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387748

	registered interest
	date	06/07/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Yemen: Military Intervention
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what support the United Kingdom is providing to the government of Saudi Arabia in its military campaign in Yemen.
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	uin	HL1125
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2015 answer text <p>We are not participating directly in Saudi-led military operations in Yemen, but we are providing technical support, precision-guided weapons and exchanging information with the Saudi Arabian armed forces through pre-existing arrangements.</p><p>In addition to the personnel who continue to provide support for equipment supplied, we have a small number of liaison personnel in Saudi and coalition air and maritime headquarters. This includes personnel in the Maritime Coalition Coordination Centre in the region supporting the delivery of humanitarian aid into Yemen.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 14/07/2015 15:25:56 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

452304

	registered interest
	date	11/02/2016
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Yemen: Military Intervention
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when British military liaison began with Saudi Arabia regarding its intervention in Yemen.
	tabling member printed	The Earl of Clancarty
	uin	HL6205
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/02/2016 answer text <p>The UK and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia have a long history of defence co-operation and this involves an ongoing defence engagement relationship.</p><p>In addition, we have deployed a small number of military personnel serving as liaison officers in Saudi headquarters to provide insight into Saudi operations in Yemen. These liaison officers are not involved in the targeting process - whether it be selection, decision-making or directing.</p><p>The first of these liaison officers was deployed in May 2015.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 18/02/2016 14:51:57 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
	tabling member	3391 label Biography information for The Earl of Clancarty

79157

	registered interest
	date	21/07/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	World War II: Military Decorations
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many Arctic Stars have been presented since 1 October 2013, and how many claims for that award are outstanding.
	tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
	uin	HL1318
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/07/2014 answer text <p>Since 1 October 2013, the total number of Arctic Stars that have been issued is 6,781, with 7,554 applications waiting to be assessed.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 29/07/2014 11:02:47 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

61249

	registered interest
	date	10/06/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	World War II: Anniversaries
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to recognise women's contribution during the Second World War as part of the 70th anniversary commemorations marking the end of the conflict.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
	uin	HL209
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/06/2014 answer text <p>Following the highly successful events to mark the 70th anniversary of D Day, planning to mark the end of the second world war will be progressed in the coming months. The crucial contribution that women made to the War, both at home and overseas, will be a significant element of these commemorations.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 18/06/2014 15:43:56 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

64247

	registered interest
	date	26/06/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	World War II: Anniversaries
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Astor of Hever on 18 June (WA 84), what plans they have to recognise the contribution of women in auxiliary, emergency and support services during the Second World War; and whether they have considered the introduction of a badge such as the badge awarded to the Veterans of the Women's Land Army and Women's Timber Corps in 2008.
	tabling member printed	Lord Bassam of Brighton
	uin	HL649
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>I am sure the commemorations will seek to honour the work of all of those who contributed to the Second World War effort including women in the auxiliary, emergency, and support services. As the Noble Lord points out, a number of Departments have introduced badges, such as that for female pilots of the Auxiliary Transport Service provided by the Department of Transport. The Ministry of Defence Veterans badge recognises all women who served in the Armed Forces during the Second World War.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 02/07/2014 15:54:57 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	3504 label Biography information for Lord Bassam of Brighton

166856

	registered interest
	date	01/12/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	World War I
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they plan to grant official recognition to Captain Bruce Bairnsfather for the contribution of his cartoons to the morale of the men on the fighting front, the nation on the home front, and United Kingdom allies in the 1914–18 war.
	tabling member printed	Lord Faulkner of Worcester
	uin	HL3274
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/12/2014 answer text <p>Captain Bairnsfather’s cartoons played a significant role in maintaining the morale of British troops during the First World War. It is therefore right that his contribution to the war effort is recognised. He is commemorated by the English Heritage Blue Plaque at 1 Sterling Street in Knightsbridge, London. The plaque was erected in 1981 to commemorate the site of one of his old studios. He is also commemorated by plaques at his former home in Stratford-upon-Avon and the Royal British Legion Club in Colwall, near Malvern in Worcestershire. The Ministry of Defence has no further plans to commemorate Captain Bairnsfather’s contribution.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 15/12/2014 17:31:26 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	2472 label Biography information for Lord Faulkner of Worcester

63097

	registered interest
	date	23/06/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	World War I
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many bodies of those killed in the First World War are currently unburied; and what are theirplans for theirinterment.
	tabling member printed	Lord Faulkner of Worcester
	uin	HL506
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) currently holds the remains of 43 British service personnel killed in the First World War. A further eight sets of remains which were recovered with those of British personnel, are now believed to be members of other Commonwealth forces.<br><br>The Ministry of Defence has an agreed target with the CWGC to complete investigations and reinter remains, with appropriate honours, within 18 months of discovery.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 02/07/2014 15:51:35 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	2472 label Biography information for Lord Faulkner of Worcester

143449

	registered interest
	date	07/11/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	West Africa
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether any members of the armed forces who contract ebola whilst serving in Africa will be immediately returned to the United Kingdom to receive medical treatment.
	tabling member printed	Lord Blencathra
	uin	HL2734
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/11/2014 answer text <p>Any member of the Armed Forces who contracts Ebola Virus Disease will have their circumstances considered on the basis of individual clinical need. Their safety and that of health practitioners, will be of paramount importance. If it is determined that the best clinical outcome would be achieved through medical evacuation, this would take place.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 21/11/2014 14:23:20 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	497 label Biography information for Lord Blencathra

92387

	registered interest
	date	06/10/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Watchkeeper WK450: Procurement
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many Watchkeeper drones they have ordered from Elbit Systems; and when they expect the order to be completed.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
	uin	HL1949
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2014 answer text <p>None. The Ministry of Defence is procuring 54 Watchkeeper air vehicles from Thales UK. We expect deliveries to be complete by March 2016.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 13/10/2014 16:54:46 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

445761

	registered interest
	date	19/01/2016
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Watchkeeper WK450
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government when they expect the Thales Watchkeeper unmanned aerial vehicle to come into full service.
	tabling member printed	Lord Campbell of Pittenweem
	uin	HL5171
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2016 answer text <p>The Watchkeeper Tactical Remotely Piloted Aircraft System was brought into service with the Army in 2014 and subsequently deployed to support operations in Afghanistan. Full operating capability is forecast to be achieved in the second quarter of 2017.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 28/01/2016 16:56:29 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
	tabling member	627 label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem