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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Sweden: Military Alliances more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps she is taking to strengthen defence and security cooperation between the UK and Sweden. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 261152 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The UK's defence and security relationship with Sweden is driven by the 2014 Statement of Intent. This is underpinned by a Programme of Bilateral Defence Co-operation which provides a framework to enhance our bilateral co-operation in a number of key areas, including enhancing levels of interoperability, capability collaboration, concepts and doctrine, operations, training and exercises. Sweden joined the UK-led Joint Expeditionary Force in 2017 and is a member of the Northern Group. Opportunities for further bilateral co-operation are reviewed through regular consultations at both the political and military level.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:06:51.417Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:06:51.417Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1130341
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Saudi Arabia: Military Aid more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the open skeleton argument of the Secretary of State for hearing 7,8,10 February 2017, claim number CO/1306/2016, (a) how many and (b) on what dates the Government has provided (i) International Targeting Courses and (ii) senior airmen's workshops on SPINS since March 2015. more like this
tabling member constituency Brighton, Kemptown more like this
tabling member printed
Lloyd Russell-Moyle more like this
uin 261272 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Since March 2015, seven International Targeting Courses have been provided by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) for Saudi Arabia, which took place on the following dates:</p><ul><li>27 July - 14 August 2015</li><li>7 - 23 October 2015</li><li>11 - 29 January 2016</li><li>18 July - 5 August 2016</li><li>24 March - 7 April 2017</li><li>22 - 26 October 2017</li><li>13 - 24 January 2019</li></ul><p>Since March 2015, one Senior Airmen's Workshop on Special Instructions (SPINS) has been provided by the MOD for Saudi Arabia, which took place in January 2017.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:09:09.937Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:09:09.937Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
4615
label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle more like this
1129543
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-04more like thismore than 2019-06-04
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Nuclear Weapons more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of reports that Renata Dwan, Director of the UN Institute for Disarmament Research, warned on 21 May that the risk of nuclear weapons being used is at its highest since World War Two, and that the world should take this threat more seriously. more like this
tabling member printed
The Marquess of Lothian more like this
uin HL16028 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>Today's security climate is challenging, with the threats faced by the United Kingdom increasing in scale, diversity and complexity. However, Her Majesty's Government does not believe that the risk of nuclear war is greater today than it was during the Cold War.</p><p>While the operation of an independent, minimum, credible nuclear deterrent continues to be necessary to protect the United Kingdom from the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, the UK has taken a number of unilateral actions that build confidence and reduce international tensions. Our negative security assurances, as set out in the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review, are designed to give Non-Nuclear Weapons States in compliance with the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty confidence that nuclear weapons will not be used against them. Further, since 1994, UK Trident missiles have not been targeted at any State; our Vanguard class submarines are at several days' notice to fire; only the Prime Minister has the authority to launch nuclear weapons maintaining political control at all times; and the UK has been transparent about its nuclear capability, including missile and warhead numbers.</p><p>The Government is committed to the long-term goal of a world without nuclear weapons and continues to work internationally, within the framework of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, towards achieving the conditions in which all nuclear weapons possessor states are willing to relinquish their nuclear weapons.</p>
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:17:19.433Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:17:19.433Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
259
label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian more like this
1130487
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Navy: Baltic Sea more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether she plans for a continued UK presence in the Baltic following the conclusion of the current six-month patrol by HMS Westminster. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 261151 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The UK has a longstanding and enduring commitment to the Baltic Sea Region with a significant presence most notably within Estonia. The UK plays a leading role in NATO's Deterrence and Defence strategy by providing the Framework Headquarters and Battlegroup of around 850 personnel in Estonia. This capable force is augmented by an annual rotation of Apache Attack helicopters and Wildcat Lynx multirole helicopters. The UK contributes to the NATO air policing mission and our long-term commitment will see forces deployed in Estonia in 2019 and 2022, Lithuania in 2020 and Romania in 2021. The UK led Joint Expeditionary Force (Maritime) deployment to the Baltic Sea Region over 20 May - 12 July demonstrates the UK's focus upon the Baltic Sea, North Atlantic and High North regions as we integrate partnering nations' capabilities</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:26:33.64Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:26:33.64Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1130553
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-06more like thismore than 2019-06-06
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Living Wage more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of organisations that hold contracts with her Department pay the National Living Wage. more like this
tabling member constituency Ellesmere Port and Neston more like this
tabling member printed
Justin Madders more like this
uin 261252 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not hold information on the proportion of contracted organisations that pay the National Living Wage. However, employers, including those involved in contracts placed by the MOD are required to abide by applicable employment legislation such as the National Living Wage. MOD policy is to include a contract condition in its contracts which reinforces this.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:11:52.187Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:11:52.187Z
answering member
4032
label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
tabling member
4418
label Biography information for Justin Madders more like this
1129196
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-03more like thismore than 2019-06-03
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Intelligence Services: Detainees more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times a Minister in her Department has authorised intelligence sharing under section 15 (ix) of the policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons in each of the last three years. more like this
tabling member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Brake more like this
uin 258881 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We do not comment on the details of our intelligence sharing arrangements relating to detainees or captured persons as to do so would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. However, I would like to reassure the hon. Member that this Government stands firmly against torture and does not participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture or cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment for any purpose. Our policy and activities in this area are entirely in accordance with both domestic and international law.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
grouped question UIN
258882 more like this
258883 more like this
258884 more like this
258885 more like this
258886 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.257Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.257Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
1129197
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-03more like thismore than 2019-06-03
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Intelligence Services: Detainees more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times intelligence sharing has been pre-approved by Ministers in her Department under section 22 of the MoD policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons. more like this
tabling member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Brake more like this
uin 258882 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We do not comment on the details of our intelligence sharing arrangements relating to detainees or captured persons as to do so would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. However, I would like to reassure the hon. Member that this Government stands firmly against torture and does not participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture or cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment for any purpose. Our policy and activities in this area are entirely in accordance with both domestic and international law.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
grouped question UIN
258881 more like this
258883 more like this
258884 more like this
258885 more like this
258886 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.303Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.303Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
1129198
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-03more like thismore than 2019-06-03
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Intelligence Services: Detainees more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times intelligence sharing has taken place after Ministerial pre-approval under section 22 of the MoD policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons in each of the last three years. more like this
tabling member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Brake more like this
uin 258883 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We do not comment on the details of our intelligence sharing arrangements relating to detainees or captured persons as to do so would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. However, I would like to reassure the hon. Member that this Government stands firmly against torture and does not participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture or cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment for any purpose. Our policy and activities in this area are entirely in accordance with both domestic and international law.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
grouped question UIN
258881 more like this
258882 more like this
258884 more like this
258885 more like this
258886 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.35Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.35Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
1129199
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-03more like thismore than 2019-06-03
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Intelligence Services: Detainees more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people have had intelligence relating to them shared after Ministerial pre-approval under section 22 of the MoD policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons in each of the last three years. more like this
tabling member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Brake more like this
uin 258884 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We do not comment on the details of our intelligence sharing arrangements relating to detainees or captured persons as to do so would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. However, I would like to reassure the hon. Member that this Government stands firmly against torture and does not participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture or cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment for any purpose. Our policy and activities in this area are entirely in accordance with both domestic and international law.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
grouped question UIN
258881 more like this
258882 more like this
258883 more like this
258885 more like this
258886 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.383Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.383Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this
1129200
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-03more like thismore than 2019-06-03
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 remove filter
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Intelligence Services: Detainees more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times she has pre-approved intelligence sharing under section 22 of the MoD policy on the passing or receipt of intelligence relating to detained or captured persons since her appointment as Secretary of State. more like this
tabling member constituency Carshalton and Wallington more like this
tabling member printed
Tom Brake more like this
uin 258885 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer remove filter
answer text <p>We do not comment on the details of our intelligence sharing arrangements relating to detainees or captured persons as to do so would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. However, I would like to reassure the hon. Member that this Government stands firmly against torture and does not participate in, solicit, encourage or condone the use of torture or cruel, inhumane or degrading treatment or punishment for any purpose. Our policy and activities in this area are entirely in accordance with both domestic and international law.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
grouped question UIN
258881 more like this
258882 more like this
258883 more like this
258884 more like this
258886 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.43Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-11T15:27:35.43Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
151
label Biography information for Tom Brake more like this