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794540

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:54:44
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:06:15 04/12/2017 17:36:04
	hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
	house id	1
	identifier	115513
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	04/12/2017 17:04:00
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the UK programmes providing support for the development of the European Defence Technology Industrial Base.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115513
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115513
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>As the largest defence spender in Europe, there are a number of UK programmes that support the development of the European Defence Technological and Industrial Base (EDTIB). These include our ongoing investment in Typhoon; the UK-French Maritime Mine Counter-Measure programme; the UK-French Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon (Heavy) (SeaVenom); the 'METEOR' missile; the A400M; Tornado aircraft; and the UK procurement of the 'AJAX' armoured fighting vehicle.</p><p>The UK remains an irreplaceable component of European defence capability and is a key industrial partner in European cooperative development programmes. The UK also holds membership of two non-EU intergovernmental agencies; the Organisation for Joint Armament Cooperation and the Letter of Intent Treaty nations framework which promote the strengthening of the EDTIB.</p>
	creator	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

794279

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	28/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:46:29
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 19:56:22 30/11/2017 11:59:01
	hansard heading	Anti-corruption Champion
	house id	1
	identifier	115252
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	30/11/2017 11:27:41
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to name a new anti-corruption champion.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Ealing Central and Acton
	tabling member printed	Dr Rupa Huq
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115252
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115252
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>An announcement on the anti-corruption champion appointment will be made in due course.</p>
	creator	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4511 label Biography information for Dr Rupa Huq

794258

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:45:53
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 19:55:37 04/12/2017 17:36:01
	hansard heading	Army
	house id	1
	identifier	115231
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	04/12/2017 17:04:56
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) officers and (b) soldiers there were in the British Army in each year since 2000.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Chesterfield
	tabling member printed	Toby Perkins
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115231
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115231
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The officer and soldier strengths of the Army at 1 April for each year since 2000 are shown below:</p><p> </p><p>Army Full Time Strength</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Officers</p></td><td><p>Soldiers</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2000</p></td><td><p>14,130</p></td><td><p>100,050</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2001</p></td><td><p>14,320</p></td><td><p>99,670</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2002</p></td><td><p>14,550</p></td><td><p>100,240</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2003</p></td><td><p>14,940</p></td><td><p>102,340</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2004</p></td><td><p>15,180</p></td><td><p>102,030</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2005</p></td><td><p>15,040</p></td><td><p>98,370</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2006</p></td><td><p>15,130</p></td><td><p>96,750</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2007</p></td><td><p>15,100</p></td><td><p>95,620</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2008</p></td><td><p>15,090</p></td><td><p>94,620</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>14,930</p></td><td><p>96,370</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>15,020</p></td><td><p>98,340</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>15,020</p></td><td><p>95,460</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>14,660</p></td><td><p>93,560</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>14,060</p></td><td><p>89,280</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>13,360</p></td><td><p>80,840</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>13,000</p></td><td><p>77,020</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>12,790</p></td><td><p>75,240</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>12,910</p></td><td><p>73,870</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Future Reserves 2020 Strength</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>Officers</p></td><td><p>Soldiers</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>4,300</p></td><td><p>21,690</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>4,300</p></td><td><p>20,940</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014</p></td><td><p>4,350</p></td><td><p>19,230</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015</p></td><td><p>4,490</p></td><td><p>20,940</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016</p></td><td><p>4,840</p></td><td><p>23,830</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2017</p></td><td><p>5,100</p></td><td><p>24,840</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Notes:</p><p> </p><p>1. Numbers are for trained and untrained personnel and have been produced by Defence Statistics.</p><ol start="2"><li>Full time strength in the above tables includes the trained element which contributes to the liability. e.g. it includes Gurkhas but it excludes Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) Home Commitment (HC) and those FTRS serving on Operational Commitment Establishment (Reserve). As such these may differ from published statistics.</li></ol><p>3. The Future Reserves 2020 population consists of Group A Army Reserves, some Sponsored Reserves and those personnel serving on FTRS(HC) contracts who were previously Army Reservists. Ministry of Defence does not hold Future Reserves 2020 population data pre – 2012.</p><p>4. Figures have been rounded to 10, numbers ending in &quot;5&quot; have been rounded to the nearest multiple of 20 to prevent systematic bias.</p><p> </p>
	creator	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	3952 label Biography information for Mr Toby Perkins

794233

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	07/12/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:34:51
	answering body	The Senior Deputy Speaker
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	204
	answering dept short name
	answering dept sort name	Senior Deputy Speaker (HoL)
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 19:35:57 07/12/2017 16:17:03
	hansard heading	House of Lords: Beverage Containers
	house id	2
	identifier	HL3551
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	07/12/2017 16:16:06
	question text	To ask the Senior Deputy Speaker what steps are being taken, including through procurement processes, to reduce the number of plastic cups used in catering outlets in the House of Lords.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Baroness Redfern
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL3551
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3551
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Senior Deputy Speaker has asked me, as Chairman of the Services Committee, to respond on his behalf.</p><p>House of Lords Catering and Retail Services (CRS) is taking a pro-active approach to reducing the use of disposable cups within the House’s catering facilities. The River Restaurant and Millbank House Restaurant both provide disposable cups, and in both areas CRS runs an incentive scheme for customers whereby the price of a hot beverage is reduced by 10p (broadly the price of a disposable cup) if a customer brings their own cup. We also provide china cups in the River Restaurant and Millbank House Restaurant and encourage customers to use these when they are dining in, instead of using a disposable cup.</p><p>Regarding procurement, CRS is not aware of a disposable cup for hot beverages that is fully bio-degradable, and until such a product becomes available CRS will have to continue with its current supply. CRS works closely with its suppliers to ensure it would become aware of any new appropriate products should they emerge.</p><p>Through the procurement process, CRS objectives include sourcing products that come from renewable sources (such as those supporting sustainable forestry or low carbon processes). The disposable hot beverage cups currently used are made from sustainable and recycled materials and are an insulated, double walled cup. This reduces disposable consumption by negating the need for an additional sleeve or the practice of customers doubling up cups if thinner, single walled cups are provided.</p><p>CRS has recently received accreditation from the Sustainable Restaurant Association, and looks forward to working alongside the Association to implement innovative solutions for reducing the amount of total disposable products, including cups, that are used across the House of Lords catering venues.</p>
	creator	4551 label Biography information for Baroness Redfern
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	4551 label Biography information for Baroness Redfern

794292

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:46:51
	answering body	Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	201
	answering dept short name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	answering dept sort name	Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 19:56:55 04/12/2017 08:38:04
	hansard heading	Space Technology
	house id	1
	identifier	115265
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	04/12/2017 08:06:07
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, pursuant to the Answer of 13 November 2017 to Question 111366, what representations the Department has received from the UK space sector supply chain on the effect of the UK leaving the EU (a) Single Market and (b) Customs Union on that industry.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Oxford West and Abingdon
	tabling member printed	Layla Moran
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115265
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115265
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Since the referendum, the Government has carried out extensive and diverse engagement with hundreds of businesses of all sizes across the UK on the potential implications of our withdrawal from the EU. As part of that, I have had a range of discussions with representatives of the UK space sector on the effect of EU exit on the continued strong growth of their sector.</p><p> </p><p>We remain committed to making the UK the best place in Europe to own and grow a business. That includes supporting those businesses that trade with the EU and wider international markets, as well as continuing to encourage record foreign direct investment that supports business and communities up and down the country. As part of the launch of the Government’s ambitious Industrial Strategy on Monday 27 November, the Secretary of State announced a £50 million programme to enable new satellite launch services and low gravity spaceflights from UK spaceports.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
	creator	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4656 label Biography information for Layla Moran

794226

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	07/12/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:34:45
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 19:35:44 05/12/2017 12:31:03
	hansard heading	Married People
	house id	2
	identifier	HL3544
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	05/12/2017 11:59:21
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many single earner married couples there are in (1) England, (2) Wales, (3) Scotland, and (4) Northern Ireland, broken down as a percentage of the total number of married couples in each nation.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Morrow
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL3544
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3544
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The information requested falls within the responsibility of the UK Statistics Authority. I have asked the Authority to reply and I will place a copy of their letter in the Library of the House.</p> attachment 1 file name HL3544, HL3627 Lord Morrow .pdf
	creator	3795 label Biography information for Lord Morrow
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	3795 label Biography information for Lord Morrow

794207

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	07/12/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:34:31
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	ddp modified	24/11/2017 16:05:05 05/12/2017 12:36:01
	hansard heading	Strategic Defence and Security Review
	house id	2
	identifier	HL3525
	legislature	25277
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	05/12/2017 12:04:14
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what arrangements they are making to ensure that the roles of (1) the intelligence services, and (2) the police, including community policing, are taken fully into account in the Strategic Defence Review.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member printed	Lord Judd
	title	House of Lords Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 HL3525
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3525
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>The government remains focused on implementing the National Security Strategy and Strategic Defence and Security Review (SDSR), which was published in 2015. In July the government announced a review of national security capabilities, in support of SDSR implementation, to ensure that we have a full suite of effective and efficient national security capabilities to achieve our three national security objectives: protecting our people, projecting our global influence and promoting our prosperity. The work is being coordinated by the National Security Adviser, with individual strands taken forward by cross-departmental teams, which has involved a range of Government departments and our law enforcement and intelligence agencies.</p>
	creator	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd
	publisher	25277
	tabling member	1660 label Biography information for Lord Judd

794248

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:45:36
	answering body	Cabinet Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	53
	answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
	answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 19:55:17 04/12/2017 15:52:01
	hansard heading	Government Chief Scientific Adviser: Public Appointments
	house id	1
	identifier	115221
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	04/12/2017 15:20:45
	question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish the criteria for the recruitment of the position of Government Chief Scientific Adviser.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Hemsworth
	tabling member printed	Jon Trickett
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115221
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115221
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Applications for the position of Government Chief Scientific Adviser were assessed against the following criteria which were published in the Candidate Information Pack on 24 February 2017.</p><p> </p><ul><li>A first class reputation in science or engineering demonstrated by international recognition, Fellowship of the Royal Society, Royal Academy of Engineering or equivalent, and a strong research and publication record.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The ability to assimilate, evaluate and interpret scientific findings and advice across the full spectrum of disciplines, where necessary at short notice and under pressure, to command the confidence and support of Ministers and senior officials.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Excellent policy and analytical skills at the strategic level, and the ability to work at the highest levels across academia, business and government departments, exercising impartial and objective judgement, to achieve the best results for the Government.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>Highly developed communication skills with the ability to adapt to the needs of a diverse range of audiences, including the public, to deliver information with authority and sensitivity, particularly in times of crisis.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The ability to manage the Government Office for Science by communicating a clear vision and motivating and driving staff to reach their full potential. Effective leadership skills and the ability to put into place systems, people and skills to enable the office to deliver its objectives and ensure future capability to meet the challenges ahead.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The gravitas and experience to provide leadership as the Head of Profession to the Government Science and Engineering Profession and to play an active role as a member of the Top 200 group of civil servants. This includes contributing to the corporate Civil Service agenda and by participating in weekly meetings of Permanent Secretaries and other governance groups of Permanent Secretaries as required.</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>The ability to build on and develop influential networks across academia, government, industry and other stakeholders, nationally and internationally.</li></ul>
	creator	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	410 label Biography information for Jon Trickett

794550

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:55:01
	answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:06:49 30/11/2017 16:48:03
	hansard heading	Business Improvement Districts
	house id	1
	identifier	115523
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	30/11/2017 16:16:13
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, if he will publish the areas in which a feasibility study for a Business Improvement District has been conducted, in each of the last 3 years.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	High Peak
	tabling member printed	Ruth George
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115523
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115523
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Since we launched the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) Loan Fund in October 2013, 24 areas have or are receiving loans of up to £50,000 each to help set up a BID. The 24 areas that have received or are receiving Loans are Abingdon, Altrincham, Bermondsey, Blyth, Burnley, Central Milton Keynes, Cheltenham, Eastbourne, Hastings, Heart of London, Hereford, Hexham, Leicester, Lifford, Litchfield, Minehead, Morpeth, Oxted, Poole, Purley, Runcorn, Sheffield, Watford, York. We do not allocate general funding to each BID in England or keep records of consultants working on BIDs.</p><p>The process of conducting feasibility studies for BIDs is a matter for local areas. We do not approve or allocate funding to those studies nor hold records of which areas have undertaken a feasibility study.</p>
	creator	4662 label Biography information for Ruth George
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4662 label Biography information for Ruth George

794552

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	27/11/2017
	date	23/11/2017
	date tabled	23/11/2017
	ddp created	23/11/2017 19:55:04
	answering body	Department for Communities and Local Government
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	7
	answering dept short name	Communities and Local Government
	answering dept sort name	Communities and Local Government
	ddp modified	23/11/2017 20:15:17 30/11/2017 16:48:02
	hansard heading	Business Improvement Districts
	house id	1
	identifier	115525
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	30/11/2017 16:16:13
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, which feasibility studies for a Business Improvement District have been (a) approved and (b) allocated funding in each of the last 3 years.
	session	2017/19
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	High Peak
	tabling member printed	Ruth George
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2017/19 115525
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	115525
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	Ordinary
	answer	answer answer text <p>Since we launched the Business Improvement Districts (BIDs) Loan Fund in October 2013, 24 areas have or are receiving loans of up to £50,000 each to help set up a BID. The 24 areas that have received or are receiving Loans are Abingdon, Altrincham, Bermondsey, Blyth, Burnley, Central Milton Keynes, Cheltenham, Eastbourne, Hastings, Heart of London, Hereford, Hexham, Leicester, Lifford, Litchfield, Minehead, Morpeth, Oxted, Poole, Purley, Runcorn, Sheffield, Watford, York. We do not allocate general funding to each BID in England or keep records of consultants working on BIDs.</p><p>The process of conducting feasibility studies for BIDs is a matter for local areas. We do not approve or allocate funding to those studies nor hold records of which areas have undertaken a feasibility study.</p>
	creator	4662 label Biography information for Ruth George
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4662 label Biography information for Ruth George