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1715700

	registered interest
	date	02/05/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Conflict Resolution: Women
	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 adequacy of defence investment into the women, peace and security agenda, following the commitments laid out in the UK women, peace and security national action plan 2023 to 2027.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
	uin	HL4328
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>The UK’s fifth National Action Plan on Women, Peace and Security recognises the disproportionate impact of conflict on women and girls and includes tangible actions across Government to promote their vital role in conflict prevention through to resolution.</p><p>The delivery of the WPS agenda is a cross government effort, with personnel across five government departments and two devolved administrations delivering on specific commitments. One year since the WPS NAP’s publication, 75% of the 117 commitments are in progress. As a joint FCDO-MOD strategy, both Departments are committed to driving forward NAP implementation, including getting 100% of commitments in progress over the next year.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:38:40 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1715702

	registered interest
	date	02/05/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Conflict Resolution: Women
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether there is a defence budget dedicated to women, peace and security, and human security, work.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
	uin	HL4330
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>In Defence, work on Human Security and Women, Peace and Security (WPS) is primarily delivered as a mainstreamed and integrated component of existing work, consequently it does not have a dedicated budget line. This approach helps to ensure that Human Security and WPS are not treated as standalone concerns and siloed from core Defence activity and priorities.</p><p> </p><p>When appropriate, budget is made available for specific Human Security and WPS requirements. This can be seen in the delivery of the Human Security in Military Operational Planning course that is delivered at the Defence Academy or the delivery of the Gender Barriers Study to support UK’s ability to meet UN gender parity targets during peacekeeping deployments.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:39:02 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1715411

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2024
	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	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what measures are being taken to ensure that the UK's defence spending aligns with the current strategic threat landscape, particularly in the light of emerging hybrid and cyber warfare tactics observed in recent international conflicts.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL4264
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>Since the latest Defence Command Paper was published the security landscape has continued to deteriorate and hybrid threats persist. The volatile, complex and ambiguous security environment demands a fully integrated approach to deterrence and our defence - including across domains, across the spectrum of competition, across Government, and with allies and partners - exploiting all the levers of state power.</p><p> </p><p>To support this, the Prime Minister has committed to defence spending reaching 2.5% of GDP in 2030. Defence is establishing a prioritisation process to work through future capability and investment choices which will conclude at the next Spending Review. In the immediate term, this increased investment will be focused in part on accelerating investment in new technology for defence and ensuring our Armed Forces are benefitting from the latest technologies.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:53:52 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1715412

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Defence: Technology
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to address the challenges of integrating advanced technologies into the UK's defence capabilities.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL4265
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>The Integrated Review Refresh, Defence Command Paper Refresh, and recent Defending Britain paper have all outlined changes the MOD is making to promote greater pull-through of integrating advanced technologies into deployable capabilities. The Integration Design Authority (IDA) will traffic-light proposals for new equipment (including advanced technologies), introduce new checks and balances to avoid previous procurement challenges, speed up frontline delivery and bring down costs.</p><p> </p><p>The Integrated Procurement Model (IPM) announced in February 2024 is a fundamental shift in the way the MOD acquires defence capability. Taken together, these changes will drive increased pace in the delivery of military capability to UK Armed Forces and promote effective integration of technology into deployable capability so that we stay ahead of our adversaries.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:58:24 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1715413

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Defence Equipment: Procurement
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure transparency and cost-effectiveness in the procurement of defence equipment, given the increasing complexity and expense of modern military hardware.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL4266
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the reply I gave him on 3 April 2024 in response to Question number HL3443.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:44:12 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto attachment 1 file name HL3443.docx title Defence Equipment: Procurement
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1715414

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Mental Health Services and Rehabilitation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what initiatives are currently in place to ensure military veterans receive timely access to (1) physical rehabilitation, and (2) mental health, services, particularly those suffering post-traumatic stress disorder after combat.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL4267
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>The Defence Medical Services (DMS) provides healthcare to Serving Armed Forces Personnel, to ensure that they are medically fit, mentally and physically, to undertake their duties. To overcome injuries, comprehensive rehabilitation services are provided to Service Personnel, through a network of Primary Care Rehabilitation Facilities, Regional Rehabilitation Units and the Defence Medical Rehabilitation Centre at Stanford Hall.</p><p> </p><p>All Service Personnel have access to mental health support throughout their career, including medical and non-medical services. The Trauma Risk Management process (TRiM) is a Tri-Service endorsed strategy for providing support to Armed Forces Personnel involved in a traumatic event, whether on Operations or in any other circumstance. For Armed Forces Personnel requiring mental healthcare, including for post-traumatic stress disorder, the DMS provides a responsive, flexible, accessible, and comprehensive treatment service.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD is not responsible for the provision of healthcare, including mental healthcare, for veterans in the UK. Where personnel leaving the Armed Forces have an enduring need for medical care, the DMS works in partnership with the NHS in England and the Devolved Administrations. Personnel who have been assessed and diagnosed with a mental health need are able to access MOD Departments of Community Mental Health for up to six months after discharge to provide continuity of care during the transition period until appropriate handover to other services can be completed as required.</p><p> </p><p>The Defence Recovery Capability is a MOD-owned capability designed to deliver programmed, command-led and coordinated support to wounded, injured and sick Serving Personnel. Each person who comes under the Defence Recovery Capability will get a tailored Individual Recovery Plan which enables them to focus on either their return to duty or transition to civilian life.</p><p> </p><p>The Veterans Welfare Service and Defence Transition Service deliver additional support to Service Leavers and their families who are most likely to face challenges as they leave the Armed Forces, including facilitating access to NHS services.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:51:59 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1715415

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Health Services
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to streamline the transition of medical care from military services to the NHS for service leavers.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL4268
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer I gave him on 3 April 2024 to Question HL3445.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:44:44 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto attachment 1 file name HL34445.docx title Veterans: Health Services
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1715416

	registered interest
	date	01/05/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Rehabilitation
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what support is available for military veterans transitioning back into civilian life.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL4269
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>The vast majority of Service personnel successfully transition to civilian life with very few challenges. The Defence Holistic Transition Policy (JSP100) was launched in 2019 and sets out how the Ministry of Defence supports Service leavers to assist in a successful transition.</p><p> </p><p>All Service leavers are entitled to support from the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). This has recently been changed to be an opt-out service, increasing attendance of service leavers.</p><p> </p><p>The Veterans Welfare Service (VWS), Defence Transition Services (DTS) and the Integrated Personal Commissioning for Veterans (IPC4V) work together to deliver holistic transition and welfare support to the Armed Forces community. All three services provide information, guidance and support. They facilitate access to entitlements and services provided by MOD, OGDs, local authorities and the charity sector via signposting or referrals, as required in line with client need and capacity. The teams are based throughout the UK, including Northern Ireland.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:54:07 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1714593

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Household Cavalry: Horses
	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 appropriateness of maintaining Household Cavalry horses stabled and deployed in central London in the light of the events of 24 April, and public safety and animal welfare concerns arising from the risks of their environment.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	uin	HL4135
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>The British Army takes the health and wellbeing of its military working horses (MWH) extremely seriously. All of our horses are well looked after, exercised daily and have 24/7 direct access to world-class veterinary care.</p><p> </p><p>Before riding in public, Service personnel undertake training to prove their competence and are fully compliant with the Highway Code when exercising horses on public highways. A progressive programme of activity, including exposure to London traffic, military bands and environmental noise, ensures our horses are properly and safely prepared for their ceremonial role.</p><p> </p><p>The Army has three mounted units in London: the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, the Band of the Household Cavalry and King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery. All undertake State Ceremonial and Public Duties in Central London and Windsor throughout the year.</p><p> </p><p>Steps have already been taken to enhance the environment for our MWHs by creating more loose boxes, which provide greater space and comfort to the horses while stabled. Two to three months per year, the horses are also provided with an alternative environment by being sent out to pasture and the herd often visit Norfolk for two weeks, offering time for daily exercise in the countryside and along local beaches.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 14/05/2024 14:07:33 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1714643

	registered interest
	date	29/04/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to appoint a new Commodore of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
	tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
	uin	HL4195
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>An external recruitment campaign for the Senior Civil Servant Pay Band 1 position of Deputy Director Royal Fleet Auxiliary had an application closing date of 24 March 2024. The selection process is ongoing, and the result will be announced in due course on conclusion of that process.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 14/05/2024 14:08:16 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead