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43692

	registered interest
	date	18/03/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funds his Department has returned to the Exchequer as a result of underspend in each year since 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Gedling
	tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
	uin	192644
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p>In 2010-11, the Ministry of Defence returned no funds to the Exchequer; in 2011-12, the MOD returned £300 million; and in 2012-13, the MOD returned no funds. Final accounts for 2013-14 are not yet available but the MOD has an agreement with the Treasury for carry-forward of underspend at Supplementary Estimates.</p> answering member constituency Runnymede and Weybridge answering member printed Mr Philip Hammond question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 105 label Biography information for Lord Hammond of Runnymede
	tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

44993

	registered interest
	date	25/03/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual saving to the defence budget will be from the disbandment of the Second Battalion of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
	tabling member constituency	Bury North
	tabling member printed	Mr David Nuttall
	uin	193518
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p>The annual cost of a Regiment will depend on that Regiment's size, role and manpower mix and will comprise a combination of personnel, training, infrastructure and equipment. This information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p><p>However, based on manpower capitation rates, the average annual cost of a Light Infantry Battalion is in the region of £27.5 million.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
	tabling member	4140 label Biography information for Mr David Nuttall

47032

	registered interest
	date	04/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will withdraw security assistance to Uganda following the ratification of the Anti-Homosexuality Act in that country.
	tabling member constituency	Belfast East
	tabling member printed	Naomi Long
	uin	195357
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p>The Government has no plans to review or suspend our assistance, which is in the UK's security interests. Respect for human rights underpins all UK training and support for overseas security programmes.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
	tabling member	3920 label Biography information for Naomi Long

47195

	registered interest
	date	07/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what guidance and support his Department provides to military veterans and their families on securing stable housing; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Windsor
	tabling member printed	Adam Afriyie
	uin	195453
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p>The £200 million Forces Help to Buy scheme commenced on 1 April 2014, meaning that Servicemen and women can now borrow up to 50% of their salary, up to a maximum of £25,000, interest-free, providing a boost to those needing to find a deposit to buy their own home.</p><p> </p><p>To assist the transition of serving personnel to civilian life, the MOD offers a wide-ranging resettlement programme which includes a briefing by the Joint Services Housing Advice Office. This offers advice and information about a range of topics that armed forces personnel may find useful relating to an individual's housing needs before they leave the armed forces.</p><p> </p><p>Once a person leaves service, any need for social housing becomes a local authority matter. The MOD is working closely with the Department for Communities and Local Government to ensure the fair treatment of service families in need of social housing and ensure they are given proper priority on housing waiting lists.</p><p> </p><p>The Government recognises that there is more that can be done to provide practical support to our veterans and their families in this area. In February I announced LIBOR funding of £40 million to support charities which assist veterans with housing needs in order to build new homes, buy new accommodation and renovate old facilities. Projects are expected to include hostels and half-way houses for veterans who have fallen on hard times, supported housing for the wounded, injured and sick, and long-term care homes.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
	tabling member	1586 label Biography information for Adam Afriyie

47200

	registered interest
	date	07/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2014, Official Report, column 650W, on armed forces: disciplinary proceedings, what the (a) number and (b) total sum was of ex gratia or other payments made to armed forces personnel incorrectly doubly punished following a police caution; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Bridgend
	tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
	uin	195414
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p>No such ex-gratia payments have been made.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry grouped question UIN 195821 196175 question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
	tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

47201

	registered interest
	date	07/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many jobs have been transferred from the public to the private sector as a result of privatisations or outsourcing by his Department since May 2010.
	tabling member constituency	Manchester Central
	tabling member printed	Lucy Powell
	uin	195507
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p>Transfer of work from the public to the private sector continues to be considered, among other options, as a way to deliver the savings set out at the Spending Review and to increase the efficiency of Government. The Department ensures that the staff involved in such transfers are treated fairly and consistently and that their terms and conditions are protected through Transfer of Undertakings (TUPE) arrangements.</p><p> </p><p>A full breakdown of civilian outflow from the MOD, including through privatisation of function, is provided in the MOD Quarterly Civilian Personnel Reports. The latest version (as at 1 January 2014, published on 6 February 2014) can be found at the following address: https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/284487/civilian-personnel-report-1_january_2014.pdf</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
	tabling member	4263 label Biography information for Lucy Powell

47199

	registered interest
	date	07/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) trucks for bridging, (b) medium girder bridges, (c) medium over girder bridges, (d) air portable ferry bridges, (e) pontoon sets, (f) LSB bridge and ramp sets and (g) launch sets are owned by his Department; how many are stored at MoD Ashchurch; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Bridgend
	tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
	uin	195410
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p>The following table summarises the requested vehicles and bridging equipment, and the quantity currently held by the Defence Support Group at Ashchurch:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Equipment Asset</p></td><td><p>Total Assets Held</p></td><td><p>Quantity Held by DSG at Ashchurch</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Automotive Bridge Laying Equipment</p></td><td><p>29</p></td><td><p>11</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Bridging Vehicle</p></td><td><p>64</p></td><td><p>28</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Truck Bridge Transporter</p></td><td><p>45</p></td><td><p>12</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Pontoon Set</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Air Portable Ferry Bridge</p></td><td><p>11</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Air Portable Ferry Bridge Trailers</p></td><td><p>66</p></td><td><p>23</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Air Portable Bridge Powered Pontoons</p></td><td><p>22</p></td><td><p>10</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Air Portable Ferry Bridge Pontoons</p></td><td><p>44</p></td><td><p>16</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medium Girder Bridges</p></td><td><p>9</p></td><td><p>1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Medium Girder Over Bridges</p></td><td><p>33</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Logistic Support Bridge</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>7</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Logistic Support Bridge Adjustable Ramp</p></td><td><p>17</p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Logistic Support Bridge Pier Set</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Logistic Support Bridge Foot Walk</p></td><td><p>3</p></td><td><p>2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Logistic Support Bridge Distributions Beam</p></td><td><p>5</p></td><td><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Logistic Support Bridge Span Junction</p></td><td><p>7</p></td><td><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Logistic Support Bridge Launching Set</p></td><td><p>17</p></td><td><p>9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Logistic Support Bridge Long Span Set</p></td><td><p>8</p></td><td><p>3</p></td></tr></tbody></table> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
	tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

47531

	registered interest
	date	08/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department first became aware that they had been wrongly allowing armed forces personnel to be subjected to a double punishment under (a) AGA167 and (b) summary hearings; and if he will make a statement.
	tabling member constituency	Bridgend
	tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
	uin	195812
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p>The Department first recognised the implications of changes to rehabilitation legislation relating to police cautions in September 2011, since when no administrative action has been taken against Service personnel who receive a police caution. Officials brought the issue to the attention of Ministers in early December 2011 and have provided further advice at intervals since then.</p><p> </p><p>It would be inappropriate to disclose the options that officials have presented for consideration. This is a complex matter, and I will update the House when I have reached a judgement.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry grouped question UIN 195819 196174 question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
	tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

47533

	registered interest
	date	08/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the timetable is for renewing the 1958 Agreement between the UK and US for Co-operation in the Uses of Atomic Energy for Mutual Defence Purposes; whether he will lay the draft renewed agreement before Parliament; and what role the British Embassy in Washington DC will play in the renewal.
	tabling member constituency	Newport West
	tabling member printed	Paul Flynn
	uin	195941
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>We are continuing to work with the US and satisfactory progress is being made. Parliament will be informed of the amending text at the appropriate time. The British Embassy in Washington DC will facilitate discussions between the Foreign and Commonwealth Office and the US Department of State.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
	tabling member	545 label Biography information for Paul Flynn

47519

	registered interest
	date	08/04/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	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 that RAF medics are placed on the same pay band as their equivalents in the Army and Navy.
	tabling member constituency	Gosport
	tabling member printed	Caroline Dinenage
	uin	195684
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/04/2014 answer text <p>The RAF medic trade is currently undergoing a job review which will inform future pay arrangements. We expect this to be completed by summer 2014. In parallel, the Department is considering the introduction of a new pay structure across all other rank trades, including RAF medics and the closest equivalent trades in the Royal Navy and Army, as part of the Department's New Employment Model programme. If approved the new structure would be introduced no earlier than April 2016.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 28/04/2014 12:00:00 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
	tabling member	4008 label Biography information for Dame Caroline Dinenage