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686067

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Bomb Disposal: Northern Ireland
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 recognise the bravery and sacrifice of members of Army bomb disposal units who were killed or maimed during the Troubles in Northern Ireland; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North Down
tabling member printed	Lady Hermon
uin	63458
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2017 answer text <p>We recognise the debt and gratitude owed to all the Service personnel, and their families, who serve or have served in the Armed Forces. The Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) community has long performed a particularly challenging and courageous role, including in Northern Ireland during the period 1969-2007.</p><p>Honours and decorations have rightly been bestowed on the EOD community in recognition of their selfless courage and commitment in Northern Ireland and elsewhere. In June 2016 the EOD Memorial at the National Arboretum was dedicated to those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 14/02/2017 15:53:43 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1437 label Biography information for Lady Hermon

686072

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Chief Scientific Advisers
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to fill the vacancy of Chief Scientific Adviser to his Department; and what the timetable is for advertising and filling that vacancy.
tabling member constituency	South Basildon and East Thurrock
tabling member printed	Stephen Metcalfe
uin	63484
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence's Chief Scientific Adviser post was advertised in 2016. After an extensive recruitment and selection process, a preferred candidate was identified. The appointment will be announced shortly.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 13/02/2017 16:16:54 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4092 label Biography information for Stephen Metcalfe

686073

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ukraine: Military Exercises
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the progress of the UK military training programme in Ukraine; what assessment he has made of the effect of recent fatalities on the operational effectiveness of the Ukrainian armed forces; and what steps he is taking within the training programme to reduce the risk of further Ukrainian military casualties.
tabling member constituency	Islington South and Finsbury
tabling member printed	Emily Thornberry
uin	63388
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/02/2017 answer text <p>Through Operation ORBITAL, the UK continues to deliver valuable defensive, non-escalatory training to the Ukrainian Armed Forces (UAF). The Secretary of State for Defence recently visited Ukraine and was able to hear first-hand how UK training is building resilience within the UAF and helping to save lives. The recent extension of Operation ORBITAL for a further year is a sign of continued UK support to Ukraine and its Armed Forces. We will continue to keep our support under regular review to maximise the effectiveness of the training that it delivers. Additionally, the UK has gifted first aid kits, warm weather clothing and body armour to the UAF, all of which aim to reduce the risk of Ukrainian military casualties and help to save lives.</p><p> </p><p>I also offer my sincere condolences for the continued loss of life suffered by the UAF while defending their country.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 14/02/2017 15:52:23 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1536 label Biography information for Emily Thornberry

686093

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Alcoholism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the debate on the Armed Forces Covenant of 2 February 2017, HC column 1270, when he expects the alcohol working group to publish its findings.
tabling member constituency	South West Wiltshire
tabling member printed	Dr Andrew Murrison
uin	63542
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/02/2017 answer text <p>The MOD Alcohol Working Group was formed in 2014 and has implemented a number of initiatives targeting alcohol use including; improving the guidance to individuals and Commanding Officers; partnering external agencies such as Public Health England and Drinkaware in their national awareness campaigns and developing a new alcohol strategy.</p><p>The aim of the evidence-based strategy, which will be finalised in the spring this year is to deliver a strategic approach in changing attitudes towards alcohol consumption which involves a four-stage approach of prevention, intervention, protection and education.</p><p>Last year, a screening programme was introduced at annual dental inspections which will enable better data-gathering to facilitate better-targeted awareness campaigns.</p><p>The Army is leading on the development of a Unit Alcohol Advisors' course which aims to train individuals to be a focal point in each unit for all matters relating to alcohol; promoting a sensible attitude to drinking; raising awareness of health factors related to alcohol misuse; and championing the change of attitude required to change culture. Each service has a training and education programme and is engaged in a rolling programme of health promotion, warning of the consequences of hazardous drinking and encouraging healthy lifestyle choices.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 16/02/2017 15:07:46 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison

686094

registered interest
date	07/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: Northern Ireland
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the debate on the Armed Forces Covenant of 2 February 2017, HC column 1270, whether Operation Banner veterans in receipt of invitations to provide witness accounts will be refunded the cost of legal advice.
tabling member constituency	South West Wiltshire
tabling member printed	Dr Andrew Murrison
uin	63543
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence provides free legal advice for Northern Ireland veterans facing allegations relating to their own conduct while on duty. The question of a refund should not therefore arise.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 13/02/2017 16:06:40 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison

685461

registered interest
date	06/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Security
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many security passes into his Department are issued to people (a) not directly employed by and (b) who are not civil servants who work in his Department.
tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
uin	63260
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2017 answer text <p>The information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 10/02/2017 14:15:01 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett

685466

registered interest
date	06/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Bases: Closures
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the socio-economic effect of the proposed MoD site closures announced in 2016; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
uin	63307
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2017 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 21 November 2016 to Question 53401 from the hon. Member for Llanelli (Nia Griffith).</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 09/02/2017 15:36:30 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 21 November 2016 HOC 53401.docx title Military Bases:Closures
tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens

685467

registered interest
date	06/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Bases: Closures
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with military and civilian personnel on the proposed MoD site closures; and what assistance his Department plans to give to people required to relocate.
tabling member constituency	Glasgow South West
tabling member printed	Chris Stephens
uin	63308
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/02/2017 answer text <p>&quot;A Better Defence Estate&quot; is a military-led review. All military and civilian personnel at sites identified for closure were informed at the time of the announcement through their chain of command. Staff will continue to be kept up to date, through the chain of command, on plans and developments for their sites.</p><p> </p><p>Military personnel currently based at sites identified for closure will be relocated with their unit or re-assigned in accordance with existing career management procedures. As much notice as possible will be provided.</p><p> </p><p>Civilian staff will be expected to honour the mobility obligations if their post is being relocated. Where an individual's post is being relocated outside the scope of their personal mobility obligation they will be managed in accordance with normal Departmental policy and processes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 09/02/2017 15:35:48 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4463 label Biography information for Chris Stephens

685470

registered interest
date	06/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	MOD St Athan
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his plans are for the future of his Department's Saint Athan estate; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Neath
tabling member printed	Christina Rees
uin	63112
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/02/2017 answer text <p>A &quot;Better Defence Estate&quot; is a military led review.</p><p>In announcing the strategy, I confirmed our proposal to consolidate the estate in Wales and create a specialist light infantry centre at St Athan. Our intent remains to relocate the RAF No. 4 School of Technical Training away from St Athan to co-locate with other military training facilities. As the Department had no long term requirement for the Super Hangar, the facility has been sold to enable Aston Martin Limited to develop a car production facility on the site. This is consistent with the decision in 2003 which transferred the majority of the St Athan site to the Welsh Government under a 125 year development lease.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 10/02/2017 14:13:51 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4525 label Biography information for Christina Rees

684023

registered interest
date	03/02/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total pay bill was for (a) male and (b) female employees in his Department in 2015-16; and what the per capita spend from that pay bill for each man and woman was in that year.
tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
uin	63068
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/02/2017 answer text <p>The total pay bill for male and female civilian employees on the main payroll in the Ministry of Defence in Financial Year 2015-16, and the per capita spend from that pay bill for men and women is shown below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Total Pay Bill (£ Million)</p></td><td><p>Cost Per Capita (£K)</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Male</p></td><td><p>1,331</p></td><td><p>39.8</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Female</p></td><td><p>626</p></td><td><p>31.3</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Pay bill figures for men and women in each Department can vary significantly based on representation at different grades and how many staff in the Department are in full or part time work. A more meaningful way of considering existing pay disparities amongst men and women would be to look at each Department's gender pay gap. The Civil Service has been publishing mean and median gender pay gaps for each department since 2008 as part of the annual release of <em>Civil Service Statistics</em> by the Office for National Statistics. The latest gender pay gap data (published in October 2016) can be found on the Office for National Statistics website at:</p><p> </p><p>www.ons.gov.uk/employmentandlabourmarket/peopleinwork/publicsectorpersonnel/bulletins/civilservicestatistics/2016</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 13/02/2017 16:16:19 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett