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926777

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Type 45 Destroyers
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the potential performance of Type 45 destroyers in different theatres of war.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	154625
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>The Type 45 Destroyers have demonstrated their capability to support operations globally, particularly in the Gulf, Mediterranean and South Atlantic. They continue to make an enormous contribution to the defence of the UK and our international partners, including recent NATO taskings where their utility as a Command and Control platform is now well established.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 25/06/2018 15:31:36 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

926778

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Recruitment
	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 advertise, facilitate and streamline the recruitment process for school leavers to meet armed forces recruitment targets.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	154626
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The Armed Forces do not recruit directly in schools. They do engage with schools, at the invitation of Headteachers, in order to increase awareness of the role of the Armed Forces in society and to support delivery of aspects of the curriculum - most notably Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). There is no recruitment process specifically for school leavers. We keep our recruitment processes under review to ensure they are efficient and effective.</p><p>Young people need to be supported with information about the opportunities and options available to them as they reach significant educational milestones, including on reaching school leaving age. This is reflected in the marketing initiatives of the Royal Navy, Army and Royal Air Force. Joining the Armed Forces continues to be an excellent choice for young people today, and they are the UK's largest apprenticeship provider.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence welcomes the Department for Education's Careers Strategy and the greater prominence being given to vocational routes and STEM related careers. The Armed Forces are well placed to support schools in meeting the aims of that strategy and encourage them to contact their local units and Armed Forces Recruiting Offices for support.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 26/06/2018 15:08:22 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

926779

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	D-Day Landings: Anniversaries
	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 plans for the joint UK - French commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the D-Day landings; and what steps he is taking to encourage veterans to attend those events.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	154627
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>The D-Day landings and Normandy Campaign are a significant part of our history and I can confirm that the Ministry of Defence (MOD) will be fully supporting the 75th anniversary, both at home and abroad. Plans are currently at an early stage but we are working closely with The Royal British Legion and other organisations to determine how best to recognise and support the D-Day veterans, whilst commemorating their fallen colleagues. For instance, in June this year a joint announcement between the MOD and The Royal British Legion took place to encourage veterans to register their interest in attending D-Day75 events so that commemorations could be designed around their own wishes. The MOD will unveil more details about D-Day75 via the gov.uk website in due course.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 26/06/2018 14:58:39 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

926780

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	UK Hydrographic Office
	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 contribution of marine technologies supported by the UK Hydrographic Office to the economy.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	154628
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>An assessment was conducted by the Cabinet Office as part of the Government's commitment to establish the Geospatial Commission, of which the UK Hydrographic Office (UKHO) is one of six partner agencies. The assessment, calculated according to HM Treasury's Green Book guidelines and by a bottom-up economic analysis of the opportunities in the public and private sectors concluded that significant economic growth could be generated by unlocking UK geospatial resources, including marine data. As the Government's authority for marine geospatial data, the UKHO is working in partnership with the Geospatial Commission to identify options to support economic growth.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 26/06/2018 15:02:39 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

926781

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Eastern Europe: Military Alliances
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he discussed future bilateral defence agreements with the countries of East-Central Europe after the UK leaves the EU at his recent meeting with the Polish Deputy Minister for National Defence.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	154629
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Defence met with his Polish counter-part in Warsaw for the Quadriga (meeting of Foreign and Defence Secretaries) on 21 June 2018, where the Polish Deputy Minister for National Defence was also present. They discussed a range of topics covering the bilateral defence relationship between the two countries. The Secretary of State set out the UK's unconditional commitment to European security. The UK has made clear to Allies it wants defence cooperation after the UK leaves the EU to include working together on operations and missions and the development of capabilities in the future.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 26/06/2018 15:06:17 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

926782

	registered interest
	date	18/06/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Deployment
	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 speed and efficiency of the deployment of the armed forces in the event of conflict in East-Central Europe.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	154630
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 26/06/2018 answer text <p>We do not comment in detail on military planning but I can confirm that the UK holds units at high readiness able to deploy at short notice should the Government decide to do so.</p><p>In the NATO context, the Alliance has taken a series of decisions to improve the speed and efficiency of its response to any potential crisis. For example, a decision at the Wales Summit in 2014 established the Very High Readiness Joint Task Force (which the UK led in 2017) as a spearheaded element of the NATO Response Force.</p><p>At its Summit in July we expect the Alliance to agree a Readiness Initiative and work to improve Military Mobility that will further strengthen NATO's capabilities.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 26/06/2018 15:05:35 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

934461

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Intelligence Services: International Cooperation
	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 preserve the UK's alliance with its Five Eyes partners.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	160126
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2018 answer text <p>Our relationship with the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand is, and will remain, of utmost importance to the United Kingdom. The relationship is steeped in history and underpinned by mutual trust, respect and shared values. The defence cooperation between our Five Eyes partners is collectively the broadest, deepest and most advanced of any grouping of nations. The relationship is and will remain mutually supportive; we each make a significant and enduring contribution to dealing with the global security challenges which we collectively face. We have a long-standing intelligence relationship, a burden sharing approach to operations, peace and security, and we are continually working towards long-term interoperability.</p><p>The Secretary of State for Defence has an excellent relationship with each of the Defence Secretaries from the US, Canada, Australia and New Zealand; they talk and meet regularly - both bi-laterally and as a group. He is committed to preserving and deepening this relationship.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 10/07/2018 15:15:23 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

934463

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Recruitment
	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 ensure that fitness standards are not reduced for recruits as a result of ground close combat roles now being open to women.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	160128
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2018 answer text <p>There will be no lowering of standards as a result of Ground Close Combat roles being open to women.</p><p>We take the health and fitness standards of our personnel extremely seriously and constantly seek to apply the latest physiological science to modernise and improve the way we train them to meet the demands of the roles they are employed in, regardless of gender.</p><p>As part of a physiological research programme, the Services have been working with experts to ensure its physical training methods, along with the right balance of rest, hydration and nutrition, physically prepare our personnel in the best way. The programme will deliver robust gender free selection and in-service fitness standards, and improved methods for conducting physical training and testing to match the capabilities of the individuals with the duties they need to perform. Importantly, it will also reduce the risk of musculoskeletal injuries.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 10/07/2018 15:46:55 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

934464

	registered interest
	date	03/07/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	EU Defence Policy
	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 ensure the independence of UK armed forces within the European Intervention Initiative.
	tabling member constituency	Romford
	tabling member printed	Andrew Rosindell
	uin	160129
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 10/07/2018 answer text <p>The European Intervention Initiative does not affect the independence of UK Armed Forces in any way. It is a flexible, non-binding forum, that provides a framework for increased co-operation between participating European states. It is not a standing force.</p><p>It aims to improve information sharing, planning and co-ordination of deployments to save time and make sure work is not duplicated when tackling common threats and challenges. The decision on whether to participate in its specific activities rests with us at all times.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 10/07/2018 15:12:45 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1447 label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell

927961

	registered interest
	date	20/06/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	British Overseas Territories: Seas and Oceans
	house id	1
	legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what advanced satellite monitoring and drone technologies his Department has made available to support implementation of the Blue Belt policy around the (a) Ascension Islands and (b) British Indian Ocean Territory.
	tabling member constituency	Penistone and Stocksbridge
	tabling member printed	Angela Smith
	uin	155729
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/06/2018 answer text <p>There are currently no funded programmes relating to satellite monitoring or drone technologies that support the implementation of Blue Belt policy around the Ascension Islands and British Indian Ocean Territory.</p> answering member constituency Milton Keynes North answering member printed Mark Lancaster question first answered 25/06/2018 17:01:05 answering member 1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
	tabling member	1564 label Biography information for Angela Smith