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star this property date less than 2024-03-13more like thismore than 2024-03-13
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Housing more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what consultation they undertook with service personnel and their families regarding the Modernised Accommodation Offer for the armed forces. more like this
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The Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich more like this
star this property uin HL3260 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-27more like thismore than 2024-03-27
star this property answer text <p>The Modernised Accommodation Offer built on extensive consultation from the Future Accommodation Model as well as further research as the policy was finalised. As part of the current review, we will be undertaking further consultations with Service personnel and families.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2024-03-27T13:46:59.22Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-27T13:46:59.22Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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star this property label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich more like this
1695575
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star this property date less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Pensions more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether there is a time limit within which former Armed Forces personnel can transfer their service pension to a new pensions provider. more like this
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Lord Touhig more like this
star this property uin HL3225 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-26more like thismore than 2024-03-26
star this property answer text <p>Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) benefits can be transferred out up until 12 months before the date the member reaches pension benefit age.</p><p> </p><p>If a member wishes to transfer their AFPS benefits into another Public Sector scheme, this must be done within 12 months of them joining the new Public Sector Scheme.</p><p> </p><p>Both the Pension Schemes Act 2015 and the Taxation of Pensions Act 2014 stipulates the rule that prevents transfers from unfunded public service defined benefit schemes (such as the AFPS) to funded defined contribution schemes in the UK or abroad.</p><p> </p><p>Once an AFPS pension is in payment, this cannot be transferred out.</p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2024-03-26T15:43:58.25Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-26T15:43:58.25Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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542
star this property label Biography information for Lord Touhig more like this
1695574
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star this property date less than 2024-03-12more like thismore than 2024-03-12
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Pensions more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government in what format Armed Forces personnel receive advice about their pensions when they leave the services. more like this
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Lord Touhig more like this
star this property uin HL3224 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-26more like thismore than 2024-03-26
star this property answer text <p>The single Services provide holistic support to their respective leavers and signpost to the services available to them. Although individual units may have their own bespoke processes, the Tri Service Resettlement policy (JSP 534) available at the link below explains the minimum level of support.</p><p> </p><p>www.gov.uk/government/publications/tri-service-resettlement-manual-jsp-534</p><p>All Service leavers are given the opportunity to attend a Financial Aspects of Resettlement Brief by the Forces Pension Society. Briefs can be attended at any point in a Service person's career, however priority is given to Service leavers with nine months or less to discharge. Briefings are tailored, where numbers permit, to different rank groups, and spouses are welcome to attend.</p><p> </p><p>All Service leavers are issued a Service Leavers' Guide designed to provide help and advise on a range of topics to assist with planning the transition to civilian life, and contains pension information and signposting. This was last reviewed in September 2023 and can be found at the following link:</p><p>https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/651c1168e4e658000d59d888/Service_Leavers_Guide_-_Sep_23.pdf</p><p> </p><p>On discharge, Service leavers also receive a letter from the Joint Personnel Administration Centre (JPAC) detailing their pension entitlement and when this will be paid.</p><p> </p><p>Further information and guidance relating to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme (AFPS) is readily available on gov.uk at the following link:</p><p>www.gov.uk/guidance/pensions-and-compensation-for-veterans</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Armed Forces Pension Calculator can be accessed at the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/armed-forces-pension-calculator</p><p> </p>
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2024-03-26T15:34:46.993Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-26T15:34:46.993Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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542
star this property label Biography information for Lord Touhig more like this
1694883
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star this property date less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Combined Cadet Force more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have any plans for all Combined Cadet Force units to have representation at its summer camp in 2024. more like this
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Lord Naseby more like this
star this property uin HL3182 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
star this property answer text <p>The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) delivers a broad and exciting programme to pupils in schools throughout the year. It is recognised that the highlight for many pupils is attendance at a summer training or activity camp, with many of these delivered by the single Service Cadet Teams. There is a limit to the number of cadets that can participate in annual summer camps, and we do not aim to provide every cadet with a place on summer camp every year.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, global events in recent years have reduced the availability of the Ministry of Defence’s training estate for all cadet activity, not just the CCF. The single Services work hard to ameliorate this by seeking alternative opportunities where possible, and many thousands of cadets continue to take part in centrally delivered camps and training over the summer, with the Army alone providing up to 12,000 cadet places in their camps annually.</p><p> </p><p>Of note, in 2023, of the 12,000 spaces offered over a three-week period, only approximately 9,500 spaces were taken up. This was partly because schools have limited windows of availability and tend to vie for the same time, which cannot be matched with available real-estate or training team assets. We continue to refine the model by standardising the experience from across the different regions and adopting best practice. For instance, over the next few years we will look to combine Cadet Training Teams and other resources to create a ‘super camp’ concept to deliver activities more efficiently and create more spaces for cadets to participate.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, CCF Contingents can plan and deliver their own annual camp if they wish to and may be funded to do so. Contingents may receive support via subject matter expert guidance in planning and assuring the activities and may also be supported financially in areas such as transport booking, and in equipment and resources required to deliver the training package. Many school-based Contingents choose to deliver this option annually and provide exciting and challenging activities for their cadets.</p><p> </p><p>Other than centralised camps, there are many other summer camp opportunities for cadets in the CCF including adventurous training through the Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training. Music and Cyber camps are also available for CCF cadets to attend if that is where their interest lies.</p>
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL3181 more like this
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less than 2024-03-25T17:25:23.16Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T17:25:23.16Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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1251
star this property label Biography information for Lord Naseby more like this
1694882
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star this property date less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Combined Cadet Force more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government why there were not enough places for all Combined Cadet Force units to attend its summer camp in 2023. more like this
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Lord Naseby more like this
star this property uin HL3181 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
star this property answer text <p>The Combined Cadet Force (CCF) delivers a broad and exciting programme to pupils in schools throughout the year. It is recognised that the highlight for many pupils is attendance at a summer training or activity camp, with many of these delivered by the single Service Cadet Teams. There is a limit to the number of cadets that can participate in annual summer camps, and we do not aim to provide every cadet with a place on summer camp every year.</p><p> </p><p>Furthermore, global events in recent years have reduced the availability of the Ministry of Defence’s training estate for all cadet activity, not just the CCF. The single Services work hard to ameliorate this by seeking alternative opportunities where possible, and many thousands of cadets continue to take part in centrally delivered camps and training over the summer, with the Army alone providing up to 12,000 cadet places in their camps annually.</p><p> </p><p>Of note, in 2023, of the 12,000 spaces offered over a three-week period, only approximately 9,500 spaces were taken up. This was partly because schools have limited windows of availability and tend to vie for the same time, which cannot be matched with available real-estate or training team assets. We continue to refine the model by standardising the experience from across the different regions and adopting best practice. For instance, over the next few years we will look to combine Cadet Training Teams and other resources to create a ‘super camp’ concept to deliver activities more efficiently and create more spaces for cadets to participate.</p><p> </p><p>Additionally, CCF Contingents can plan and deliver their own annual camp if they wish to and may be funded to do so. Contingents may receive support via subject matter expert guidance in planning and assuring the activities and may also be supported financially in areas such as transport booking, and in equipment and resources required to deliver the training package. Many school-based Contingents choose to deliver this option annually and provide exciting and challenging activities for their cadets.</p><p> </p><p>Other than centralised camps, there are many other summer camp opportunities for cadets in the CCF including adventurous training through the Cadet Centre for Adventurous Training. Music and Cyber camps are also available for CCF cadets to attend if that is where their interest lies.</p>
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
star this property grouped question UIN HL3182 more like this
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less than 2024-03-25T17:25:23.12Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T17:25:23.12Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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1251
star this property label Biography information for Lord Naseby more like this
1694880
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star this property date less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Army: Cadets more like this
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25277
star this property pref label House of Lords more like this
star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether funding for the Army Cadet Forces has been reduced; and if so, why. more like this
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Lord Naseby more like this
star this property uin HL3179 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
star this property answer text <p>To enable the Army to continue to deliver within its financial control total, there has been a small reduction in the funding allocated to the Army Cadet Force.</p><p> </p><p>I can assure the Noble Lord that the Army continues to deliver a challenging and rewarding Cadet experience which benefits our young people, the Army and the wider Nation.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2024-03-25T17:24:45.027Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T17:24:45.027Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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1251
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1694881
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star this property date less than 2024-03-11more like thismore than 2024-03-11
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Army: Cadets more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Army Cadet Forces are still permitted to fire live weapons. more like this
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Lord Naseby more like this
star this property uin HL3180 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-25more like thismore than 2024-03-25
star this property answer text <p>Yes. Army Cadets are still permitted to fire live weapons as part of the Army Cadet syllabus.</p><p> </p><p>The operating of live weapons by the Army Cadets is regulated through the Small Arms School Corps, with input from National Governing Bodies. Army Cadets do not take part in any Live Fire Tactical Training.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2024-03-25T14:17:59.927Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-25T14:17:59.927Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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1251
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1694830
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star this property date less than 2024-03-08more like thismore than 2024-03-08
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Hawk Aircraft: Training more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government what action they are taking to resolve the engine fault on the RAF Hawk T2 advanced jet trainers; how many Hawk T2 jets are currently unavailable for fast-jet pilot training; what delays to fast-jet pilot training have been caused by that engine fault; and what is the additional cost of training pilots overseas as a result. more like this
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The Marquess of Lothian more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-22more like thismore than 2024-03-22
star this property answer text <p>Defence Equipment &amp; Support is closely engaged with industry to increase the number of serviceable engines through the delivery of the required new component parts and engine upgrade work to address the current limitations.</p><p> </p><p>As at 11 March 2024, 16 Hawk T2 aircraft were currently unavailable for fast jet pilot training<strong>.</strong></p><p> </p><p>There have been minimal delays to Fast Jet pilot training as a result of the Hawk T2 engine issue. Despite the seriousness of the engineering issue, the implementation of mitigation measures such as the international outsourcing of Fast Jet training have reduced the impact to a minimal level. Those trainees on course at the time of the engine issue being discovered were delayed by up to 2-months maximum; no other trainees in the Fast Jet pipeline were adversely impacted or delayed. There has been no impact to the number of ab-initio Fast Jet pilots delivered to the Front Line as a result of the Hawk T2 engine issue and the forecast Fast Jet training requirement for the Front Line will continue to be met.</p><p> </p><p>The cost per trainee of contracts with NATO allies are already a matter of public record. The Department is unable to disclose the full value of all contracts, as doing so would prejudice international relations and compromise our friendship with partners and allies.</p>
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2024-03-22T12:09:09.517Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-22T12:09:09.517Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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1694700
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star this property date less than 2024-03-07more like thismore than 2024-03-07
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Training more like this
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, in the light of reports that homelessness among military veterans in England increased by 14 per cent in the past 12 months, what steps they plan to take to ensure that ongoing regular training on the benefits of financial, dietary and physical education are provided to members of the armed forces throughout their careers rather than only as they leave the armed forces. more like this
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The Earl of Effingham more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-21more like thismore than 2024-03-21
star this property answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is committed to the health and wellbeing of our Armed Forces. The Defence People Health and Wellbeing Strategy 2022-27 promotes the importance of health and wellbeing across Defence, adopting a holistic approach to mental health, physical health, and social health. It directs a coordinated approach to promote, prevent, detect and treat poor health and wellbeing early to enable optimal recovery. It ensures that all our people will be in a state of positive physical, mental and social health and wellbeing throughout their career.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence is also working to raise financial awareness among Service personnel; all three Services provide links on their welfare sites to several financial advisory sites including the Money and Pension Service (<a href="https://maps.org.uk/en" target="_blank">https://maps.org.uk/en#</a>) and Joining Forces Credit Union (JFCU) (<a href="https://www.joiningforcescu.co.uk/" target="_blank">https://www.joiningforcescu.co.uk/</a>). Service personnel are provided with online and face to face briefings from the JFCU which aim to assist them, their partners, families, and dependants, to be better equipped to manage their money and financial affairs. Officers can also signpost their personnel to the JFCU which supplies bespoke products to move Service personnel away from Payday Loan Companies. JFCU also attend events on military bases and provide general financial advice to both existing personnel and new recruits.</p><p> </p><p>Regarding advice on nutrition, the Defence Nutrition Advisory Service (DNAS) provides evidence-based nutrition education and training through career, starting in Initial Military Training. The DNAS also provides over a hundred evidence-based factsheets and briefs within the themed areas of: Public Health Nutrition, Sports and Exercise Nutrition Military Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition and Nutrition for Health Professionals.</p>
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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less than 2024-03-21T13:45:04.493Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-21T13:45:04.493Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Effingham more like this
1694015
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star this property date less than 2024-03-05more like thismore than 2024-03-05
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Veterans: Radiation Exposure more like this
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25277
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star this property question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answers by The Earl of Minto on 4 March (HL2591, HL2592), whether they will list the security classification of the 150 documents. more like this
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Lord Watson of Wyre Forest more like this
star this property uin HL3052 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2024-03-19more like thismore than 2024-03-19
star this property answer text <p>The Minister for Defence People and Families (Dr Andrew Murrison) will visit the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) shortly to personally review the information and consider its release into the public domain. Given the volume of documents to be reviewed it was considered more practical for the Minister to visit AWE.</p><p> </p><p>There are no restrictions on Ministers accessing these records with the Minister for Defence People and Families the most appropriate given his responsibility for veteran’s affairs. The documents had a variety of security classifications and are now declassified.</p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member printed The Earl of Minto more like this
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HL3049 more like this
HL3050 more like this
HL3051 more like this
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less than 2024-03-19T12:32:36.697Zmore like thismore than 2024-03-19T12:32:36.697Z
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4952
star this property label Biography information for The Earl of Minto more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest more like this