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750551

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Bus Services
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what is their assessment of the benefits and costs to the UK of membership of the European Defence Agency.
tabling member printed	Lord Lester of Herne Hill
uin	HL683
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>The European Defence Agency (EDA) has a key role in facilitating European cooperation on capability development in support of the EU's Common Security and Defence Policy. EDA membership requires a financial contribution towards the Agency's budget; this currently amounts to £3.9 million for the UK. The UK benefits from EDA work through involvement in a range of projects and initiatives, and UK industry has access to EU opportunities and funding, especially in the area of research and technology.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 18/07/2017 15:25:52 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	2037 label Biography information for Lord Lester of Herne Hill

750655

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Bases: York
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the mandated economic and social impact assessment will take place for (a) Imphal Barracks, (b) Towthorpe and (c) Queen Elizabeth Barracks; and when the reports on those assessments will be published.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	4152
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>Due to the estimated timelines for disposal of Imphal in 2031 and Towthorpe and Queen Elizabeth Barracks in 2021, the economic and social assessments will be conducted closer to the estimated date of disposal, to ensure that they are accurate.</p><p>The primary purpose of the Better Defence Estate strategy is to optimise infrastructure to support military capability and invest in significantly better facilities to support the men and women of our Armed Forces. It enables defence infrastructure that is affordable and enhanced to support the United Kingdom’s defence needs now and in the future.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 18/07/2017 14:43:00 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

750656

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: CarillionAmey
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference it the results of the UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitudes Survey published on 25 May 2017, results showing changes in satisfaction rates for maintenance work and changes in satisfaction rates for response times on maintenance work, what additional steps he is taking to review his Department's contract with CarillionAmey.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	4131
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>The National Housing Prime contractor CarillionAmey, with support from the Department, has ensured that performance levels against their Improvement Plan have been met and sustained since May 2016. Ministry of Defence officials continue to work closely with CarillionAmey to monitor and drive further improvements going forward and representatives from both organisations meet fortnightly to review performance.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 18/07/2017 14:45:46 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

750657

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Pay
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2017 UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitudes Survey Results 2017, published on 25 May 2017, what discussions he has had with the Pay Review Body for Armed Forces on (a) the changes in levels of satisfaction and (b) how pay could help address those changes.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	4132
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/07/2017 answer text <p>Defence Ministers have had no discussions with the Armed Forces' Pay Review Body (AFPRB) since the 2017 results of the UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey (AFCAS) were published on 25 May 2017. As part of informing the AFPRB's annual process, the Ministry of Defence provides papers of evidence and takes part in oral evidence sessions, all of which refer to AFCAS where relevant.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 19/07/2017 15:01:22 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

750658

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Job Satisfaction
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2017 UK Regular Armed Forces Continuous Attitudes Survey Results 2017, published on 25 May 2017, what the reasons are for the fall in morale in the army over the last 12 months.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	4133
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>The Armed Forces Continuous Attitude Survey is key to our understanding of how Service personnel feel about the issues which affect their lives. The results are used by the Defence Board and the Executive Committee of the Army Board to shape and improve evidence-based personnel policies.</p><p>44% of Officers and 39% of Other Ranks rate their own morale as high and this has been stable for personnel over recent years. We recognise that more remains to be done, and we will continue to strive to ensure that all our Armed Forces personnel feel valued and that their contribution and sacrifice is recognised. This includes through the Armed Forces Covenant and Armed Forces People programme.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 18/07/2017 14:41:34 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

750659

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Bases: York
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to A Better Defence Estate, published in November 2017 and the proposed closure of Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Strensall and Imphal Barracks in York, what steps he is taking to review the re-basing programme.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	4134
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>The Better Defence Estate strategy has been developed using military advice from the Front Line Commands as well as the Chief of Defence People. Its purpose is to optimise infrastructure to support military capability and invest in significantly better facilities to support the men and women of our Armed Forces.</p><p>All sites announced under the Better Defence Estates Strategy are subject to further assessment studies and an update is due to Parliament in autumn 2017. There are no plans to reconsider the closure of Queen Elizabeth Barracks, Towthorpe and Imphal Barracks.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 18/07/2017 14:43:53 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

750813

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Recruitment
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 effect of recent reserve centre closures on recruitment to the armed forces.
tabling member constituency	Blaenau Gwent
tabling member printed	Nick Smith
uin	4377
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>A very small number of Reserve Centres have closed in the recent past. Recruitment into the Reserve Forces is a key consideration when determining the location of Reserve units. We continue to make good progress with Reserves recruitment. In the 12 months to 1 May 2017, 6,570 people joined the Reserves, taking the total strength to 36,310, an increase of 4.1% since 1 May 2016.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 18/07/2017 14:36:08 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	3928 label Biography information for Nick Smith

750880

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Afghanistan: War Crimes
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many cases have been opened as part of Operation Northmoor; and how many of those cases have been (a) closed and (b) remain ongoing.
tabling member constituency	Colchester
tabling member printed	Will Quince
uin	4195
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/07/2017 answer text <p>Our Armed Forces are rightly held to the highest standards and credible, serious allegations of criminal behaviour must be investigated, in accordance with the Armed Forces Act 2006. Operation Northmoor is an independent investigation conducted by the Royal Military Police (RMP). It has discounted over 90% of the 675 allegations received because there was no evidence of a criminal or disciplinary offence. To date no case has been referred to the Service Prosecuting Authority but the investigations continue and the investigators will follow the evidence where it leads them. The RMP has full investigative independence and the Ministry of Defence has not influenced in any way the scope and duration of Operation Northmoor.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 17/07/2017 15:42:43 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4423 label Biography information for Will Quince

750920

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Turkey: Military Aircraft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent meetings his Department has had with representatives from (a) BAE Systems and (b) Turkish Aerospace Industries on the development of the proposed TFX fighter aircraft.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	4234
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>The Department meets routinely with representatives of BAE Systems to discuss a range of matters including the TF-X programme. The Department has also held meetings with the Turkish government which have been attended by representatives of Turkish Aerospace Industries when it was appropriate for them to do so.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 18/07/2017 14:47:51 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

750923

registered interest
date	11/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Aircraft Carriers: Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding has been (a) approved and (b) considered for the development of an additional unmanned air systems capability for the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	4336
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/07/2017 answer text <p>The priorities for integration into the carriers at the initial operating capability in 2020 remain F-35B Lightning, Maritime Force Protection Helicopters (Merlin Mk2 ASW/Crowsnest) and Battlefield Helicopters. With a planned life of around 50 years, we will continue to review the capabilities to be integrated into the Queen Elizabeth Class carriers in line with other Defence investment priorities at the appropriate time.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 4337 question first answered 18/07/2017 13:37:53 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones