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227112

	registered interest
	date	12/03/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	West Africa
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) regular and reserve armed forces personnel and (b) regular and reserve armed forces personnel based in Plymouth have been involved in operations to control the outbreak of Ebola in West Africa.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Oliver Colvile
	uin	227458
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/03/2015 answer text <p>As at 17 March 2015, the total number of Regular and Reserve Armed Forces personnel who have deployed to Sierra Leone on operations to assist in controlling the recent Ebola outbreak is 1,310. Of these, 109 were undertaking roles based in Plymouth prior to their deployment. These figures include both those who are currently deployed in Sierra Leone and those who have completed their deployment and returned to the UK or other duties.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 19/03/2015 15:46:40 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
	tabling member	4022 label Biography information for Oliver Colvile

753410

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Social Media
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was spent on social media by each branch of the armed forces in (a) 2015, (b) 2016 and (c) 2017 to date.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	5663
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2017 answer text <p>The vast majority of social media advertising spend within the Ministry of Defence is designed to aid recruitment into our Armed Forces. The following was spent on paid social media by each of the single Services from 2015 to 30 June 2017.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Royal Navy</p></td><td><p>British Army</p></td><td><p>Royal Air Force</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>£798,335</p></td><td><p>£362,606</p></td><td><p>£24,718</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>£576,040</p></td><td><p>£597,035</p></td><td><p>£153,798</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017 (to 30 June)</p></td><td><p>£278,339</p></td><td><p>£312,780</p></td><td><p>£214,494</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 25/07/2017 10:18:13 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

768028

	registered interest
	date	10/10/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Warships: Decommissioning
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential loss of (a) HMS Albion and (b) HMS Bulwark on the ability of the Royal Marines to deploy overseas.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	106958
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2017 answer text <p>We continuously review the capabilities we require. The National Security Capability Review is focussed on the continued implementation of the 2015 Strategic Defence and Security Review, to ensure the United Kingdom’s investment in national security capabilities is as joined-up, effective and efficient as possible. No decisions have been made and any discussion of specific platforms or capabilities is speculation.</p><p>On current plans the out of service dates for these vessels is provided below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Ship</p></td><td><p>Out of Service Date</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>HMS OCEAN</p></td><td><p>2018</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>HMS ALBION</p></td><td><p>2033</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>HMS BULWARK</p></td><td><p>2034</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin grouped question UIN 106955 106959 question first answered 16/10/2017 16:13:07 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

647660

	registered interest
	date	29/11/2016
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Warships: Shipbuilding
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy that Devonport dockyard is considered a potential location for the building of new ships as part of his National Shipbuilding Strategy.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Oliver Colvile
	uin	55349
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/12/2016 answer text <p>As the hon. Member will be aware, although ship building in Devonport has ceased, the dockyard plays a leading role in UK naval ship repair, maintenance and support.</p><p> </p><p>The Government published Sir John Parker's independent report to inform the National Shipbuilding Strategy in full on 29 November. It is important that the Government gives Sir John's work the full consideration that it deserves. I have asked Ministry of Defence officials, working with others across Government, to examine the report and recommendations, and to discuss them with Industry. Sir John has set Industry the challenge to deliver higher productivity and shorter build cycle times, and it will be for Industry to consider the optimum locations to base their shipbuilding work.</p><p> </p><p>The Government's response in spring 2017, which will be the National Shipbuilding Strategy, will detail how we are dealing with all of Sir John's recommendations.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 02/12/2016 13:13:05 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
	tabling member	4022 label Biography information for Oliver Colvile

89528

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Type 26 Frigates
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will name one of the new Type 26 frigates HMS Plymouth.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Oliver Colvile
	uin	207165
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/09/2014 answer text <p>The Ships’ Names and Badges Committee (SNBC) is responsible for considering and assessing the possible names for a new ship or class of ship. The committee considers all names which have been proposed, formally and informally, and presents its recommendations to the Navy Board. The name(s) chosen by the Navy Board are forwarded to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence before being submitted to Her Majesty the Queen for final approval. <br><br>A final decision with regards to this process is not expected until the Type 26 Global Combat Ship programme has completed its assessment phase and any subsequent investment decisions are complete. The SNBC has noted the proposal to use the name HMS PLYMOUTH.</p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne grouped question UIN 207163 207164 question first answered 05/09/2014 13:09:39 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne
	tabling member	4022 label Biography information for Oliver Colvile

712911

	registered interest
	date	21/03/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Health Education
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what advice his Department gives to military personnel on alcohol intake and good health.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Oliver Colvile
	uin	68632
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/03/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) provides a package of measures to educate Service personnel on the dangers of alcohol misuse to help them make informed decisions, and has introduced extensive policy and guidance for Commanding Officers. Each Service has a clear substance misuse education and training policy. We believe personnel have the necessary information to allow them to make informed decisions, but the focus of all activities is to encourage a sensible social approach to alcohol consumption.</p><p>The Department has also established a working group to look at the research outcomes and identify key policy or behavioural changes to support the reduction in alcohol misuse. The working group has introduced a number of initiatives to promote a sensible attitude to alcohol and encourage all Service personnel to take responsibility for their own actions. An alcohol strategy is being developed along four lines; Prevention, Intervention, Protection and Engagement. The emphasis will be on good leadership and role modelling behaviour at all levels as well as supporting alcohol-free social and leisure initiatives, and ensuring alternative options are available to support individuals to make informed choices. The MOD has also entered into a partnership with DrinkAware to identify methods to increase awareness of the dangers of alcohol misuse across the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 29/03/2017 15:34:42 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	4022 label Biography information for Oliver Colvile

753420

	registered interest
	date	18/07/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Veterans: Homelessness
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of veterans who are homeless.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	5668
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/07/2017 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer provided on 10 November 2016 by my hon. Friend the Minister for Local Government (Marcus Jones) to the hon. Member for Liverpool, Wavertree (Luciana Berger) to Question 50027. http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2016-10-24/50027</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 25/07/2017 11:12:44 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract 10 November 2016 HOC 50027.docx title Veterans: Homelessness
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

731834

	registered interest
	date	22/06/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Stonehouse Barracks
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to ensure that memorials located in the Stonehouse Barracks in Plymouth which are dedicated to Royal Marines who died serving their country will be preserved and protected.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	561
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/06/2017 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is aware of the significance of the memorials located in the Stonehouse Barracks in Plymouth.</p><p>The Department will work closely with the Local Authority and other statutory bodies throughout the process of the sale to ensure that the memorials are preserved and protected.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 29/06/2017 15:11:04 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

768910

	registered interest
	date	11/10/2017
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Antiship Missiles
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to replace the Royal Navy's Harpoon Anti-Ship missile after its retirement in 2018.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Luke Pollard
	uin	107114
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/10/2017 answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Question 105167 on 10 October 2017 to the hon. Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (Andrew Bowie).</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 16/10/2017 16:12:27 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin attachment 1 file name 20171010_105167_WQnA_on_Antiship_Missiles.docx title 105167 - WQnA extract on Antiship missiles
	tabling member	4682 label Biography information for Luke Pollard

89537

	registered interest
	date	29/08/2014
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Reserve Forces
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in establishing pals reservists regiments as part of Army 2020.
	tabling member constituency	Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport
	tabling member printed	Oliver Colvile
	uin	207368
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/09/2014 answer text <p> </p><p>The Army is not directly seeking to recreate ' Pals' regiments under Army 2020. Pals regiments were historic First World War formations mainly raised through the efforts of local authorities, industrialists or committees of private citizens and were composed of men who lived in a particular city or district, or who shared a common social or occupational background.<br>Army units, both Regular and Reserve, remain a key part of UK society and their local communities. Many continue to have a natural affinity to a particular part of the country in their recruiting. We encourage all serving Reservists to ‘bring a friend’ along to training. Significant work has gone into ensuring that there is an effective regional footprint of Army Reserve units under Army 2020. This, coupled with a strong recognition of the benefits of local and regional recruiting activity, alongside a wider national profile for the Army Reserve are key parts of the growth and investment in the Reserve Forces under Army 2020.<br><br>The Reserve Forces and Cadets Associations continue to play an important role in maintaining and developing that profile.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Canterbury answering member printed Mr Julian Brazier question first answered 04/09/2014 12:52:07 answering member 77 label Biography information for Sir Julian Brazier
	tabling member	4022 label Biography information for Oliver Colvile