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999173

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Females
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many women were employed in his Department in each year since 2000.
	tabling member constituency	North East Fife
	tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
	uin	186363
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2018 answer text <p>The total number of female civilian employees in the Ministry of Defence in each year since 2004 is provided in the following table:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year (as at 1 April)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Female Civilian Headcount</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>31,390</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>31,220</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>29,760</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>27,980</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>26,130</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>25,440</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>25,330</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>24,220</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>20,190</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>18,350</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>18,090</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>18,280</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>18,070</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>18,680</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>18,990</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The total number of female Regular personnel in the Armed Forces in each year since 2000 is provided in the following table:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year (as at 1 April)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Female Regular Armed Forces Headcount</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2000</p></td><td><p>16,550</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2001</p></td><td><p>16,690</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2002</p></td><td><p>17,040</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2003</p></td><td><p>17,920</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>18,390</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>18,160</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>17,870</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>17,670</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>17,610</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>17,850</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>18,320</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>17,850</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>17,370</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>16,610</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>15,840</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>15,550</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>15,380</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>15,230</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>15,270</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Figures exclude Gurkhas.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/11/2018 14:18:28 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

999174

	registered interest
	date	31/10/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Equality
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many projects funded by his Department are focused on gender equality programmes.
	tabling member constituency	North East Fife
	tabling member printed	Stephen Gethins
	uin	186364
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2018 answer text <p>As the Secretary of State for Defence announced in October 2018, all roles in the military have now been opened to women. In addition, the Armed Forces (Flexible Working) Act 2018, which received Royal Assent in February 2018, enables Service personnel to apply for flexible service. Secondary legislation and preparation for project implementation is under way with the launch planned for April 2019. These changes pave the way to a greater mix of working arrangements and are expected to increase the diversity of our Armed Forces and build on our reputation as an equal opportunities employer.</p><p>Defence is dedicated to achieving a more diverse workforce and is undertaking a wide range of activities to increase the number of female recruits into the Armed Forces. The Armed Forces are working towards a target of 15% female recruitment by 2020. This challenging target reflects the importance Defence places on having Armed Forces that better reflect the society they serve. Work to increase female representation includes better understanding and greater engagement with females, reviewing recruitment processes; and better targeted marketing and communications towards potential female applicants.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has also undertaken a number of actions aimed at increasing gender equality within the Armed Forces. This includes incorporating gender issues into relevant Armed Forces doctrine and pre-deployment training. The Armed Forces undertake mandatory diversity and inclusion training on entry into service and every two years. Equality and diversity advisors are also embedded within each unit. Each service has a senior gender advocate and a servicewomen's network to improve access and opportunities for women.</p><p>For civil servants the MOD contributes to and fully supports the Civil Service schemes 'Crossing Thresholds' and 'Positive Action Pathway', both of which either fully or in part seek to promote gender equality in career development. Since 2016, 57 women from MOD have participated in Crossing Thresholds; and 178 civilians (BAME, Women, Disabled and LGBT) have taken part in Positive Action Pathway.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/11/2018 14:14:31 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4434 label Biography information for Stephen Gethins

999685

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army Foundation College: Health Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many medical appointments by type of appointment were made by Junior Soldiers at AFC Harrogate medical facilities in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	187101
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2018 answer text <p>Information on medical appointments at Army Foundation College Harrogate is not held in the format requested.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/11/2018 14:17:33 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

999688

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Lifelong Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veterans that joined the armed forces aged (a) 18 or under and (b) 19 or older have applied for Enhanced Learning Credits in each region in each of the last 10 years.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	187104
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2018 answer text <p>This information is not held in the format requested.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 09/11/2018 14:19:03 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

999696

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army Foundation College: Mental Health Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department provides for junior soldiers at AFC Harrogate with mental health problems.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	187110
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2018 answer text <p>Army Foundation College (AFC) Harrogate training staff provide the first line level of support to Junior Soldiers experiencing mental health problems. They are specifically trained for their appointment to pro-actively identify recruits who may be struggling and/or experiencing problems with adapting to military life. Mental resilience training is also provided to all Junior Soldiers in the early stages of the course covering areas such as coping mechanisms, decision making and effective communication. This is reinforced through training activities including in Leadership and Initiative training, Adventurous Training and field exercises.</p><p>AFC Harrogate has a well-resourced medical and welfare department. This includes a civilian Behavioural Development Officer, who is an expert in cognitive behavioural studies and counselling, specialising in the military environment. This officer provides advice and guidance to staff on how best to manage referred Junior Soldiers. There are also military and civilian medical and welfare staff, two Padres and access to representatives from the Army Welfare Service (who also draw on support from wider public sector and charity support services).</p><p>In addition, in February 2018, the Secretary of State announced a new MOD-funded 24/7 Military Mental Health Helpline to provide support and advice to all serving personnel and their families.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 187111 question first answered 09/11/2018 14:16:49 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

999697

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army Foundation College: Mental Health Services
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether AFC Harrogate has internal mental health support workers for junior soldiers.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	187111
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2018 answer text <p>Army Foundation College (AFC) Harrogate training staff provide the first line level of support to Junior Soldiers experiencing mental health problems. They are specifically trained for their appointment to pro-actively identify recruits who may be struggling and/or experiencing problems with adapting to military life. Mental resilience training is also provided to all Junior Soldiers in the early stages of the course covering areas such as coping mechanisms, decision making and effective communication. This is reinforced through training activities including in Leadership and Initiative training, Adventurous Training and field exercises.</p><p>AFC Harrogate has a well-resourced medical and welfare department. This includes a civilian Behavioural Development Officer, who is an expert in cognitive behavioural studies and counselling, specialising in the military environment. This officer provides advice and guidance to staff on how best to manage referred Junior Soldiers. There are also military and civilian medical and welfare staff, two Padres and access to representatives from the Army Welfare Service (who also draw on support from wider public sector and charity support services).</p><p>In addition, in February 2018, the Secretary of State announced a new MOD-funded 24/7 Military Mental Health Helpline to provide support and advice to all serving personnel and their families.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 187110 question first answered 09/11/2018 14:16:49 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

999710

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army Foundation College: Crime
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many junior soldiers were (a) arrested by civilian police and (b) charged with a criminal offence during their time at AFC Harrogate in each of the last five years.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	187113
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2018 answer text <p>From January 2013 to December 2017, less than five instances of Junior Soldiers being charged with a criminal offence during their time at Army Foundation College Harrogate are recorded on the Defence Joint Personnel Administration system. This figure is not broken down by year due to data protection.</p><p> </p><p>Information on arrests by civilian police is not held centrally in the format requested.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 187114 question first answered 09/11/2018 14:15:59 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts

999711

	registered interest
	date	01/11/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army: Arrests
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of serving soldiers that trained at (a) AFC Harrogate, (b) ITC Catterick, and (c) ATC Pirbright were arrested by the civilian police during each of the last five years for which figures are available.
	tabling member constituency	Dwyfor Meirionnydd
	tabling member printed	Liz Saville Roberts
	uin	187114
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2018 answer text <p>From January 2013 to December 2017, less than five instances of Junior Soldiers being charged with a criminal offence during their time at Army Foundation College Harrogate are recorded on the Defence Joint Personnel Administration system. This figure is not broken down by year due to data protection.</p><p> </p><p>Information on arrests by civilian police is not held centrally in the format requested.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 187113 question first answered 09/11/2018 14:15:59 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4521 label Biography information for Liz Saville Roberts