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1123893

registered interest
date	30/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Space Technology
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant the Answer of 21 February 2019 to Question 221566 on Defence: Space, when his Department plans to publish a Defence Space Strategy.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	249251
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/05/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence is firmly committed to a number of space programmes, and we are assessing our space capabilities, coherence and requirements. Our strategy work on space has developed significantly and will play a key role in Spending Review decisions. we are currently reviewing the right timing for publication of our strategy.</p> answering member constituency Pudsey answering member printed Stuart Andrew question first answered 07/05/2019 16:30:04 answering member 4032 label Biography information for Stuart Andrew
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1123580

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
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, what joint military exercises the UK armed forces plan to undertake with Saudi Arabia.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	248621
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>As at 1 May 2019, there are no UK/Saudi Arabia military exercises planned.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 02/05/2019 15:09:49 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1123581

registered interest
date	29/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Brunei: Joint Exercises
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what joint military exercises the UK armed forces plan to undertake with Brunei.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	248622
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2019 answer text <p>Elements of the UK Armed Forces are conducting Exercise Grypus Trail 19/1 in Brunei from 22 April to 26 May 2019. This is a UK national field training exercise supported by elements of the Royal Brunei Armed Forces.</p><p>The UK Armed Forces based in Brunei (British Forces Brunei) plan to participate in Exercise Hikmat Bersatu VI. This is a Brunei national exercise in two phases. Phase 1 is a command post exercise from 5 to 9 August and Phase 2 is a field training exercise from 23 September to 3 October 2019.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 02/05/2019 15:10:25 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1121366

registered interest
date	11/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Sudan: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
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 9 April 2019 to Question 241000 on Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, what the reasons were for ceasing CSSF funding for the Sudan Improving International Standards in the Defence Sector programme for financial year 2019-20.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	244043
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>Funding for the Sudan Improving International Standards in the Defence Sector programme was ceased due to other higher demands on Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) non-Official Development Assistance.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 23/04/2019 15:44:07 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1121372

registered interest
date	11/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Nigeria: Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to Answer of 9 April 2019 to Question 241001 on Conflict, Stability and Security Fund, whether a more detailed risks tool, set out in the recommendations of the CSSF Annual Review of the North East (NE) Nigeria security and conflict and stabilisation programme: 2017 to 2018, will be developed.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	244044
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/04/2019 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence mitigates risks of activity in Nigeria using the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) approved methods - the Overseas Security and Justice Assessment and CSSF programme documentation. All documentation is reviewed on a regular basis and these methods remain extant at this time.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 23/04/2019 15:44:45 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1110025

registered interest
date	05/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU Defence Policy
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 effect on Operation Althea of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	241414
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2019 answer text <p>At the Western Balkans Summit in London in July 2018, the Prime Minister was firm in the UK's commitment to supporting stability and security in the Western Balkans.</p><p>Since its inception in 2004, the UK has been one of the strongest supporters of Operation Althea in Bosnia and Herzegovina; in supporting its executive mandate at the UN and consistently providing personnel deployments. We intend to maintain a UK contribution to the Operation in the event of a deal and an implementation period.</p><p>In the event of a no-deal Brexit, a third country agreement would be required between the UK and EU for UK troops to continue as part of EU missions and operations, including Operation Althea. We have made clear to the EU that we are open to reaching such an agreement to ensure continuity of the UK's contribution. In case of no-deal, we have put in place contingency plans to continue UK support to the Western Balkans region.</p><p>The UK's other defence commitments in the Western Balkans, including our support to NATO's Kosovo Force (KFOR), will not be affected by any EU Exit scenario.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 10/04/2019 14:21:48 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1110026

registered interest
date	05/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Bosnia and Herzegovina: EU Defence Policy
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential effect of the UK leaving the EU without a deal on the Berlin plus arrangements under Operation Althea.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	241415
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2019 answer text <p>Operation Althea is and will remain an important contributor to the Safe and Secure Environment that is essential for the security and stability of Bosnia-Herzegovina.</p><p>Under the 'Berlin Plus' arrangements, the EU's Operation Althea has access to NATO assets and capabilities. Berlin Plus arrangements are not affected by Brexit.</p><p>In the event of a no-deal Brexit, the UK would not be able to continue to contribute to Operation Althea without a third country agreement between the EU and the UK. Therefore, all UK personnel deployed to the EU operation would withdraw. We have made clear to the EU that we are open to reaching an agreement to ensure continuity of the UK's contribution to the Operation.</p><p>The UK fully supports the objectives of Operation Althea, its continuing UN Chapter VII mandate, and the Berlin Plus arrangements from which it benefits. We will continue to do so as we leave the EU, and we intend to maintain a UK contribution to the Operation in the event of a deal and an implementation period.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 10/04/2019 14:21:10 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1110027

registered interest
date	05/04/2019
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	Dayton Agreement
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 she has made of the effect on the Dayton Agreement of the UK leaving the EU without a deal.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	241416
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/04/2019 answer text <p>The UK's commitment to peace and stability in Bosnia and Herzegovina and the implementation of the Dayton Peace Agreement, as a member of the Peace Implementation Council in our own right, does not depend on our membership of the EU. Indeed, at the Western Balkans Summit last July the Prime Minister announced a doubling of our bilateral assistance and a substantial increase to our staffing in the region, with security a major priority.</p><p>EUFOR is mandated by the UN to implement the military aspects of Dayton. The UK fully supports the objectives of EUFOR Operation Althea, its continuing UN Chapter VII mandate, and the Berlin Plus arrangements from which it benefits. We will continue to do so as we leave the EU, and we intend to maintain a contribution to the Operation. In the event of a No Deal Brexit a separate agreement with the EU would be required for UK troops to continue in the Operation. We have made clear to the EU that we are open to reaching such an agreement.</p> answering member constituency Rutland and Melton answering member printed Sir Alan Duncan question first answered 10/04/2019 16:36:01 answering member 343 label Biography information for Sir Alan Duncan
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1109855

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to implement the recommendations of the CSSF Annual Review in respect of the (a) Sudan Improving International Standards in the Defence Sector programme, (b) Iraq CSSF security and justice programme and (c) North East (NE) Nigeria security and conflict and stabilisation programme.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	241000
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>As part of the Conflict, Stability and Security Fund (CSSF) Annual Review process, the Ministry of Defence routinely looks at how it can implement the recommendations made against its programmes.</p><p> </p><p>In relation to the UK Ministry of Defence's work with both the Iraqi Ministry of Defence and the Kurdish Regional Government, we keep our programme of co-operation under review, to ensure that the UK's activity is targeted where it will achieve the best outcomes and that our advisers in-country have clear objectives.</p><p> </p><p>A decision was taken to cease CSSF funding for the Sudan Improving International Standards in the Defence Sector programme for financial year (FY) 2019-20.</p><p> </p><p>We are currently conducting an in-depth review of the North East Nigeria Security, Conflict and Stabilisation programme which will seek to incorporate the review's recommendations and implement key changes for FY 2019-20.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 09/04/2019 14:48:16 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith

1109857

registered interest
date	04/04/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Conflict, Stability and Security Fund
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mitigation of human rights risks is being applied with regard to the (a) Sudan Improving International Standards in the Defence Sector programme, (b) Iraq CSSF security and justice programme and (c) North East (NE) Nigeria security and conflict and stabilisation programme.
tabling member constituency	Llanelli
tabling member printed	Nia Griffith
uin	241001
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/04/2019 answer text <p>The Overseas Security and Justice Assessment (OSJA) process ensures that risks to human rights are actively managed and are under constant review. Our training always includes a focus on the protection of civilians and international humanitarian law.</p><p>The listed programmes have all undergone full assessments of the risk they pose in relation to human rights, in line with the OSJA process.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 09/04/2019 14:45:54 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
tabling member	1541 label Biography information for Dame Nia Griffith