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star this property date less than 2023-12-12more like thismore than 2023-12-12
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Ukraine: Military Aid more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 November 2023 to Question 60 on Ukraine: Military Aid, whether any further contracts for the International Fund for Ukraine have been awarded. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wentworth and Dearne more like this
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John Healey more like this
star this property uin 6404 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-12-18more like thismore than 2023-12-18
star this property answer text <p>A further <del class="ministerial">five</del> <ins class="ministerial">seven</ins> International Fund for Ukraine contracts have been placed since 15 November 2023. The International Fund for Ukraine has now awarded <del class="ministerial">21</del> <ins class="ministerial">23</ins> contracts, with a total value of c. <del class="ministerial">£258</del> <ins class="ministerial">£298</ins> million.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Wells more like this
star this property answering member printed James Heappey more like this
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less than 2023-12-18T16:19:43.01Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-18T16:19:43.01Z
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less than 2024-01-23T10:17:12.997Zmore like thismore than 2024-01-23T10:17:12.997Z
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star this property label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
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star this property answering member constituency Wells more like this
star this property answering member printed James Heappey more like this
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star this property label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for John Healey more like this
1673645
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star this property date less than 2023-11-28more like thismore than 2023-11-28
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Israel: Military Aid more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 28 November 2023 to Question 2667 on Israel: Military Aid, whether any (a) lethal and (b) other military equipment other than medical supplies has been provided to Israel since 7 October 2023. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency East Lothian more like this
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Kenny MacAskill more like this
star this property uin 4277 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-12-04more like thismore than 2023-12-04
star this property answer text <p>Since 7 October 2023, the UK <ins class="ministerial">Government</ins> has provided no lethal or military equipment other than medical supplies to Israel.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Wells more like this
star this property answering member printed James Heappey more like this
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less than 2023-12-04T14:47:11.47Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-04T14:47:11.47Z
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less than 2023-12-12T17:12:17.953Zmore like thismore than 2023-12-12T17:12:17.953Z
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4528
star this property label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
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4903
star this property answering member constituency Wells more like this
star this property answering member printed James Heappey more like this
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star this property label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill more like this
1668982
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star this property date less than 2023-11-09more like thismore than 2023-11-09
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Military Attachés more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which countries do not have a resident UK Defence Attache. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wentworth and Dearne more like this
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John Healey more like this
star this property uin 1027 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-11-17more like thismore than 2023-11-17
star this property answer text <p>The table below has a list of countries covered on a Non-Residential Accreditations (NRA) basis, where a UK Defence Attaché (DA) is not resident in country, but a DA elsewhere has the responsibility. This ensures that we have coverage across the world’s regions.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Country (NRA)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Location of DA</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Angola</p></td><td><p>Pretoria – South Africa</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Anguilla</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Antigua &amp; Barbua</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Armenia</p></td><td><p>Georgia – Tbilisi</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Azerbaijan</p></td><td><p>Georgia – Tbilisi</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Bahamas</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Barbados</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belarus</p></td><td><p>Ukraine – Kyiv</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Belize</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Benin</p></td><td><p>Accra - Ghana</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Bermuda</p></td><td><p>USA – Washington DC</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Bolivia</p></td><td><p>UK – London</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Botswana</p></td><td><p>Harare - Zimbabwe</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>British Virgin Islands</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Burkina Faso</p></td><td><p>Ghana - Accra</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Burundi</p></td><td><p>Uganda – Kampala</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cambodia</p></td><td><p>Singapore</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cape Verde Islands</p></td><td><p>UK-London</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cayman Islands</p></td><td><p>Jamaica – Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Congo</p></td><td><p>UK - London</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Cuba</p></td><td><p>Mexico – Mexico City</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Djibouti</p></td><td><p>Ethiopia – Addis Ababa</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Dominica Dominican Republic</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Democratic Republic of the Congo</p></td><td><p>Kampala - Uganda</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Eritrea</p></td><td><p>Sana’a - Yemen</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ecuador</p></td><td><p>Bogota - Colombia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Gabon</p></td><td><p>London</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Grenada</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Guinea</p></td><td><p>Sierra Leone – Freetown</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Guyana</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Guatemala</p></td><td><p>Mexico – Mexico City</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Guinea-Bissau</p></td><td><p>Senegal - Dakar</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Haiti</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Hungary</p></td><td><p>Croatia - Zagreb</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Iceland</p></td><td><p>Norway - Oslo</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ivory Coast</p></td><td><p>Ghana – Accra</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Khartoum</p></td><td><p>Egypt - Cairo</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kosovo</p></td><td><p>Macedonia - Skopje</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Kyrgyzstan</p></td><td><p>Kazakhstan – Astana</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Lesotho</p></td><td><p>South Africa - Pretoria</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Liberia</p></td><td><p>Sierra Leone - Freetown</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Libya</p></td><td><p>Libya - Tripoli</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malawi</p></td><td><p>Zimbabwe – Harare</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Malta</p></td><td><p>Rome</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mauritania</p></td><td><p>Morocco – Rabat</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Monaco</p></td><td><p>France – Paris</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mongolia</p></td><td><p>Japan – Tokyo</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Montenegro</p></td><td><p>Tirana – Albania</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Myanmar</p></td><td><p>Singapore (BDS SEA)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Montserrat</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mozambique</p></td><td><p>South Africa – Pretoria</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Panama City</p></td><td><p>Puerto Rico</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Namibia</p></td><td><p>South Africa – Pretoria</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Niger</p></td><td><p>Mali - Bamako</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Papua New Guinea</p></td><td><p>Australia – Canberra</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Paraguay</p></td><td><p>Argentina – Buenos Aires</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Peru</p></td><td><p>Colombia - Bogota</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rwanda</p></td><td><p>Uganda – Kampala</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Seychelles</p></td><td><p>Kenya - Nairobi</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>St Kitts &amp; Nevis</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>St Lucia</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>St Vincent</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Slovakia</p></td><td><p>Czech Rep - Prague</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Slovenia</p></td><td><p>Austria – Vienna</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><del class="ministerial">Somaliland</del></p></td><td><p><del class="ministerial">Mogadishu, Somalia</del></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>South Sudan</p></td><td><p>Addis Ababa – Ethiopia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Switzerland</p></td><td><p>Vienna - Austria</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Syria</p></td><td><p>Lebanon</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tajikistan</p></td><td><p>Kazakhstan – Astana</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tanzania</p></td><td><p>Kenya – Nairobi</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>The Gambia</p></td><td><p>Senegal - Dakar</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Timor-Leste (East Timor)</p></td><td><p>Indonesia - Jakarta</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Togo</p></td><td><p>Ghana – Accra</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Tonga</p></td><td><p>Fiji – Suva</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Trinidad &amp; Tobago</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turkmenistan</p></td><td><p>Uzbekistan - Tashkent</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Turks &amp; Caicos Islands</p></td><td><p>Jamaica - Kingston</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Uruguay</p></td><td><p>Argentina - Buenos Aires</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Vanuatu</p></td><td><p>Fiji – Suva</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Venezuela</p></td><td><p>Bogota - Colombia</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Zambia</p></td><td><p>Zimbabwe - Harare</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency Wells more like this
star this property answering member printed James Heappey more like this
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less than 2023-11-17T11:19:53.327Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-17T11:19:53.327Z
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less than 2023-11-23T10:20:22.58Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-23T10:20:22.58Z
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star this property label Biography information for James Heappey more like this
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star this property answering member constituency Wells more like this
star this property answering member printed James Heappey more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for John Healey more like this
1668973
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star this property date less than 2023-11-09more like thismore than 2023-11-09
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Clyde Naval Base more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the status of the shiplift facility at HM Naval Base Clyde. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wentworth and Dearne more like this
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John Healey more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-11-14more like thismore than 2023-11-14
star this property answer text <p><del class="ministerial">Statistical information on Murder, Manslaughter, Sexual Offences and Domestic Abuse in the Service Justice System is published by the Department on gov.uk. However, further detail is not held centrally and the answers to these questions could only be provided at disproportionate cost.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">The Royal Military Police are the Service Police for the Army. The Royal Navy and Royal Air Force have their own Service Police. The Defence Serious Crime Unit, formed in December 2022, has the jurisdiction to investigate the most serious and complex crimes alleged to have been committed by persons subject to service law in both the UK and overseas, including sexual offences, domestic abuse and offences of violence.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">While some information is held by the single Services on crimes reported to and investigated by the Civilian Police, the information recorded is based on that provided by or obtained from the Civilian Police or the subject, therefore the Department is unable to provide official data in this respect.</del></p><p> </p><p><del class="ministerial">“Sexual harassment” is not an offence under civil or Armed Forces law, however Defence has made it clear there is zero tolerance to any form of unacceptable sexual behaviour. Under the MOD’s Zero Tolerance Part One (Sexual Offences and Instructor/Trainee Relations) policy, for all Service persons who are convicted of a sexual offence, or who are placed on the Sex Offenders Register there is a mandatory presumption of discharge from the Armed Forces. Similarly, for Zero Tolerance Part Two (Unacceptable Sexual Behaviour – A Victim/Survivor Focused Approach), there is a presumption of discharge for those found in breach of this policy.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">I am unable to confirm the status of the shiplift at His Majesty's Naval Base Clyde as to do so could, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability and effectiveness of our Armed Forces.</ins></p>
star this property answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
star this property answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
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less than 2023-11-14T17:52:22.72Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-14T17:52:22.72Z
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less than 2023-11-20T12:21:31.983Zmore like thismore than 2023-11-20T12:21:31.983Z
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star this property label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for John Healey more like this
1663528
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star this property date less than 2023-10-13more like thismore than 2023-10-13
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading USA: Quantum Technology more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to help increase transatlantic quantum technology cooperation. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Bolton North East more like this
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Mark Logan more like this
star this property uin 201382 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-10-18more like thismore than 2023-10-18
star this property answer text <p><del class="ministerial">Defence has a variety of longstanding international relationships that support technology cooperation and quantum technologies are no exception. We recognise that our partners in both the US and Canada have strengths in a broad range of areas. We collaborate closely on science and technology development with both the US and Canada both bilaterally and in a range of multilateral fora and have well established governance forums through which we jointly consider future work that holds mutual benefit.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">We support the development of HMG wide international cooperation on quantum technologies, including in support of the National Quantum Strategy led by the Secretary of State for DSIT. This has included supporting the signature of a UK/US letter of intent on quantum cooperation.</del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">The Ministry of Defence has a range of specific bilateral and multilateral collaborations ongoing that cover quantum technologies, including through NATO (both the US and Canada) and AUKUS Pillar Two (advanced capabilities) with the US. We also support the development of HMG wide international cooperation on quantum technologies, such as the National Quantum Strategy led by the Secretary of State for DSIT, which has included supporting the signature of a UK/US letter of intent on quantum cooperation. </ins></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
star this property answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
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less than 2023-10-18T16:20:40.94Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-18T16:20:40.94Z
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less than 2023-10-19T14:22:32.883Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-19T14:22:32.883Z
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star this property label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
star this property answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
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star this property label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mark Logan more like this
1656393
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star this property date less than 2023-09-01more like thismore than 2023-09-01
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Weddings more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 July 2023 to Question 191222 on on Ministry of Defence: Weddings, what security considerations his Department has identified for not permitting civil marriages or civil partnerships to take place on the Defence Estate in England and Wales. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wentworth and Dearne more like this
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John Healey more like this
star this property uin 195688 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-11more like thismore than 2023-09-11
star this property answer text <p>Civil marriages and partnerships occur on Defence estates outside the UK and will comply with host countries’ laws or the Sovereign Base Regulations. <ins class="ministerial">The last civil marriage that took place on Defence estates in Cyprus was 11 March 2023 and the last civil partnership that took place on Defence estates in Cyprus was 27 June 2022.</ins> <del class="ministerial">The last time such a ceremony took place in Cyprus was 4 September 2021.</del></p><p> </p><p>Civil marriages or partnerships cannot take place on the Defence Estate in England and Wales due to The Marriages and Civil Partnership (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005, which requires Approved Premises to be regularly available to the public. That is not tenable in respect of the defence estate because of security concerns.</p><p> </p><p>On 24 July 2023, in my capacity as Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families, I wrote to the Ministry of Justice to enquire about amending the legislation to remove the requirement for unrestricted public access. Such an amendment would ensure that the Defence community could enter into civil marriages and partnerships in locations that have particular significance to them.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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less than 2023-09-11T15:02:56.367Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-11T15:02:56.367Z
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less than 2023-10-18T15:32:16.743Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-18T15:32:16.743Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for John Healey more like this
1656392
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star this property date less than 2023-09-01more like thismore than 2023-09-01
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Weddings more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 July 2023 to Ministry of Defence: Weddings, on what date did a civil (a) marriage and (b) partnership last take place on the Defence Estate in (a) England and (b) Cyprus. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Wentworth and Dearne more like this
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John Healey more like this
star this property uin 195687 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-11more like thismore than 2023-09-11
star this property answer text <p>Civil marriages and partnerships occur on Defence estates outside the UK and will comply with host countries’ laws or the Sovereign Base Regulations. <ins class="ministerial">The last civil marriage that took place on Defence estates in Cyprus was 11 March 2023 and the last civil partnership that took place on Defence estates in Cyprus was 27 June 2022.</ins><del class="ministerial">The last time such a ceremony took place in Cyprus was 4 September 2021.</del></p><p> </p><p>Civil marriages or partnerships cannot take place on the Defence Estate in England and Wales due to The Marriages and Civil Partnership (Approved Premises) Regulations 2005, which requires Approved Premises to be regularly available to the public. That is not tenable in respect of the defence estate because of security concerns.</p><p> </p><p>On 24 July 2023, in my capacity as Minister for Defence People, Veterans and Service Families, I wrote to the Ministry of Justice to enquire about amending the legislation to remove the requirement for unrestricted public access. Such an amendment would ensure that the Defence community could enter into civil marriages and partnerships in locations that have particular significance to them.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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less than 2023-09-11T15:02:56.32Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-11T15:02:56.32Z
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less than 2023-10-18T12:36:10.427Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-18T12:36:10.427Z
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for John Healey more like this
1659063
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star this property date less than 2023-09-07more like thismore than 2023-09-07
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Compensation more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 122 of his Department’s annual report and accounts for 2022-23, how many of the special payments reported for financial year 2022-23 were made to (a) service personnel and (b) other individuals affected by defence activities. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Islington South and Finsbury more like this
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Emily Thornberry more like this
star this property uin 198317 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-15more like thismore than 2023-09-15
star this property answer text <p><del class="ministerial">The majority of the 4,609 special payments disclosed relate to common law compensation claims (3,865). An analysis of this data is provided below;</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">· 2,307 payments to Service personnel</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">· 1,558 payments to Others</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">It should be noted that this analysis reflects the volume of payments made and that individuals may receive more than one compensation payment depending on the settlement reached.</del></p><p><del class="ministerial">The remaining volume will include payments made in settlement of contractual disputes where it has been judged that this represents the best value for money course of action for the Department. Two of these payments are separately disclosed in the ARAc table as they exceed the &gt;£300,000 threshold for more detailed reporting (specifically MSI Instruments (£959,000) and Land Remediation Payment (£321,000)).</del><ins class="ministerial">The majority of the 4,609 special payments totalling £114.53 million disclosed relate to common law compensation claims (£111.20 million). An analysis of this data is provided below;</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">· 2,307 payments equating to £78 million to service personnel</ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial">· 1,558 payments equating to £33 million to others</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">It should be noted that this analysis reflects the volume of payments made and that individuals may receive more than one compensation payment depending on the settlement reached.</ins></p><p> </p><p><ins class="ministerial">The remaining value will include payments made in settlement of contractual disputes where it has been judged that this represents the best value for money course of action for the Department. Two of these payments are separately disclosed in the table as they exceed the &gt;£300,000 threshold for more detailed reporting (specifically MSI Instruments (£959,000) and Land Remediation Payment (£321,000).</ins></p>
star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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less than 2023-09-15T10:42:02.97Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-15T10:42:02.97Z
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star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Emily Thornberry more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-09-05more like thismore than 2023-09-05
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Challenger Tanks more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the cost of the Challenger 3 upgrade programme; what the definition is of initial operating capability for Challenger 3; and what the planned date is for that initial operating capability. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford more like this
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Mr Mark Francois more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-09-11more like thismore than 2023-09-11
star this property answer text <p><del class="ministerial">To ensure I can provide as much detail as possible, I will write to the right hon. Member with the detail requested once it has been collated and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House. </del></p><p><ins class="ministerial">We do not routinely release forecast figures regarding the resource and capital expenditure of our major projects. Portfolio data is published annually in support of the Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) Annual Report which includes a budget baseline and the latest HM Treasury approved estimates in respect of whole life costs. The current report is available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/infrastructure-and-projects-authority-annual-report-2022-23" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications//infrastructure-and-projects-authority-annual-report-2022-23</a></ins></p><p><ins class="ministerial"> Initial Operating Capability is defined as a single squadron of Main Battle Tanks with trained crews and is planned to be achieved in 2027.</ins></p>
star this property answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
star this property answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
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less than 2023-09-12T13:04:29.57Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-12T13:04:29.57Z
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star this property label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
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star this property answering member constituency South Suffolk more like this
star this property answering member printed James Cartlidge more like this
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star this property label Biography information for James Cartlidge more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois more like this
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star this property date less than 2023-06-15more like thismore than 2023-06-15
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Disability more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Disability Strategy published on 28 July 2021, which of his Department’s commitments in that strategy that have not been paused as a result of legal action have (a) been fully, (b) been partially and (c) not been implemented. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Romsey and Southampton North more like this
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Caroline Nokes more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2023-06-22more like thismore than 2023-06-22
star this property answer text <p>In January 2022, the High Court declared the National Disability Strategy (NDS) was unlawful because the UK Disability Survey, which informed it, was held to be a voluntary consultation that failed to comply with the legal requirements on public consultations</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) had five commitments included in the National Disability Strategy. These included:</p><p>1. By September 2021, the MOD will publish a plan to bring more disabled people into the civilian workforce to meet its target of 15.3% by 2030</p><p>2. MOD will explore how to increase opportunities for disabled people to serve as part of the Armed Forces reserves by the end of 2023, including:</p><p>- promoting better use of disabled reservists for appropriate roles across the Armed Forces</p><p>- guaranteeing interviews for disabled reservists who meet the minimum requirements when recruiting for those roles</p><p>3. By 2025, MOD will deliver the Armed Forces Recruiting Programme to recruit more diverse military personnel, including disabled people</p><p>4. We will experiment with the recruitment of more diverse military personnel into the new National Cyber Force, using it as a pathfinder for increased inclusivity</p><p>5. The Office for Veterans’ Affairs will share best practice and insight from the veterans’ adaptive sport community with disability organisations and providers of sport and activity by March 2022</p><p>Commitment 1, to publish a plan to bring more disabled people into the civilian workforce has been partly implemented. A plan is in development and a number of relevant activities have so far been identified and are progressing. We continue to monitor the effects of the actions, which will make Defence a more attractive, diverse and inclusive employer.</p><p> </p><p>Commitment 2, to explore how to increase opportunities for disabled people to join Defence, has not been implemented. Defence wishes to minimise the risk of acting inconsistently with the Court’s declaration, without compromising on the ambitious agenda we are delivering for disabled people. As such, we are disappointed to have had to pause the work on guaranteed interviews for disabled reservists. However, this does not prevent disabled people who meet the minimum requirements from applying to be a reservist. Our intent remains to contribute to the wider commitment of creating more opportunities for disabled people to participate and thrive across the whole Force, not just as reservists; to protect and promote the rights of disabled people; and to tackle the barriers that prevent disabled people from fully benefiting from, and contributing fully to, every aspect of our society.</p><p> </p><p>Commitment 3, to deliver the Armed Forces Recruiting Programme (AFRP) to recruit more diverse military personnel, is in the process of being implemented. The AFRP is responsible for the delivery of a new single, tri-Service, Armed Forces Recruiting Service (AFRS). A key requirement of the future solution is placing candidates at the heart of the Armed Forces recruiting experience, keeping them inspired and motivated whilst recruiting from the broadest spectrum of society to improve diversity and representation. A key tenet of the Programme is to establish an agile and flexible approach to meet the demand of the Armed Forces across roles and people requirements. The Armed Forces demand requirement is updated annually and will be delivered through the supplier and the AFRS working collaboratively. It will be fully implemented in 2027.</p><p> </p><p>Commitment 4, to use the National Cyber Force as a pathfinder for inclusivity, has been fully implemented. In 2021, the MOD announced a Cyber Pathfinder Scheme to increase inclusion in Defence. This is now open and trains and assesses military personnel joining the National Cyber Force.</p><p> </p><p>Commitment 5, to share best practice and insight from the veterans’ adaptive sport community with disability organisations and providers of sport and activity, was fully implemented <ins class="ministerial">in March 2022.</ins> <del class="ministerial">before the High Court's judgement on the NDS was delivered.</del></p><p>We remain fully committed to supporting disabled people in the UK through creating more opportunities, protecting their rights, and ensuring they fully benefit from, and can contribute to, every aspect of our society. To support this, the MOD will be providing further details of our recent achievements to improve disabled people’s lives in the forthcoming Disability Action Plan consultation due for publication in the summer.</p><p> </p><p>Ahead of this, the Minister for Disabled People, Health and Work will write providing a list of these achievements and will place a copy in the House Library.</p><p> </p>
star this property answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
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less than 2023-06-22T13:36:48.333Zmore like thismore than 2023-06-22T13:36:48.333Z
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less than 2023-09-06T15:46:16.837Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-06T15:46:16.837Z
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unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Nokes more like this