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1682445

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	19/01/2024
	date	16/01/2024
	date tabled	16/01/2024
	ddp created	16/01/2024 20:05:31
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	17/01/2024 09:35:34 19/01/2024 13:41:14
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Sexual Offences
	house id	1
	identifier	9910
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	19/01/2024 13:09:33
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 January 2024 to Question 9109 on Ministry of Defence: Sexual Offences, how much has been paid by the (a) Army, (b) Royal Navy and (c) Royal Air Force in (i) common law compensation claims that included an allegation of sexual abuse and (ii) out-of-court damages in each of the last five years.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Richmond Park
	tabling member printed	Sarah Olney
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 9910
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	9910
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Pursuant to the answer of 15 January 2024 to Question 9109 common law compensation claims received since 2019 which have included an allegation of sexual assault or sexual abuse, have resulted in the damages payments below split by Service.</p><p> </p><p>The payments include damages paid on an interim basis for continuing claims and damages paid on full and final settlement basis.</p><p> </p><p>2019 (a) Army - £826,610.68; (b) Royal Navy - £406,250.00; (c) RAF - £1,211,900.00</p><p>2020 (a) Army - £1,132,960.25; (b) Royal Navy - £415,180.00; (c) RAF - £1,350,000.00</p><p>2021 (a) Army - £163,500.00; (b) Royal Navy - £1,015,900.00; (c) RAF - £508,250.00</p><p>2022 (a) Army - £425,335.00; (b) Royal Navy - £720,513.58; (c) RAF - £50,500.00</p><p>2023 (a) Army - £110,000.00; (b) Royal Navy - Nil; (c) RAF – Nil</p><p> </p><p>Since all settlements were reached out of Court it is not possible to separate between the two categories (i) and (ii).</p><p> </p> question first answered 19/01/2024 13:09:33 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4591 label Biography information for Sarah Olney

1682556

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	26/01/2024
	date	16/01/2024
	date tabled	16/01/2024
	ddp created	16/01/2024 20:14:19
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	16/01/2024 20:25:38 26/01/2024 11:26:13
	hansard heading	Army: Commonwealth
	house id	1
	identifier	9899
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	26/01/2024 10:54:30
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's policy is on the roles Commonwealth soldiers are eligible to apply for while serving in the British Army.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Midlothian
	tabling member printed	Owen Thompson
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 9899
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	9899
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Commonwealth citizens are eligible to apply to join the UK Armed Forces. Like their British and Irish counterparts, they must meet the required eligibility criteria including age, educational, fitness and medical, as well as UK residency for security vetting purposes which varies depending on rank and role. In addition, since November 2018 there has been an annual limit of up to 1,350 Commonwealth citizens who can be recruited each year by the Armed Forces. The Army also has a 15% limit on the number of Commonwealth citizens serving in each cap badge. These requirements can limit the number of roles available at a particular time.</p><p> </p> question first answered 26/01/2024 10:54:30 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	4482 label Biography information for Owen Thompson
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4482 label Biography information for Owen Thompson

1546379

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	02/12/2022
	date	29/11/2022
	date tabled	29/11/2022
	ddp created	29/11/2022 19:01:25
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	30/11/2022 11:05:28 02/12/2022 10:55:17
	hansard heading	Veterans: Cost of Living
	house id	1
	identifier	98663
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	02/12/2022 10:23:39
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Disability Cost of Living payments were processed by Veterans UK in each year since 2010; and what the total cost of these payments was.
	session	2022/23
	session number	3
	tabling member constituency	Wentworth and Dearne
	tabling member printed	John Healey
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2022/23 98663
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	98663
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Disability Cost of Living Payment is a Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) led one-off payment of £150 that came into effect in September 2022.</p><p> </p><p>As at 30 November 2022 a total of 5,323 Disability Cost of Living payments of £150 have been made by Veterans UK to veterans who are in receipt of a qualifying Ministry of Defence (MOD) disability benefit only. The total amount paid is therefore £798,450.</p><p> </p><p>Please note that if a Veteran is in receipt of a qualifying disability benefit from the MOD and a qualifying disability benefit from DWP, they will get a Disability Cost of Living Payment from DWP only.</p><p> </p><p> </p> question first answered 02/12/2022 10:23:39 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	400 label Biography information for John Healey
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	400 label Biography information for John Healey

1682432

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	19/01/2024
	date	16/01/2024
	date tabled	16/01/2024
	ddp created	16/01/2024 20:04:39
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	16/01/2024 20:09:21 19/01/2024 09:59:54
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Recruitment
	house id	1
	identifier	9841
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	19/01/2024 09:27:45
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of trends in the level of (a) recruitment and (b) retention in the armed forces.
	session	2023/24
	session number	4
	tabling member constituency	Barnsley Central
	tabling member printed	Dan Jarvis
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2023/24 9841
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	9841
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The current level of Armed Forces recruitment and retention is lower than we would wish, a challenge we face in common with our allies. Nevertheless, the Armed Forces continue to meet all their operational commitments.</p><p> </p><p>To address recruitment, a range of tangible short-term deliverables are being actioned to increasing the inflow into Armed Forces recruitment pipelines, all intended to increase the breadth of potential candidates and to drive efficiencies into recruitment systems. These ongoing and new initiatives are focused upon engaging the broad range of skills, experience and diversity needed to deliver that which our nation demands of our Armed Forces; and in the range of roles that are critical to enable this.</p><p> </p><p>On retention, in June 2023 we committed to implementing the recommendations of the Haythornthwaite Review, a generational independent review of how we retain our current people and attract new ones. Its recommendations relate to policies and processes across a complex system of incentivisation and support. A formal Government Response, which will provide more detail on our approach to tackling each recommendation, will be published in early 2024. This will confirm which recommendations have been - or are in the process of being – delivered.</p><p> </p><p>Other initiatives aimed at improving the recruitment and retention of our people include; Flexible Service, which introduces the potential for people to alter their career commitment for set periods of time, allowing more people to remain in the Armed Forces who may otherwise have decided to leave in order to meet competing demands and responsibilities; Wraparound Childcare, which Defence established in recognition of the importance of a robust childcare support system to enable the mobility, recruitment and retention of a Armed Forces personnel; acceptance of the Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body’s and Senior Salaries Review Body’s recommendations in full, ensuring that the overall remuneration package for Service personnel (which includes a good pension, subsidised accommodation, and a range of allowances on top of basic salary) remains competitive.</p><p> </p> question first answered 19/01/2024 09:27:45 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4243 label Biography information for Dan Jarvis

1150056

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/10/2019
	date	16/10/2019
	date tabled	16/10/2019
	ddp created	16/10/2019 20:19:40
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	16/10/2019 20:48:14 21/10/2019 17:10:03
	hansard heading	Syria: British Nationals Abroad
	house id	1
	identifier	981
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	21/10/2019 16:38:48
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions his officials have had with representatives of regional authorities in north east Syria on the (a) evacuation and (b) repatriation of British children.
	session	2019/20
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Edinburgh South
	tabling member printed	Ian Murray
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 981
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	981
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>​Officials have discussed the evacuation and repatriation of British orphans and unaccompanied minors with representatives of the civilian de facto authorities in north east Syria on several occasions, most recently on 18 October.</p> question first answered 21/10/2019 16:38:48 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray

1150055

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	21/10/2019
	date	16/10/2019
	date tabled	16/10/2019
	ddp created	16/10/2019 20:19:37
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	16/10/2019 20:48:12 21/10/2019 17:16:12
	hansard heading	Syria: British Nationals Abroad
	house id	1
	identifier	980
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	57
	question first answered	21/10/2019 16:44:15
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what steps his Department is taking to evacuate all British children trapped in north east Syria.
	session	2019/20
	session number	2
	tabling member constituency	Edinburgh South
	tabling member printed	Ian Murray
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 980
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	980
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary has made clear that the Government will seek to assist any British unaccompanied minors and orphans in Syria, who are brought to our attention. The UK has no consular presence within Syria from which to provide assistance, but we carefully consider all requests.</p><p>Our advice to any British national abroad who needs emergency help from the British Government is to contact the nearest British Embassy or Consulate, which in this case will be outside Syria. A request can be made on behalf of a minor. British nationals can also call the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in London 24 hours a day 7 days a week. The number is clearly advertised on FCO Syria Travel Advice pages.</p> question first answered 21/10/2019 16:44:15 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	3966 label Biography information for Ian Murray

1174360

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	03/02/2020
	date	29/01/2020
	date tabled	29/01/2020
	ddp created	29/01/2020 20:03:12
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	29/01/2020 20:17:07 03/02/2020 18:08:09
	hansard heading	Lebanon: Politics and Government
	house id	1
	identifier	9781
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	03/02/2020 17:37:28
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what assessment he has made of the (a) recent government formation in Lebanon and (b) stability of Lebanon following the ongoing protests.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
	tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 9781
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	9781
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>Our Ambassador to Lebanon met Prime Minister Hassan Diab on 23 January to discuss the formation of the new Lebanese Government. I also spoke with new Lebanese Foreign Minister Dr. Nassif Hitti on 28 January. The formation of a new government in Lebanon is an important first step. The UK and other members of the International Support Group for Lebanon have consistently called for the urgent formation of an effective and capable government which reflects the aspirations of the Lebanese people, and stressed that the right of peaceful protest must continue to be respected. We stand ready to support Lebanon but look to this government to demonstrate its commitment to reform.</p> question first answered 03/02/2020 17:37:28 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1174357

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	03/02/2020
	date	29/01/2020
	date tabled	29/01/2020
	ddp created	29/01/2020 20:03:01
	answering body	Department for International Development
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	20
	answering dept short name	International Development
	answering dept sort name	International Development
	ddp modified	30/01/2020 16:15:16 03/02/2020 17:59:11
	hansard heading	Syria: Humanitarian Situation
	house id	1
	identifier	9780
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	03/02/2020 17:27:40
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for International Development, what assessment he has made of the effect of the humanitarian situation in Syria on (a) neighbouring countries, and (b) Lebanon.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Manchester, Gorton
	tabling member printed	Afzal Khan
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 9780
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	9780
	version	2
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Syria conflict has had a significant impact on neighbouring countries, including Lebanon, Turkey, Jordan and Iraq. The UN estimates that since the conflict began in 2011, over 5.5 million Syrians have fled and taken refuge abroad.</p><p>The UK recognises the strain this has placed on these countries, and has committed £2.81 billion since the start of the Syria crisis to support both Syria and its neighbours. Our aid provides life-saving support to millions of Syrians, but also supports refugees to remain in countries in the region, whilst supporting these host communities to accommodate them.</p><p>Whilst we hope that Syrian refugees will, ultimately, be able to return home, we agree with the UN judgement that conditions in Syria do not currently allow this. It is essential that international law is respected, and that any refugee returns are safe, dignified and voluntary.</p> question first answered 03/02/2020 17:27:40 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4671 label Biography information for Afzal Khan

1546146

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	01/12/2022
	date	28/11/2022
	date tabled	28/11/2022
	ddp created	28/11/2022 22:02:48
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	ddp modified	28/11/2022 22:39:14 01/12/2022 18:10:28
	hansard heading	Ministry of Defence: Redundancy
	house id	1
	identifier	97773
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	01/12/2022 17:39:54
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to introduce a voluntary exit programme for civil servants in his Department.
	session	2022/23
	session number	3
	tabling member constituency	Vauxhall
	tabling member printed	Florence Eshalomi
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2022/23 97773
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	97773
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has no current plans to introduce a department-wide voluntary exit programme for civil servants. However, this does not preclude individual business areas within MOD from applying to the Cabinet Office to run voluntary exit programmes to deliver workforce efficiencies.</p> question first answered 01/12/2022 17:39:54 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	4870 label Biography information for Florence Eshalomi
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4870 label Biography information for Florence Eshalomi

1174398

	human indexable
	published
	registered interest
	answer date	03/02/2020
	date	29/01/2020
	date tabled	29/01/2020
	ddp created	29/01/2020 20:05:43
	answering body	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	question status	Tabled
	answering dept id	16
	answering dept short name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	answering dept sort name	Foreign and Commonwealth Office
	ddp modified	29/01/2020 20:18:31 03/02/2020 18:14:02
	hansard heading	Israel: Palestinians
	house id	1
	identifier	9765
	legislature	25259
	parliament number	58
	question first answered	03/02/2020 17:42:19
	question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent assessment his Department has made of the prospects for peace between Palestine and Israel.
	session	2019/20
	session number	1
	tabling member constituency	Slough
	tabling member printed	Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	title	House of Commons Tabled Parliamentary Question 2019/20 9765
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	9765
	version	1
	written parliamentary question type	NamedDay
	answer	answer answer text <p>We are concerned by the lack of progress in the Middle East Peace Process and note the UN Secretary-General’s assessment that the situation on the ground has deteriorated over the last three years. The ongoing violence underlines that a just and lasting resolution that ends the occupation and delivers peace for both Israelis and Palestinians is long overdue. We continue to believe the best way to achieve an end to this conflict is through substantive peace talks between the parties, but international action has a role in facilitating progress. We have a regular dialogue with both the Palestinian Authority and the Government of Israel at all levels. We are encouraging both sides to maintain calm and avoid taking unilateral actions that may make peace more difficult to achieve.</p> question first answered 03/02/2020 17:42:19 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
	creator	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi
	publisher	25259
	tabling member	4638 label Biography information for Mr Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi