops seconded to the Brunei armed forces.
	tabling member constituency	Exeter
	tabling member printed	Mr Ben Bradshaw
	uin	262213
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2019 answer text <p>The UK Armed Forces do not second personnel to the Brunei Armed Forces but do maintain 34 posts in the UK's Royal Brunei Armed Forces Loan Service Team, 29 of which are currently filled. All Loan Service personnel wear Royal Brunei Armed Forces uniform. The role of the Loan Service Team includes support for training and instruction, administration, dental services and concept development.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 262212 question first answered 18/06/2019 15:10:58 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	230 label Biography information for Mr Ben Bradshaw

1130679

	registered interest
	date	07/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Saudi Arabia: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the (a) nature and (b) purpose is of the Special Instructions Intelligence Networks workshops provided by his Department to the Saudi military.
	tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
	tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
	uin	261540
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/06/2019 answer text <p>Special Instructions (SPINS) are mandatory instructions that all those operating in the air domain are required to comply with to undertake safe operations in designated areas.</p><p>The SPINS workshop, which took place in January 2017, was designed to share ideas and experience between the UK and Saudi Arabia, and for the UK to gain an insight into RSAF procedures. It consisted of a series of briefings and interactive sessions.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 12/06/2019 15:10:50 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle