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92910

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date	13/10/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	RFA Argus
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Statement on 13 October 2014 by the Secretary of State for Health, from which departmental budget the costs associated with deploying RFA Argus to West Africa will be recovered.
tabling member constituency	Dunfermline and West Fife
tabling member printed	Thomas Docherty
uin	210159
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2014 answer text <p>The Department for International Development will be funding the net additional cost of deploying RFA ARGUS.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 16/10/2014 15:02:47 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	3962 label Biography information for Thomas Docherty

93014

registered interest
date	13/10/2014
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, whether it is his policy to encourage his Department to work with private companies based at MOD St Athan.
tabling member constituency	Monmouth
tabling member printed	David T. C. Davies
uin	210185
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2014 answer text <p>I have taken the hon. Member’s questions to refer to the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) transition work with the Welsh Government initiative for the development of an Air Business Park at MOD St Athan. <br><br>The MOD fully understands the importance of this development in Wales, and will continue to support the Welsh Government in its transition to a wholly civil operation by 2019. Whilst the Department is supportive of this initiative, private companies based at MOD St Athan are clients of the Welsh Government; other than dealing with direct routine operational or safety enquires, the Department does not liaise directly with these companies.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 16/10/2014 15:01:10 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
tabling member	1545 label Biography information for David T C Davies

92495

registered interest
date	10/10/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence Infrastructure Organisation
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 effectiveness of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation; and at what intervals the performance of that organisation is reviewed at ministerial level.
tabling member constituency	Cardiff South and Penarth
tabling member printed	Stephen Doughty
uin	209903
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2014 answer text <p>The Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) contract with its Strategic Business Partner commenced on 3 September 2014. No formal assessment of the effectiveness of these new arrangements has been made at this early stage. <br><br>Monthly reports outlining the DIO’s performance are reviewed by the Defence Board which has Ministerial attendance. Annual reviews also form an integral part of contract throughout the term.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 16/10/2014 15:04:14 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	4264 label Biography information for Stephen Doughty

92496

registered interest
date	10/10/2014
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, how often the medical criteria used for recruitment into the Armed Forces is reviewed.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	209285
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2014 answer text <p>The Medical Employment Standards Working Group (MESWG) is a body composed of specialist occupational physicians from all three Services which meets at least six times a year, keeping military medical standards for recruits under regular periodic review.</p><p>Recent medical policy changes, for example, include relaxing the dental criteria for recruitment and the policy on Asperger’s, allowing a minimal degree of relaxation for those candidates who do not display classic symptoms of the syndrome or where their diagnosis may be in doubt.</p> answering member constituency Canterbury answering member printed Mr Julian Brazier question first answered 15/10/2014 16:04:24 answering member 77 label Biography information for Sir Julian Brazier
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

92497

registered interest
date	10/10/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Pirtek
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent representations he has received on equipment supplied to his Department by Pirtek UK Ltd; what investigation his Department is undertaking as a result of those representations; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	North East Bedfordshire
tabling member printed	Alistair Burt
uin	209276
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2014 answer text <p>I have received the hon. Member’s correspondence on equipment supplied to the Ministry of Defence by Pirtek UK Ltd. The relevant team is investigating the issues raised and I will respond in due course.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 15/10/2014 15:10:18 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
tabling member	1201 label Biography information for Alistair Burt

92499

registered interest
date	10/10/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government plans to take to minimise civilian casualties in air strikes on Iraq.
tabling member constituency	Birmingham, Hall Green
tabling member printed	Mr Roger Godsiff
uin	209981
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2014 answer text <p>The UK seeks to avoid civilian casualties whilst undertaking air strikes against ISIL targets. All air strikes are conducted in accordance with Rules of Engagement and the law. Careful selection, approval and close observation of targets prior to a strike and the use of precision guided munitions, such as Brimstone and Paveway IV, minimises collateral damage and the potential for civilian casualties.</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 16/10/2014 16:22:59 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois previous answer version 22161 answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	304 label Biography information for Mr Roger Godsiff

92564

registered interest
date	10/10/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	NATO
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 encourage all other NATO member states to spend two per cent of their GDP on defence; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
tabling member printed	Simon Kirby
uin	209917
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2014 answer text <p>At the Wales Summit, the UK proposed that all Allies sign up publicly for the first time ever to the NATO target of spending 2% of GDP on defence, and to a range of other metrics including ensuring that 20% of that figure is spent on new capabilities. We secured this objective along with agreement that Allies would review national progress annually and that this would be discussed at future Defence Ministerial meetings and reviewed by Heads of State and Government at future Summits. Between now and the next formal Defence Ministerial in June 2015 we will be engaging with Allies and NATO to ensure the commitments we all agreed at Newport are put in place and reported against. Despite the deficit this Government inherited, we have consistently met and indeed exceeded the target and will continue to do so until the end of the spending review period.</p> answering member constituency Canterbury answering member printed Mr Julian Brazier question first answered 16/10/2014 16:23:46 answering member 77 label Biography information for Sir Julian Brazier
tabling member	3929 label Biography information for Simon Kirby

92387

registered interest
date	06/10/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Watchkeeper WK450: Procurement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government how many Watchkeeper drones they have ordered from Elbit Systems; and when they expect the order to be completed.
tabling member printed	Baroness Tonge
uin	HL1949
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2014 answer text <p>None. The Ministry of Defence is procuring 54 Watchkeeper air vehicles from Thales UK. We expect deliveries to be complete by March 2016.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 13/10/2014 16:54:46 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
tabling member	200 label Biography information for Baroness Tonge

92388

registered interest
date	06/10/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Maritime Patrol Aircraft
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Astor of Hever on 26 September (HL1820), how many ex-Nimrod aircrews are still serving in maritime patrol aircraft appointments worldwide; and how many are flying in other roles in the United Kingdom.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL1950
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2014 answer text <p>There are currently 32 personnel deployed overseas in Maritime Patrol Aircraft roles under the Seedcorn initiative with a further seven on traditional exchange programmes. 115 personnel are currently operating in other flying roles in the UK.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 15/10/2014 15:28:53 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

92390

registered interest
date	06/10/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether Iraqi naval officers are still being trained at Britannia Royal Naval College, Dartmouth; and how many have trained there to date.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL1952
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 15/10/2014 answer text <p>Iraqi naval officers continue to be trained at Britannia Royal Naval College. Records indicate that 36 individuals have received training there over the last 10 years.</p> answering member printed Lord Astor of Hever question first answered 15/10/2014 15:27:57 answering member 3428 label Biography information for Lord Astor of Hever
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead