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748134
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Syria: Military Intervention more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the UK has changed its targeting practices and widened its rules of engagement in Syria. more like this
tabling member constituency Wirral South more like this
tabling member printed
Alison McGovern more like this
uin 2986 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>In order to maintain operational and personnel security, we do not comment on rules of engagement or on UK targeting procedures.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T16:40:20.41Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T16:40:20.41Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
4083
label Biography information for Alison McGovern more like this
748135
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Syria: Military Intervention more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to support humanitarian planning to ensure that civilians are protected and are offered safe routes to voluntarily evacuate during the military offensive to capture Raqqa. more like this
tabling member constituency Wirral South more like this
tabling member printed
Alison McGovern more like this
uin 2987 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>The protection of civilians is a priority for the UK, and we will continue to work closely with the US and other partners to that end. We have provided significant support to humanitarian planning for Raqqah operations. This has included involvement in the Coalition's civil-military planning process and detailed engagement with the UN and agencies.</p><p>Arranging the safe passage of civilians to areas of safety hinges entirely on the goodwill of parties to the conflict. UK aid does not currently go to Daesh-held areas because Daesh are blocking humanitarian access. In areas of the Raqqah Governorate liberated from Daesh, DFID-funded partners are supporting the displaced with food, shelter, healthcare, water, sanitation and hygiene assistance.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T16:44:21.827Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T16:44:21.827Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
4083
label Biography information for Alison McGovern more like this
748136
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Syria: Military Intervention more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of the level of civilian casualties in Syria as a result of the recent Counter-Daesh military assault on Raqqa. more like this
tabling member constituency Wirral South more like this
tabling member printed
Alison McGovern more like this
uin 2988 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>The RAF's targeting process is rigorous: the protection of civilians is at its heart. Commanders constantly weigh the arguments for and against strikes in their consideration of whether or not to give permission. Parameters are set in advance of each planned strike to minimise the risk of collateral damage. UK aircrews always operate in accordance with International Humanitarian Law, the Law of Armed Conflict and under strict Rules of Engagement. Our pilots can - and do - decide, right up to the last minute, NOT to strike if they have any reason to believe there is a risk of causing civilian casualties.</p><p>There is no evidence from the operations so far - either from our own detailed assessments which take place after every strike, or from the information provided to us by third parties - that any RAF airstrikes have caused civilian casualties.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
grouped question UIN 2984 more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T16:39:21.757Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T16:39:21.757Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
4083
label Biography information for Alison McGovern more like this
749755
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Housing more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he had with contractors on their delivery of service accommodation; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Blaydon more like this
tabling member printed
Liz Twist more like this
uin 900314 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Peterborough (Fiona Onasanya).</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T16:04:14.993Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T16:04:14.993Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
4618
label Biography information for Liz Twist more like this
749756
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Navy more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to expand the Royal Navy. more like this
tabling member constituency Harrow East more like this
tabling member printed
Bob Blackman more like this
uin 900312 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>The Royal Navy is growing for the first time in a generation. The first of two new aircraft carriers, HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH, is at sea conducting trials. There will be new submarines; frigates – we have placed the contract for the first three Type 26s; aircraft; patrol vessels; support ships and tankers. We will increase Naval personnel numbers by 400 to 30,600 by 2025.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Milton Keynes North more like this
answering member printed Mark Lancaster more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T15:57:55.66Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T15:57:55.66Z
answering member
1544
label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton more like this
tabling member
4005
label Biography information for Bob Blackman more like this
749757
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Type 26 Frigates more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on agreeing a contract for the Type 26 frigate. more like this
tabling member constituency West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Bowie more like this
uin 900309 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>On 2 July, I announced the signature of a contract with BAE Systems worth around £3.7 billion to start the manufacture of the first batch of three Type 26 Frigates with the first steel to be cut later this month. This is an excellent deal for the taxpayer and a momentous commitment for Scotland that will strengthen and secure our shipbuilding industry on the Clyde for the future.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
answering member printed Sir Michael Fallon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T16:53:18.477Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T16:53:18.477Z
answering member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
tabling member
4601
label Biography information for Andrew Bowie more like this
749758
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Nuclear Disarmament more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effect on his Department's policies of the draft treaty to prohibit nuclear weapons published by the UN in May 2017. more like this
tabling member constituency Edinburgh East more like this
tabling member printed
Tommy Sheppard more like this
uin 900315 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>The UK has not taken part in negotiation of this treaty, and does not intend to sign, ratify or become party to it. It will not be binding on the UK. The UK does not accept that this treaty can constitute a development of customary international law binding on the UK or other non-parties. The UK continues to pursue step by step nuclear disarmament consistent with the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
answering member printed Sir Michael Fallon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T16:54:50.52Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T16:54:50.52Z
answering member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
tabling member
4453
label Biography information for Tommy Sheppard more like this
749759
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces Covenant more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen the Armed Forces Covenant. more like this
tabling member constituency Dudley South more like this
tabling member printed
Mike Wood more like this
uin 900317 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Telford (Lucy Allan).</p> more like this
answering member constituency Bournemouth East more like this
answering member printed Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T15:55:24.377Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T15:55:24.377Z
answering member
1487
label Biography information for Mr Tobias Ellwood more like this
tabling member
4384
label Biography information for Mike Wood more like this
749760
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading HMS Queen Elizabeth more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on bringing the Queen Elizabeth class aircraft carriers into service. more like this
tabling member constituency Tiverton and Honiton more like this
tabling member printed
Neil Parish more like this
uin 900316 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH sailed from Rosyth on 26 June to commence contractor sea trials off the north-east coast of Scotland. HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH is by far the most powerful warship ever built in Britain enabling us to tackle changing threats around the globe.</p> more like this
answering member constituency West Worcestershire more like this
answering member printed Harriett Baldwin more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T15:57:24.25Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T15:57:24.25Z
answering member
4107
label Biography information for Dame Harriett Baldwin more like this
tabling member
4072
label Biography information for Neil Parish more like this
749761
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence remove filter
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Pay more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with the Armed Forces Pay Review Body on levels of pay for the armed forces. more like this
tabling member constituency Kingston upon Hull North more like this
tabling member printed
Diana Johnson more like this
uin 900313 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-10more like thismore than 2017-07-10
answer text <p>I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave earlier today to the hon. Member for Weaver Vale (Mike Amesbury).</p> more like this
answering member constituency Sevenoaks more like this
answering member printed Sir Michael Fallon more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-10T15:55:48.583Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-10T15:55:48.583Z
answering member
88
label Biography information for Sir Michael Fallon more like this
tabling member
1533
label Biography information for Dame Diana Johnson more like this