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1668498

registered interest
date	08/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Conditions of Employment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Recommendation 24 of his Department's publication entitled Agency and agility: incentivising people in a new era, published on 19 June 2023, whether a trial of the total reward approach with an engineering cohort has begun.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	915
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>The acceptance of the Haythornthwaite Report into Armed Forces Incentivisation, and the subsequent Defence Command Paper refresh in summer 2023, provided a clear mandate to drive and deliver change in how the Armed Forces recruits and retains its people. <br> <br> Modernising a base-fed model designed in the 1950s is a complicated task but the Defence People function has begun a substantial work programme to support it. Much progress is already being made and the Department has been capturing and aligning that work as well as beginning several distinct programmes regarded as key priorities; either enabling projects to lay the foundations of future work or realising change in the short term.</p><p> </p><p>Priorities for the coming months include designing the first elements of a trial to explore a ‘Total Reward Approach’, exploring flexible terms and conditions of service through the development of a ‘Spectrum of Service’ and the optimisation of the myriad of policies and processes.</p><p> </p><p>A formal and more detailed Government Response, which will include proposals for the legislative approach, will be published in the New Year.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison grouped question UIN 467 468 469 470 471 472 question first answered 15/11/2023 15:50:47 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1667748

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army Foundation College: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of army recruits participating in the long course at the Army Foundation College left the army before completing the course in each of the last ten years.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	453
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>The below table shows the number of Army recruits who have started and left the long course at the Army Foundation College by year, since 2013.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Calendar Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Starts</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Discharges</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Proportion </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>528</p></td><td><p>147</p></td><td><p>28%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>816</p></td><td><p>223</p></td><td><p>27%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>849</p></td><td><p>208</p></td><td><p>24%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>927</p></td><td><p>216</p></td><td><p>23%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>871</p></td><td><p>180</p></td><td><p>21%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>802</p></td><td><p>132</p></td><td><p>16%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>1031</p></td><td><p>293</p></td><td><p>28%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>1019</p></td><td><p>337</p></td><td><p>33%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>914</p></td><td><p>379</p></td><td><p>41%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>717</p></td><td><p>228</p></td><td><p>32%</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2023</p></td><td><p>707</p></td><td><p>79</p></td><td><p>11%</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>These figures are single Service estimates based on management information which is not gathered for statistical purposes or subject to the same level of scrutiny as official statistics produced by Defence Statistics. The figures provided may therefore be subject to data quality issues affecting their accuracy. The figures above are reliant on the data entered into the information system at the relevant Group/School.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 15/11/2023 15:25:24 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1667749

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Young People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 15 April 2021 to Question 179358 on Army: Young People, if he will introduce new terms of service for soldiers that enlist under the age of 18.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	454
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>British Army Terms of Service are routinely reviewed to ensure best practice and operational effectiveness.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 15/11/2023 15:25:40 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1667751

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Shipping: Plymouth
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 tackle the dumping of vessels on his Department's land at Cornwall Beach in Plymouth.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	455
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is aware of the issue with abandoned vessels on land owned by the MOD at Cornwall Beach in Plymouth.</p><p>Plymouth City Council cleared the area earlier in 2023, and, with MOD agreement, are considering the installation of lockable bollards to prevent public access. MOD Officials are continuing to liaise with Plymouth City Council regarding this issue.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 15/11/2023 16:54:05 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1667989

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Empty Property: Plymouth
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many properties owned by his Department in Plymouth are unoccupied as of 7 November 2023.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	457
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>As of 7 November 2023, there are 97 (8.9%) unoccupied residential properties out of 1,095 Service Family Accommodation in the Plymouth area. This is due to 56 receiving routine works, two being adapted for special needs and 39 undergoing refurbishment works.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 15/11/2023 17:38:16 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1668125

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships: Defence Equipment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to replace the SA-80 as the main weapon for guard duty on gangways on board Royal Navy warships.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	461
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>The Army, as lead command for small arms and light weapons, is conducting several projects to deliver new and/or enhanced personal and other weapon systems across Defence, including the replacement of the legacy SA80 Individual Weapon for front line troops. This includes use as the main weapon for guard duty on gangways on board Royal Navy ships.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 15/11/2023 11:43:33 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1668127

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Drugs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel in each of the armed services failed drugs tests in each of the last five years.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	462
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>The requested information on Compulsory Drug Testing failures (positive results) is provided in the following table:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Royal Navy</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Army</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Royal Air Force</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2018</p></td><td><p>170</p></td><td><p>820</p></td><td><p>90</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2019</p></td><td><p>170</p></td><td><p>770</p></td><td><p>40</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2020</p></td><td><p>110</p></td><td><p>380</p></td><td><p>40</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2021</p></td><td><p>140</p></td><td><p>830</p></td><td><p>60</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2022</p></td><td><p>170</p></td><td><p>640</p></td><td><p>80</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>The figures provided are single Service estimates based on data which is not gathered for statistical purposes or subject to the same level of scrutiny as official statistics produced by Defence Statistics. The figures provided may therefore be subject to data quality issues affecting their accuracy.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 15/11/2023 17:38:33 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1668131

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	HMS St Albans: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for how long HMS St Albans has been in refit; and what recent estimate he has made of how much longer HMS St Alban will remain in refit.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	464
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>HMS St Albans has been in refit for four and a half years, and I am unable to disclose an estimate for when this will conclude. It is departmental policy not to disclose the readiness state of individual ships as this could prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 15/11/2023 13:58:12 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1668132

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Challenger Tanks: Age
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average age of a Challenger II tank is.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	465
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>The Field Army have calculated that the average age of the Challenger 2 Main Battle Tank is 23 years and 10 months old.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 15/11/2023 13:58:24 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

1668133

registered interest
date	07/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Space
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the implementation of the Government’s Space Strategy.
tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
uin	466
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/11/2023 answer text <p>The National Space Council met on 19 July 2023, co-chaired by the Secretaries of State for Science, Innovations and Technology and Defence. The Council is responsible for leading the coordination across government on space policy and ensuring that the UK is well-positioned to take advantage of the opportunities presented by the space sector to drive job creation and grow the economy. The Council will continue to meet to deliver these priorities under National Space Strategy.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 15/11/2023 13:58:45 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard