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1126004

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The hexavalent chromate compound used in paints for vehicle servicing was banned in January 2019 under the Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulations. Work had been ongoing since 2006 to remove paints containing hexavalent chromate compounds, and the Ministry of Defence implemented this ban for the remaining few uses when it came into force. Updated instructions were provided to personnel and any remaining paints were recalled for safe disposal.</p>
	tabling member	4374 label Biography information for Martin Docherty-Hughes

1126175

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Four Ministry of Defence (MOD) civil servants remain augumenting in Other Government Departments as preparation for the UK to leave the EU. A total of 257 MOD civil servants were augmented to Other Government Departments including those who were augmented in support of Operation Yellowhammer. As at 14 May 2019, 253 had returned to the MOD.</p>
	tabling member	151 label Biography information for Tom Brake

1126339

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Department is in the process of finalising its preferred course of action, and no final decision has yet been made on the future location of Defence Business Services (DBS) sites in the north-west. As part of the approval process, and before a final decision is made, a full investment appraisal process will be conducted, incorporating full consultation with Local Authorities, including Blackpool Council, and other Government Departments such as the Government Property Agency.</p>
	tabling member	3757 label Biography information for Baroness Valentine

1126583

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>I have regular discussions on cyber threats with colleagues across Government. We take the cyber threat very seriously, and are strengthening our defences against increasingly sophisticated attacks. Our approach to cyber defence includes a wide range of technical, operational and administrative measures.</p>
	tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1126695

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>I have no further update and refer my noble Friend to the answer I gave him on 1 November 2018 to Question HL10938.</p><p>Work on the assessment phase of the five-year plan to restore and refurbish Wellington Barracks continues.</p><p>Once this is completed we will be able to set out more detail about the modernisation plans for Wellington Barracks.</p>
	tabling member	3329 label Biography information for Lord Brougham and Vaux

1126728

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The first duty of any Government is the safety and security of the British people at home and abroad. That is why we have committed to spending at least 2% of our GDP on Defence every year of this Parliament. We prioritise our Defence spending to ensure the British people and UK interests are protected. This includes making contributions to support and uphold our international relationships with key partners. As set out in the Political Declaration on the future relationship between the United Kingdom and the European Union, the Government has offered to cooperate closely on defence and security, as part of an ambitious security partnership, on a case-by-case basis, where of mutual benefit.</p><p> </p><p> </p>
	tabling member	1796 label Biography information for Lord Taylor of Warwick

1126813

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>As explained in the report on the Modernising Defence Programme published in December 2018, we plan to modernise and transform our Armed Forces by embracing new and innovative technologies to ensure we retain military advantage over potential adversaries and by investing to improve the readiness and availability of defence equipment. We will spend over £186 billion on equipment and support over the decade from April 2018 to March 2028 to ensure that our Armed Forces are fit for the defence and security challenges of the future.</p>
	tabling member	1597 label Biography information for David Simpson

1126831

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) at Porton Down, Wiltshire, is licensed by the Home Office to conduct the Ministry of Defence's (MOD) in-house research involving the use of animals.</p><p>There are occasions when it is necessary to euthanise an animal for its own welfare or for the welfare of the remaining breeding population. Veterinary surgeons provide extensive advice on the welfare of the animals and on the overall health of the breeding colony.</p><p>For 2016, 2017 and 2018, no surplus marmosets were euthanised. Due to unsuccessful breeding, no marmosets were euthanised in 2016; for 2017, one breeding marmoset was euthanised, and for 2018, three breeding marmosets were euthanised on veterinary advice that it would not be good for the animal's welfare and/or may risk the animal's health to carry on breeding.</p><p>Dstl always considers what will be in the best interests for every animal's welfare and follows the Home Office's Animal in Science Regulation Unit's advice on rehoming and setting free, which is available to view on gov.uk.</p>
	tabling member	3930 label Biography information for Caroline Lucas

1126948

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>Since 2015 UK Naval ships have visited the Baltic states as part of Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 for six visits and as part of Standing NATO Mine Countermeasures Group 1 for 15 visits.</p>
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

1127114

	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	answer	answer is ministerial correction answer text <p>The response to this unique incident in the UK was predominately led by other Government Departments, supported by the Ministry of Defence (MOD). Post event there was detailed examination of the properties of the nerve agent and its medical management by military and civilian scientific and medical communities, re-affirming the effectiveness of our current Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) medical countermeasures and the importance of continuing medical care.</p><p><br>The MOD, in collaboration with countermeasure development partners, will use the information and lessons identified for future capability development as well as the continuing training of first responders and medical personnel. Furthermore, the UK has shared valuable information with its allies to allow them to assess their CBRN medical countermeasures and maximise interoperability.</p>
	tabling member	242 label Biography information for Sir Christopher Chope