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The Royal Navy does not conduct operations specifically for the protection of fishing stocks off the Horn of Africa, but has contributed ships and personnel to the European Union Counter Piracy Mission under Operation Atalanta. The Royal Navy also contributes, alongside 32 other countries, to Combined Maritime Forces, which conduct Maritime Security Operations in the region.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1544", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Milton Keynes North"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Mark Lancaster"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-11-19", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-11-19T17:31:03.44Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-11-09", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Horn of Africa: Navy"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what protection the Royal Navy is providing for the protection of (a) coastal waters and (b) fishing stocks off the Horn of Africa.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/318", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for John Spellar"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Warley"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "John Spellar"} ], "uin" : "189556"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1002667", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/1002667/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
British Overseas Territory Citizens (BOTC) have never been subject to the five year UK residency criteria which has been removed for citizens of Commonwealth member countries. BOTC have one of six types of British nationality which already makes them eligible to apply to join the British Armed Forces, and they serve as part of the British cohort. As at 1 April 2018 there were 130 BOTC serving in the trained strength of the British Armed Forces.<\/p>
However, for security reasons the Armed Forces continue to have UK residency criteria to ensure the appropriate security standards which all applicants are required to meet. This will vary depending on the Service and role being applied for but applications are considered on a case by case basis.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1544", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Milton Keynes North"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Mark Lancaster"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-11-13", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-11-13T15:51:57.413Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-11-06", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Armed Forces: Recruitment"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to make British Overseas Territories citizens exempt from the five year residency requirement to join the UK armed forces.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/4682", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Luke Pollard"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Luke Pollard"} ], "uin" : "188918"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/992690", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/992690/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
There are 292 Full Time Reserve Soldiers engaged full-time on recruiting tasks, of which 256 are Regimental Sub-Unit Support Officers (RSUSOs) in the Field Army and 36 are employed within the Recruiting Group.<\/p>
RSUSOs provide the Reserve professional recruiting spine down to sub-unit level. They conduct recruiting activity for the sub-unit and nurture applicants through the recruiting pipeline. This includes supporting recruitment and engagement activity, face to face meetings with candidates, assistance with applications and support with preparation for basic training.<\/p>
Full Time Reserve Soldiers within Recruiting Group are employed in roles across the operation, including recruiting, engagement activity, assessment and staff support.<\/p>"} , "answeringMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1544", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton"} } , "answeringMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Milton Keynes North"} , "answeringMemberPrinted" : {"_value" : "Mark Lancaster"} , "dateOfAnswer" : {"_value" : "2018-10-30", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "isMinisterialCorrection" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "questionFirstAnswered" : [{"_value" : "2018-10-30T16:36:55.917Z", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} ]} , "answeringDeptId" : {"_value" : "11"} , "answeringDeptShortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "answeringDeptSortName" : {"_value" : "Defence"} , "date" : {"_value" : "2018-10-22", "_datatype" : "dateTime"} , "hansardHeading" : {"_value" : "Reserve Forces: Recruitment"} , "houseId" : {"_value" : "1"} , "legislature" : [{"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/terms/25259", "prefLabel" : {"_value" : "House of Commons"} } ], "questionText" : "To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many full-time Reserve soldiers are engaged full-time on recruitment tasks.", "registeredInterest" : {"_value" : "false", "_datatype" : "boolean"} , "tablingMember" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/members/1490", "label" : {"_value" : "Biography information for Mrs Madeleine Moon"} } , "tablingMemberConstituency" : {"_value" : "Bridgend"} , "tablingMemberPrinted" : [{"_value" : "Mrs Madeleine Moon"} ], "uin" : "182136"} , {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/992698", "AnsweringBody" : [{"_value" : "Ministry of Defence"} ], "answer" : {"_about" : "http://data.parliament.uk/resources/992698/answer", "answerText" : {"_value" : "
The tables below show Army outflow, detailed as \u2018Voluntary\u2019, \u2018End of engagement\u2019 and \u2018Other reasons\u2019, broken down by Regiment since 2010.<\/p>
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The figures are for the trade trained Regular Army only and therefore exclude personnel that are not trade trained, Gurkhas, Full Time Reserve Service, Mobilised Reserves, Army Reserve and all other Reserves.<\/p>
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Voluntary Outflow is defined as exits from trained personnel generated by the individual before their time expiry i.e. before their end of engagement. Time expired is defined as personnel who leave at the end of their engagement. Other reasons for outflow include administrative action, discipline, medical, death and redundancy.<\/p>
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Table 1 \u2013 Voluntary Outflow<\/p>
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Arm/Service<\/strong><\/p><\/td> Total Outflow<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2010<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2011<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2012<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2013<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2014<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2015<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2016<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2017<\/strong><\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> Total<\/strong><\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td> 4,240 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 4,670 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 5,460 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 5,060 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 4,130 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 4,650 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 4,640 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 4,680 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> Staff<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 400 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 60<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> Household Cavalry/Royal Armoured Corps<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2,560 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 290<\/p><\/td> 310<\/p><\/td> 390<\/p><\/td> 440<\/p><\/td> 270<\/p><\/td> 260<\/p><\/td> 290<\/p><\/td> 320<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Life Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 200 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> Royal Horse Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 200 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Queen\u2019s Dragoon Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 160 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 220 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Royal Dragoon Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 230 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 60<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Queen\u2019s Royal Hussars<\/em><\/p><\/td> 280 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 9th/12th Royal Lancers*<\/em><\/p><\/td> 140 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> -<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Queen's Royal Lancers*<\/em><\/p><\/td> 130 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 10<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Royal Lancers<\/em><\/p><\/td> 80 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td> N/A<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The King\u2019s Royal Hussars<\/em><\/p><\/td> 270 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Light 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4,420 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 570<\/p><\/td> 610<\/p><\/td> 670<\/p><\/td> 580<\/p><\/td> 380<\/p><\/td> 560<\/p><\/td> 570<\/p><\/td> 480<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> Royal Corps of Signals<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 2,970 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 300<\/p><\/td> 350<\/p><\/td> 370<\/p><\/td> 370<\/p><\/td> 330<\/p><\/td> 450<\/p><\/td> 410<\/p><\/td> 380<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> Infantry<\/strong><\/p><\/td> 10,550 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 1,220<\/p><\/td> 1,270<\/p><\/td> 1,720<\/p><\/td> 1,460<\/p><\/td> 1,200<\/p><\/td> 1,160<\/p><\/td> 1,170<\/p><\/td> 1,360<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 370 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 60<\/p><\/td> 70<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 370 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 70<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 60<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 1st Battalion Scots Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 270 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 1st Battalion Irish Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 270 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 30<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> 1st Battalion Welsh Guards<\/em><\/p><\/td> 360 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 60<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 60<\/p><\/td> 20<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 40<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Royal Regiment of Scotland<\/em><\/p><\/td> 1,390 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 150<\/p><\/td> 150<\/p><\/td> 210<\/p><\/td> 190<\/p><\/td> 160<\/p><\/td> 170<\/p><\/td> 170<\/p><\/td> 180<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Princess of Wales's Royal Regiment<\/em><\/p><\/td> 650 <\/strong><\/p><\/td> 60<\/p><\/td> 70<\/p><\/td> 130<\/p><\/td> 90<\/p><\/td> 80<\/p><\/td> 50<\/p><\/td> 80<\/p><\/td> 100<\/p><\/td> <\/p><\/td><\/tr> The Duke of Lancaster's Regiment<\/em><\/p><\/td> |