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1259169

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	14/12/2020
	date	08/12/2020
	date tabled	08/12/2020
	ddp created	08/12/2020 20:22:32
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	08/12/2020 20:35:16 14/12/2020 14:21:07
	hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
	house id	1
	identifier	126785
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	14/12/2020 13:49:58
	question text	.To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the UK's unit price figure for the purchase of F-35b is lower than the figure reported by United States Marine Corps.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	North Durham
	tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 126785
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	126785
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The current Unit Recurring Flyaway (URF) cost for the F-35B is $101 Million. This is the URF for the F-35B aircraft in Lot 14 which will deliver UK aircraft in Financial Year 2022/23.</p><p> </p><p>The unit price figures reported by the United States Marine Corps for the Lots they have procured are a matter for the United States Government.</p> answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
	creator	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1175147

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	04/02/2020
	date	21/01/2020
	date tabled	21/01/2020
	ddp created	03/02/2020 14:22:49
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	03/02/2020 14:26:07 04/02/2020 16:01:31
	hansard heading	Type 45 Destroyers
	house id	2
	identifier	HL597
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	04/02/2020 15:30:36
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many Type 45 destroyers are (1) at sea, and (2) technically fit to go to sea with 24 hours notice.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 HL597
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL597
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>We do not disclose the readiness state of individual ships for operational security reasons, as this would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. HMS DEFENDER is currently deployed on operations in the Gulf. All Royal Navy ships rotate through planned operating cycles involving routine maintenance, repair, training, deployment, leave, essential modification and upgrades and will, therefore, be at varying levels of readiness in accordance with Defence requirements.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1199351

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	16/06/2020
	date	02/06/2020
	date tabled	02/06/2020
	ddp created	02/06/2020 20:42:30
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	02/06/2020 20:56:12 15/06/2020 13:34:12
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Misconduct
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5124
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/06/2020 13:02:30
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many claims for damages relating to alleged misconduct by UK Armed Forces personnel serving overseas have been made in each year since 2003; what percentage of these claims have been settled; what was the (1) total, and (2) average, cost of such settlements; and whether any (a) current, or (b) former, member of the UK Armed Forces has been required to contribute to settlement costs.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Thomas of Gresford
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5124
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5124
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Since 2003, Her Majesty's Government has received in excess of 1,330 claims for damages relating to alleged misconduct by UK Armed Forces personnel serving overseas. These claims arise from the conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan and the Cyprus Emergency in the late 1950s.</p><p> </p><p>The claims received focus predominately on alleged unlawful detention but many incorporate allegations of mistreatment at the hands of British military personnel. Any payment of compensation in settlement of claims received would have been made by the Ministry of Defence.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently unable to provide with certainty a breakdown of the claims as requested due to the current restrictions and lack of access to data. The process of collating the information will take some time and will require going through historical records. In addition, any information provided would be on a provisional basis as confirmation would require cross-reference with paper records.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	1804 label Biography information for Lord Thomas of Gresford
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	1804 label Biography information for Lord Thomas of Gresford

1201091

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/06/2020
	date	08/06/2020
	date tabled	08/06/2020
	ddp created	08/06/2020 21:12:01
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	08/06/2020 21:28:40 18/06/2020 13:45:11
	hansard heading	Islamic State: Unmanned Air Vehicles
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5441
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	18/06/2020 13:13:27
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many drone strikes British Armed Forces have carried out against Isil this year in (1) January, (2) February, (3) March, (4) April, and (5) May.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Touhig
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5441
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5441
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>This year, United Kingdom Armed Forces have recorded the following numbers of weapon release events from Reaper remotely piloted aircraft against Daesh targets:</p><p>January - 0</p><p> </p><p>February - 0</p><p> </p><p>March - 0</p><p> </p><p>April - 1</p><p> </p><p>May - 6</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig

1201090

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/06/2020
	date	08/06/2020
	date tabled	08/06/2020
	ddp created	08/06/2020 21:11:59
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	08/06/2020 21:28:38 12/06/2020 10:02:06
	hansard heading	Counter Proliferation and Arms Control Centre
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5440
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	12/06/2020 09:31:02
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many officials from the Ministry of Defence were members of the Counter Proliferation and Arms Control Centre in (1) 2018, (2) 2019, and (3) 2020.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Touhig
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5440
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5440
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The following number of Ministry of Defence officials were members of the Counter Proliferation &amp; Arms Control Centre in 2018, 2019 and 2020.</p><p>2018: 9</p><p>2019: 10</p><p>2020: 10</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig

1202096

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/06/2020
	date	09/06/2020
	date tabled	09/06/2020
	ddp created	09/06/2020 20:01:34
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	09/06/2020 20:06:31 18/06/2020 13:46:06
	hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5487
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	18/06/2020 13:15:06
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how many personnel have qualified as (1) Reaper drone pilots, and (2) Reaper drone sensor operators, in each of the past five years.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5487
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5487
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>I am withholding annual information about the numbers who have qualified as Reaper pilots or sensor operators in each of the last five years as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>However, I can confirm that over calendar years 2015 to 2019 a total of 93 personnel qualified as Reaper pilots or sensor operators.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1201092

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	15/06/2020
	date	08/06/2020
	date tabled	08/06/2020
	ddp created	08/06/2020 21:12:02
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	08/06/2020 21:28:43 12/06/2020 10:04:06
	hansard heading	Dstl: Expenditure
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5442
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	12/06/2020 09:32:46
	question text	Her Majesty's Government how much annual funding the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory received in (1) 2016, (2) 2017, (3) 2018, (4) 2019, and (5) 2020. [T]
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Touhig
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5442
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5442
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>As a Trading Fund (up to 31 March 2017) or Executive Agency (from 1 April 2017) of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Dstl is funded principally by revenue from customers rather than direct Government funding. Since 1 April 2017 capital expenditure only has been funded directly from MOD budget allocation. Previously as a Trading Fund, capital expenditure was funded from accumulated cash reserves, and was therefore deemed to be funded from within operating income (turnover).</p><p> </p><p>For the year ended 31 March 2020 the accounts are yet to be audited and are currently scheduled to be laid before Parliament in September 2020.</p><p> </p><p>Summary figures to the nearest £million are:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year Ended</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Operating Income £m </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Capital Funding £m</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31-3-2016</p></td><td><p>610</p></td><td><p>n/a – funded from income</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31-3-2017</p></td><td><p>585</p></td><td><p>n/a – funded from income</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31-3-2018</p></td><td><p>542</p></td><td><p>57</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31-3-2019</p></td><td><p>626</p></td><td><p>63</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>31-3-2020</p></td><td><p>686 (budget)</p></td><td><p>71 (budget)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Full details of Dstl’s total funding, principal customers and amounts spent externally via third parties are available from the Agency’s published Annual Report and Accounts for all financial years up to 31 March 2019, available in the House of Commons library and at the following links:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>2015/16 - HC 36</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory-annual-report-and-accounts-2015-to-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory-annual-report-and-accounts-2015-to-2016</a></p><p> </p><p>2016/17 - HC 83</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory-annual-report-and-accounts-2016-to-2017" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory-annual-report-and-accounts-2016-to-2017</a></p><p> </p><p>2017/18-HC1265<br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory-annual-report-and-accounts-2017-to-2018" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory-annual-report-and-accounts-2017-to-2018</a></p><p> </p><p>2018/19-HC2244<br><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory-annual-report-and-accounts-2018-to-2019" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-science-and-technology-laboratory-annual-report-and-accounts-2018-to-2019</a></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig

1203100

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	25/06/2020
	date	11/06/2020
	date tabled	11/06/2020
	ddp created	11/06/2020 19:41:21
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	11/06/2020 19:46:29 19/06/2020 12:56:06
	hansard heading	Iran: USA
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5609
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	19/06/2020 12:24:58
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the need for a military-to-military channel of communication between the United States of America and Iran, particularly in relation to naval incidents in the Persian Gulf.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5609
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5609
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The UK continues to seek a de-escalation of tensions in the Gulf, and urges restraint from all parties. Specific channels of communication are a matter for the US and Iran.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1202640

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	24/06/2020
	date	10/06/2020
	date tabled	10/06/2020
	ddp created	10/06/2020 20:42:55
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	10/06/2020 20:46:54 22/06/2020 11:31:07
	hansard heading	RAF Waddington: Unmanned Air Vehicles
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5556
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	22/06/2020 11:00:01
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of Protector drone flights on the British public, particularly in and around the area covered by the airspace change proposal initiated by the Ministry of Defence in Enabling Remotely Piloted Air System Operations Out of RAF Waddington.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5556
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5556
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>In developing its Air Change Proposal, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is following the CAP1616 process as mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority with respect to any air space changes within the UK.</p><p>Currently, the exact dimensions of the airspace required are not yet known as the Air Change Proposal has yet to enter the design phase. Once the proposed dimensions are known, CAP1616 prescribes how stakeholder and public consultations are to take place.</p><p>The MOD expects to carry out a full consultation with communities within any potentially affected areas in the summer of 2021. This will provide an opportunity for the public to offer their views on the proposal.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1199352

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	16/06/2020
	date	02/06/2020
	date tabled	02/06/2020
	ddp created	02/06/2020 20:42:32
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	02/06/2020 20:56:15 15/06/2020 13:41:09
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Misconduct
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5125
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/06/2020 13:09:11
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what is their policy on the investigation of claims for damages relating to alleged misconduct by UK Armed Forces personnel serving overseas.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Thomas of Gresford
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5125
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5125
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>All claims received are considered under the principles of common law and dealt with on a strict legal liability case. If, following an investigation, it is found that there is substance to the allegations and there has been negligence on our part, compensation is paid. This pertains to any claim regardless of the location.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	1804 label Biography information for Lord Thomas of Gresford
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	1804 label Biography information for Lord Thomas of Gresford

1199315

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	16/06/2020
	date	02/06/2020
	date tabled	02/06/2020
	ddp created	02/06/2020 20:41:32
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	02/06/2020 20:50:37 10/06/2020 15:46:06
	hansard heading	Sentinel Aircraft
	house id	2
	identifier	HL4948
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	10/06/2020 15:14:59
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to extend the use of the Sentinel aircraft system beyond 2021 for ongoing operations in (1) the Middle East, and (2) elsewhere.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Craig of Radley
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL4948
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL4948
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Out of Service Date for Sentinel was set at March 2021 in Strategic Defence and Security Review 2015, this remains the case.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	3385 label Biography information for Lord Craig of Radley
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	3385 label Biography information for Lord Craig of Radley

1200323

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	17/06/2020
	date	03/06/2020
	date tabled	03/06/2020
	ddp created	03/06/2020 21:50:49
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	03/06/2020 21:57:29 10/06/2020 11:51:06
	hansard heading	Chemical and Biological Warfare
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5168
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	10/06/2020 11:19:48
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made in the transfer of the lead in Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence from the Royal Air Force to the Army.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Campbell of Pittenweem
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5168
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5168
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The transfer of Defence's Counter CBRN capability from the Royal Air Force to the British Army is a three-year programme which started on 1 April 2019 and is expected to be completed by April 2022.</p><p>The Army now has command of this specialist capability, including the Defence CBRN Centre at Winterbourne Gunner and management of future programmes. Ahead of schedule, all specialist equipment has been handed over to the Army who are also responsible for its in-service maintenance. 28 Engineer Regiment (C-CBRN) has been formed and continues to develop and increase its specialist skills, supported by 27 Squadron, RAF Regiment who continue to have elements at readiness.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	627 label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	627 label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem

1202099

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/06/2020
	date	09/06/2020
	date tabled	09/06/2020
	ddp created	09/06/2020 20:01:37
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	09/06/2020 20:06:37 19/06/2020 12:59:28
	hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5490
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	19/06/2020 12:26:52
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what progress has been made on (1) the 'Mosquito' project, (2) the 'Many Drones Make Light Work' programme, and (3) other work to network-enabled or ‘swarm' drones; and when they anticipate such network-enabled drone capability to be operational.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5490
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5490
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Project Mosquito is a technology demonstration being conducted in two phases. Phase 1 is complete, and the Ministry of Defence is currently evaluating the proposals for Phase 2. As Project Mosquito is a technology demonstrator, it is not anticipated that the project will result in an operational capability.</p><p> </p><p>The Many Drones Make Light Work project explores the technical feasibility and military use of a swarm of up to twenty small unmanned aircraft vehicles, operating under the control of one individual. The project is in its final phase, Phase 3, delivering a structured flight evaluation programme of this new capability with the successful first trials held in March 2020.</p><p> </p><p>The Royal Air Force's swarming drones project continues to be developed by the Rapid Capabilities Office with progress during recent trials exceeding expectations in several areas. Following the successful first trials, 216 Squadron was reformed at RAF Waddington on 1 April 2020. They will take on the operating role for the RAF's fleet of network enabled drones.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1201059

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/06/2020
	date	08/06/2020
	date tabled	08/06/2020
	ddp created	08/06/2020 21:11:04
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	08/06/2020 21:27:20 15/06/2020 15:02:06
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Cadets
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5386
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/06/2020 14:31:09
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the attainment of Cadet Expansion Programme targets.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Lingfield
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5386
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5386
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Cadet Expansion Programme aimed to have 500 cadet units parading in schools by March 2020. This target was met five months early in November 2019. The Government’s ambition is to now grow the number of cadets attending these units to 60,000 by 2024.</p><p> </p><p>COVID-19 caused the closure of all secondary schools and the suspension of all face-to-face cadet activity from 17 March. Restarting activity in school cadet units will be at the Headteachers’ discretion, subject to Government guidance and will be secondary to efforts to return schools to normal service.</p><p> </p><p>Cadet training personnel from the Services will be available to support school cadet units in returning to activity when Headteachers decide the time is right.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	4194 label Biography information for Lord Lingfield
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4194 label Biography information for Lord Lingfield

1201060

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/06/2020
	date	08/06/2020
	date tabled	08/06/2020
	ddp created	08/06/2020 21:11:06
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	08/06/2020 21:27:23 15/06/2020 15:03:24
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Cadets
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5387
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	15/06/2020 14:31:38
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to support the cadet forces to resume their normal activities as the COVID-19 lockdown is lifted.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Lingfield
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5387
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5387
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Face-to-face cadet activity has been suspended since 17 March but a significant effort by adult volunteers to engage cadets in virtual activities has resulted in around 70% of units participating online. This important action is being taken to retain the engagement of young people and adult volunteers and to prepare for when normal cadet activities recommence.</p><p> </p><p>Planning is currently underway across the cadet forces for a gradual step-by-step return to face-to-face cadet activity in line with Government guidance on easing COVID-19 restrictions. The Service cadet organisations are ready to support cadet units returning to normal cadet activity when it is right to do so.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	4194 label Biography information for Lord Lingfield
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4194 label Biography information for Lord Lingfield

1202098

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/06/2020
	date	09/06/2020
	date tabled	09/06/2020
	ddp created	09/06/2020 20:01:36
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	09/06/2020 20:06:35 18/06/2020 13:46:21
	hansard heading	UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5489
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	18/06/2020 13:14:53
	question text	Her Majesty's Government what types of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems will be used to support the UK troops being deployed alongside the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5489
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5489
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The UK's upcoming deployment to MINUSMA will be supported by the British Army Desert Hawk. This is assessed as the most suitable UAV for the deployment. There are currently no plans for Royal Air Force Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems to be used on the deployment. UK forces may also receive support from other Remotely Piloted Air Systems which are deployed as part of MINUSMA, including the German HERON.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1203515

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	22/06/2020
	date	15/06/2020
	date tabled	15/06/2020
	ddp created	15/06/2020 21:27:37
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	15/06/2020 21:46:20 22/06/2020 11:41:05
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Pay
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5732
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	22/06/2020 11:09:56
	question text	Her Majesty's Government when Armed Forces personnel will receive their annual pay rise. [T]
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Touhig
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5732
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5732
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Government is currently considering the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body’s (AFPRB) recommendations, taking into account the need to recruit, retain, and motivate personnel, as well as the long-term affordability of the Armed Forces. Once a decision has been reached, any pay rises will be backdated to 1 April 2020.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	542 label Biography information for Lord Touhig

1202641

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	24/06/2020
	date	10/06/2020
	date tabled	10/06/2020
	ddp created	10/06/2020 20:42:56
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	10/06/2020 20:46:56 22/06/2020 11:31:05
	hansard heading	RAF Waddington: Unmanned Air Vehicles
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5557
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	22/06/2020 11:00:01
	question text	Her Majesty's Government when local people likely to be affected by the airspace change proposal initiated by the Ministry of Defence in Enabling Remotely Piloted Air System Operations Out of RAF Waddington, including those in (1) Nottingham, (2) Mansfield, (3) Scunthorpe, (4) Grimsby, (5) Grantham, and (6) Boston, will have an opportunity to engage in a consultation on the proposal.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5557
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5557
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>In developing its Air Change Proposal, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is following the CAP1616 process as mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority with respect to any air space changes within the UK.</p><p>Currently, the exact dimensions of the airspace required are not yet known as the Air Change Proposal has yet to enter the design phase. Once the proposed dimensions are known, CAP1616 prescribes how stakeholder and public consultations are to take place.</p><p>The MOD expects to carry out a full consultation with communities within any potentially affected areas in the summer of 2021. This will provide an opportunity for the public to offer their views on the proposal.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202100

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/06/2020
	date	09/06/2020
	date tabled	09/06/2020
	ddp created	09/06/2020 20:01:39
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	09/06/2020 20:06:39 18/06/2020 13:50:34
	hansard heading	Middle East: Military Operations
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5491
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	18/06/2020 13:18:13
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether RAF Reaper drones have (1) conducted strikes, or (2) provided reconnaissance support, as part of Operation Kipion.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5491
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5491
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>I cannot comment on whether or not RAF Reaper remotely piloted aircraft have been or will be employed as part of Operation Kipion. I am withholding information on the location of Reaper aircraft as its release would, or would be likely, to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202068

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/06/2020
	date	09/06/2020
	date tabled	09/06/2020
	ddp created	09/06/2020 20:01:00
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	09/06/2020 20:05:37 18/06/2020 13:50:23
	hansard heading	Islamic State: Military Intervention
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5457
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	18/06/2020 13:18:32
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether RAF Reaper drones have been operated outside Operation Shader; if so, why; and whether such operations took place under independent UK control.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5457
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5457
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>REAPER is an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. We do not comment on intelligence matters and I am therefore withholding the information as its disclosure would or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1202642

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	24/06/2020
	date	10/06/2020
	date tabled	10/06/2020
	ddp created	10/06/2020 20:42:58
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	10/06/2020 20:46:59 22/06/2020 11:34:06
	hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5558
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	22/06/2020 11:02:05
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether forthcoming Protector drones operating out of RAF Waddington or other RAF military bases will undertake any live fire exercises within UK territory.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5558
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5558
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Once the RAF's Protector has achieved Full Operational Capability, it is planned that, as with other military aircraft, it will conduct live firing training within existing UK Air Weapons Ranges.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202097

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/06/2020
	date	09/06/2020
	date tabled	09/06/2020
	ddp created	09/06/2020 20:01:35
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	09/06/2020 20:06:33 18/06/2020 13:46:23
	hansard heading	UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5488
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	18/06/2020 13:14:53
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether the UK troops being deployed as part of the UK’s long-range reconnaissance force alongside the UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali will be supported by (1) British Army Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, and (2) Royal Air Force Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5488
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5488
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The UK's upcoming deployment to MINUSMA will be supported by the British Army Desert Hawk. This is assessed as the most suitable UAV for the deployment. There are currently no plans for Royal Air Force Remotely Piloted Aerial Systems to be used on the deployment. UK forces may also receive support from other Remotely Piloted Air Systems which are deployed as part of MINUSMA, including the German HERON.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202095

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	23/06/2020
	date	09/06/2020
	date tabled	09/06/2020
	ddp created	09/06/2020 20:01:33
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	09/06/2020 20:06:30 18/06/2020 13:50:08
	hansard heading	Islamic State: Military Intervention
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5486
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	18/06/2020 13:18:41
	question text	Her Majesty's Government whether RAF Reaper drones have been used for operations outside of Operation Shader over the past 12 months; and if so, for what purpose they were used and where.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5486
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5486
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>REAPER is an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. We do not comment on intelligence matters and I am therefore withholding the information as its disclosure would or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202643

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	24/06/2020
	date	10/06/2020
	date tabled	10/06/2020
	ddp created	10/06/2020 20:43:00
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	10/06/2020 20:47:01 23/06/2020 14:27:09
	hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5559
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	23/06/2020 13:54:07
	question text	Her Majesty's Government who will give the final authorisation on whether Protector drones are permitted to fly within UK domestic airspace.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5559
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5559
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Final authorisation for the Protector to fly within UK domestic airspace rests with the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA). However, the RAF's Aviation Duty Holder is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is operated safely in accordance with Military Aviation Authority regulations.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202639

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	24/06/2020
	date	10/06/2020
	date tabled	10/06/2020
	ddp created	10/06/2020 20:42:54
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	10/06/2020 20:46:51 23/06/2020 14:27:11
	hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
	house id	2
	identifier	HL5555
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	23/06/2020 13:54:07
	question text	Her Majesty's Government, further to the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to fly Protector drones within UK airspace, which government body is responsible for addressing safety concerns regarding this proposal; and how are those safety considerations being assessed.
	session	2019/21
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/21 HL5555
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL5555
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Final authorisation for the Protector to fly within UK domestic airspace rests with the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA). However, the RAF's Aviation Duty Holder is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is operated safely in accordance with Military Aviation Authority regulations.</p> answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	creator	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern