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759255

registered interest
date	11/09/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Syria: Military Intervention
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to support allied forces to defeat ISIS forces in Raqqa.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	10003
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/09/2017 answer text <p>As part of the Coalition, the RAF continues to carry out airstrikes in support of partner forces' operations against Daesh in Raqqah. Air support of this kind has helped the Syrian Democratic Forces to retake more than 65% of the city so far.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 14/09/2017 15:24:56 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

757412

registered interest
date	05/09/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Arms Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department takes to ensure that weapons sold to or gifted to Iraq reach their designated destination and end user.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	8470
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/09/2017 answer text <p>All exports of controlled military equipment and dual-use equipment are assessed against the Consolidated EU and National Arms Export Licensing Criteria. Similarly, Government proposals to gift controlled military equipment and dual-use equipment are also assessed against the Consolidated Criteria, with the same degree of rigour.</p><p>The Consolidated Criteria provide a thorough risk assessment framework, which requires us to think hard about the impact of providing equipment. Under Criterion 7, we would not grant an export licence, or gift equipment, if there was an unacceptable risk that the items would be diverted within the destination country or re-exported under undesirable conditions.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 12/09/2017 16:46:30 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

752598

registered interest
date	17/07/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Syria: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent support the Government has given to assist Syrian forces in retaking Raqqa.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	5235
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/07/2017 answer text <p>As part of the Coalition, the RAF continues to carry out airstrikes in support of the Syrian opposition forces' operations against Daesh in Raqqah. Air support of this kind has helped the Syrian forces to retake around 30% of the city so far.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 20/07/2017 15:16:46 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733008

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Lebanon: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his counterparts in Lebanon on the provision of weapons and helicopters assistance.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1350
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>The Lebanon Government have not approached the Ministry of Defence for provision of weapons or helicopter assistance. Any request for military assistance and equipment to support the Lebanon Armed Forces fight against Daesh and other extremist groups in Lebanon is normally directed through the Lebanon Executive Military Committee which is chaired by the Deputy Director of the Lebanese Army and has international representation from the United Nations and key allies</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 04/07/2017 14:17:21 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

733057

registered interest
date	27/06/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Industry
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 cooperative involvement UK defence companies and Israeli defence companies have had on mutual assistance and job creation.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	1525
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/07/2017 answer text <p>The UK and Israel have a strong and important trading relationship, with nearly £6 billion in bilateral trade last year. The UK is the No. 1 destination for Israeli foreign direct investment ​in Europe, and there are now more than 300 Israeli companies established in the UK.</p><p>We welcome co-operation which safeguards the UK's national security and promotes our prosperity. However no assessment has been made of the number of jobs that are linked to the cooperative involvement between UK and Israeli defence companies.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 04/07/2017 14:16:32 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

731222

registered interest
date	21/06/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Falkland Islands: Land Mines
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with the Government of the Falkland Islands on support for mine-clearing operations; and what the timetable is for all mine-fields in the Falkland Islands to be cleared.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	272
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2017 answer text <p>My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence visited the Falklands Islands in February 2016, and met with members of the Falkland Islands Government to discuss a range of issues. The joint Ministry of Defence and Foreign and Commonwealth Office funded Falkland Islands demining programme is making significant progress towards meeting the UK's obligations under the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.</p><p> </p><p>The current demining phase began in October 2016, tackling the most remote, environmentally-sensitive and complex minefields on the Islands, has already recovered over 3,000 anti-personnel mines and over 150 anti-tank mines, releasing over 3.5 million square metres back to the Islanders. The UK continues to keep the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention informed of its progress.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 28/06/2017 15:24:18 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

714532

registered interest
date	28/03/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Interpreters
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to ensure the safety in Afghanistan of Afghan interpreters who previously worked for the Government.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	69419
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/04/2017 answer text <p>The Government recognises the vital role local staff, including interpreters, played in operations in Afghanistan, and its debt of gratitude to them. As part of that, we have a permanent expert team based in Kabul to investigate claims from local staff who believe their safety is threatened as a result of their work with the UK. They assist with security advice, relocations to safe areas within Afghanistan and, where necessary, relocation to the UK.</p> answering member constituency West Worcestershire answering member printed Harriett Baldwin question first answered 03/04/2017 14:06:25 answering member 4107 label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

713437

registered interest
date	23/03/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Communication
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has any plans for discontinuance of access by armed forces personnel to the e-bluey service.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	68970
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/03/2017 answer text <p>The new contract with Neopost will mean Britain's Armed Forces will continue to receive hard copy, secure mail, including photos from their loved ones for free, with no break in service as the new imail INtouch system replaces the e-bluey on 1 April 2017. This was announced on 27 March 2017.</p><p>The e-bluey was a hybrid mail service which enabled service personnel stationed or deployed overseas to receive letters and photographs in hard copy format, but which were sent via email. e-bluey usage has declined by 98% since 2007.</p><p>The iMail Intouch system is more modern and better value for money, allowing users to send up to eight pages including high definition photographs and official documents. Savings will be reinvested in welfare provision for the benefit of Service personnel, including the improvement of internet connections in theatre, ensuring that we continue to maintain world-class communications services for our deployed personnel.</p><p>Letter and parcel services for personnel and their families will continue as before, with hand-written letters sent free of charge via a Forces Free Air Letter.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 31/03/2017 13:50:26 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

708466

registered interest
date	06/03/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Royal Signals
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will retain the White Helmet Motor Cycle Team of the Royals Corps of Signals.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	66749
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2017 answer text <p>The Master of Signals Council has taken the decision to disband the White Helmet Motor Cycle Team at the end of their 2017 tour. Whilst the display is impressive, it was judged that it no longer reflects the modern role of the Royal Corps of Signals as leaders in a digital age, using cutting edge technology. Engagement that reflects their modern day image is planned to continue.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 09/03/2017 16:03:54 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon

708467

registered interest
date	06/03/2017
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Civil Proceedings
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will estimate the cost to his Department of responding to vexatious legal challenges to soldiers in each of the last three years.
tabling member constituency	Strangford
tabling member printed	Jim Shannon
uin	66750
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/03/2017 answer text <p>No precise answer is possible, since the Courts do not normally make explicit findings as to whether individual cases are vexatious or not. We estimate however that the Ministry of Defence has spent over £100 million on inquiries' legal costs and compensation relating to the Iraq conflict, a large proportion of which is attributable to allegations brought by the now discredited Public Interest Lawyers.</p> answering member constituency Hemel Hempstead answering member printed Mike Penning question first answered 13/03/2017 17:16:25 answering member 1528 label Biography information for Sir Mike Penning
tabling member	4131 label Biography information for Jim Shannon