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1045603

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Yemen: Terrorism
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the extent to which Saudi Arabian-supplied arms are reaching Al Qaeda or other terrorist groups in Yemen.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	210523
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has not undertaken any such formal assessment.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 28/01/2019 14:53:00 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

1045604

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
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, how many British ground forces are operating in Syria; and with which countries those forces are embedded.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	210524
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>We do not provide details of the locations of our embedded personnel as to do so would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. Details of UK Armed Forces embedded in other countries' forces are published annually in the Ministry of Defence Annual Report and Accounts.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 28/01/2019 14:49:23 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

1045605

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
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 assessment he has made of the accuracy of reports that Turkey has trained and recruited former Islamic State militants to aid its operations in Afrin.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	210525
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2019 answer text <p>We are not aware of any specific reports that Turkey has trained and recruited former Islamic State militants to aid its operations in Afrin. However, affiliations and allegiances between opposition and extremist groups within Syria are known to be fluid and we would not discount the possibility that former members of Daesh have taken part in Turkish-led operations in Afrin.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 29/01/2019 13:37:10 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

1045606

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	South America: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to which South American countries the UK provides military training.
tabling member constituency	Derby North
tabling member printed	Chris Williamson
uin	210526
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The UK has deep and enduring interests in Latin America and the Caribbean. We have a long historical association with the continent which endures in the form of strong bilateral relationships, various treaties and alliances. During 2018 the UK provided military training to the following South American countries: Argentina; Brazil; Chile; Colombia; Guyana; Uruguay; Paraguay and Peru.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 24/01/2019 16:27:31 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	3976 label Biography information for Chris Williamson

1045708

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Security: Impact Assessments
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has conducted an impact assessment on the security implications of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff Central
tabling member printed	Jo Stevens
uin	210644
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>We have made an unequivocal commitment to European security, and NATO remains at the heart of the UK's defence policy. The Ministry of Defence continues to assess developing risks and works closely across Government to ensure that Defence is ready for a range of EU exit scenarios, and to ensure that essential defence tasks are unaffected. This planning is focused on ensuring that our supply chains are resilient and minimising disruption to our bases and people in Europe.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 24/01/2019 16:40:20 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4425 label Biography information for Jo Stevens

1045722

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Fisheries: Protection
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the continued effective operation of the Fisheries Protection patrol in the event of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Totnes
tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
uin	210651
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2019 answer text <p>Ministry of Defence (MOD) officials are working closely with colleagues from across Government to manage the consequences of exiting the EU under a 'no deal' scenario. We firmly believe it is in the interests of both the EU and the UK to strike a deal.</p><p> </p><p>That remains the goal on both sides and we are confident that this will be achieved. But it is the job of a responsible Government to prepare for all scenarios, so we have already carried out significant 'no deal' preparations for the unlikely event that we reach March 2019 without agreeing a deal.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the Department's 2018-19 EU exit allocation from Her Majesty's Treasury, funding was provided to sustain an enhanced number of Offshore Patrol Vessels to ensure that the MOD has the ability to meet the anticipated additional Fisheries Protection requests from the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs following the UK departure from the EU.</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 29/01/2019 12:37:10 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston

1045724

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Navy: Deployment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the continued effective patrolling of the (a) North Sea, (b) English Channel, (c) Western Approaches, (d) Bristol Channel and (e) Irish Sea; and what plans he has to increase the number of vessels based at the South Atlantic station.
tabling member constituency	Totnes
tabling member printed	Dr Sarah Wollaston
uin	210653
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/01/2019 answer text <p>The Royal Navy has a range of vessels that contribute to patrolling the waters of the UK. Those vessels are tasked to reflect the day to day operational demand, including supporting and working with Other Government Departments.</p><p>Force levels in the South Atlantic are regularly kept under review, and will be adjusted to meet the operational demand.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 29/01/2019 12:38:55 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4073 label Biography information for Dr Sarah Wollaston

1045741

registered interest
date	21/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Royal Naval Reserve
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the establishment is of the Royal Navy Reserve; and how many reservists there are at each rank in the Royal Naval Reserve.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	210440
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>The Strength of the Maritime Reserve by Paid Rank, as at 1 October 2018 is shown in the table below.</p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Paid Rank</p></td><td><p>Trained</p></td><td><p>Untrained</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Total</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2,796</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>951</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Officers</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1,005</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>193</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OF6 (Commodore RN/Brigadier RM)</p></td><td><p>2</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OF5 (Captain RN/Colonel RM)</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OF4 (Commander RN/Lieutenant Colonel RM)</p></td><td><p>127</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OF3 (Lieutenant Commander RN/Major RM)</p></td><td><p>457</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OF2 (Lieutenant RN/Captain RM)</p></td><td><p>338</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OF1/OF(D) (Sub-Lieutenant RN/ Lieutenant RM /2<sup>nd</sup> Lieutenant RM/Midshipman RN)</p></td><td><p>69</p></td><td><p>193*</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Other Ranks</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>1,791</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>758</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OR9 (Warrant Officer Class 1)</p></td><td><p>97</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OR8 (Warrant Officer Class 2)</p></td><td><p>29</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OR7 (Chief Petty Officer RN/Colour Sergeant RM)</p></td><td><p>298</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OR6 (Petty Officer RN/Sergeant RM)</p></td><td><p>260</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OR4 (Leading Rate RN/Corporal RM)</p></td><td><p>309</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OR3 (Lance Corporal RM )</p></td><td><p>69</p></td><td><p> </p></td></tr><tr><td><p>OR2 (Able Rating RN/Marine RM)</p></td><td><p>729</p></td><td><p>758</p></td></tr><tr><td colspan="3"><p><em>Source: Defence Statistics (Navy)</em> <em>*Includes a small number of untrained officers at other ranks.</em></p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 24/01/2019 16:39:10 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

1043693

registered interest
date	18/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Yemen: International Law
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many incidents of potential concern on violations of international humanitarian law in Yemen his Department has tracked in each month since January 2018.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Stephen Twigg
uin	210006
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2019 answer text <p>As at 21 January 2019, the number of alleged instances of breaches or violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in Yemen listed on the &quot;Tracker&quot; database maintained by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is 409. Of these, 15 are duplicate entries, which means that some incidents will have been recorded on more than one occasion likely because of the incomplete nature of Non-Governmental Organisation and media reporting upon which the MOD relies to update the &quot;Tracker&quot;.</p><p>The MOD does not assess allegations of IHL violations. The Saudi-led Coalition is best placed to do this and does so through its Joint Incident Assessment Team.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 28/01/2019 14:55:05 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	167 label Biography information for Stephen Twigg

1042273

registered interest
date	16/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what scenario planning his Department is undertaking on Military Aid to Civil Authorities.
tabling member constituency	Warley
tabling member printed	John Spellar
uin	209289
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2019 answer text <p>Civil authorities and emergency services provide the first response to crises, emergencies and/or major incidents within the UK. They can however request Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) when they require additional or niche capabilities as described in 'Joint Doctrine Publication 02, UK Operations: the Defence Contribution to Resilience and Security'.</p><p>Defence participates actively in the Cabinet Office coordinated National Risk Assessment (NRA) process. The NRA, which is refreshed every two years, is a compendium of the most significant risks, or scenarios, that could manifest in the UK over the next five years. As part of the development and assessment of these scenarios the extent to which Defence may be required to provide MACA is considered. An unclassified version of the scenarios detailed in the NRA, can be found in the National Risk Register at the following link:</p><p>https://naru.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/UK-National-Risk-Register-2017.pdf</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 24/01/2019 16:26:34 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	318 label Biography information for John Spellar