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star this property date less than 2021-05-24more like thismore than 2021-05-24
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Ministry of Defence more like this
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star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Immigration more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his oral contribution of 22 April 2021, Official Report, column 1161, when the Government plans to launch the public consultation on visa settlement fees for non-UK service personnel. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-05-27more like thismore than 2021-05-27
star this property answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Defence and the Home Secretary launched the public consultation on settlement fees for non-UK Service personnel yesterday, 26 May 2021. A Written Statement HCWS57 was released to the House. The consultation will run for six weeks and will close on 7 July 2021.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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less than 2021-05-27T15:20:20.82Zmore like thismore than 2021-05-27T15:20:20.82Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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star this property file name HCWS57.docx more like this
star this property title Immigration Fees; Public Consultation more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dan Jarvis remove filter
1338123
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-06-18more like thismore than 2021-06-18
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Deepcut Barracks: Death more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to investigate the circumstances into the death of Pte. Anthony Bartlett at Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut in 2001; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 18522 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-23more like thismore than 2021-06-23
star this property answer text <p>Pte Barlett’s death on 16 July 2001 was subject to a coroner’s inquest and was ruled an accidental death caused by acute poisoning. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is not conducting any further investigation into the circumstances of his death at this time. My deepest sympathy goes out to Pte Bartlett’s family and all those affected by this tragic accident.</p><p>The Minister for the Armed Forces set the Terms of Reference for an independent review: ‘The Deepcut Review’. This review was launched on 22 March 2004 and was led by Sir Nicholas Blake QC. The terms of reference were to investigate the deaths of four soldiers by gunshot wounds at Princess Royal Barracks Deepcut between 1995-2002. Within those terms, the scope of the Review and the matters to be examined, were a matter for Sir Nicholas Blake QC to decide. The MOD co-operated fully with the Review into the Deepcut deaths and made documentation available to it.</p><p> </p><p>Surrey Police had complete jurisdiction for the investigation into Pte Bartlett’s death, with assistance offered by the Royal Military Police where requested. There is an agreement between the civil and service police which clearly states that the local Home Office Police Force will lead all investigations involving death or very serious injury that occurs on MOD property in the United Kingdom.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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18523 more like this
18524 more like this
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less than 2021-06-23T08:45:04.673Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-23T08:45:04.673Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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1338125
star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-06-18more like thismore than 2021-06-18
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Deepcut Barracks: Death more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the death of Pte. Anthony Bartlett at Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut in 2001 was not examined in the Deepcut Review published on 29 March 2006. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 18523 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-23more like thismore than 2021-06-23
star this property answer text <p>Pte Barlett’s death on 16 July 2001 was subject to a coroner’s inquest and was ruled an accidental death caused by acute poisoning. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is not conducting any further investigation into the circumstances of his death at this time. My deepest sympathy goes out to Pte Bartlett’s family and all those affected by this tragic accident.</p><p>The Minister for the Armed Forces set the Terms of Reference for an independent review: ‘The Deepcut Review’. This review was launched on 22 March 2004 and was led by Sir Nicholas Blake QC. The terms of reference were to investigate the deaths of four soldiers by gunshot wounds at Princess Royal Barracks Deepcut between 1995-2002. Within those terms, the scope of the Review and the matters to be examined, were a matter for Sir Nicholas Blake QC to decide. The MOD co-operated fully with the Review into the Deepcut deaths and made documentation available to it.</p><p> </p><p>Surrey Police had complete jurisdiction for the investigation into Pte Bartlett’s death, with assistance offered by the Royal Military Police where requested. There is an agreement between the civil and service police which clearly states that the local Home Office Police Force will lead all investigations involving death or very serious injury that occurs on MOD property in the United Kingdom.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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18522 more like this
18524 more like this
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less than 2021-06-23T08:45:04.72Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-23T08:45:04.72Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-06-18more like thismore than 2021-06-18
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Deepcut Barracks: Death more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to investigate whether the senior officer for Surrey Police investigating the deaths of Pte. Geoff Gray and Pte. James Collinson at Princess Royal Barracks, Deepcut was informed of the death of Pte. Anthony Bartlett at the same barracks in 2001; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 18524 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-06-23more like thismore than 2021-06-23
star this property answer text <p>Pte Barlett’s death on 16 July 2001 was subject to a coroner’s inquest and was ruled an accidental death caused by acute poisoning. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is not conducting any further investigation into the circumstances of his death at this time. My deepest sympathy goes out to Pte Bartlett’s family and all those affected by this tragic accident.</p><p>The Minister for the Armed Forces set the Terms of Reference for an independent review: ‘The Deepcut Review’. This review was launched on 22 March 2004 and was led by Sir Nicholas Blake QC. The terms of reference were to investigate the deaths of four soldiers by gunshot wounds at Princess Royal Barracks Deepcut between 1995-2002. Within those terms, the scope of the Review and the matters to be examined, were a matter for Sir Nicholas Blake QC to decide. The MOD co-operated fully with the Review into the Deepcut deaths and made documentation available to it.</p><p> </p><p>Surrey Police had complete jurisdiction for the investigation into Pte Bartlett’s death, with assistance offered by the Royal Military Police where requested. There is an agreement between the civil and service police which clearly states that the local Home Office Police Force will lead all investigations involving death or very serious injury that occurs on MOD property in the United Kingdom.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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18522 more like this
18523 more like this
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less than 2021-06-23T08:45:04.783Zmore like thismore than 2021-06-23T08:45:04.783Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-07-13more like thismore than 2021-07-13
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Armed Forces: Immigration more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Government plans to publish its response to the Immigration Costs for Armed Forces Personnel consultation launched on 26 May 2021. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 32398 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-07-19more like thismore than 2021-07-19
star this property answer text <p>The Government aims to publish the response to the public consultation on waiving settlement fees for non-UK Service personnel within 12 weeks of the consultation closure date. The response will be published on the Government website.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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less than 2021-07-19T14:01:02.907Zmore like thismore than 2021-07-19T14:01:02.907Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-09-06more like thismore than 2021-09-06
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Afghanistan: Armed Conflict more like this
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star this property pref label House of Commons more like this
star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government has plans to award an Operational Service Medal Afghanistan to members of the Armed Forces who served on Operation Pitting but who are ineligible for that award because they have not completed 30 days continuous service. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 43522 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-09-09more like thismore than 2021-09-09
star this property answer text <p>Medallic recognition for the evacuation in Afghanistan will be considered in due course. The current qualifying length of service is 30 days and any decision to change that will take lengthy consideration.</p><p>Medals or awards for individual acts of bravery or leadership are separate to the length of deployment criteria and are therefore considered based on a citation by citation basis.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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less than 2021-09-09T16:21:01.387Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-09T16:21:01.387Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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1353344
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star this property date less than 2021-09-07more like thismore than 2021-09-07
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Cabinet Office more like this
star this property answering dept id 53 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Cabinet Office more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Cabinet Office more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Office for Veterans' Affairs: Finance more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office, what plans the Government has to increase the budget for the Office for Veterans' Affairs; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 44352 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-09-10more like thismore than 2021-09-10
star this property answer text <p>HMG has recently announced an additional £5 million in funding to assist veteran charities in addition to the £3 million already invested into mental health support through NHS England’s Op Courage. This additional funding is provided with the aim of ensuring that veterans are able to receive the support they may need. The OVA continues to engage with other departments and external stakeholders, including charities to deliver the Strategy for our Veterans and improve coordination of veterans’ work across Government.</p><p>We are not prepared to comment on ongoing budget discussions during this spending review period. However, the Office for Veterans' Affairs continues to increase in size and capability, and is making progress in delivering the Strategy for our Veterans. The Office for Veterans’ Affairs has all the necessary resources and support from the rest of government to continue its work making the UK the best place in the world to be a veteran.</p><p> </p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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less than 2021-09-10T13:26:15.073Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-10T13:26:15.073Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-09-08more like thismore than 2021-09-08
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Ministry of Defence Guard Service: Conditions of Employment more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what comparative assessment he has made of the (a) pay, (b) working hours and (c) other conditions of employment for civilian guards at UK military bases on (i) Operational MGS Employment Contracts and (ii) previous contracts. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 45126 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
star this property answer text <p>The pay, working hours and other conditions of employment under the Operational MGS Employment Contract (OMEC) have been compared against previous MOD contracts, as well as the private sector security industry. The comparative assessment has concluded that:</p><ul><li>OMEC terms and conditions remain comparable with legacy MGS contracts in relation to conditions of employment, for example access to the Civil Service pension scheme, annual leave and sick entitlements.</li><li>OMEC offers an increased rate of basic pay for shift working employees per annum compared with legacy MGS</li><li>OMEC pay rates ensure promotion remains a viable and attractive option for those wishing to further their career.</li></ul><p>While OMEC conditions are predicated on full time employees working a 48-hour working week (gross), compared with 42 hours (gross) on legacy contracts to accommodate a change in shift duration, the rostered working patterns developed were subject to Trade Union consultation and validated against Working Time Regulations.</p>
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
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less than 2021-09-13T15:43:54.713Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-13T15:43:54.713Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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star this property date less than 2021-09-08more like thismore than 2021-09-08
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
star this property answering dept sort name Defence more like this
unstar this property hansard heading Ministry of Defence Guard Service: Working Hours more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the likelihood of civilian guards at UK military bases on Operational MGS Employment Contracts working at least (a) 60 and (b) 72 hours in a rolling 7-day period. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 45127 more like this
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unstar this property is ministerial correction false more like this
star this property date of answer less than 2021-09-13more like thismore than 2021-09-13
star this property answer text <p>No specific assessment has been made of the likelihood of MGS staff working 60 and 72 hours in a rolling 7-day period, as this is not a requirement under the contract.</p><p>Under the terms and conditions of service set out in the Operational MGS Employment Contract, MGS employees are contracted to work a 48-hour working week (gross).</p><p>Individuals may voluntarily work additional hours/shifts in excess of their 48-hour working week if available and will be paid accordingly.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
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less than 2021-09-13T15:17:49.333Zmore like thismore than 2021-09-13T15:17:49.333Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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star this property registered interest false more like this
star this property date less than 2021-10-25more like thismore than 2021-10-25
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Ministry of Defence more like this
star this property answering dept id 11 more like this
star this property answering dept short name Defence more like this
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unstar this property hansard heading Agnes Wanjiru more like this
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star this property question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to establish an inquiry into the potential involvement of British soldiers in the death of Agnes Wanjiru in Kenya in 2012; and if he will make a statement. more like this
star this property tabling member constituency Barnsley Central more like this
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Dan Jarvis more like this
star this property uin 62729 more like this
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star this property date of answer less than 2021-10-28more like thismore than 2021-10-28
star this property answer text <p>At the heart of the hon. Member's questions is the murder of a young Kenyan woman. Justice must be foremost in our minds. Therefore, you will appreciate that I can say nothing here which may jeopardise any future legal process in Kenya.</p><p>This issue is sub judice, in another Country's jurisdiction, and there is a significant risk that further public discussion would undermine the investigation into this murder and prejudice their inquiries and any trial.</p><p>Whilst the Kenyan police do have the lead for this investigation, I can assure you that the Royal Military Police are fully engaged in assisting them.</p> more like this
star this property answering member constituency Aldershot more like this
star this property answering member printed Leo Docherty more like this
star this property grouped question UIN 63647 more like this
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less than 2021-10-28T10:14:37.39Zmore like thismore than 2021-10-28T10:14:37.39Z
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star this property label Biography information for Leo Docherty more like this
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star this property label Biography information for Dan Jarvis remove filter