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44573

	registered interest
	date	24/03/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to reduce the level of illegal bird trapping within the Sovereign Base Areas of Cyprus.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Scott of Needham Market
	uin	HL6230
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2014 answer text <p>The Sovereign Base Areas are a separate territory and not part of the Republic of Cyprus. Countering illegal bird trapping is one of the key priorities of the Sovereign Base Areas Administration and the Sovereign Base Areas Police. This is stated in the Chief Constable's annual report and strategic plan. Police enforcement action has resulted in 132 arrests and convictions over the last four years for bird trapping offences and the seizure and destruction of large quantities of equipment. The Sovereign Base Areas Administration reviews regularly what additional measures could be introduced within the Sovereign Base Areas. The Sovereign Base Areas Administration also consults with the Republic of Cyprus on the implementation and where practicable, coordination, of measures to reduce illegal bird trapping.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 02/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	2542 label Biography information for Baroness Scott of Needham Market

44878

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the percentage cost over-run established by the management board for any budget in the Ministry of Defence to merit being tabled at the departmental management board; and how many times in the last 12 months that has occurred.
	tabling member printed	Lord Mendelsohn
	uin	HL6281
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/04/2014 answer text <p>The Defence Board receives a monthly report on the performance of each of its Top level Budgets showing the forecast position against the allocated budget. It also receives information on the delivery of the Ministry of Defence's key equipment and other projects. The Board assesses this management information at each meeting and takes action as and when necessary.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 02/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	4286 label Biography information for Lord Mendelsohn

45978

	registered interest
	date	31/03/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what specific training is received by Ministry of Defence officials in negotiating equipment and services procurement contract terms and conditions effectively and in guaranteeing best value for money.
	tabling member printed	Lord Alton of Liverpool
	uin	HL6456
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2014 answer text <p>Ministry of Defence (MOD) procurement activity ranges from the purchase of low value consumable items through to complex equipment acquisition, support and services. These activities involve multi-disciplinary teams, including engineering, technical, finance, project management and procurement staff. There is clear separation of responsibilities between those authorising the initial requirement, those giving financial authority and those empowered to place contracts.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD currently has around 1,700 civilian staff in the commercial function of which 1,200 are in active commercial roles and are authorised to sign contracts with suppliers.</p><p> </p><p>Commercial staff must demonstrate the necessary levels of functional competence and experience to be licensed and receive a formal commercial delegation. Some 60% of commercial staff currently hold, or are working towards, qualifications in the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS). This is expected to rise to around 75% in 2015. The MOD is also developing an advanced commercial skills programme to provide additional training relevant to the MOD complex acquisition process, which goes beyond standard CIPS training.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 09/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	738 label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool

46673

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many frigates (1) are deployed on operational tasks, (2) are fully stored, including complete ammunition outfit, (3) have a full complement according to the Type 23 approved watch and station bill, and (4) are in repair or maintenance periods.
	tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
	uin	HL6551
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2014 answer text <p>As of 3 April 2014 four Frigates are deployed in UK waters or overseas on operational tasks and six are engaged in training or work up periods. The remaining three Frigates are in refit. We do not release the details of the ammunitions carried by deployed ships as to do so would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. I can however, confirm that all Royal Navy ships deploy with the ammunitions and personnel required to undertake their operational tasking.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 09/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

46674

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what is the planned hull life of the Type 23 frigate.
	tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
	uin	HL6552
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2014 answer text <p>Following a decision in 2005, to extend the service life of the current class of Type 23 frigates to 35 years the hull life of the class now ranges between 34 and 37 years.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 08/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

46675

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to reintroduce the artificer rate into the Royal Navy.
	tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
	uin	HL6553
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2014 answer text <p>No, the Royal Navy has disestablished the Artificer system in favour of a more coherent engineering technician structure which sets a headmark of achieving accreditation through the appropriate professional institutions and apprenticeships.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 09/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

46676

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Royal Navy ships were newly commissioned in the financial year 2013–14.
	tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
	uin	HL6554
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2014 answer text <p>HMS DUNCAN was commissioned on 26 September 2013. In the same month, HMS PROTECTOR was purchased outright by the Royal Navy, having previously operated on a long lease.</p><p> </p><p>In November 2013, the Ministry of Defence announced its intention to purchase three new offshore patrol vessels.</p><p> </p><p>This demonstrates Her Majesty's Government's continuing commitment to investing in a strong and versatile Royal Navy capable of securing and protecting our national interests for the future.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 09/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

46680

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what are the "entitled" and "non-entitled" rates of charges required to be paid by serving officers of HM Forces towards their food and accommodation in the officers' mess; and whether there is any differential in those charges between regular officers and officers on full-time reserve service on home stations.
	tabling member printed	Lord Glenarthur
	uin	HL6558
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2014 answer text <p>The entitled and non-entitled rates of charges required to be paid by serving Officers of the Armed Forces towards their food and accommodation in an officers' mess (Single Living Accommodation) are detailed in the following tables.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Entitled Accommodation Charges for Single Living Accommodation</strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td colspan="4"><p>Financial Year (FY) 2014-15</p><p>Yearly Charge</p></td></tr><tr><td> </td><td colspan="4"><p>Grade of Single Living Accommodation</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rank</p></td><td><p>Grade 1 (£)</p></td><td><p>Grade 2 (£)</p></td><td><p>Grade 3 (£)</p></td><td><p>Grade 4 (£)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Major and above</p></td><td><p>2,486</p></td><td><p>1,982</p></td><td><p>1,292</p></td><td><p>781</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Captain and below</p></td><td><p>2,018</p></td><td><p>1,602</p></td><td><p>1,040</p></td><td><p>631</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Accommodation charges for non-entitled personnel are set on a daily basis and the rates for FY 2014-15 have not yet been confirmed.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Non-entitled Accommodation Charges Single Living Accommodation </strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td colspan="4"><p>FY 2013-14</p><p>Daily Charge Excluding Value Added Tax</p></td></tr><tr><td> </td><td colspan="4"><p>Grade of Single Living Accommodation</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Rank</p></td><td><p>Grade 1 (£)</p></td><td><p>Grade 2 (£)</p></td><td><p>Grade 3 (£)</p></td><td><p>Grade 4 (£)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Major and above</p></td><td><p>14.88</p></td><td><p>12.17</p></td><td><p>8.01</p></td><td><p>4.76</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Captain and below</p></td><td><p>12.09</p></td><td><p>9.63</p></td><td><p>6.16</p></td><td><p>3.72</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>The entitled Daily Food Charge for FY 2014-15 is £4.72. The following table shows the non-entitled cash casual meal charge for FY 2014-15. These charges apply to all ranks of Service personnel.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="2"><p><strong>Non-Entitled Cash Casual Meal charge (£) </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Breakfast</p></td><td><p>2.32</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Main Meal</p></td><td><p>3.88</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Third Meal</p></td><td><p>3.04</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>All Meals</p></td><td><p>9.24</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>There are three types of Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) – Full Commitment (FC), Limited Commitment (LC) and Home Commitment (HC). As the nature of the FTRS commitment varies so does the entitlement to occupy mess accommodation at home units.</p><p> </p><p>FTRS(FC) personnel are entitled to occupy mess accommodation and pay entitled food and accommodation charges. FTRS(LC) and (HC) personnel have no entitlement to occupy mess accommodation; but have an eligibility to occupy surplus mess accommodation, and would be expected to pay non-entitled rates. The exception to this being when on compulsory detachment.</p><p> </p><p>In order to better support single Service requirements, application can now be made within their respective Business Areas for FTRS personnel to occupy surplus mess accommodation at entitled rates. To ensure that a benefit in kind tax implication does not arise, individuals are expected to meet their own food bills.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 23/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	2607 label Biography information for Lord Glenarthur

46695

	registered interest
	date	02/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Statement by Lord Astor of Hever on 27 March (WS 49–50) regarding a contingent liability for nuclear indemnity, whether, in the light of the statement in the Departmental Minute that "the value of the contingent liability is unquantifiable due to the potentially catastrophic nature of a nuclear incident", they have any plans to halt the process and review the basis of the indemnity.
	tabling member printed	Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb
	uin	HL6573
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/04/2014 answer text <p>It is our intention to proceed with the Contingent Liability as this work is an essential enabler in allowing the Ministry of Defence to deliver its projects and estate maintenance requirements on estates where nuclear assets are sited.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 15/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	4297 label Biography information for Baroness Jones of Moulsecoomb

47784

	registered interest
	date	08/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they accept claims for hearing loss from former members of the Ulster Defence Regiment.
	tabling member printed	Lord Empey
	uin	HL6732
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2014 answer text <p>Yes, provided that the Department accepts that it would be likely to be found liable if the claim were to be considered by a court.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 23/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
	tabling member	4216 label Biography information for Lord Empey