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1138550
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-11more like thismore than 2019-07-11
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Army Reserve: Recruitment more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many soldiers were recruited to the Army Reserve between January 2018 and May 2019. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Browne of Belmont more like this
uin HL17108 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-16more like thismore than 2019-07-16
answer text <p>Intake for the Army Future Reserve 2020 between 1 January 2018 and 31 March 2019 was 4,310. This figure includes Officers and Soldiers. Further information can be found on gov.uk at the link below:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quarterly-service-personnel-statistics-2019</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-16T15:38:43.723Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-16T15:38:43.723Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3801
label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont more like this
1136780
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-03more like thismore than 2019-07-03
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Armed Forces: Equality more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether it is their policy that Her Majesty's Armed Forces should be comprised of equal numbers of men and women. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Tebbit more like this
uin HL16930 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-10more like thismore than 2019-07-10
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is dedicated to achieving a more diverse and representative workforce. Consequently, we have undertaken a wide range of activities to increase representation across British society, including those that have historically been under-represented. As part of this drive, we are working towards a target of 15% of recruits into the Armed Forces being female by 2020. The target is stretching and reflects the importance Defence places on having diverse Armed Forces with all the benefits this brings.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-10T13:57:18.697Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-10T13:57:18.697Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
952
label Biography information for Lord Tebbit more like this
1135744
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Malaria: Drugs more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the health and wellbeing of all participants in the Surgeon-General’s 2016–17 research study on anti-malarial chemoprophylaxis (Ref: 713/MoDREC/15) was monitored to ensure that all adverse events occurring during the study were reported to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA); whether participants have been monitored following the study to ensure that any adverse events that have occurred since are being reported to the MHRA; and what assessment they have made of whether suitable treatment is available to those participants suffering adverse events. more like this
tabling member printed
The Countess of Mar more like this
uin HL16837 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-08more like thismore than 2019-07-08
answer text <p>Adverse events are reported to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) using the Yellow card scheme and can be undertaken by a healthcare professional or the individual experiencing the adverse effect. The demographics required by the Yellow card scheme do not include the occupation of the subject, so military personnel are not uniquely identified.</p><p>The aims of the &quot;713/MoDREC/15&quot; study do not include assessing whether individuals or their healthcare professional reported side effects to the MHRA or to follow-up whether any person experiencing side effects required any form of treatment, including an assessment of whether suitable treatment was available. Data collated in the study is self-reported by individuals and any symptoms reported may not necessarily be related to the anti-malarial taken.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-08T16:39:39.247Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-08T16:39:39.247Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
1861
label Biography information for The Countess of Mar more like this
1135418
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-27more like thismore than 2019-06-27
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Type 45 Destroyers more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the progress of the programme to ensure that the Navy's fleet of destroyers are fully fit for operations. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL16739 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answer text <p>The first Type 45 destroyer is due to undergo Power Improvement Project upgrades in 2020 and will be returning to sea trials in 2021. Our £160 million investment in the Power Improvement Project will provide increases in both power generation and reliability for the rest of the Type 45 destroyers' service life. It is planned that all six ships should have completed their upgrade during the mid-2020s.</p><p>Like all Royal Navy ships, the Type 45 destroyers rotate through planned operating cycles involving maintenance, training, deployment, leave and capability upgrades. This results in individual ships being at various levels of readiness. The Type 45 Destroyers continue to be deployed on operations and contribute to the defence of the UK and our international partners.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-04T15:34:47.793Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-04T15:34:47.793Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
1134300
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Aged Veterans Fund more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how much has been spent by the Aged Veterans Fund in each year from 2016 to 2019. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Browne of Belmont more like this
uin HL16585 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-02more like thismore than 2019-07-02
answer text <p>The Aged Veterans Fund, set up in 2015, used available LIBOR funds to support older veterans. It funded projects that supported non-core health, wellbeing, and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950), including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service, and other voluntary enlisted veterans.</p><p> </p><p>The table below details the value of funds awarded in the two years the Aged Veterans Fund was open:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Financial Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Value of Grants Awarded</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-16</p></td><td><p>£6,608,090</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016-17</p></td><td><p>£22,792,661</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Funding was made available for portfolios of projects lasting up to three years, so some projects are still ongoing.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-02T15:19:56.987Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-02T15:19:56.987Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3801
label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont more like this
1134349
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Army: Apprentices more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have any plans to recruit Junior Soldiers to cyber apprenticeships. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL16634 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-04more like thismore than 2019-07-04
answer text <p>Junior soldiers are signed up for an apprenticeship when they join, which will be specific to the trade they wish to specialise in. The Army does not currently offer a 'Cyber' apprenticeship but does offer other apprenticeships relevant to those who work in this area.</p><p>Cyber security is vital to defence and training our personnel is of paramount importance to us. The Defence Cyber School, which celebrated its first-year anniversary in March, is a centre of excellence for cyber training established to meet the needs of defence and its partners, addressing all aspects of cyber training and education.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-04T15:36:50.707Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-04T15:36:50.707Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1133821
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-20more like thismore than 2019-06-20
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Bahrain: Military Aid more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 4 June (HL15900), whether the British Armed Forces have provided training to the Royal Guard of Bahrain at any time over the past three years; if so, on what dates the training was delivered; and what was the purpose of any such training. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Scriven more like this
uin HL16572 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-28more like thismore than 2019-06-28
answer text <p>The British Armed Forces provided the Bahrain Royal Guard with physical training instruction in 2018, and close protection and military annual training tests (medical and basic life support) training in 2019.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-28T13:19:00.583Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-28T13:19:00.583Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
4333
label Biography information for Lord Scriven more like this
1133479
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-19more like thismore than 2019-06-19
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Skynet: Procurement more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether (1) the Service Delivery Wrap, and (2) the Global Interconnect Network, still form part of the Skynet acquisition and tender process. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Robathan more like this
uin HL16514 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-28more like thismore than 2019-06-28
answer text <p>It is confirmed that both the Service Delivery Wrap and the Global Interconnect Network form part of the ongoing SKYNET 6 Acquisition Programme.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-28T13:18:43.407Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-28T13:18:43.407Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
334
label Biography information for Lord Robathan more like this
1133040
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-18more like thismore than 2019-06-18
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Defence: Procurement more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the security vetting procedures in place for suppliers of components for Ministry of Defence procurement contracts. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Empey more like this
uin HL16458 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-27more like thismore than 2019-06-27
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) places the highest priority on the security and safety of our personnel and equipment.</p><p>The MOD's consideration of security matters associated with procurement contracts is defined by the Cabinet Office within the Government's Security Policy Framework. This framework is subject to periodic review to ensure it remains fit for purpose.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-27T13:36:57.857Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-27T13:36:57.857Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
4216
label Biography information for Lord Empey more like this
1132650
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2019-06-17more like thismore than 2019-06-17
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Gaming Machines more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords remove filter
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how many (1) Fixed-Odd Betting Terminals and (2) Electronic Gaming Machines, are on property belonging to the Ministry of Defence. more like this
tabling member printed
The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this
uin HL16428 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-06-24more like thismore than 2019-06-24
answer text <p>Gambling as an addiction has serious implications for Defence; as a security risk, financially, a mental health issue and as a wider welfare impact on Service personnel; families; veterans and their families. Gambling addiction is difficult to target and deal with effectively as most activity is carried out when Service personnel are off duty or at home. However, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is working to raise financial awareness among Service personnel; all three Services provide links on their welfare sites to several financial advisory sites including MoneyForce, Joining Forces Credit Union, the Services Insurance and Investment Advisory Panel and GamCare, a national charity and leading provider of information, advice and free counselling for the prevention and treatment of problem gambling.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD has not funded or conducted any research on problem gambling among Service personnel or veterans. We are aware that in 2017 the Forces in Mind Trust (FiMT) supported a gambling study by Swansea University, the preliminary findings of which suggested UK veterans may be at an increased risk of developing gambling problems than non-veterans. In 2018, FiMT awarded Swansea University £279,503 to undertake a survey to understand and explore the levels of gambling participation and attitudes to gambling in ex-Service personnel.</p><p> </p><p>The requested information on the numbers of betting terminals and gaming machines on MOD property and the revenue generated and beneficiaries is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
grouped question UIN
HL16429 more like this
HL16430 more like this
HL16431 more like this
HL16432 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-06-24T14:09:47.167Zmore like thismore than 2019-06-24T14:09:47.167Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
4308
label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans more like this