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1108727

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Warships: Procurement
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans for the concept and development phase for the two new littoral strike vessels to be concluded.
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	uin	239197
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The Develop phase (previously known as Concept and Development) for the Littoral Strike Ship will be concluded later this year.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 09/04/2019 14:47:08 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1108735

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Animal Experiments
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish a response to Early Day Motion 2113 entitled Use of animals for warfare experiments.
	tabling member constituency	Glasgow North
	tabling member printed	Patrick Grady
	uin	239267
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>Animal experiments at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) at Porton Down are conducted under the terms of the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act (ASPA) 1986 and are licensed by the Home Office. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not conduct animal experiments for the development or testing of offensive weapons, and the Home Office does not grant licences for these purposes. Dstl fully complies with the ASPA.</p><p>Animals are used in experiments for the development of new vaccines, treatments or medical procedures - results of the research using animals at Dstl Porton Down will not only save the lives of UK service personnel but can also benefit civilians. It is MOD policy that all medical products for use by service personnel are licensed in the same way as any other pharmaceutical drug. Dstl's remit to provide safe and effective countermeasures requires some testing in animals in order to meet regulatory requirements.</p><p>Dstl Porton Down currently uses less than half of one per cent of the total number of animals used in experimentation in the UK, and works to the animal welfare standards set out in the Guidance on the Operation of the ASPA, and the Code of Practice for the housing and care of animals bred, supplied or used for scientific purposes. Dstl has an active programme to minimise the use of animals in experiments, in accordance with the principles of the 3Rs (reduction, refinement and replacement).</p><p>It is not normal practice for the Government to respond to Early Day Motions unless an MP has secured a debate on the motion.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 09/04/2019 16:56:30 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
	tabling member	4432 label Biography information for Patrick Grady

1108881

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Sexual Offences
	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 tackle the increase in sexual offences in the armed forces.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	239327
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence and our Armed Forces are absolutely clear there is no place for sexual offending. We expect the highest standards of behaviour from our Service personnel. Inappropriate behaviour is downright unacceptable and it stands in stark contrast with everything the Armed Forces represent. Anyone found to have committed a sexual offence will be dealt with appropriately and will face the full force of the law.</p><p> </p><p>The Armed Forces are committed to addressing the issue of sexual harassment and sexual assault through a range of actions, including awareness campaigns and training presentations around sexual consent.</p><p> </p><p>To make sure that all inappropriate behaviour, including sexual assault, is tackled across the Services a report has been launched which will be led by Air Marshal Michael Wigston. The objectives of the Report are threefold: to understand the current evidence regarding inappropriate behaviour across the services; to make recommendations on what can be done to ensure and reassure, the Armed Forces are an inclusive and modern employer; and, to identify areas for further action, including potential improvements to controls, processes or policy.</p><p> </p><p>We recognise the great courage it takes to come forward and report a sexual offence. Personnel who come forward can have full confidence that all allegations are thoroughly investigated; Commanding Officers must always refer any allegation of rape and sexual assault, or any other offence which may have a sexual element, to the Service Police.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson question first answered 09/04/2019 16:36:12 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1109792

	registered interest
	date	04/04/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Ministers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many non-disclosure agreements have been entered into by his Department in each of the last five years in respect of a personnel matter relating to a Minister in his Department.
	tabling member constituency	Argyll and Bute
	tabling member printed	Brendan O'Hara
	uin	241050
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>Having searched through our records, there is no evidence of non-disclosure agreements being entered into by the Ministry of Defence in respect of a personnel matter relating to a Minister in each of the last five years.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/04/2019 16:50:32 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4371 label Biography information for Brendan O'Hara

1108669

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Explosives
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons the UK did not sign the October 2018 United Nations General Assembly Joint Statement on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas.
	tabling member constituency	Ceredigion
	tabling member printed	Ben Lake
	uin	239286
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The use of lethal force in populated areas, as elsewhere, is governed by relevant international law - in particular, International Humanitarian Law (IHL). Our targeting policy and practice is entirely consistent with our obligations under UK and international law and we will continue to operate in accordance with its principles. The UK declined to sign the October 2018 United Nations First Committee Joint Statement on Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas because its call for a binding political declaration risks undermining the primacy of IHL and imposing impracticable standards and expectations on military commanders.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 09/04/2019 14:46:25 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	4630 label Biography information for Ben Lake

1109171

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Military Exercises
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what notices his Department issues to civilian transport operators on potential interruptions to schedules as a result of military training exercises; how many notices were issued in each of the last five years; and what the locations were in relation to those notices.
	tabling member constituency	Edinburgh North and Leith
	tabling member printed	Deidre Brock
	uin	240031
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The information on how many notices were issued and their locations is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p><p>Notice to Mariners can be found on The United Kingdom Hydrographic Office website at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.ukho.gov.uk/nmwebsearch/" target="_blank">https://www.ukho.gov.uk/nmwebsearch/</a>.</p><p> </p><p>The Army works in conjunction with Highways England to ensure that traffic disruption caused by military activity is kept to a minimum. If members of the public wish to check their route to identify any traffic disruptions they can do so via Traffic England: http://www.trafficengland.com, Traffic Scotland: http://www.trafficscotland.org or Traffic Wales: <a href="https://traffic.wales/" target="_blank">https://traffic.wales/</a></p><p> </p><p>Notice to Airmen procedures are well established and details can be found on the Civil Aviation Authority website at the following link:</p><p> </p><p><a href="http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption=com_content&amp;task=blogcategory&amp;id=166&amp;Itemid=4.html" target="_blank">http://www.nats-uk.ead-it.com/public/index.php%3Foption=com_content&amp;task=blogcategory&amp;id=166&amp;Itemid=4.html</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It should be noted that a user name and password is required to allow access.</p><p>The Defence Infrastructure Organisation regularly put out newsletters and guidance on when exercises are taking place, and when the public can and cannot access the training estate. these can be found at the following link:</p><p> </p><p>https://www.gov.uk/search/advanced?group=guidance_and_regulation&amp;page=1&amp;topic=%2Fdefence%2Fdefence-armed-forces-ministry-of-defence-estate-public-access</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 09/04/2019 14:47:46 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	4417 label Biography information for Deidre Brock

1109855

	registered interest
	date	04/04/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to implement the recommendations of the CSSF Annual Review in respect of the (a) Sudan Improving International Standards in the Defence Sector programme, (b) Iraq CSSF security and justice programme and (c) North East (NE) Nigeria security and conflict and stabilisation programme.
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
	uin	241000
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>As part of the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Annual Review process, the Ministry of Defence routinely looks at how it can implement the recommendations made against its programmes.</p><p> </p><p>In relation to the UK Ministry of Defence's work with both the Iraqi Ministry of Defence and the Kurdish Regional Government, we keep our programme of co-operation under review, to ensure that the UK's activity is targeted where it will achieve the best outcomes and that our advisers in-country have clear objectives.</p><p> </p><p>A decision was taken to cease CSSF funding for the Sudan Improving International Standards in the Defence Sector programme for financial year (FY) 2019-20.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently conducting an in-depth review of the North East Nigeria Security, Conflict and Stabilisation programme which will seek to incorporate the review's recommendations and implement key changes for FY 2019-20.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 09/04/2019 14:48:16 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1109857

	registered interest
	date	04/04/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mitigation of human rights risks is being applied with regard to the (a) Sudan Improving International Standards in the Defence Sector programme, (b) Iraq CSSF security and justice programme and (c) North East (NE) Nigeria security and conflict and stabilisation programme.
	tabling member constituency	Llanelli
	tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
	uin	241001
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The Overseas Security and Justice Assessment (OSJA) process ensures that risks to human rights are actively managed and are under constant review. Our training always includes a focus on the protection of civilians and international humanitarian law.</p><p>The listed programmes have all undergone full assessments of the risk they pose in relation to human rights, in line with the OSJA process.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 09/04/2019 14:45:54 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1108855

	registered interest
	date	01/04/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	RAF Menwith Hill: Unmanned Air Vehicles
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that UK personnel at Royal Air Force Menwith Hill are not directly or indirectly involved in drone activation including of Ghost Hunter, Ghost Wolf and other surveillance tools operated by United States service personnel.
	tabling member printed	Lord Judd
	uin	HL14962
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>In accordance with long standing policy we do not comment on the details of the activities carried out at RAF Menwith Hill in providing intelligence support.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 09/04/2019 15:17:27 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
	tabling member	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd