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1694881

	registered interest
	date	11/03/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army: Cadets
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Army Cadet Forces are still permitted to fire live weapons.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL3180
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2024 answer text <p>Yes. Army Cadets are still permitted to fire live weapons as part of the Army Cadet syllabus.</p><p> </p><p>The operating of live weapons by the Army Cadets is regulated through the Small Arms School Corps, with input from National Governing Bodies. Army Cadets do not take part in any Live Fire Tactical Training.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 25/03/2024 14:17:59 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1697653

	registered interest
	date	20/03/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Health Services
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to streamline the transition of medical care from military services to the NHS for service leavers.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	uin	HL3445
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2024 answer text <p>Where personnel leaving the Armed Forces have an enduring need for medical care, the Defence Medical Services (DMS) works in partnership with the NHS in each of the four nations. Wherever they live in the UK, all veterans are able to receive veteran specific health care support if they need it. Personnel who have been assessed and diagnosed with a mental health need are able to access Ministry of Defence (MOD) Departments of Community Mental Health for up to six months after discharge to provide continuity of care during the transition period until appropriate handover to other services can be completed as required.</p><p> </p><p>DMS facilitates the transfer of healthcare information for all service personnel when they leave the Armed Forces. Programme CORTISONE will provide the ability to transfer a service person’s healthcare record in electronic form to a GP practice at the end of their service.</p><p> </p><p>The Defence Recovery Capability is a MOD-owned capability designed to deliver programmed, command-led and coordinated support to wounded, injured and sick serving personnel. Each person who comes under the Defence Recovery Capability will get a tailored Individual Recovery Plan which enables them to focus on either their return to duty or transition to civilian life.</p><p> </p><p>The Veterans Welfare Service and Defence Transition Service deliver additional support to service leavers and their families who are most likely to face challenges as they leave the Armed Forces, including facilitating access to NHS services.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 03/04/2024 15:53:31 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1675043

	registered interest
	date	04/12/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	World War II: Wrecks
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many times have HMS Spey and HMS Tamar visited the war graves of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse in the past 12 months.
	tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
	uin	HL850
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/12/2023 answer text <p>We continue to work closely with the relevant authorities in the region to afford these sites suitable protection. The wrecks of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse are designated as protected places under the UK's Protection of Military Remains Act 1986.</p><p> </p><p>HMS Spey recently visited the wreck sites of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse to conduct patrol/presence operations. The Ship also held a memorial service for those who lost their lives in the sinking of both ships as part of the UK's remembrance events in November 2023.</p><p> </p><p>Based on records available from 1 December 2022 - 1 December 2023, this has been the only visit by HMS Spey or HMS Tamar to the wreck sites of HMS Prince of Wales and HMS Repulse.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 18/12/2023 16:58:26 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1698052

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Radiation Exposure
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by The Earl of Minto on 19 March (HL3052), to what extent they take into account (1) the age of nuclear test veterans, and (2) the public interest, when prioritising ministerial diary engagements.
	tabling member printed	Lord Watson of Wyre Forest
	uin	HL3546
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/04/2024 answer text <p>We are grateful to all Service personnel who participated in the British nuclear testing programme and contributed to keeping our nation secure. Ministerial diaries are prioritised across a broad range of issues in accordance with departmental need and parliamentary engagements.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 08/04/2024 10:17:21 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	1463 label Biography information for Lord Watson of Wyre Forest

1673014

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Hate Crime
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the allegations of sexism, misogyny and sexual assault in the Ministry of Defence, in a recent letter sent in October which included testimonies from 60 female civil servants at the Ministry of Defence.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
	uin	HL631
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2023 answer text <p>We already have strong insight into unacceptable behaviours and their impact within the Armed Forces from the Parliamentary Inquiry led by Sarah Atherton MP in 2021, together with the Wigston Review in 2019, and the review led by former non-executive Director Danuta Gray. Our responses to the House of Commons Defence Committee’s Women in the Armed Forces Inquiry in particular set out the significant work that has been carried out to implement their recommendations and build continuous improvement into our approach to policy, culture and behaviours. However, we recognise there is more to do, particularly for our civilian women. We are taking forward a detailed action plan to build on our current work, amplifying the voices of our women and further embedding the change they rightly demand of us.</p><p>The action plan includes support from two Non-Executive Directors, and senior colleagues from other Government Departments. It will also draw on wider national security cultural inquiry work and the experience of partner organisations, for example considering their approach to independent ethics counsellors, as a source of external advice and support. The Department has no current plans to commission an independent investigation.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto grouped question UIN HL632 question first answered 11/12/2023 16:32:13 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1673015

	registered interest
	date	27/11/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Hate Crime
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to commission an independent investigation into the culture of sexism and misogyny at the Ministry of Defence, as called for by the FDA trade union.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
	uin	HL632
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/12/2023 answer text <p>We already have strong insight into unacceptable behaviours and their impact within the Armed Forces from the Parliamentary Inquiry led by Sarah Atherton MP in 2021, together with the Wigston Review in 2019, and the review led by former non-executive Director Danuta Gray. Our responses to the House of Commons Defence Committee’s Women in the Armed Forces Inquiry in particular set out the significant work that has been carried out to implement their recommendations and build continuous improvement into our approach to policy, culture and behaviours. However, we recognise there is more to do, particularly for our civilian women. We are taking forward a detailed action plan to build on our current work, amplifying the voices of our women and further embedding the change they rightly demand of us.</p><p>The action plan includes support from two Non-Executive Directors, and senior colleagues from other Government Departments. It will also draw on wider national security cultural inquiry work and the experience of partner organisations, for example considering their approach to independent ethics counsellors, as a source of external advice and support. The Department has no current plans to commission an independent investigation.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto grouped question UIN HL631 question first answered 11/12/2023 16:32:13 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans

1670439

	registered interest
	date	15/11/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the operational readiness and viability of the UK’s Warfighting 3rd Division.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Ladyton
	uin	HL343
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2023 answer text <p>Warfighting capability remains the cornerstone of deterrence and the bedrock of a world-class British Army. The 3rd (UK) Division is at the heart of this, able to manage a multi-domain battle in ever greater depth; designed to act with NATO and capable of providing a framework for Allies.</p><p> </p><p>The Army constantly keeps its warfighting capability under review, and regularly assesses the adequacy of its readiness. It is embracing the ever-changing global landscape and ensuring that it will be more capable against peer adversaries and integrated with our NATO Allies and partners.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 29/11/2023 16:49:56 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	620 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Ladyton

1669152

	registered interest
	date	09/11/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Housing
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they have taken to ensure that single living and service family accommodation is adequately maintained this winter.
	tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich
	uin	HL191
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/11/2023 answer text <p>To ensure Single Living Accommodation is adequately maintained this winter, the Department has introduced enhanced planned maintenance for heating and hot water systems with &quot;plug-in&quot; functionality for temporary boilers and generators to improve resilience, reliability, and availability across a significant number of Single Living Accommodation. Furthermore, fault, defect and maintenance management information for heating, hot water, damp and mould is being enhanced, enabling pro-active interventions that will reduce the probability of failure and improve the reliability of installations.</p><p>All Single Living Accommodation service contracts are recognised to be performing to the required Key Performance Indicator standards.</p><p> </p><p>A Written Ministerial Statement (WMS) to communicate the action that has been taken to prepare for Service Family Accommodation over the winter period was laid in the House on 13 November 2023. A link to the WMS can be found below:</p><p><a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2023-11-13/hcws28" target="_blank">https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-statements/detail/2023-11-13/hcws28</a></p><p> </p><p>The WMS includes planned works to address issues such as damp and mould that have greater impact in winter; and measures to improve performance delivering responsive repairs resulting from, or occurring during, inclement weather.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 23/11/2023 17:18:28 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	4935 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Edmundsbury and Ipswich

1694880

	registered interest
	date	11/03/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Army: Cadets
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether funding for the Army Cadet Forces has been reduced; and if so, why.
	tabling member printed	Lord Naseby
	uin	HL3179
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2024 answer text <p>To enable the Army to continue to deliver within its financial control total, there has been a small reduction in the funding allocated to the Army Cadet Force.</p><p> </p><p>I can assure the Noble Lord that the Army continues to deliver a challenging and rewarding Cadet experience which benefits our young people, the Army and the wider Nation.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 25/03/2024 17:24:45 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	1251 label Biography information for Lord Naseby

1681321

	registered interest
	date	10/01/2024
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Global Combat Air Programme: Small Businesses
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to promote, encourage and ensure the involvement of UK small and medium sized-enterprises in the supply chain for the global combat air programme.
	tabling member printed	The Earl of Effingham
	uin	HL1413
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/01/2024 answer text <p>This Government recognises that Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) make a significant contribution to the defence supply chain and wider UK prosperity. That is why we are taking steps to make it easier for SMEs to access opportunities and to bid for requirements. We are also encouraging our major suppliers to publish their own sub-contract opportunities through the Defence Sourcing Portal, making it easier for SMEs to find and bid in for defence work.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) will be hosting a SME event to help support the procurement activity of the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP). This initial event will explore the opportunities GCAP presents, as well as giving SMEs direct contact with prime suppliers and senior MOD stakeholders connected to the programme.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 24/01/2024 12:37:30 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
	tabling member	4958 label Biography information for The Earl of Effingham