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416477

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
	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 paid under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme since 2005; how many payments from that fund have been of £570,000; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Bridgend
	tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
	uin	9007
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2015 answer text <p>Since 2005, some £521 million has been paid under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme; 80 lump sum payments have been of £570,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 9768 9769 question first answered 14/09/2015 15:45:31 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

418125

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Payments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many awards of £570,000 his Department paid out under their Armed Forces Compensation Scheme since it was established.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	uin	9768
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2015 answer text <p>Since 2005, some £521 million has been paid under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme; 80 lump sum payments have been of £570,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 9007 9769 question first answered 14/09/2015 15:45:31 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

417236

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces
	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 retain personnel in the armed forces.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	9307
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2015 answer text <p>All members of the Armed Forces receive an attractive package of terms and conditions of service which include a competitive salary with incremental pay scales, a non-contributory pension scheme, subsidised accommodation and access to free medical and dental care. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) also uses a variety of financial incentives to assist with recruitment and retention of Armed Forces personnel to tackle shortages in particular areas.</p><p> </p><p>The Services monitor outflow very carefully, although it should be recognised that some churn in strength, particularly in the lower ranks, is welcome and helps to refresh the Armed Forces. Instances of high outflow are mitigated through a variety of management actions which include extensions of Service, financial retention initiatives and inter-Service transfers.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD has long standing links with private sector companies, and we work closely with them to help resettle Service personnel at the end of their Service careers through programmes such as the Career Transition Partnership.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 9331 question first answered 11/09/2015 13:42:56 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

417239

	registered interest
	date	07/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Private Military and Security Companies
	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 prevent veteran service personnel leaving to join private sector companies.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	9331
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2015 answer text <p>All members of the Armed Forces receive an attractive package of terms and conditions of service which include a competitive salary with incremental pay scales, a non-contributory pension scheme, subsidised accommodation and access to free medical and dental care. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) also uses a variety of financial incentives to assist with recruitment and retention of Armed Forces personnel to tackle shortages in particular areas.</p><p> </p><p>The Services monitor outflow very carefully, although it should be recognised that some churn in strength, particularly in the lower ranks, is welcome and helps to refresh the Armed Forces. Instances of high outflow are mitigated through a variety of management actions which include extensions of Service, financial retention initiatives and inter-Service transfers.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD has long standing links with private sector companies, and we work closely with them to help resettle Service personnel at the end of their Service careers through programmes such as the Career Transition Partnership.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 9307 question first answered 11/09/2015 13:42:56 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

416476

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what advice or guidance his Department provides to injured personnel who receive a financial settlement under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme on (a) protection of the award through investment and (b) protection of means-tested benefits; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Bridgend
	tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
	uin	9009
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2015 answer text <p>The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) provides compensation for illness and injuries, including brain injuries, caused by Service from 6 April 2005. All recipients are awarded a lump sum for pain and suffering. In the event of serious injuries, an income stream, known as the Guaranteed Income Payment, is also paid. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is legally obliged to pay any AFCS award direct to the claimant. However, as part of the accompanying notification process, injured personnel and their families are advised to obtain independent financial advice. As part of the AFCS package, this includes the free Money Advice Service, set up by the Government and run by the Consumer Financial Education Body.</p><p> </p><p>Other financial tools have also been made available to the wounded sick and injured (notably Money Force). As part of the core recovery events various other education initiatives are undertaken, such as ‘you and your money’ modules. Further the MOD is working to establish a Service package that covers three core areas: financial capability education and training (throughout the Service career); financial guidance (directed towards AFCS recipients); and financial advice (provided by Independent Financial Advisors).</p><p> </p><p>In the case of serious injury, the single Service, the individual, the family and the Veterans Welfare Service work together to protect the long term interests of the individual and their family. Separately from the AFCS, under the Mental Health Capacity Act of 2005, if it is believed the individual lacks the capacity to make financial decisions themselves, it is possible to make and obtain power of attorney which allows nominated individuals to manage the financial affairs of an affected person.</p><p> </p><p>Injured personnel and their families are also advised to get independent advice in regard to issues around the protection of personnel who are classified as vulnerable adults (in a legal sense). These have generally been managed from the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centres as most cases are resident there for extended periods if their injuries are severe. Clinicians give opinion on cognitive ability and the legal protection process then commences, but this is not a military process. The chain of command has a responsibility to monitor and advise, but decisions often come down to the legal next of kin.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 9010 question first answered 11/09/2015 13:08:27 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

416478

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to create a scheme to protect the financial settlements made under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme for personnel with traumatic brain injuries; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Bridgend
	tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
	uin	9010
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2015 answer text <p>The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) provides compensation for illness and injuries, including brain injuries, caused by Service from 6 April 2005. All recipients are awarded a lump sum for pain and suffering. In the event of serious injuries, an income stream, known as the Guaranteed Income Payment, is also paid. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is legally obliged to pay any AFCS award direct to the claimant. However, as part of the accompanying notification process, injured personnel and their families are advised to obtain independent financial advice. As part of the AFCS package, this includes the free Money Advice Service, set up by the Government and run by the Consumer Financial Education Body.</p><p> </p><p>Other financial tools have also been made available to the wounded sick and injured (notably Money Force). As part of the core recovery events various other education initiatives are undertaken, such as ‘you and your money’ modules. Further the MOD is working to establish a Service package that covers three core areas: financial capability education and training (throughout the Service career); financial guidance (directed towards AFCS recipients); and financial advice (provided by Independent Financial Advisors).</p><p> </p><p>In the case of serious injury, the single Service, the individual, the family and the Veterans Welfare Service work together to protect the long term interests of the individual and their family. Separately from the AFCS, under the Mental Health Capacity Act of 2005, if it is believed the individual lacks the capacity to make financial decisions themselves, it is possible to make and obtain power of attorney which allows nominated individuals to manage the financial affairs of an affected person.</p><p> </p><p>Injured personnel and their families are also advised to get independent advice in regard to issues around the protection of personnel who are classified as vulnerable adults (in a legal sense). These have generally been managed from the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centres as most cases are resident there for extended periods if their injuries are severe. Clinicians give opinion on cognitive ability and the legal protection process then commences, but this is not a military process. The chain of command has a responsibility to monitor and advise, but decisions often come down to the legal next of kin.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 9009 question first answered 11/09/2015 13:08:27 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

418126

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces Compensation Scheme: Payments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the amount paid out in awards from the the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme is since it was established in April 2005.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	uin	9769
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2015 answer text <p>Since 2005, some £521 million has been paid under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme; 80 lump sum payments have been of £570,000.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 9007 9768 question first answered 14/09/2015 15:45:32 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

755703

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army: GCSE
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many new Army recruits who joined the Army since January 2017 held five GCSEs at Grade A* to C.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	6918
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>Information on the number of GCSEs held by new Army recruits and applicants to join the Army is not held. Only educational qualifications which are mandatory for the role applied for are captured.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 7745 question first answered 11/09/2017 15:44:23 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

755700

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army: Social Class
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many new Army recruits who joined the Army since January 2017 were from the lowest socio-economic groups.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	6915
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2017 answer text <p>The Army do not hold this information in the format requested.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 7744 question first answered 11/09/2017 15:43:26 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

390663

	registered interest
	date	16/07/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Civil Servants
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many civil servants have filed and subsequently withdrawn HR Form 034 since 27 October 2014.
	tabling member constituency	Cambridge
	tabling member printed	Daniel Zeichner
	uin	7735
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/07/2015 answer text <p>HR Form 034 is for Ministry of Defence Civil Servants only. It is not possible to provide the information requested because records of resignation withdrawals are not held on the Ministry of Defence's Human Resources Management System. If a resignation was entered on to the system using HR Form 034, but then withdrawn, it is deleted.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster grouped question UIN 7736 question first answered 21/07/2015 15:42:36 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	4382 label Biography information for Daniel Zeichner