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794222

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 31 Frigates
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what major systems and equipments are common to the Type 31e and other major warships; what major systems are being developed uniquely for the Type 31e; and whether any systems or equipments are available from decommissioned Royal Navy vessels which could be used on the Type 31e.
tabling member printed	Lord Moonie
uin	HL3540
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>The systems and equipment for the Type 31e Frigate will be defined at the programme's main investment decision.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 29/11/2017 15:56:25 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
tabling member	621 label Biography information for Lord Moonie

794332

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Public Expenditure
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 losses and special payments made by his Department in the 2017-18 financial year to date
tabling member constituency	Edinburgh East
tabling member printed	Tommy Sheppard
uin	115305
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/11/2017 answer text <p>No estimate of losses and special payments made in the 2017-18 financial year is currently available centrally.</p><p>The latest audited information, published in July 2017, and covering the financial year 2016-17 is available on pages 125-126 of the Ministry of Defence 2016-17 Annual Report and Accounts, a copy of which is in the Library of the House and at the following link:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/ministry-of-defence-annual-report-and-accounts-2016-to-2017</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson question first answered 29/11/2017 15:51:07 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson previous answer version 25578 answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
tabling member	4453 label Biography information for Tommy Sheppard

794341

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Hurricanes and Tornadoes: Disaster Relief
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the capacity to deliver hurricane relief, similar to the response to hurricane Irma, if UK amphibious capability declines.
tabling member constituency	Brigg and Goole
tabling member printed	Andrew Percy
uin	115314
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The Armed Forces possess a range of assets, personnel and equipment that are able to provide humanitarian assistance in response to disasters worldwide. As part of the Atlantic Patrol Task (North), The Ministry of Defence has a Royal Navy ship pre-positioned close to the Caribbean during hurricane season. For Hurricanes Irma and Maria, this task was performed by RFA Mounts Bay, which provided the UK's initial response to the disaster. A cross-Government lessons learned process looking into the UK's immediate response to Hurricanes Irma and Maria is ongoing. The UK is proud of its role in hurricane and disaster relief, and stands ready to respond to future crises.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 30/11/2017 17:11:23 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	3939 label Biography information for Andrew Percy

794350

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Medical Records
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 17 November to Question 111513, if he will make it his policy to allow personal information to be passed from a Senior medical Officer and a Regimental Medical Officer to civilian medical officers; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Bridgend
tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
uin	115323
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The sharing of personal data by military and civilian clinicians is subject to the following regulations and standards:</p><p>• Access to Medical Reports Act 1988</p><p>• Human Rights Act 1998</p><p>• Access to Health Records Act 1990</p><p>• Computer Misuse Act 1990</p><p>• Data Protection Act 1998</p><p>• Health and Social Care (Safety and Quality) Act 2015</p><p>• Confidentiality: NHS Code of Practice</p><p>• Common Law Duty of Confidentiality</p><p>• The Caldicott Principles</p><p>• General Medical Council - Confidentiality: Good Practice in Handling Patient Information (2017).</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 30/11/2017 16:25:30 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

794353

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Bereavement Counselling
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 17 November to Question 111719 on Armed Forces: Bereavement Counselling, (a) when the eight members attended the Visiting Officer course and (b) who provided the training; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Bridgend
tabling member printed	Mrs Madeleine Moon
uin	115326
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>The Army's Bereavement and Aftercare Support (BAS) team are a part of the overall welfare process, with specific focus for the notification and aftercare support for casualties and bereaved families. The BAS team act in support of the Visiting Officer (VO) in the early stages of bereavement and once the time is right for the VO to be stood down, they provide the enduring support for the families.</p><p>The VO course is delivered by the Head of the Army BAS team and his training staff, and is mandatory for all VO and new members of the BAS team. The eight BAS staff attended the course between 2007 and 2017, according to when they joined the team.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 01/12/2017 14:45:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1490 label Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon

794465

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what UK obligations arise as a result of being party to the EU Coordinated Annual Review on Defence.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	115438
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>The EU Coordinated Annual Review on Defence (CARD) is conducting a trial run in which the UK is participating. The UK is providing data on our Defence policy and plans as well as our military and non-military capabilities; the information is consistent with our commitment to provide UK Defence information to NATO, through the NATO Defence Planning Process. The UK has not made a decision whether to continue to participate in CARD beyond this trial.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 01/12/2017 14:48:06 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794466

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	European Investment Bank
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any future UK liabilities towards the European Investment Bank arise from EU Permanent Structured Cooperation; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	115439
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/11/2017 answer text <p>The aim of the EU's Permanent Structured Cooperation (PESCO) is to strengthen EU Member States' cooperation in military matters. Under PESCO, groups of participating Member States can work together to pursue specific capability projects. PESCO is voluntary and works on an opt-in basis. It is not a Common Security and Defence Policy operation or mission and there is no operational headquarters.</p><p>At the 13 November Foreign Affairs Council with Defence Ministers, 23 Member States signed a notification letter as the first step in the establishment of PESCO. It is expected that PESCO will be launched at the Foreign Affairs Council in December but there are several details yet to be decided including funding arrangements, and prioritisation and governance arrangements for PESCO projects.</p><p>The UK did not sign the notification letter but the Government supports the ambition to develop military capabilities that address the shortfalls in EU and NATO contexts. We welcome PESCO as a tool to support the development of capabilities that Europe needs for its security, provided it remains complementary to NATO and encourages EU-NATO cooperation.</p><p>Our bilateral Defence cooperation with Member States, including France through the Lancaster House Treaties, is in the interest of the whole of Europe, and PESCO will not change that. We believe that PESCO must be designed in a way that promotes an open and competitive European Defence industry. We are encouraging Member States to develop PESCO to be open to third country participation where there is clear value in doing so. Projects carried out under PESCO arrangements should remain Member State-owned and the capabilities delivered should be available not only to the EU but can also be used in support of NATO and UN operations. PESCO does not affect independent organisations such as the European Air Group.</p><p>We continue to engage in the development of PESCO and our approach reflects our commitment to European defence and security, and protecting the interests of UK industry.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 115447 115515 115517 question first answered 30/11/2017 16:26:41 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794467

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	European Defence Agency
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for future association with the European Defence Agency; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	115440
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>The UK remains committed to the defence and security of Europe, and protecting the interests of UK industry.</p><p>The European Defence Agency (EDA) has a central coordinating role between EU Member States, the European Commission, and countries outside the EU (which must have an Administrative Arrangement with the EDA agreed by all participating Member States) in the development of defence capabilities. The level of future UK cooperation with the EDA will form part of the wider EU withdrawal considerations.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 01/12/2017 14:50:21 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794468

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which programmes conceptualised at European Defence Agency level have subsequently been transferred to non-EU intergovernmental procurement and research agencies; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	115441
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>The following programmes have been transferred from the European Defence Agency to non-EU intergovernmental agencies: the European Medium Altitude Long Endurance programme, which is now managed by the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation (OCCAR); the Multi-role Tanker Transport Fleet programme, for which OCCAR manages the acquisition as the NATO Support and Procurement Agency's Contract Executing Agent; and the European Secure Software Defined Radio project, which is managed by OCCAR.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 01/12/2017 14:46:54 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794469

registered interest
date	23/11/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Alliances
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will place in the Library a list of bilateral and multilateral defence agreements excluding those with NATO and the EU.
tabling member constituency	Romford
tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
uin	115442
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/12/2017 answer text <p>Bilateral and multilateral defence agreements in treaty form can be found on the UK Treaties Online database and since 2010 there has been a legal requirement to lay new treaties before Parliament. Bilateral and multilateral defence agreements in memorandum of understanding or contract form cannot be listed and placed in the Library as listing would prejudice relations between the United Kingdom and other states and would or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 01/12/2017 14:57:42 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell