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166684

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	HM Treasury
answering dept id	14
answering dept short name	Treasury
answering dept sort name	Treasury
hansard heading	Islamic State
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask Mr Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps he is taking to prevent the laundering of ISIL funds through Hawala brokers and similar informal money transfer systems; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	216434
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/12/2014 answer text <p>The UK has a comprehensive anti-money laundering (AML) regime and we are committed to ensuring our financial system is a hostile environment for illicit finances. We play a leading role in the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the inter-governmental body that sets global standards on tackling money laundering and terrorist finance. The UK is considered by FATF to have one of the most robust AML and counter financing of terrorism (CFT) regimes.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>A Hawala broker may operate as a Money Service Business (MSB) in the UK as long as it meets the requirements for registration with HMRC and FCA and follows the requirements of UK AML legislation. All MSBs are required to have systems in place to mitigate the risks of dealing with high risk customers, including those from high risk jurisdictions. HMRC is the supervisory authority for most MSBs under the Money Laundering Regulations (MLRs). HMRC’s role is to maintain a register of these businesses and ensure they are aware of, and comply with, their requirements by having appropriate risk based AML controls in place. HMRC is taking an increasingly robust approach to supervision of the MSB sector - for example, it committed to double its supervisory interventions in the sector by April 2015. HMRC is also focussing its efforts on raising the sector's understanding of the MLRs through providing updated guidance. Law enforcement, including the National Crime Agency and the UK National Terrorist Financial Investigation Unit, actively look at the AML/CFT risks arising from the MSB sector.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Collective global action is necessary to tackle illicit finance including in relation to the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) and the UK has been involved in two recent public statements, one by the FATF in October (<a href="http://www.fatf-gafi.org/documents/news/fatf-action-isil.html" target="_blank">http://www.fatf-gafi.org/documents/news/fatf-action-isil.html</a>) and one at an international meeting on Combatting Terrorist Financing in November (<a href="http://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=7824&amp;language=en-US&amp;ItemId=4622" target="_blank">http://www.mofa.gov.bh/Default.aspx?tabid=7824&amp;language=en-US&amp;ItemId=4622</a>).</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency South Northamptonshire answering member printed Andrea Leadsom question first answered 09/12/2014 16:56:02 answering member 4117 label Biography information for Andrea Leadsom
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

166691

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	HMS Victory
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what arrangements his Department is making for direct, on board ship monitoring of the work on the HMS Victory 1744 wreck site by independent archaeologists.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	216391
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2014 answer text <p>Phased fieldwork on the site will be controlled by the Maritime Heritage Foundation (MHF) and its Scientific Advisory Committee, chaired by Dr Margaret Rule CBE, who led the project to raise the Mary Rose, and will follow the agreed Project Design. Extensive scientific progress reports will be provided to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to use in decisions to consent to further work. The MOD has the right to inspect any work being conducted at the site and a commitment has been given that the quality of archaeological work on the project will meet or exceed requirements. Examples of scientific reports documenting the non-disturbance phases of the project design are available for public review at <a href="http://www.victory1744.org/publications" target="_blank">www.victory1744.org/publications</a>.</p><p> </p><p>In addition, any licences that may be granted to the MHF by the Marine Management Organisation for works relating to the wreck of HMS Victory 1744 may include a condition requiring monitoring of the activities by an independent archaeologist if that is considered appropriate.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wantage answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey question first answered 04/12/2014 16:37:36 answering member 1580 label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

166693

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	HMS Victory
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether every item of cultural material from the HMS Victory 1744 wreck site will be accessioned by the Maritime Heritage Foundation for deposition in one complete museum archive as is required by the UNESCO Annex and Key Management Principles.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	216393
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2014 answer text <p>There has been no threat of legal action by the Maritime Heritage Foundation or Odyssey Marine Exploration.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2008, when Odyssey Marine Exploration discovered the wreck of HMS Victory 1744, the site has been regularly monitored and the reports of several site surveys have been submitted to the Government. Environmental studies of the site’s sedimentology and suitability for <em>in situ </em>preservation and the wreck’s marine biological profile have been completed and the information included in the Project Design has been considered by the Advisory Group and Expert Panel. In addition, Wessex Archaeology produced two independent reports in 2009, which can be found at <a href="http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/reports/71070/hms-victory-1744" target="_blank">http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/reports/71070/hms-victory-1744</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The project will follow applicable UK law, conditions of the Deed of Gift and the archaeological principles set out in Annex A of the UNESCO Convention for the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. All cultural items transferred under the Deed of Gift will be accessioned into the ‘Victory 1744 Collection’ along with the associated archive, including site plans, drawings and photographs. The Maritime Heritage Foundation has committed to managing and curating the Collection in line with the Museum Association’s Code of Ethics for Museums. No items transferred under the Deed of Gift may be sold or disposed without the consent of the Secretary of State for Defence.</p><p> </p><p>The Maritime Heritage Foundation has committed to public display and access to the ‘Victory 1744 Collection’, and is in discussion with a UK museum and any agreement will be announced at the appropriate time.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Funding for the approved next stage of the project (recovery of at-risk surface items, subject to a licence by the Marine Management Organisation), which has been discussed by officials from MOD and the Department for Culture Media and Sport officials, as part of the assessment of the Project Design, is underwritten by a financial bond provided by Odyssey Marine Exploration and held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wantage answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey grouped question UIN 216392 216394 216395 question first answered 04/12/2014 16:39:34 answering member 1580 label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

166695

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	HMS Victory
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether (a) completion bonds and (b) other financial arrangements were put in place before granting the Maritime Heritage Foundation permission to recover surface items deemed at risk from the wreck of HMS Victory 1744; and what specific communications he has had with his Ministerial counterparts on this matter.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	216395
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/12/2014 answer text <p>There has been no threat of legal action by the Maritime Heritage Foundation or Odyssey Marine Exploration.</p><p> </p><p>Since 2008, when Odyssey Marine Exploration discovered the wreck of HMS Victory 1744, the site has been regularly monitored and the reports of several site surveys have been submitted to the Government. Environmental studies of the site’s sedimentology and suitability for <em>in situ </em>preservation and the wreck’s marine biological profile have been completed and the information included in the Project Design has been considered by the Advisory Group and Expert Panel. In addition, Wessex Archaeology produced two independent reports in 2009, which can be found at <a href="http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/reports/71070/hms-victory-1744" target="_blank">http://www.wessexarch.co.uk/reports/71070/hms-victory-1744</a>.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The project will follow applicable UK law, conditions of the Deed of Gift and the archaeological principles set out in Annex A of the UNESCO Convention for the Protection of Underwater Cultural Heritage. All cultural items transferred under the Deed of Gift will be accessioned into the ‘Victory 1744 Collection’ along with the associated archive, including site plans, drawings and photographs. The Maritime Heritage Foundation has committed to managing and curating the Collection in line with the Museum Association’s Code of Ethics for Museums. No items transferred under the Deed of Gift may be sold or disposed without the consent of the Secretary of State for Defence.</p><p> </p><p>The Maritime Heritage Foundation has committed to public display and access to the ‘Victory 1744 Collection’, and is in discussion with a UK museum and any agreement will be announced at the appropriate time.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Funding for the approved next stage of the project (recovery of at-risk surface items, subject to a licence by the Marine Management Organisation), which has been discussed by officials from MOD and the Department for Culture Media and Sport officials, as part of the assessment of the Project Design, is underwritten by a financial bond provided by Odyssey Marine Exploration and held by the Ministry of Defence (MOD).</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wantage answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey grouped question UIN 216392 216393 216394 question first answered 04/12/2014 16:39:34 answering member 1580 label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

166697

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	Department for Culture Media and Sport
answering dept id	10
answering dept short name	Culture, Media and Sport
answering dept sort name	Culture, Media and Sport
hansard heading	Ofcom
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what the timescale is for the recruitment of a new CEO of Ofcom; and for what reasons it has been deemed necessary to appoint an interim CEO of Ofcom.
tabling member constituency	Newcastle upon Tyne Central
tabling member printed	Chi Onwurah
uin	216382
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/12/2014 answer text <p>Ofcom's Chief Executive is appointed by the chairman and the other non-executive members of Ofcom, with the approval of the Secretary of State. As such, the process and timing of the appointment is a matter for the Ofcom Board. I have asked the chairman to contact you about the process.</p> answering member constituency Wantage answering member printed Mr Edward Vaizey question first answered 08/12/2014 10:18:54 answering member 1580 label Biography information for Lord Vaizey of Didcot
tabling member	4124 label Biography information for Chi Onwurah

166701

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made in its review of rules regarding servicewomen being barred from close combat; and when this review will report its findings.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	216405
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/12/2014 answer text <p>The review is ongoing and will report to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence by the end of the year.</p> answering member constituency Rayleigh and Wickford answering member printed Mr Mark Francois question first answered 03/12/2014 16:47:25 answering member 1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

166703

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the date was of (a) initial gate, (b) main gate and (c) contract signature was for the (i) GRAPEVINE 2, (ii) Joint Combat Aircraft - Production Sustainment and Follow On Development phase, (iii) Land Environment Tactical Communications and Information Systems, (iv) Typhoon Meteor Integration, (v) MARSHALL, (vi) Merlin Life Sustainment Programme, (vii) Mine countermeasure, Hydrographic and Patrol Capability and (viii) Mode 5 Identification Friend and Foe projects.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	216438
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2014 answer text <p>The dates for Initial Gate and, where completed, Main Gate and contract signature for each of the programmes and projects listed are provided in the attached table.</p><p> </p><p>The contract signature date has been taken to refer to a post-Main Gate manufacture phase contract. Contract signature dates for any contracts let earlier in the Concept, Assessment, Development, Manufacturing, In-Service and Disposal (CADMID) cycle, such as those for Assessment or Demonstration phases, or contracts let for Long Lead items, have not been included. However, for those programmes where the information requested is not complete, a note on their current status has been provided.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne grouped question UIN 216426 216428 216429 question first answered 05/12/2014 13:36:01 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne attachment 1 file name Programme Initial Gate and contract Signature Dates.doc title Programmes and Projects Lists
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

166704

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the date was of (a) initial gate, (b) main gate and (c) contract signature was for the (i) Next Generation Nuclear Propulsion Plant, (ii) Scavenger, (iii) Scout SV, (iv) SPEAR Capability 3, (v) Short Range Anti Air Missile Sustainment, (vi) Stormshadow integration on Typhoon, (vii) Submarine Dismantling Project and (viii) Successor projects.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	216428
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2014 answer text <p>The dates for Initial Gate and, where completed, Main Gate and contract signature for each of the programmes and projects listed are provided in the attached table.</p><p> </p><p>The contract signature date has been taken to refer to a post-Main Gate manufacture phase contract. Contract signature dates for any contracts let earlier in the Concept, Assessment, Development, Manufacturing, In-Service and Disposal (CADMID) cycle, such as those for Assessment or Demonstration phases, or contracts let for Long Lead items, have not been included. However, for those programmes where the information requested is not complete, a note on their current status has been provided.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne grouped question UIN 216426 216429 216438 question first answered 05/12/2014 13:36:01 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne attachment 1 file name Programme Initial Gate and contract Signature Dates.doc title Programmes and Projects Lists
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

166705

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the date was of (a) initial gate, (b) main gate and (c) contract signature was for the (i) Defence Core Network Services - GRAPEVINE, (ii) Defence Information Infrastructure Increment 2C, (iii) E-Purchasing, (iv) Future Local Area Aid Defence System (FLAADS) (Maritime) - T23, (v) FLAADS (Land), (vi) Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon Heavy, (vii) Future Anti-Surface Guided Weapon - Light and (viii) Ground Based Aid Defence - Falkland Islands projects.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	216429
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2014 answer text <p>The dates for Initial Gate and, where completed, Main Gate and contract signature for each of the programmes and projects listed are provided in the attached table.</p><p> </p><p>The contract signature date has been taken to refer to a post-Main Gate manufacture phase contract. Contract signature dates for any contracts let earlier in the Concept, Assessment, Development, Manufacturing, In-Service and Disposal (CADMID) cycle, such as those for Assessment or Demonstration phases, or contracts let for Long Lead items, have not been included. However, for those programmes where the information requested is not complete, a note on their current status has been provided.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne grouped question UIN 216426 216428 216438 question first answered 05/12/2014 13:36:01 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne attachment 1 file name Programme Initial Gate and contract Signature Dates.doc title Programmes and Projects Lists
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching

166707

registered interest
date	28/11/2014
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the date was of (a) initial gate, (b) main gate and (c) contract signature was for the (i) A400M Training Service, (ii) Airseeker, (iii) Brimstone 2, (iv) Beyond Visual Range Air to Air Missile on Lightning II, (v) Common Missile Compartment, (vi) Core Production Capability, (vii) Crypto Enabling Services and (viii) De-Equip, Defuel and Layup Preparations Facility projects.
tabling member constituency	Mid Sussex
tabling member printed	Sir Nicholas Soames
uin	216426
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/12/2014 answer text <p>The dates for Initial Gate and, where completed, Main Gate and contract signature for each of the programmes and projects listed are provided in the attached table.</p><p> </p><p>The contract signature date has been taken to refer to a post-Main Gate manufacture phase contract. Contract signature dates for any contracts let earlier in the Concept, Assessment, Development, Manufacturing, In-Service and Disposal (CADMID) cycle, such as those for Assessment or Demonstration phases, or contracts let for Long Lead items, have not been included. However, for those programmes where the information requested is not complete, a note on their current status has been provided.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Ludlow answering member printed Mr Philip Dunne grouped question UIN 216428 216429 216438 question first answered 05/12/2014 13:36:01 answering member 1542 label Biography information for Philip Dunne attachment 1 file name Programme Initial Gate and contract Signature Dates.doc title Programmes and Projects Lists
tabling member	116 label Biography information for Lord Soames of Fletching