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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

1728030

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Land
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will prohibit trail hunting across the Defence estate.
	tabling member constituency	Stroud
	tabling member printed	Dr Simon Opher
	uin	4778
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>No licences have yet been issued for trail hunting on the Ministry of Defence Estate for the 2024–2025 season.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 16/09/2024 13:06:27 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	5030

1728256

	registered interest
	date	09/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army Reserve: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the employment tribunal decision entitled Major C Milroy v Advocate-General for Scotland of 5 August 2024, reference 4103202/2020, whether he plans to provide pensions to army reservists (a) from and (b) who served in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	South Antrim
	tabling member printed	Robin Swann
	uin	4824
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is currently in discussion with legal counsel on the implications of the judgment and the possibility of appealing.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 12/09/2024 14:08:49 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5319

1727839

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner: Resignations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date he became aware of resignation of the Northern Ireland Veterans' Commissioner; and whether he had discussions with the Commissioner prior to his resignation.
	tabling member constituency	South Antrim
	tabling member printed	Robin Swann
	uin	4577
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>I became aware on 5 September that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland had accepted the resignation of the Commissioner. We are committed to continuing to support veterans in Northern Ireland through the Veterans Welfare Service NI and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns grouped question UIN 4578 question first answered 11/09/2024 16:14:24 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5319

1727845

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner: Resignations
	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 support veterans in Northern Ireland following the resignation of the Northern Ireland Veterans Commissioner.
	tabling member constituency	South Antrim
	tabling member printed	Robin Swann
	uin	4578
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>I became aware on 5 September that the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland had accepted the resignation of the Commissioner. We are committed to continuing to support veterans in Northern Ireland through the Veterans Welfare Service NI and the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns grouped question UIN 4577 question first answered 11/09/2024 16:14:24 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5319

1727846

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Protective Clothing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department purchased combat arms earplugs from 3M.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	uin	4537
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Combat Arms Ear Plugs, specifically the 3M Combat Ear Plugs Generation 4.1, were purchased by the Ministry of Defence from 3M as part of the Tactical Hearing Protection – Basic User capability via a NATO Support and Procurement Agency contract.</p><p> </p><p>A total of 152,850 units were purchased from 3M at an overall cost of £0.699 million between May 2015 and September 2023.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle grouped question UIN 4538 question first answered 16/09/2024 13:07:25 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1727847

	registered interest
	date	06/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Protective Clothing
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many combat arms earplugs his Department purchased from 3M; and what the cost was.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	uin	4538
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Combat Arms Ear Plugs, specifically the 3M Combat Ear Plugs Generation 4.1, were purchased by the Ministry of Defence from 3M as part of the Tactical Hearing Protection – Basic User capability via a NATO Support and Procurement Agency contract.</p><p> </p><p>A total of 152,850 units were purchased from 3M at an overall cost of £0.699 million between May 2015 and September 2023.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle grouped question UIN 4537 question first answered 16/09/2024 13:07:25 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1727595

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will ensure that the upcoming Strategic Defence Review (a) begins with a statement of Britain's (i) interests, (ii) role in the world and (iii) military ambitions over the next 10 years and (b) matches available or planned military resources to that statement of interest, role and ambition.
	tabling member constituency	Tunbridge Wells
	tabling member printed	Mike Martin
	uin	4499
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>The Strategic Defence Review will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats and opportunities of the twenty-first century, deliverable and affordable within the resources available to Defence within the trajectory to 2.5%. The Review will ensure that Defence is central both to the security, and to the economic growth and prosperity, of the United Kingdom.</p><p> </p><p>The Review will identify where reprioritisation of roles, capabilities, activities, and support may be made in the current Defence programme, to allow new investment, achieve better value for money, and secure greater economic gain for the UK, and will make recommendations.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 10/09/2024 14:36:52 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5219

1727603

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Israel: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether in light of recent government announcements about the risk of Israel forces being non-compliant with international law, UK intelligence is passed to Israel for the purposes of military targeting.
	tabling member constituency	Tunbridge Wells
	tabling member printed	Mike Martin
	uin	4501
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence only provides support to foreign militaries where it is satisfied that it is lawful under international law and domestic law.</p><p> </p><p>On 2 December 2023, the UK commenced surveillance flights over Gaza solely tasked to support hostage rescue. Only information relating to hostage rescue will be passed to the relevant authority responsible for hostage rescue. The surveillance aircraft are unarmed and do not have a combat role.</p><p> </p><p>We are unable comment further on detailed intelligence matters for operational security reasons.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 13/09/2024 11:06:24 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5219

1727623

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Homelessness
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he plans to take to support homeless veterans in Ashfield constituency.
	tabling member constituency	Ashfield
	tabling member printed	Lee Anderson
	uin	4412
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country. I am working across government to ensure veterans across the UK have access to the support they need on housing, as well as health, employment and other areas.</p><p> </p><p>The Government will develop a new cross-Government strategy, working with Mayors and Councils across the country, to put Britain back on track to ending homelessness. The MOD will support that work to take a long-term approach and to tackle the root causes of homelessness.</p><p> </p><p>Veterans in need of housing support can contact Op FORTITUDE, a single referral pathway to connect veterans with help and support. This system provides housing guidance and assistance to veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness across the UK. As of September 2024, over 2,400 referrals have been made and over 700 veterans have been supported into housing.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 13/09/2024 13:59:54 answering member 5235
	tabling member	4743 label Biography information for Lee Anderson

1727657

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Government Assistance
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps with Cabinet colleagues to require relevant public bodies to ask people whether they (a) are veterans and (b) have veterans in their immediate family for the purpose of ensuring that those people receive any public services to which they are entitled.
	tabling member constituency	Stratford-on-Avon
	tabling member printed	Manuela Perteghella
	uin	4484
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>This new Government is committed to putting the Armed Forces Covenant fully into law as part of our drive to renew the nation’s contract with those who serve and who have served, and their families. We will work across Government to strengthen delivery of the Armed Forces covenant and improve the experience of our veterans when accessing public services.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 13/09/2024 13:52:00 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5122

1727729

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Israel: Military Aid
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the legality under international humanitarian law of operational support to the Israeli military.
	tabling member constituency	Liverpool Wavertree
	tabling member printed	Paula Barker
	uin	4447
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence only provides support to foreign militaries where it is satisfied that it is lawful under international law and domestic law to do so.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 13/09/2024 11:05:56 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	4828 label Biography information for Paula Barker

1727749

	registered interest
	date	05/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Visas
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to waive dependent visa fees for (a) foreign and (b) Commonwealth veterans.
	tabling member constituency	Huntingdon
	tabling member printed	Ben Obese-Jecty
	uin	4482
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 25 July 2024 to Question 121 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (Mr Cartlidge).</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 13/09/2024 13:13:28 answering member 5235 attachment 1 file name 121 - Armed Forces Visas.docx title Armed Forces: Visas
	tabling member	5089

1727342

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Identity Cards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to make the veterans ID card more widely accepted.
	tabling member constituency	Bournemouth East
	tabling member printed	Tom Hayes
	uin	4298
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>As set out in our manifesto, this Government will address the inconsistencies in voter identification that prevent legitimate electors from voting, specifically including veterans of HM Armed Forces. We are considering what changes we wish to make in order to achieve this and will bring forward proposals in due course.</p><p> </p><p>Currently, some of the uses for the card can be found here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-a-veteran-card-as-a-service-leaver" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/guidance/using-a-veteran-card-as-a-service-leaver</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 11/09/2024 07:04:56 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5210

1727361

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ukraine: Armed Forces
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of providing (a) eyewear and (b) eye tests for Ukrainian troops being trained in the UK on the health and wellbeing of those troops; and what estimate he has made of the financial value of optician vouchers offered to those troops in the last 12 months.
	tabling member constituency	South West Wiltshire
	tabling member printed	Dr Andrew Murrison
	uin	4192
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/09/2024 answer text <p>The UK takes the health and wellbeing of Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU) personnel extremely seriously while they are training on Operation INTERFLEX, however, it is the responsibility of the AFU to screen all AFU personnel prior to their participation in UK based training.</p><p>Under Operation INTERFLEX, the UK provides AFU personnel with eyewear (spectacles and eye protection) where it is required, to reduce the risk of injury, and to protect the health and safety of those operating on the Defence Estate.</p><p>Eye tests are available for spectacles, as well as a provision for corrective lenses to be fitted to eye protection. All eye healthcare for AFU personnel is provided through a contracted service. In financial year 2023-24 the cost of eye tests and eyewear through the MOD Specsavers scheme was £38,277.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 13/09/2024 09:32:29 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison

1727428

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Defence: Reviews
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out the assumed spending envelope for the Strategic Defence Review.
	tabling member constituency	South Suffolk
	tabling member printed	James Cartlidge
	uin	4233
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Strategic Defence Review will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats and opportunities of the twenty-first century, as deliverable and affordable within the resources available to Defence within the trajectory to 2.5%. TheTreasury will set out the path to spending 2.5 per cent of GDP on defenceat a future fiscal event.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 09/09/2024 16:22:26 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge

1727464

	registered interest
	date	04/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Defence and Security: Innovation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the scale of innovation in the UK’s defence and security sector, in the light of the success of non-legacy defence contractors in recent US procurement rounds.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Ladyton
	uin	HL741
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/09/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the importance of engaging with non-traditional defence suppliers and is working closely with UK Industry and Academia to identify and invest in innovative technologies that address our most pressing capability challenges.</p><p>This includes initiatives such as the Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA), which is designed to find and fund innovative solutions to defence and security challenges, for example through Regional Defence and Security Clusters (RDSCs)</p><p>This Government is committed to bringing forward a Defence Industrial Strategy, working closely with industry to support UK resilience and innovation.</p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 18/09/2024 14:18:47 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
	tabling member	620 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Ladyton

1726999

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Russia: Ukraine
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the use of gas by Russia in Ukraine; and whether he plans to supply respirators to Ukraine.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest East
	tabling member printed	Sir Julian Lewis
	uin	3937
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence continues to assess and monitor the evolving threat picture in Ukraine, including Russian use of chemicals as a method of warfare. The UK has been at the forefront of international support and assistance to the armed forces of Ukraine and has provided respirators and decontamination kits, as well as other protective measures to enhance 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 09/09/2024 13:02:18 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	54 label Biography information for Sir Julian Lewis

1727073

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Identity Cards
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veteran ID cards have been distributed in each local authority area.
	tabling member constituency	Bournemouth East
	tabling member printed	Tom Hayes
	uin	4129
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/09/2024 answer text <p>The Armed Forces Veteran Card Scheme was launched in two phases. Phase one is complete, with all service leavers since December 2018 being automatically issued with a card as part of their discharge process. Phase two extended access to veterans who left service before December 2018. The new digital application and verification service launched at 00:01 on 28 January 2024 allowing pre-2018 veterans to apply for the card.</p><p> </p><p>As of 3 September 2024, 134,830 cards had been dispatched to pre 2018 veterans who had applied. The attached table shows the total number of Phase two cards distributed by postal county.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 11/09/2024 07:03:12 answering member 5235 attachment 1 file name 4129 - HAYES-Excel Table-Phase 2 Data-Totals-O1.xlsx title Veteran ID cards distribution
	tabling member	5210

1727159

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many British Army service personnel (a) live and (b) work in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	North Antrim
	tabling member printed	Jim Allister
	uin	4152
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The below table shows the number of UK Regular personnel stationed in Northern Ireland by Service as at 1 July 2024.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Service</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Royal Navy/Royal Marines</p></td><td><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Army</p></td><td><p>1,230</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>RAF</p></td><td><p>70</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The figures provided are based on Service personnel's stationed location and not their location of residence - where personnel work isn't necessarily where they live. Personnel deployed on operations to an area away from their stationed location are shown against their most recent stationed location. The Royal Navy/Royal Marines personnel on sea service are included against the local authority containing the home port of their ship.</p><p>Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10 to prevent inadvertent disclosure. However, numbers ending in &quot;5&quot; have been rounded to the nearest 20 to prevent systematic bias. Figures between 1 and 5 inclusive are rounded to 5 to prevent possible disclosure. Totals have been rounded separately, and so Totals may not equal the sums of their rounded parts.</p><p> </p><p>The below table shows the number of UK Regular personnel with a registered home address in Northern Ireland by Service as at 3 September 2024.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Service</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Royal Navy/Royal Marines</p></td><td><p>275</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Army</p></td><td><p>1,121</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>RAF</p></td><td><p>237</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>This data is based on the Permanent Home Address in Northern Ireland recorded on the Joint Personnel Administration system (JPA).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard grouped question UIN 4153 4154 question first answered 09/09/2024 15:02:38 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5356

1727160

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Navy: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many full-time Royal Naval service personnel (a) live and (b) work in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	North Antrim
	tabling member printed	Jim Allister
	uin	4153
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The below table shows the number of UK Regular personnel stationed in Northern Ireland by Service as at 1 July 2024.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Service</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Royal Navy/Royal Marines</p></td><td><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Army</p></td><td><p>1,230</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>RAF</p></td><td><p>70</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The figures provided are based on Service personnel's stationed location and not their location of residence - where personnel work isn't necessarily where they live. Personnel deployed on operations to an area away from their stationed location are shown against their most recent stationed location. The Royal Navy/Royal Marines personnel on sea service are included against the local authority containing the home port of their ship.</p><p>Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10 to prevent inadvertent disclosure. However, numbers ending in &quot;5&quot; have been rounded to the nearest 20 to prevent systematic bias. Figures between 1 and 5 inclusive are rounded to 5 to prevent possible disclosure. Totals have been rounded separately, and so Totals may not equal the sums of their rounded parts.</p><p> </p><p>The below table shows the number of UK Regular personnel with a registered home address in Northern Ireland by Service as at 3 September 2024.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Service</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Royal Navy/Royal Marines</p></td><td><p>275</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Army</p></td><td><p>1,121</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>RAF</p></td><td><p>237</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>This data is based on the Permanent Home Address in Northern Ireland recorded on the Joint Personnel Administration system (JPA).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard grouped question UIN 4152 4154 question first answered 09/09/2024 15:02:38 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5356

1727161

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Air Force: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many full-time Royal Air Force service personnel (a) live and (b) work in Northern Ireland.
	tabling member constituency	North Antrim
	tabling member printed	Jim Allister
	uin	4154
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The below table shows the number of UK Regular personnel stationed in Northern Ireland by Service as at 1 July 2024.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Service</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Royal Navy/Royal Marines</p></td><td><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Army</p></td><td><p>1,230</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>RAF</p></td><td><p>70</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The figures provided are based on Service personnel's stationed location and not their location of residence - where personnel work isn't necessarily where they live. Personnel deployed on operations to an area away from their stationed location are shown against their most recent stationed location. The Royal Navy/Royal Marines personnel on sea service are included against the local authority containing the home port of their ship.</p><p>Figures have been rounded to the nearest 10 to prevent inadvertent disclosure. However, numbers ending in &quot;5&quot; have been rounded to the nearest 20 to prevent systematic bias. Figures between 1 and 5 inclusive are rounded to 5 to prevent possible disclosure. Totals have been rounded separately, and so Totals may not equal the sums of their rounded parts.</p><p> </p><p>The below table shows the number of UK Regular personnel with a registered home address in Northern Ireland by Service as at 3 September 2024.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Service</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Royal Navy/Royal Marines</p></td><td><p>275</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Army</p></td><td><p>1,121</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>RAF</p></td><td><p>237</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>This data is based on the Permanent Home Address in Northern Ireland recorded on the Joint Personnel Administration system (JPA).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard grouped question UIN 4152 4153 question first answered 09/09/2024 15:02:38 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5356

1727162

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Defence: Northern Ireland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of maximising the geo-strategic potential of Northern Ireland in the defence of the UK (a) in general and (b) in the context of its position relative to western approaches.
	tabling member constituency	North Antrim
	tabling member printed	Jim Allister
	uin	4155
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>Northern Ireland plays an important role in defending the UK, particularly through its defence industry which continues to contribute to the support provided to Ukraine. The Strategic Defence Review, launched by the Prime Minister on 16 July, will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats and opportunities of the twenty-first century.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 09/09/2024 15:54:26 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5356

1727180

	registered interest
	date	03/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Royal Hospital Chelsea: Grants
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to reduce the annual grant-in-aid to the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
	tabling member constituency	Chelsea and Fulham
	tabling member printed	Ben Coleman
	uin	4151
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>There are no plans to reduce the annual grant-in-aid to the Royal Hospital Chelsea.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 09/09/2024 10:27:21 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5344

1726496

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Electronic Warfare
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of UK capabilities in electronic warfare; and what steps they are taking to improve such capability.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kempsell
	uin	HL644
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The UK has a number of excellent electromagnetic warfare capabilities; given the highly competitive nature of electromagnetic warfare, the Ministry of Defence will consider how best to keep pace with this challenge as part of the Strategic Defence Review.</p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 16/09/2024 13:40:13 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
	tabling member	4988 label Biography information for Lord Kempsell

1726541

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces and Diplomatic Service: Education
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many (1) armed forces, and (2) diplomatic families, currently receive support via the Continuity of Education Allowance; and what were the numbers supported each year since 2019.
	tabling member printed	Lord Kempsell
	uin	HL645
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence currently has <strong>2,666*</strong> Armed Forces personnel receiving MOD’s Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) The number supported since 2019 is as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Academic Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of Armed Forces Personnel</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019-20</p></td><td><p>2,908</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020-21</p></td><td><p>2,843</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021-22</p></td><td><p>2,826</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022-23</p></td><td><p>2,759</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>*as at Academic Year 2023-24</p><p> </p><p>(2) The FCDO currently have <strong>328</strong> diplomatic families claiming Continuity of Education Allowance. The number supported since 2019 is as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Academic Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Number of FCDO Civil Servants</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019-20</p></td><td><p>281</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020-21</p></td><td><p>315</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021-22</p></td><td><p>349</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022-23</p></td><td><p>341</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 16/09/2024 13:07:17 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
	tabling member	4988 label Biography information for Lord Kempsell

1726574

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Nuclear Weapons
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with NATO allies about the importance of retaining a minimum credible deterrent for as long as global conditions require.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
	uin	HL562
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>Since 1962, the UK has committed its nuclear deterrent to the defence of our NATO allies. The nuclear deterrent deters the most extreme threats to our national security, keeping the UK and our NATO allies safe.</p><p> </p><p>As was made clear in the NATO Washington Summit declaration, nuclear deterrence is the cornerstone of Alliance security. NATO and NATO Allies will continue to take actions to enhance our deterrence and defence against all threats and challenges and across all domains. As the Prime Minister has set out, this Government has an unshakeable commitment to NATO and our nuclear deterrent.</p> answering member printed Lord Coaker question first answered 16/09/2024 13:08:16 answering member 360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker
	tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1726631

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	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, what (a) arms and (b) munitions shipments will be offered to Ukraine this winter.
	tabling member constituency	Strangford
	tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
	uin	3699
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>The UK is committed to providing the capabilities Ukraine requires over the winter.</p><p> </p><p>On 7 July 2024, the Defence Secretary announced a new package of support for Ukraine including more ammunition and missiles. This follows the announcement in April that the UK will send our largest-ever package of military equipment which will include more than 1,600 strike and air defence missiles and nearly four million rounds of small arms ammunition to protect Ukraine's citizens, front line, and critical national infrastructure.</p><p> </p><p>The total package of equipment is not released publicly due to operational security.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 10/09/2024 14:38:44 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

1726777

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Compensation and Pensions
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an estimate of the number of veterans who were in receipt of the (a) War Disablement Pension, (b) Armed Forces Compensation Scheme, (c) Service Invaliding Pension and (d) Service Attributable Pension on 2 September 2024.
	tabling member constituency	Torbay
	tabling member printed	Steve Darling
	uin	3856
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>As at 30 June 2024, the latest date for when data is available, 78,469 veterans were in receipt of a disablement pension under the War Pension Scheme (WPS) and 4,798 veterans were in receipt of a Guaranteed Income Payment (GIP) following an injury/illness claim under the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS).</p><p>As at 4 September 2024, the estimated number of veterans in receipt of a Service Invaliding Pension (SIP) is 12,744 and the estimated number of veterans in receipt of a Service Attributable Pension (SAP) is 1,685.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 09/09/2024 10:00:43 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5066

1726783

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft
	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 ensure that (a) industrial and (b) military participation in the F35 programme is not impacted by the decision to ban certain arms exports to Israel.
	tabling member constituency	South Suffolk
	tabling member printed	James Cartlidge
	uin	3745
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2024 answer text <p>Military and industrial participation in the F35 programme will not be affected by the decision to suspend some exports licenses to Israel.</p><p> </p><p>This Government has an unwavering commitment to the security not just of this country but to our allies around the world. The global F35 programme has a broader strategic role in NATO, our support for Ukraine, and the capability of our allies.</p><p>In this context, with a view to ensuring international peace and security, the Government took the decision to exclude exports to the global F35 programme from the suspension decision, except where going direct to Israel.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 05/09/2024 13:31:31 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge

1726785

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Training
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to reduce the training budget for (a) the Army, (b) the Royal Air Force and (c) the Royal Navy in the current financial year.
	tabling member constituency	South Suffolk
	tabling member printed	James Cartlidge
	uin	3746
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/09/2024 answer text <p>The Chancellor has confirmed a challenging in year deficit across all Departments. A spending review process is underway. Departmental spending plans will be set out in the usual way.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 16/09/2024 15:41:06 answering member 5235
	tabling member	4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge

1726803

	registered interest
	date	02/09/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Royal Engineers: Development Aid and Peacekeeping Operations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Royal Engineers have helped to construct road bridges in (a) aid and (b) peacekeeping missions.
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
	uin	3761
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>The Corps of Royal Engineers primarily builds temporary bridges that enable military road traffic to cross dry and wet gaps during operational deployments. The Corps of Royal Engineers has not recently helped to construct road bridges in aid or peacekeeping missions. Although not deploying or constructing bridges, the Corps has remained heavily involved in overseas peacekeeping and humanitarian efforts over the last decade including in South Sudan, Sierra Leone and the Caribbean.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 10/09/2024 14:39:42 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1725472

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Australia: Foreign Relations
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has met his Australian counterpart since 5 July 2024.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	2757
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence met his Australian counterpart, the Hon. Richard Marles MP, on 13 July 2024 when the Minister joined the Secretary of State on a visit to Sheffield Forgemasters.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 09/09/2024 13:12:43 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1725477

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Israel: Security
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his Israeli counterpart on the security situation in Israel.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	2762
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence has regular discussions with his Israeli counterpart regarding the security situation in Israel.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 09/09/2024 13:08:33 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1725485

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Hamas: Russia
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the extent of relations between Hamas and Russia.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	2764
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence continues to assess the international relationships of terrorist organisations on regional and global security, alongside the potential policy implications.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 09/09/2024 13:05:42 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1725486

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Contracts
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of reports of the outsourcing by a commercial subcontractor of work to coders based in Belarus; what remedial steps he has taken; whether he has made changes to his Department's procedures; and whether sanctions have been imposed.
	tabling member constituency	New Forest East
	tabling member printed	Sir Julian Lewis
	uin	2701
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/09/2024 answer text <p>Both the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and Rolls-Royce Submarines (RRS) investigated a subcontractor's outsourcing of development work for a RRS intranet page; this IT system is separate to the RRS classified systems. The investigation found no evidence that Belarusian nationals had access to sensitive information and concluded that no change to MOD procurement policy was required. No formal sanctions were imposed.</p><p> </p><p>Defence took steps to ensure and confirm that there had been no compromise of classified information. The safety and security of the United Kingdom's nuclear submarines and the Deterrent, including the Service personnel who operate it, remain our highest priority. Our security processes are under constant review to ensure best practice.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 06/09/2024 12:23:43 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	54 label Biography information for Sir Julian Lewis

1725503

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Afghanistan: Refugees
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 1 February 2024 on Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy Scheme Update, HCWS233, whether he plans to investigate the reasons for the inconsistent application of ARAP criteria for members of (a) CF333 and (b) ATF444.
	tabling member constituency	Bolton South and Walkden
	tabling member printed	Yasmin Qureshi
	uin	2799
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>I am deeply concerned that many members of CF333 and ATF444 (the Triples) - our friends and allies - who should be eligible for ARAP remain in grave circumstances. As such, my clear focus is getting the Triples Review back on track and bringing all those individuals receiving overturned decisions to safety in the UK.</p><p> </p><p>I have been working closely with officials since my Ministerial appointment to put in place the necessary conditions to get this right and ensure that the ARAP criteria are applied consistently across all applications in scope.</p><p> </p><p>I fully intend to update the House on the review as soon as possible.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 09/09/2024 13:12:18 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	3924 label Biography information for Yasmin Qureshi

1725666

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: Veterans
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential (a) impact of the proposed repeal and replacement of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on veterans and (b) need for support for veterans in the context of potential civil action.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	uin	3018
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the dedicated service of veterans and serving personnel who did so much to keep people in Northern Ireland safe during the Troubles. We will engage closely with the veterans community on the way forwards in the Government’s approach to legacy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We recognise the impact that historical investigations can have on serving and retired Service personnel, including on their mental health. This Government is committed to supporting our veterans by providing welfare and appropriate legal support, at public expense, to those involved in ongoing legal processes<em>. </em>Veterans are offered a range of welfare support, for their individual needs and circumstances.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns grouped question UIN 3019 question first answered 09/09/2024 15:04:19 answering member 5235
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1725668

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023: Veterans
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed repeal and replacement of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 on veterans.
	tabling member constituency	West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine
	tabling member printed	Andrew Bowie
	uin	3019
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Government recognises the dedicated service of veterans and serving personnel who did so much to keep people in Northern Ireland safe during the Troubles. We will engage closely with the veterans community on the way forwards in the Government’s approach to legacy.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>We recognise the impact that historical investigations can have on serving and retired Service personnel, including on their mental health. This Government is committed to supporting our veterans by providing welfare and appropriate legal support, at public expense, to those involved in ongoing legal processes<em>. </em>Veterans are offered a range of welfare support, for their individual needs and circumstances.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns grouped question UIN 3018 question first answered 09/09/2024 15:04:19 answering member 5235
	tabling member	4601 label Biography information for Andrew Bowie

1725686

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Redundancy Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost to his Department was of ministerial severance payments in each year from 19 December 2019 to 30 May 2024; which Ministers received a severance payment; and how much each Minister received.
	tabling member constituency	Bath
	tabling member printed	Wera Hobhouse
	uin	3042
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>Ministerial severance payments in each year from December 2019 to May 2024 are published as part of the annual reportand accounts for the Department.</p><p> </p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-annual-report-and-accounts-2023-to-2024</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 09/09/2024 15:04:57 answering member 5235
	tabling member	4602 label Biography information for Wera Hobhouse

1725875

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Navy: Recruitment
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to update the Basic Eligibility And Entry Standards to the Royal Navy to allow applications from individuals with asthma when their condition is managed.
	tabling member constituency	Spen Valley
	tabling member printed	Kim Leadbeater
	uin	3273
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>Joint Service Publication (JSP) 950 Leaflet 6-7-7 Section 4 Annex D sets out the current medical entry standards for the Armed Forces for respiratory conditions, including asthma.</p><p> </p><p>Medical entry standards, including those relating to asthma, are regularly reviewed by subject matter experts, military health professionals and military occupational physicians to ensure they are fair to everyone with aspirations of an Armed Forces career and are informed by the latest medical evidence and developments in treatment and diagnosis.</p><p> </p><p>We are reviewing medical criteria as part of our work to look at recruitment. A detailed review of the annexes within Section 4 of JSP 950 Leaflet 6-7-7 is currently underway, with a wide range of specialists engaged. Updated annexes will be published as they are reviewed and endorsed.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 09/09/2024 16:18:22 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	4923 label Biography information for Kim Leadbeater

1726152

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Commonwealth War Graves Commission
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held discussions with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission since his appointment.
	tabling member constituency	Newcastle-under-Lyme
	tabling member printed	Adam Jogee
	uin	3464
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence recognises the important work conducted by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) in maintaining the graves and memorials of fallen sailors, soldiers and aviators from the two world wars, in 23,000 locations across more than 150 countries and territories, and in telling their stories to new generations. Having engaged previously with the CWGC, the Secretary of State now looks forward to meeting the Commissioners, and working with them, in his capacity as Chair of the Commission.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 09/09/2024 10:00:01 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5168

1726240

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Pay
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to review his Department's 2023-24 pay settlement to employees of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
	tabling member constituency	Gosport
	tabling member printed	Dame Caroline Dinenage
	uin	3668
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Royal Fleet Auxiliary are highly valued, specialist personnel who play a critical role in delivering the UK’s defence outputs.</p><p> </p><p>We are committed to listening to their concerns and keeping a continued dialogue to address the issues they have raised.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 09/09/2024 15:05:47 answering member 5235
	tabling member	4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage

1726269

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ukraine: Warships
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Ukrainian naval ships are docked in UK waters; and what plans he has to return those ships to the Ukrainian navy for active service.
	tabling member constituency	Dunfermline and Dollar
	tabling member printed	Graeme Downie
	uin	3596
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>The Royal Navy transferred two Sandown class mine countermeasure vessels to the Ukrainian Navy last year, both of which are docked in the UK.</p><p>The ships company are undergoing training and exercises with the Royal Navy and NATO partners to prepare them for future operations in the Black Sea. They are welcome to remain in the UK for as long as they need to.</p> answering member constituency Plymouth Sutton and Devonport answering member printed Luke Pollard question first answered 09/09/2024 13:04:47 answering member 4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard
	tabling member	5275

1726302

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Scotland
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many dentists his Department employs to provide care to military personnel in Scotland.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow South
	tabling member printed	Gordon McKee
	uin	3522
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/09/2024 answer text <p>As at 2 September 2024 the Ministry of Defence has nine dentists in permanent posts providing dental care to military personnel in Scotland.</p><p> </p><p>Temporary Healthcare Workers engaged by Defence Primary Healthcare (DPHC) provide additional capacity to meet dental care requirements.</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 10/09/2024 16:48:36 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5189

1726305

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Workplace Pensions
	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 resume calculations of Cash Equivalent Transfer Valuations frozen as a result of the McCloud judgement for members of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme.
	tabling member constituency	North West Cambridgeshire
	tabling member printed	Sam Carling
	uin	3621
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/09/2024 answer text <p>In order to comply with 2015 Pension Remedy legislation (The Armed Force Remediable Service Regulations 2023), updated guidance is required from the Government Actuary's Department (GAD) to enable the Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) to respond to requests for Cash Equivalent Transfer Valuations (CETVs) and to implement Pension Sharing Orders that relate to a member's remediable service.</p><p>Given the complexity of the 2015 Pension Remedy, the necessary guidance has been compiled in two stages.</p><p>The revised methodology has been finalised for individuals who are active or deferred members, or are pensioners who have made their remedy choice and whose relevant under/over payments have been settled. Work on requests received on or after 1 October commenced at the end of May 2024. These cases continue to be dealt with as swiftly as possible in order of the date they were received.</p><p>The calculation method is not yet confirmed for pensioner members who are yet to make their remedy choice within their election period, or where a remedy choice has been made, but any relevant under/overpayments have not been settled. The MOD is therefore currently unable to issue CETVs to these members.</p><p>Once the Ministry of Defence (MOD) receives these calculation instructions, the process and quality assurance checks will be put in place to process the outstanding cases. To mitigate the impact on those individuals affected, the MOD will, on receipt of a valid request for a CETV, prioritise the issue of the Remediable Service Statement.</p><p>Information has been published on the AFPS pages on Gov.UK at the following link:</p><p>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/668cf40cd9d35187868f46a9/2015_Pension_Remedy_-_Divorce_Information_Note.pdf</p> answering member constituency Birmingham Selly Oak answering member printed Al Carns question first answered 09/09/2024 10:03:26 answering member 5235
	tabling member	5308

1726335

	registered interest
	date	30/08/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Land
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will take steps to end the granting of licenses for hunting on its land.
	tabling member constituency	Lewes
	tabling member printed	James MacCleary
	uin	3587
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/09/2024 answer text <p>No licences have yet been issued for trail hunting on the Ministry of Defence Estate for the 2024–2025 season.</p> answering member constituency Liverpool Garston answering member printed Maria Eagle question first answered 17/09/2024 10:09:21 answering member 483 label Biography information for Maria Eagle
	tabling member	5265