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1518790

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date	10/10/2022
answering body	Home Office
answering dept id	1
answering dept short name	Home Office
answering dept sort name	Home Office
hansard heading	Batteries: Fires
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many lithium-ion battery fire incidents were recorded in 2020.
tabling member constituency	Liverpool, West Derby
tabling member printed	Ian Byrne
uin	58887
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>Data collected through the Fire and Rescue Service Incident Recording System (IRS) does not include data on whether fire incidents attended were caused by or involved lithium-ion batteries.</p><p>The Home Office collects data on incidents attended by Fire and Rescue Services (FRSs), with this data including the cause of the fire and the source of ignition. This data is published in a variety of publications, available here: <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/fire-statistics?msclkid=35550b23b5c911ecb24e3f128f482866" target="_blank">Fire statistics - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 18/10/2022 11:56:41 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	4831 label Biography information for Ian Byrne

1518791

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	LE TacCIS Programme
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, (a) what definition his Department has set for initial operating capability for the new Le Tacsis communications system; and (b) what are the estimated dates for (i) initial operating capability and (ii) full operating capability for the programme.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	58886
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>The LE TacCIS programme is comprised of multiple projects with the aim to deliver the next generation of tactical military communications in the land environment. The programme is enduring and constantly evolving, therefore Initial Operating Capability and Full Operating Capability milestone dates are not applicable at programme level.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 17/10/2022 14:36:05 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1518792

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Satellite Communications: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, (a) what definition his Department has set for initial operating capability for the new Skynet 6 satellite; and (b) what are the estimated dates for (i) initial operating capability and (ii) full operating capability for the programme.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	58891
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>The Initial Operating Capability (IOC) of SKYNET 6A is defined as having seven of the ultra-high frequency channels available for operational use by Ministry of Defence and allied personnel as soon as the satellite has reached its initial geo-stationary orbit for testing. The contracted date for IOC is January 2026. Full operating capability will be achieved following transit to the designated operational position and completion of final testing, which is forecast to be in August 2026.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 17/10/2022 15:50:31 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1518793

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	F-35 Aircraft: Procurement
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it remains the policy of his Department to purchase 138 F-35 aircraft, as confirmed in a Written Ministerial Statement made on 25 June 2019.
tabling member constituency	Rayleigh and Wickford
tabling member printed	Mr Mark Francois
uin	58895
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/10/2022 answer text <p>The UK remains committed to the procurement of 138 aircraft.</p> answering member constituency Elmet and Rothwell answering member printed Alec Shelbrooke question first answered 17/10/2022 15:24:32 answering member 3997 label Biography information for Sir Alec Shelbrooke
tabling member	1444 label Biography information for Mr Mark Francois

1518794

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Females
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent estimate she has made of the proportion of train drivers who are female.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	58885
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>The Department for Transport holds a broad range of information about the rail network and has ongoing discussions with train operating companies (TOCs) on a range of workforce matters, including train drivers and train driver training. As the employer, TOCs are responsible for the recruitment, training and licensing of train drivers. The Department is committed to ensuring that the transport workforce better reflects our diverse society. For rail, this has meant that Emergency Recovery Measure Agreements and subsequent National Rail Contracts include requirements for TOCs to develop diversity and inclusion strategies. This includes reviewing their recruitment practices and collection of diversity data to encourage and support the promotion of a more diverse pool of candidates across the sector.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 58889 58988 59005 question first answered 18/10/2022 09:42:51 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1518795

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Recruitment and Training
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent steps her Department has taken to support rail operators to help increase the number of train drivers being recruited and trained.
tabling member constituency	Slough
tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
uin	58889
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>The Department for Transport holds a broad range of information about the rail network and has ongoing discussions with train operating companies (TOCs) on a range of workforce matters, including train drivers and train driver training. As the employer, TOCs are responsible for the recruitment, training and licensing of train drivers. The Department is committed to ensuring that the transport workforce better reflects our diverse society. For rail, this has meant that Emergency Recovery Measure Agreements and subsequent National Rail Contracts include requirements for TOCs to develop diversity and inclusion strategies. This includes reviewing their recruitment practices and collection of diversity data to encourage and support the promotion of a more diverse pool of candidates across the sector.</p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster grouped question UIN 58885 58988 59005 question first answered 18/10/2022 09:42:51 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi

1518796

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Department for Transport
answering dept id	27
answering dept short name	Transport
answering dept sort name	Transport
hansard heading	Railways: Publicity
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to encourage people to choose to travel by rail instead of by car in order to reduce demand for petrol and diesel and lower vehicle emissions.
tabling member constituency	Croydon Central
tabling member printed	Sarah Jones
uin	58892
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 19/10/2022 answer text <p>As set out in the Transport Decarbonisation Plan, supporting people to choose sustainable travel choices, including rail, has the potential to reduce carbon emissions and fuel demand, whilst also improving congestion and air quality.</p><p> </p><p>We are continuing to work with the sector to tackle the challenges that continue to face the railway as it recovers from the pandemic. We remain committed to reforming our railways, improving journeys for passengers and creating a better, more modern UK rail industry.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Torbay answering member printed Kevin Foster question first answered 19/10/2022 11:16:50 answering member 4451 label Biography information for Kevin Foster
tabling member	4631 label Biography information for Sarah Jones

1518797

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Ukraine: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to provide additional (a) equipment and (b) training to Ukrainian forces.
tabling member constituency	York Outer
tabling member printed	Julian Sturdy
uin	58883
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/10/2022 answer text <p>We continue to liaise closely with Ukraine to understand their priorities and to shape what support the UK and international community offer as these requirements evolve.</p><p>To date, we have committed £2.3 billion of military support and the Government has committed to match this in the next financial year. Our most recent funding package, announced in June, is being used to deliver key military equipment, including more armoured fighting vehicles, air defence missiles, artillery ammunition, more integrated air defence systems, uncrewed systems and innovative new electronic warfare equipment. On 13 October 2022, the Defence Secretary announced that the UK will also donate cutting edge air defence missiles to Ukraine to help defend against Russian missile strikes.</p><p>We have also trained over 6,000 Ukrainian personnel to help Ukraine defend its sovereign territory.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey question first answered 18/10/2022 12:03:54 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4079 label Biography information for Julian Sturdy

1518798

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	Ukraine: British Nationals Abroad
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, in what unit of Ukraine's armed forces (a) Andrew Hill and (b) John Harding were serving when captured by Russian forces.
tabling member constituency	East Lothian
tabling member printed	Kenny MacAskill
uin	58888
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 13/10/2022 answer text <p>Andrew Hill and John Harding were captured earlier this year while serving as members of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The exact terms of their service are a matter for the Government of Ukraine.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 13/10/2022 16:27:31 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4772 label Biography information for Kenny MacAskill

1518799

registered interest
date	10/10/2022
answering body	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept id	208
answering dept short name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
answering dept sort name	Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
hansard heading	India: Visas
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with its Indian counterparts about (a) the potential reinstatement of access for UK nationals to the Indian e-visa system, and (b) normalising visa processes between the UK and India.
tabling member constituency	Inverness, Nairn, Badenoch and Strathspey
tabling member printed	Drew Hendry
uin	58890
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2022 answer text <p>We regularly raise our concerns regarding our exclusion from the list of countries eligible for e-visas with the Government of India (GoI). The Prime Minister, whilst Foreign Secretary, raised this matter with the Indian External Affairs Minister during her visit to India in March. We continue to work closely with the GoI on this issue, while respecting it is for them to determine the types and validity of the visas it offers. British nationals can continue to use the GoI's regular/paper visa application services for all visa categories. We will update India Travel Advice with the latest information if there are any changes in India's visa rules.</p> answering member constituency Chichester answering member printed Gillian Keegan question first answered 20/10/2022 10:32:53 answering member 4680 label Biography information for Gillian Keegan
tabling member	4467 label Biography information for Drew Hendry