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535578

registered interest
date	12/07/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Personal Independence Payment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many assessments of claimants transferring between disability living allowance and personal independence payments have been made in the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Gateshead
tabling member printed	Ian Mearns
uin	42533
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2016 answer text <p>Information on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) clearances by type (e.g. awarded/disallowed after or before referral to the assessment provider or withdrawn), for both new claims and reassessed claims (for those previously in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)), is published on Gov.UK: <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk</a></p><p>Guidance on how to use Stat-Xplore can be found here: <a href="https://sw.stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/index.html" target="_blank">https://sw.stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/index.html</a>.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 42534 question first answered 19/07/2016 13:18:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4000 label Biography information for Ian Mearns

535579

registered interest
date	12/07/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Personal Independence Payment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many claimants have been transferred from disability living allowance to personal independence payments in the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Gateshead
tabling member printed	Ian Mearns
uin	42534
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2016 answer text <p>Information on Personal Independence Payment (PIP) clearances by type (e.g. awarded/disallowed after or before referral to the assessment provider or withdrawn), for both new claims and reassessed claims (for those previously in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA)), is published on Gov.UK: <a href="https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/" target="_blank">https://stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk</a></p><p>Guidance on how to use Stat-Xplore can be found here: <a href="https://sw.stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/index.html" target="_blank">https://sw.stat-xplore.dwp.gov.uk/webapi/online-help/index.html</a>.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt grouped question UIN 42533 question first answered 19/07/2016 13:18:22 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4000 label Biography information for Ian Mearns

535585

registered interest
date	12/07/2016
answering body	Department for Work and Pensions
answering dept id	29
answering dept short name	Work and Pensions
answering dept sort name	Work and Pensions
hansard heading	Personal Independence Payment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he has taken to ensure consistency in the length of intervals between awards of personal independence payments.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	42461
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2016 answer text <p>The assessment for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is designed to treat people as individuals, considering the impact of their impairment or health condition on their everyday life and how each claimant has personally adapted to living with a disability. The length of an award for PIP is based on the needs of the individual claimant and whether these are likely to change in the future, as a result, for example, of treatment or changes in their health condition.</p><p> </p><p>The Department monitors all aspects of the PIP application process including the performance of the assessment providers, Atos Healthcare and Capita. The reports of Health Professionals who carry out assessments are subject to quality audit, to ensure accurate advice on the best time to review a case based on a claimant’s individual circumstances.</p><p> </p><p>The PIP Assessment Guide for Health Professionals carrying out assessments includes guidance on how to determine the length of an award – Section 2.9 Prognosis (page 54) and 2.10 Review dates (page 56).</p><p> </p><p>This guidance can be accessed on the gov.uk website:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/449043/pip-assessment-guide.pdf" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/449043/pip-assessment-guide.pdf</a></p><p> </p><p>There is also guidance and information for DWP decision makers on how best to establish the length of an award.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 19/07/2016 15:21:04 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

533574

registered interest
date	07/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department is giving to women soldiers in Iraq through (a) training and (b) provision of body armour.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	42120
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/07/2016 answer text <p>The UK has trained female soldiers from the Iraqi Security Forces in infantry skills, combat first aid and explosive hazard awareness as part of the wider Coalition programme to build security force capacity in Iraq. As my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence announced to the House on 2 September 2014 (Column 16WS), the UK has also gifted non-lethal equipment to the Peshmerga including enhanced combat body armour suitable for both men and women.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 14/07/2016 15:32:34 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 2 September 2014 , (Col 16WS).docx title Operations in Iraq (Update)
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

533344

registered interest
date	06/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on the number of (a) women and (b) men employed as (i) merchant navy (A) officers and (B) ratings or (ii) merchant seafarers by the Royal Fleet Auxiliary in each of the last 10 years.
tabling member constituency	Gateshead
tabling member printed	Ian Mearns
uin	42048
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/07/2016 answer text <p>The number of Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Personnel as of 1 April for each of the last 10 years by Officer/Ratings and Male/Female is as follows:</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="11"><p>RFA Officers</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Male</p></td><td><p>880</p></td><td><p>820</p></td><td><p>770</p></td><td><p>750</p></td><td><p>730</p></td><td><p>620</p></td><td><p>600</p></td><td><p>570</p></td><td><p>630</p></td><td><p>680</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Female</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>50</p></td><td><p>50</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>920</p></td><td><p>850</p></td><td><p>810</p></td><td><p>790</p></td><td><p>770</p></td><td><p>660</p></td><td><p>640</p></td><td><p>610</p></td><td><p>680</p></td><td><p>740</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="11"><p>RFA Ratings</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Male</p></td><td><p>1,360</p></td><td><p>1,330</p></td><td><p>1,390</p></td><td><p>1,430</p></td><td><p>1,470</p></td><td><p>1,240</p></td><td><p>1,180</p></td><td><p>1,130</p></td><td><p>1,140</p></td><td><p>1,140</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Female</p></td><td><p>70</p></td><td><p>70</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p>90</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p>70</p></td><td><p>80</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>1,430</p></td><td><p>1,390</p></td><td><p>1,470</p></td><td><p>1,510</p></td><td><p>1,560</p></td><td><p>1,320</p></td><td><p>1,250</p></td><td><p>1,210</p></td><td><p>1,220</p></td><td><p>1,220</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p>All figures are rounded in accordance with the Defence Statistics rounding policy. Due to rounding the total is not always the sum of the rounded parts.</p><p> </p><p>These totals may also differ slightly from the total RFA personnel given in the answer of 14 June 2016 to question 39903 for years prior to 2013, as the gender and rank breakdowns are taken from a different source.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence does not hold information on those employed in the merchant navy.</p><p> </p><p>In compiling the answer to this question an error has been identified in the answer to question 39903 given on 14 June 2016.</p><p> </p><p>The number of RFA employees on 1 April for each of the years 2008 to 2016 should have been as follows:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td colspan="10"><p>Total RFA Personnel</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>2016</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Total</p></td><td><p>2,270</p></td><td><p>2,300</p></td><td><p>2,330</p></td><td><p>2,360</p></td><td><p>2,000</p></td><td><p>1,900</p></td><td><p>1,820</p></td><td><p>1,890</p></td><td><p>1,950</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The original figures given were extracted from the RFA’s live Human Resources system. These can differ from the Official Statistics published in the Ministry of Defence Quarterly Civilian Personnel Statistics Report:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-civilian-personnel-quarterly-report-2016" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-civilian-personnel-quarterly-report-2016</a></p><p> </p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 13/07/2016 15:16:03 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4000 label Biography information for Ian Mearns

532897

registered interest
date	05/07/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Islamic State
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to assist Iraqi forces and prevent the re-taking of Fallujah by Daesh.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	41942
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2016 answer text <p>The RAF is playing a full part in on-going Coalition air support to operations around Fallujah. UK personnel have already made a key contribution to building the capacity of Iraqi security forces by training over 14,200 troops in countering improvised explosive devices, medical and infantry skills. The additional trainers that my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence announced on 30 June (HCWS50) will help train further Iraqi forces to assist them in consolidating their recent gains in Anbar province.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 08/07/2016 12:03:05 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt attachment 1 file name WMS 30th June 2016.docx title OPERATION SHADER- UPDATE
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

529811

registered interest
date	29/06/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Syria: Military Intervention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what reports the Government has received on the existence of evidence of the use of banned weapons by Russian forces in Syria; and what representations he has made to the Russian government on that matter.
tabling member constituency	Ochil and South Perthshire
tabling member printed	Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh
uin	41467
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/07/2016 answer text <p>I am aware of media reports on Russia's use of incendiary weapons and cluster munitions over the past few weeks, which would constitute a further example of indiscriminate military action in Syria. Incendiary weapons were reported to have been used against civilian areas in Aleppo on 25 June and around the town of Saraqeb in Idlib province on 26 June, causing suffering to the civilian population.</p><p>The UK has always been clear that the use of any weapon without regard for the fundamental legal principles of distinction, proportionality and precaution in attack is illegal and must be condemned. We can see no justification for the way in which these weapons are reported to have been used and call on the Regime and the Russian Government to comply with their obligations under International Humanitarian Law.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 08/07/2016 12:03:33 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	4427 label Biography information for Ms Tasmina Ahmed-Sheikh

528004

registered interest
date	20/06/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Patrol Craft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of the use of Archer type naval vessels to augment the coast guard.
tabling member constituency	Lichfield
tabling member printed	Michael Fabricant
uin	41012
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2016 answer text <p>The Royal Navy (RN) operates the Archer Class P2000 ships to support the activities of the University RN Units, as well as general navigation and seamanship training.</p><p>In line with the principles of Military Aid to Civil Authorities, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) assesses the suitability of various capabilities, not just the P2000 Class, to achieve an effect when support is requested by another Government Department for a specific task. The MOD continues to be involved in the Government's contingency planning activity, but currently there is no formal request for MOD to supply assets in support of the coast guard.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 28/06/2016 15:11:16 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	280 label Biography information for Michael Fabricant

525569

registered interest
date	15/06/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Cluster Munitions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department considers that the use of cluster munitions is always unlawful under international humanitarian law because of their indiscriminate nature.
tabling member constituency	Carshalton and Wallington
tabling member printed	Tom Brake
uin	40776
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2016 answer text <p>Since becoming a signatory to the Oslo Convention on Cluster Munitions it is now unlawful for the UK to use cluster munitions under any circumstances.</p><p>For those states not currently a signatory to the Oslo Convention then the use of cluster munitions may be legitimate provided that they are used within the clearly defined limitations of International Humanitarian Law.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 28/06/2016 15:09:58 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

524931

registered interest
date	14/06/2016
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Islamic State
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what training and logistical support the armed forces have provided to Iraqi forces to combat the threat from Daesh in Iraq in the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	Calder Valley
tabling member printed	Craig Whittaker
uin	40486
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2016 answer text <p>The UK Armed Forces have continued to play a full part in the Global Counter-Daesh Coalition programme to build the capacity of Iraqi (including Kurdish) security forces. Over the past 12 months, we have contributed to the training of over 13,600 Iraqi army personnel and some 2,570 Peshmerga, to build vital counter-IED expertise and to enhance medical and infantry skills. The impact of this training can be seen in the success of Iraqi security forces over the past year in taking back territory previously held by Daesh. Some 40% of occupied territory has now been recovered. In terms of logistic support, following the UK's substantial contributions of non-lethal support, heavy machine guns, ammunition and military equipment to meet immediate Kurdish Peshmerga needs in early 2015, the UK has provided airlift to facilitate other international contributions and, subject to parliamentary approval, is planning to provide a further £1 million of ammunition later this summer for Peshmerga use.</p> answering member constituency Portsmouth North answering member printed Penny Mordaunt question first answered 28/06/2016 15:09:03 answering member 4017 label Biography information for Penny Mordaunt
tabling member	3940 label Biography information for Craig Whittaker