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1052316

registered interest
date	31/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Members: Correspondence
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to reply to the letter from the hon. Member for Llanelli, of 11 December 2018, on civil marriages, civil partnerships and same-sex religious marriages for the armed forces.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	215132
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>I will respond to the hon. Member shortly.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson question first answered 05/02/2019 17:48:36 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1052346

registered interest
date	31/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence Equipment: Auctions
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much equipment his Department has sold at auction in each year since 2010.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	215133
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The Defence Equipment Sales Authority disposes of defence equipment that is surplus to requirement, most of which is sold through a series of competitively awarded marketing agreements with specialist contractors. There are processes in place for the identification of sensitive items and these are used to select the appropriate specialist contractor. The subsequent final disposal route is a matter for the contractor and the Ministry of Defence does not therefore hold the requested information.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 05/02/2019 16:59:33 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1052348

registered interest
date	31/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Bullying
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to tackle homophobic bullying in the Armed Forces.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	215134
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is increasingly challenging itself to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. It recognises that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the organisation. The Defence Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2018 to 2030: A Force for Inclusion was issued by the Secretary of State for Defence in October 2018: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2018-to-2030-a-force-for-inclusion" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2018-to-2030-a-force-for-inclusion</a>. This renewed strategy is focused on the delivery of a set of strategic goals and objectives that clearly set out what sort of organisation we want to be in the future: inclusive; appropriately representative of UK society; and a force for inclusion in wider society.</p><p> </p><p>Since the lifting of the ban on LGBT personnel serving in the military in the year 2000, the MOD has welcomed and supported all personnel, irrespective of sexual orientation, actively celebrating and supporting the diversity of all our personnel. Support is available including through LGBT champions, senior LGBT role models, active LGBT networks and over 150 personnel trained by Stonewall as LGBT allies. The single Services (and MOD civilians) took part in the 2018 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, with all three Services being placed in the Top 100 Employers. In March 2018, for the second year running, the MOD flew the transgender flag to mark Transgender Day of Visibility. The MOD once again flew the rainbow flag from the top of our Main Building, as LGBT Service personnel marched alongside their civilian colleagues at London Pride 2018.</p><p> </p><p>All three Services have a zero-tolerance policy on bullying of all kinds, including homophobic bullying. All military personnel receive mandatory diversity and inclusion training on entry into service and every two years which both educates people on the reasons for positive behaviour, and the options for seeking help when poor behaviours are displayed. The Services have a robust policy for dealing with all bullying, Joint Service Publication 763, a copy of which can be found at the following address: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-763-the-mod-bullying-and-harassment-complaints-procedures" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-763-the-mod-bullying-and-harassment-complaints-procedures</a>. Equality and diversity advisors are also embedded within each unit, acting as the first point of call for any personnel subjected to bullying or harassment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 215136 question first answered 05/02/2019 16:30:47 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1052349

registered interest
date	31/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Saudi Arabia: Joint Exercises
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 December 2018 to Question 200616 on Saudi Arabia: Joint Exercises, how many personnel will take part in the table-top planning exercise (Exercise DESERT SOLDIER) from 29 March-14 April 2019; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	215135
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>Thirty-two personnel from the UK will take part in Ex DESERT SOLDIER, all from 3 SCOTS.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 05/02/2019 16:35:55 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1052350

registered interest
date	31/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: LGBT+ People
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to promote LGBT inclusion in the Armed Forces.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	215136
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/02/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is increasingly challenging itself to become a more diverse and inclusive organisation. It recognises that recruitment and inclusion of individuals with diverse skills, perspectives and backgrounds will bring real strength to the organisation. The Defence Diversity and Inclusion Strategy 2018 to 2030: A Force for Inclusion was issued by the Secretary of State for Defence in October 2018: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2018-to-2030-a-force-for-inclusion" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/defence-diversity-and-inclusion-strategy-2018-to-2030-a-force-for-inclusion</a>. This renewed strategy is focused on the delivery of a set of strategic goals and objectives that clearly set out what sort of organisation we want to be in the future: inclusive; appropriately representative of UK society; and a force for inclusion in wider society.</p><p> </p><p>Since the lifting of the ban on LGBT personnel serving in the military in the year 2000, the MOD has welcomed and supported all personnel, irrespective of sexual orientation, actively celebrating and supporting the diversity of all our personnel. Support is available including through LGBT champions, senior LGBT role models, active LGBT networks and over 150 personnel trained by Stonewall as LGBT allies. The single Services (and MOD civilians) took part in the 2018 Stonewall Workplace Equality Index, with all three Services being placed in the Top 100 Employers. In March 2018, for the second year running, the MOD flew the transgender flag to mark Transgender Day of Visibility. The MOD once again flew the rainbow flag from the top of our Main Building, as LGBT Service personnel marched alongside their civilian colleagues at London Pride 2018.</p><p> </p><p>All three Services have a zero-tolerance policy on bullying of all kinds, including homophobic bullying. All military personnel receive mandatory diversity and inclusion training on entry into service and every two years which both educates people on the reasons for positive behaviour, and the options for seeking help when poor behaviours are displayed. The Services have a robust policy for dealing with all bullying, Joint Service Publication 763, a copy of which can be found at the following address: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-763-the-mod-bullying-and-harassment-complaints-procedures" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/jsp-763-the-mod-bullying-and-harassment-complaints-procedures</a>. Equality and diversity advisors are also embedded within each unit, acting as the first point of call for any personnel subjected to bullying or harassment.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Bournemouth East answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood grouped question UIN 215134 question first answered 05/02/2019 16:30:47 answering member 1487 label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1050395

registered interest
date	29/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Patrol Craft: English Channel
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 January 2019 to Question 205862 on HMS Mersey: English Channel, whether he has received confirmation from the Home Office that they will be funding the cost of HMS Mersey's deployment to the English Channel.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	214009
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/02/2019 answer text <p>In accordance with the Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) and Her Majesty's Treasury Rules laid out in 'Managing Public Money', the Home Office agreed to fund the military assistance provided to Border Force to address the increase in migrant activity in the English Channel. This was confirmed through correspondence on 3 January 2019.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 04/02/2019 17:21:19 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1050021

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Civilians
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his December 2018 report on the Modernising Defence Programme, what the (a) timescale and (b) plans are for implementing the international civilian defence cadre; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	213286
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>Building International Capability for Defence is a priority. As mentioned in the Modernising Defence Programme report <em>Mobilising, Modernising and Transforming Defence</em>, part of our approach is the creation of an International Civilian Defence Cadre. Planning for this is currently under way and the intent is to create a dedicated support team due to stand-up later this year.</p> answering member constituency South Staffordshire answering member printed Gavin Williamson question first answered 31/01/2019 16:42:32 answering member 4108 label Biography information for Sir Gavin Williamson
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1050076

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Aircraft: Procurement
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 potential for hypersonic flight to be included in the design of the next generation fighter jet.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	213287
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>The next generation acquisition programme will deliver the capability required when Typhoon leaves RAF service. As part of the concept phase, a variety of concepts (as well as combinations thereof) to deliver the required capability will be considered. These will include hypersonic weapon concepts as part of the next generation combat air system.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 31/01/2019 16:45:55 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1050173

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Antiship Missiles
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to extend the Harpoon missile's service beyond 2023.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	213288
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>The Royal Navy has extended the service life of Harpoon beyond 2018 and continues to investigate candidate solutions for a replacement system. It is too early to comment on what these might be. We do not discuss the particular out of service dates for weapons systems as to do so would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 31/01/2019 16:45:26 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1050199

registered interest
date	28/01/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has concluded its assessment of offers to conduct cold weather training from (a) Canada, (b) Finland and (c) Iceland; and if he will make a statement.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	213289
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 31/01/2019 answer text <p>We recognise the importance of having forces that are capable of operating in harsh environments and welcome offers from our allies and partners to conduct cold weather training. The Army will be sending observers to Canada for the 2019 Op NANOOK cold weather training exercise, and we are assessing cold weather training opportunities in Finland. We will be deploying RAF Typhoons to Iceland later this year as part of the NATO Air Policing mission. Future provision of cold weather training is being considered in the Arctic Strategy which we plan to publish this spring.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 31/01/2019 16:43:46 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith