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347143

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Iraq: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Iraq.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	114
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>Since ISIL’s expansion in the summer of 2014, the Government of Iraq (GoI), with the support of the Global Counter-ISIL Coalition, including the UK, has succeeded in halting ISIL’s advance and pushing them out of a quarter of the territory they have captured. However, the security situation in Iraq remains concerning.</p><p>In central and western Iraq the Iraqi Security Forces (ISF), supported by Coalition airstrikes have generally succeeded in containing ISIL advances, and in places like Tikrit, retaken territory. On 17 May, however, ISIL captured the city of Ramadi in Anbar province. While this represents a symbolic and tactical advance for ISIL, we do not judge it to be strategically significant.</p><p>Some areas of Iraq, such as Mosul, remain under complete ISIL control whilst others like Fallujah and Baiji continue to be heavily contested.</p><p>In the north, the Kurdish Security Forces (KSF), supported by Coalition airstrikes, have recaptured territory, particularly around the Sinjar area, and continue to make incremental gains. The majority of southern Iraq remains calm.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 01/06/2015 10:40:36 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

347147

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Afghanistan: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Afghanistan.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	116
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>Working for a stable and secure Afghanistan that is willing and able to counter terrorism remains a key objective for our work in Afghanistan. The UK played a leading role in the International Security Assistance Force mission. With NATO support, Afghan security forces now number around 330,000, the strongest in Afghan history. In January 2015 they assumed complete responsibility for the country’s security, a significant achievement and a tangible demonstration of the progress achieved to date. Recent well-publicised attacks have shown insurgent ambition to press for early impact following the announcement on 22 April of the start of their military campaign this year, in which they have declared Afghan Government and international institutions and civilian personnel as legitimate targets. We recognise and are ever mindful of the indiscriminate tragedy that this inflicts. Events have also illustrated the ability and determination of Afghan Defence and Security Forces to absorb pressure and to respond effectively. We expect this capability to broaden and to deepen as NATO’s Resolute Support Mission continues, of which the UK remains a key component.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware of reports claiming that Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant/Daesh have gained a foothold in Afghanistan and that they are seeking to consolidate this. Together with Afghan and international counterparts, we are monitoring the situation closely.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 01/06/2015 10:08:47 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

347148

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Libya: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Libya.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	117
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>Ongoing instability and increased violence are a serious threat to Libya’s future. The wider region is threatened by the increasing presence of terrorist organisations and the facilitation of illegal migration. The UK is particularly concerned about the growing threat from extremist groups affiliated with ISIL in Libya. Only a stable and representative Government of National Accord (GNA) can deal with the political and security challenges Libya faces. I discussed this with visiting members of the House of Representatives and Libyan activists during my recent visit to Tunisia.</p><p>The UK remains fully committed to supporting the work of Special Representative of the Secretary General Leon to find a lasting political and security settlement in Libya. An agreement on a GNA is an essential first step to normalising Libya, and needs to be accompanied by a monitored ceasefire, withdrawal of armed groups from the cities and a comprehensive security plan.</p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood question first answered 01/06/2015 16:08:05 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

347149

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Cabinet Office
answering dept id	53
answering dept short name	Cabinet Office
answering dept sort name	Cabinet Office
hansard heading	National Security Council: Disclosure of Information
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will publish the minutes and a summary of the most recent meeting of the National Security Council.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	87
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text <p>The National Security Council is a Cabinet Committee. Information related to the proceedings of Cabinet Committees is not disclosed, as to do so could harm the frankness and candour of internal discussion. We do not comment on specifics relating to the National Security Council or national security issues.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency West Dorset answering member printed Mr Oliver Letwin question first answered 01/06/2015 15:51:28 answering member 247 label Biography information for Sir Oliver Letwin
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

347151

registered interest
date	27/05/2015
answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept id	16
answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
hansard heading	Nigeria: Politics and Government
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the security situation in Nigeria.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	118
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/06/2015 answer text The security situation in Nigeria remains of strong concern. It is estimated that 20,000 people have been killed, 1.5 million have been displaced and at least 3 million have been affected by the terrorist group Boko Haram. Recent efforts by Nigeria and its neighbours have seen the group pushed back. However, Boko Haram remains a potent threat and retains the ability to conduct attacks. President Buhari has made restoring security and prosperity to north east Nigeria a priority for his government. We look forward to working closely with him on this agenda. answering member constituency Rochford and Southend East answering member printed James Duddridge question first answered 01/06/2015 11:23:01 answering member 1559 label Biography information for Sir James Duddridge
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

229357

registered interest
date	24/03/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Veterans: Military Decorations
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the awarding of the Légion d'honneur to veterans of the Second World War.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	228914
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/03/2015 answer text <p>We thank the French Government for making the offer to award the Legion d'Honneur to all those UK Servicemen who were involved in the liberation of France in 1944. So far the Ministry of Defence has passed in excess of 2,500 applications to the French Authorities.</p><p>We continue to receive and process applications on a daily basis and this week we anticipate a further 200 applications will be passed across to the French Authorities.</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 26/03/2015 10:05:45 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

228516

registered interest
date	19/03/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Legal Costs
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much (a) his Department and (b) its executive agencies and associated bodies spent on legal fees in each year since 2010; and if he will publish a detailed breakdown of that expenditure.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	228426
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/03/2015 answer text <p>It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 24/03/2015 17:17:25 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

228520

registered interest
date	19/03/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Redundancy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people have been made redundant from (a) his Department and (b) its executive agencies and associated bodies in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	228355
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/03/2015 answer text <p>The table below shows the number of civilian personnel who have left the Ministry of Defence and its Trading Funds through compulsory early retirement or severance, through voluntary release and redundancy, or under the terms of the Voluntary Early Release Scheme (VERS) in each financial year from 2010 to 31 December 2014.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td> </td><td colspan="6"><p><strong>FINANCIAL YEAR </strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>MOD MAIN</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2009-10</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2010-11</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2011-12</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2012-13</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2013/14</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>2014-15</strong></p><p><strong>(to 31/12/2014)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Voluntary Release &amp; Redundancy</p></td><td><p>400</p></td><td><p>180</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>130</p></td><td><p>190</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Voluntary Early Release Scheme</p></td><td><p>-</p></td><td><p>-</p></td><td><p>5,950</p></td><td><p>3,240</p></td><td><p>1,680</p></td><td><p>~</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Compulsory Retirement/Severance</p></td><td><p>210</p></td><td><p>150</p></td><td><p>20</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>10</p></td><td><p>20</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>TRADING FUNDS</strong></p></td><td colspan="5"> </td><td> </td></tr><tr><td><p>Voluntary Release &amp; Redundancy</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p>150</p></td><td><p>470</p></td><td><p>40</p></td><td><p>20</p></td><td><p>120</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Compulsory Retirement/Severance</p></td><td><p>70</p></td><td><p>20</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p>~</p></td><td><p>-</p></td><td><p>~</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><strong>Notes:</strong></p><p>1. Headcount is a measure of the size of the workforce that counts all people equally regardless of their hours of work.</p><p>2. The figures above relate to permanent and casual MOD Main and Trading Fund personnel only. Excluded are all Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) and locally engaged civilian (LEC) personnel.</p><p>3. Personnel who exit under Voluntary Early Release Schemes from 1 July 2011 onwards are listed separately for MOD Main from those leaving under alternative voluntary release or redundancy schemes.</p><p>4. Where rounding has been used, totals and sub-totals have been rounded separately and so may not equal the sums of their rounded parts. When rounding to the nearest 10, numbers ending in “5” have been rounded to the nearest multiple of 20 to prevent systematic bias.</p><p>- denotes 0 and a ~ denotes numbers of 1 to 5.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry question first answered 25/03/2015 15:42:06 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry previous answer version 52557 answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

228101

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of staff in (a) his Department and (b) its executive agencies and associated bodies are former members of the armed forces.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	228117
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>Information on the numbers of civilian staff in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) who previously served in the Armed Forces is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p>As at 1 January 2015, the Ministry of Defence employed 160,700 Service personnel and 64,010 civilian staff. This equated to proportions of 71.5% and 28.5%, respectively. Further analysis of recent trends in Service and civilian personnel strengths can be found in Table 2.03.1 of the Department's 'Bulletin 2.03 - Service and Civilian Personnel' report (revised on 22 January 2015) which can be found at the following address:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/396759/Bulletin2.03_Personnel_Bulletin-Final_2014_Revised.pdf#page=8</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry grouped question UIN 228118 question first answered 23/03/2015 16:37:56 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker

228102

registered interest
date	18/03/2015
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Staff
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of staff in (a) his Department and (b) its executive agencies and associated bodies are members of the armed forces.
tabling member constituency	Gedling
tabling member printed	Vernon Coaker
uin	228118
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/03/2015 answer text <p>Information on the numbers of civilian staff in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) who previously served in the Armed Forces is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.</p><p>As at 1 January 2015, the Ministry of Defence employed 160,700 Service personnel and 64,010 civilian staff. This equated to proportions of 71.5% and 28.5%, respectively. Further analysis of recent trends in Service and civilian personnel strengths can be found in Table 2.03.1 of the Department's 'Bulletin 2.03 - Service and Civilian Personnel' report (revised on 22 January 2015) which can be found at the following address:</p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/396759/Bulletin2.03_Personnel_Bulletin-Final_2014_Revised.pdf#page=8</p> answering member constituency Broxtowe answering member printed Anna Soubry grouped question UIN 228117 question first answered 23/03/2015 16:37:56 answering member 3938 label Biography information for Anna Soubry
tabling member	360 label Biography information for Lord Coaker