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star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-05-16
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Casualties more like this
star this property house id 2 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 Her Majesty's Government how many members of the British Armed Forces have (1) been injured, and (2) died, while on (a) training exercises, and (b) combat duty, in each of the last five years. more like this
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Lord Alderdice more like this
star this property uin HL15789 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-30more like thismore than 2019-05-30
star this property answer text <p>Between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2018, 23 UK Armed Forces personnel have died on training or exercise. There were a further 17,403 UK Armed Forces personnel injured in 21,822 incidents.</p><p> </p><p>Between 1 January 2014 and 31 December 2018, 15 UK Armed Forces personnel have died whilst on combat duty, of which one was due to hostile action. 506 UK Armed Forces personnel were injured on combat duty, of which 28 were battle injuries.</p><p> </p><p>The attached table shows the data broken down by the last five calendar years:</p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
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less than 2019-05-30T13:12:48.177Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-30T13:12:48.177Z
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star this property label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
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unstar this property file name HL15789 - Lord Alderdice.docx more like this
star this property title Nos of UK AF injured or killed on trg or exercises more like this
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3478
unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Alderdice more like this
1127114
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-05-16
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Chemical Weapons more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of medical measures to protect members of the armed forces against nerve agents following the incidents in Salisbury and Amesbury last year. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Christchurch more like this
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Sir Christopher Chope more like this
star this property uin 255262 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-22more like thismore than 2019-05-22
star this property answer text <p>The response to this unique incident in the UK was predominately led by other Government Departments, supported by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Post event there was detailed examination of the properties of the nerve agent and its medical management by military and civilian scientific and medical communities, re-affirming the effectiveness of our current Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) medical countermeasures and the importance of continuing medical care.</p><p><br>The MOD, in collaboration with countermeasure development partners, will use the information and lessons identified for future capability development as well as the continuing training of first responders and medical personnel. Furthermore, the UK has shared valuable information with its allies to allow them to assess their CBRN medical countermeasures and maximise interoperability.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
star this property answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
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less than 2019-05-22T15:07:06.37Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-22T15:07:06.37Z
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1544
star this property label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
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242
unstar this property label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope more like this
1126004
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-05-13more like thismore than 2019-05-13
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Vehicles more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Herald article entitled MoD stops using toxic chromium paint on tanks published on 17 April 2019, (a) when and (b) by whom the decision was taken to discontinue the use of paints containing hexavalent chromium on military vehicles. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency West Dunbartonshire more like this
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Martin Docherty-Hughes more like this
star this property uin 253590 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
star this property answer text <p>The hexavalent chromate compound used in paints for vehicle servicing was banned in January 2019 under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulations. Work had been ongoing since 2006 to remove paints containing hexavalent chromate compounds, and the Ministry of Defence implemented this ban for the remaining few uses when it came into force. Updated instructions were provided to personnel and any remaining paints were recalled for safe disposal.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2019-05-21T15:02:47.843Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-21T15:02:47.843Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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4374
unstar this property label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes more like this
1126813
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-05-15more like thismore than 2019-05-15
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Weapons more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps she is taking to help ensure that weapons used by British armed forces are (a) fit for purpose and (b) modern. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
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David Simpson more like this
star this property uin 254790 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
star this property answer text <p>As explained in the report on the Modernising Defence Programme published in December 2018, we plan to modernise and transform our Armed Forces by embracing new and innovative technologies to ensure we retain military advantage over potential adversaries and by investing to improve the readiness and availability of defence equipment. We will spend over £186 billion on equipment and support over the decade from April 2018 to March 2028 to ensure that our Armed Forces are fit for the defence and security challenges of the future.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2019-05-21T15:01:17.393Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-21T15:01:17.393Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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1597
unstar this property label Biography information for David Simpson more like this
1126948
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-05-15more like thismore than 2019-05-15
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Baltic States: Navy more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many times UK ships have visited the Baltic states as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group One since 2015. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Romford more like this
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Andrew Rosindell more like this
star this property uin 254771 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
star this property answer text <p>Since 2015 UK Naval ships have visited the Baltic states as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 for six visits and as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 for 15 visits.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
star this property answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
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less than 2019-05-21T14:59:31.52Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-21T14:59:31.52Z
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1544
star this property label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
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1447
unstar this property label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
1127145
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-05-16
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Challenger Tanks: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when her Department plans to make a decision on how many of the Army’s Challenger 2 tanks will be refitted. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley East more like this
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Stephanie Peacock more like this
star this property uin 255360 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
star this property answer text <p>Following outcomes of the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review, the British Army currently has 227 Challenger 2 tanks. For current and historical information on the British Army's vehicle fleet size, statistics may be found online either on the gov.uk website through the 'UK armed forces equipment and formations' publication, or on the National Archives website within copies of the 'UK Defence Statistics Compendium.'</p><p>With regards to the future size of the Army's tank fleet, I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 29 April 2019, to Question 246488 to the right hon. Member for North Durham (Kevan Jones).</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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255361 more like this
255362 more like this
255363 more like this
255364 more like this
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less than 2019-05-21T15:04:38.393Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-21T15:04:38.393Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property attachment
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unstar this property file name 246488 - Challenger Tanks - Repairs and Maintenance.docx more like this
star this property title Challenger Tanks - Repair and Maintenance more like this
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4607
unstar this property label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock more like this
1127146
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2019-05-16
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Challenger Tanks: Repairs and Maintenance more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what budget has been allocated for the refit of the Army’s Challenger 2 tanks. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley East more like this
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Stephanie Peacock more like this
star this property uin 255361 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
star this property answer text <p>Following outcomes of the 2010 Strategic Defence and Security Review, the British Army currently has 227 Challenger 2 tanks. For current and historical information on the British Army's vehicle fleet size, statistics may be found online either on the gov.uk website through the 'UK armed forces equipment and formations' publication, or on the National Archives website within copies of the 'UK Defence Statistics Compendium.'</p><p>With regards to the future size of the Army's tank fleet, I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 29 April 2019, to Question 246488 to the right hon. Member for North Durham (Kevan Jones).</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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255360 more like this
255362 more like this
255363 more like this
255364 more like this
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less than 2019-05-21T15:04:38.453Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-21T15:04:38.453Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property attachment
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unstar this property file name 246488 - Challenger Tanks - Repairs and Maintenance.docx more like this
star this property title Challenger Tanks - Repair and Maintenance more like this
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4607
unstar this property label Biography information for Stephanie Peacock more like this
1126583
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star this property date less than 2019-05-14more like thismore than 2019-05-14
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Cybersecurity more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions has she had with Home Secretary on the level of the cyber threat facing the UK. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
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David Simpson more like this
star this property uin 254170 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-21more like thismore than 2019-05-21
star this property answer text <p>I have regular discussions on cyber threats with colleagues across Government. We take the cyber threat very seriously, and are strengthening our defences against increasingly sophisticated attacks. Our approach to cyber defence includes a wide range of technical, operational and administrative measures.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
star this property answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
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less than 2019-05-21T15:00:34.707Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-21T15:00:34.707Z
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1544
star this property label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
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1597
unstar this property label Biography information for David Simpson more like this
1126728
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-05-14more like thismore than 2019-05-14
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Defence: Finance more like this
star this property house id 2 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 Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to use funds made available from the UK’s contributions to EU defence spending to facilitate an increase in UK defence spending after Brexit. more like this
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Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
star this property uin HL15745 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-29more like thismore than 2019-05-29
star this property answer text <p>The first duty of any Government is the safety and security of the British people at home and abroad. That is why we have committed to spending at least 2% of our GDP on Defence every year of this Parliament. We prioritise our Defence spending to ensure the British people and UK interests are protected. This includes making contributions to support and uphold our international relationships with key partners. As set out in the Political Declaration on the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, the Government has offered to cooperate closely on defence and security, as part of an ambitious security partnership, on a case-by-case basis, where of mutual benefit.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
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less than 2019-05-29T12:46:20.03Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-29T12:46:20.03Z
star this property answering member
2000
star this property label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick more like this
1126831
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2019-05-15more like thismore than 2019-05-15
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Ministry of Defence remove filter
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
star this property hansard heading Dstl: Animal Experiments more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many marmosets at DSTL Porton Down were culled on the grounds they were deemed to be (a) surplus animals and (b) unsuccessful breeding animals in each of the last 3 years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Brighton, Pavilion more like this
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Caroline Lucas more like this
star this property uin 254793 more like this
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star this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2019-05-22more like thismore than 2019-05-22
star this property answer text <p>The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) at Porton Down, Wiltshire, is licensed by the Home Office to conduct the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) in-house research involving the use of animals.</p><p>There are occasions when it is necessary to euthanise an animal for its own welfare or for the welfare of the remaining breeding population. Veterinary surgeons provide extensive advice on the welfare of the animals and on the overall health of the breeding colony.</p><p>For 2016, 2017 and 2018, no surplus marmosets were euthanised. Due to unsuccessful breeding, no marmosets were euthanised in 2016; for 2017, one breeding marmoset was euthanised, and for 2018, three breeding marmosets were euthanised on veterinary advice that it would not be good for the animal's welfare and/or may risk the animal's health to carry on breeding.</p><p>Dstl always considers what will be in the best interests for every animal's welfare and follows the Home Office's Animal in Science Regulation Unit's advice on rehoming and setting free, which is available to view on gov.uk.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2019-05-22T15:06:07.907Zmore like thismore than 2019-05-22T15:06:07.907Z
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4032
star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
star this property tabling member
3930
unstar this property label Biography information for Caroline Lucas more like this