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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Institute for Statecraft more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department (a) leases (b) provides in kind any (i) office space and (ii) other resources to the Institute for Statecraft. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Derby North more like this
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Chris Williamson more like this
star this property uin 200608 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-13more like thismore than 2018-12-13
star this property answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has no centrally-held record of any provision of office space to the Institute for Statecraft.</p><p>In Financial Years 2016-17 and 2017-18, the Armed Forces Covenant Fund Trust's Local Grants Programme awarded a total of £177,650 to 12 separate small projects run by the Shared Outcomes Programme, an initiative of the Institute for Statecraft which works with young people (aged 14 - 18) from minority communities in areas facing economic and social challenge and aims to increase participants' life opportunities and support them in fulfilling their potential. The Shared Outcomes projects enable young people to take part in challenging activities such as assault courses, night navigation exercises and camping while visiting an Army base, and other activities designed to improve community cohesion. In addition, in 2017 the Army made a single payment of £6,800 to the Institute for Statecraft for specialist training.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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less than 2018-12-13T16:20:24.563Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-13T16:20:24.563Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Chris Williamson more like this
1022943
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Cadets more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which cadet units are in each constituency; and what the sponsoring Service is of each of those units. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Colchester more like this
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Will Quince more like this
star this property uin 200692 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-14more like thismore than 2018-12-14
star this property answer text <p>The requested information is provided in the attached spreadsheet which was compiled in September 2018.</p><p>This information is not routinely collected by the Ministry of Defence, and was only compiled in preparation for Cadets Day in 2019. The data was drawn from a number of sources so the information is not definitive.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
star this property answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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less than 2018-12-14T13:51:28.927Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-14T13:51:28.927Z
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star this property label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
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star this property file name Attachment to Question 200692.xlsx more like this
star this property title Cadet units in each UK constituency more like this
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4423
unstar this property label Biography information for Will Quince more like this
1022944
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Nigeria more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the outcomes were of his visit to Nigeria in November 2018 to (a) promote women, peace and security and (b) invest in counter-IED equipment. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Colchester more like this
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Will Quince more like this
star this property uin 200693 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-19more like thismore than 2018-12-19
star this property answer text <p>The UK and Nigeria share a deep and long-standing Defence Partnership. During my visit I was able to explore the challenges that our Nigerian partners are facing and understand better how the UK might assist further in tackling the insidious and pervasive threat posed by violent extremist organisations in the north east. Promoting the UK Defence contribution to Women, Peace, and Security was central to the visit, and I was able to meet with non-government organisations and better understand the particular impact of the conflict on women and girls. The UK will continue to work with the Nigerian Armed Forces to promote Women, Peace and Security through training, advisory support, and sharing of experience. I also witnessed first-hand some of the world class training in countering the threat from improvised explosive devices being delivered by British military personnel to their Nigerian counterparts, and I was pleased to be able to gift a range of specialist Counter-Improvised Explosive Device equipment worth c£775,000 to the Nigerian Army to help them in their fight against terrorism, by tackling terrorism abroad we can better protect our security at home.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency South Staffordshire more like this
star this property answering member printed Gavin Williamson more like this
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less than 2018-12-19T16:19:10.703Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-19T16:19:10.703Z
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star this property label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson more like this
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4423
unstar this property label Biography information for Will Quince more like this
1022952
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Saudi Arabia: Joint Exercises more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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25259
star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what joint military exercises the UK armed forces plan to undertake with Saudi Arabia. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Llanelli more like this
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Nia Griffith more like this
star this property uin 200616 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-13more like thismore than 2018-12-13
star this property answer text <p>UK Armed Forces have two exercises planned with Saudi Arabia: a Royal Navy Passage Exercise between 3-7 February 2019 and the Army will conduct a table-top planning exercise (Exercise DESERT SOLDIER) from 29 March-14 April 2019.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
star this property answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
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less than 2018-12-13T16:24:58.86Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-13T16:24:58.86Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1022954
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
star this property hansard heading Global Navigation Satellite Systems: Finance more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 6 December 2018 to Question 198212 on Global Navigation Satellite Systems: Costs, what funds his Department has allocated to the proposed Global Navigation Satellite System. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Llanelli more like this
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Nia Griffith more like this
star this property uin 200618 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-13more like thismore than 2018-12-13
star this property answer text <p>£92 million has been allocated from the Treasury EU Exit fund to the Engineering, Design and Development Phase for a UK Global Navigation Satellite System, which is currently under way. The UK Space Agency is leading the work with the full support of the Ministry of Defence.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2018-12-13T16:24:18.1Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-13T16:24:18.1Z
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star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith more like this
1022970
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
star this property hansard heading Defence: Cybersecurity more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the security of the technology used for military systems. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
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David Simpson more like this
star this property uin 200621 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-18more like thismore than 2018-12-18
star this property answer text <p>Defence uses a number of information assurance and cyber security activities to ensure the technology used for military systems are appropriately protected. However, for the purpose of safeguarding national security, the Ministry of Defence does not comment publicly on the specifics of these activities and arrangements.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2018-12-18T14:30:29.157Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-18T14:30:29.157Z
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star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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1597
unstar this property label Biography information for David Simpson more like this
1022971
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Russia: Armed Forces more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made in trends in the number of aggressive tactics by Russian by (a) sea and (b) air in relation to (i) Royal Navy and (ii) Royal Air Force operations in the last two years. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
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David Simpson more like this
star this property uin 200622 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-18more like thismore than 2018-12-18
star this property answer text <p>Russia has developed a more assertive military posture towards the West. Many Russian military activities are routine while some are more provocative. Russian interaction with UK aircraft and ships are generally safe and professional.</p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
star this property answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
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less than 2018-12-18T12:22:12.037Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-18T12:22:12.037Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
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1597
unstar this property label Biography information for David Simpson more like this
1022972
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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star this property hansard heading Reserve Forces: Recruitment more like this
star this property house id 1 more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to encourage people to join the reserve forces. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
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David Simpson more like this
star this property uin 200623 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-17more like thismore than 2018-12-17
star this property answer text <p>The attractiveness of the offer that we are making to reservists in terms of challenge, opportunity and reward has improved markedly under the Reserves 2020 (FR20) programme, with access to modern equipment, better training opportunities, and improved remuneration and support.</p><p>As part of FR20, each Service has its own strategy for encouraging people to join the Reserve Forces.</p><p>The Royal Navy marketing strategy includes the use of media outlets to encourage potential candidates to visit the careers website, contact their call centre, or attend a Reserves Experience event, where they are able to engage with regional reserve units. The Navy introduced a seamless transfer process in 2015 called Project Firefly to encourage Regular Service Leavers to join the Maritime Reserves. This scheme has recently been expanded to attract former Regulars who have been outside the Service for two years or less.</p><p>Recruitment for the Army Reserve is part of the wider Army 'Belonging' recruitment campaign. This campaign was enhanced in autumn 2018 through a bespoke Army Reserve video on demand campaign to encourage Army Reserve applications. The Army also seeks to attract Regular soldiers at the end of their full-time Service, and has introduced a range of financial incentives.</p><p>Royal Air Force Reserve Squadrons are marketed nationally under the strap-line 'Royal Air Force Regular and Reserve'. Additionally, the RAF have produced an informative brochure about joining the RAF Reserves that is publicised via the RAF recruiting website, social media channels and is also available at Armed Forces Careers Offices.</p>
unstar this property answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
star this property answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
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less than 2018-12-17T16:56:51.687Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-17T16:56:51.687Z
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star this property label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
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unstar this property label Biography information for David Simpson more like this
1022973
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
star this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Recruitment more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has a strategy to tackle the issue of applicants to the armed forces not being fit enough to pass initial army selection. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
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David Simpson more like this
star this property uin 200624 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-18more like thismore than 2018-12-18
star this property answer text <p>The Army is taking proactive measures to better prepare candidates for selection, and potential recruits for Basic Training, without lowering entry standards. This enables more of society to maximise their talents through a career in the Army. This includes:</p><p> </p><ul><li>comprehensive advice on the Army website, with the mandatory tests fully explained to allow individuals to begin preparing early, a dedicated Army fitness app (which is available to wider members of the public to utilise) and advice on healthy eating;</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>courses for those who need either additional physical training ahead of starting basic training;</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>more tailored advice and mentoring throughout the recruiting process from support officers regarding body mass composition and the associated health and wellbeing risks;</li></ul><p> </p><ul><li>from January 2019, potential recruits who are in all other respects suitable for Army Service will be offered a tailored support package, which for appropriate candidates may include a pre-conditioning course specifically designed to correct weight management issues prior to commencing basic training.</li></ul><p> </p><p>And;</p><p> </p><ul><li>basic training is also progressive and designed to build up a recruit's fitness, strength and stamina before completing the Army's mandatory assessments ahead of Field Army service.</li></ul>
unstar this property answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
star this property answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
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less than 2018-12-18T11:54:01.333Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-18T11:54:01.333Z
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1544
star this property label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
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1597
unstar this property label Biography information for David Simpson more like this
1022974
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence remove filter
star this property hansard heading Ministry of Defence: Operating Costs more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of his Department's budget has been spent on administration costs in each year for which information is available; and how much is projected to be so spent in the 2018-19 financial year. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
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David Simpson more like this
star this property uin 200625 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2018-12-24more like thismore than 2018-12-24
star this property answer text <p>Our Annual Report and Accounts provides data on administration expenditure in previous financial years:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mod-annual-reports" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mod-annual-reports</a>.</p><p> </p><p>We will be publishing this financial year's figures in our next Annual Report.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
unstar this property answering member constituency Pudsey more like this
star this property answering member printed Stuart Andrew more like this
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less than 2018-12-24T11:50:45.89Zmore like thismore than 2018-12-24T11:50:45.89Z
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star this property label Biography information for Stuart Andrew more like this
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1597
unstar this property label Biography information for David Simpson more like this