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1226082

registered interest
date	17/07/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Yemen: Military Intervention
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the written answer by the Parliamentary Under-Secretary for the Ministry of Defence on 13 July (68798), how many of the 535 incidents referred to in the "Tracker" database record a civilian harm incident as a "mistake" by the Saudi-led coalition.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Ladyton
uin	HL6966
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2020 answer text <p>As explained by the International Trade Secretary on 7 July 2020, all of the allegations recorded on the Tracker have been subject to detailed analysis by reference to the relevant principles of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and in the light of all the information and intelligence available. An evaluation has then been made, in respect of each incident, whether it is possible that it constitutes a breach of IHL or whether it is unlikely that it represents a breach. The assessment of whether it is possible that an incident constituted a breach of IHL uses all available sources of information, including some that are necessarily confidential and sensitive. We are therefore not able to go into the details of individual assessments.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 28/07/2020 14:20:12 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	620 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Ladyton

1608857

registered interest
date	29/03/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	World War II: Military Decorations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government for what reasons they decided to institute the Arctic Convoy Star.
tabling member printed	Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
uin	HL6998
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/04/2023 answer text <p>Following Sir John Holmes' independent Medal Review in 2012, the Arctic Star was introduced for veterans of the Arctic Convoys to Russia from 1942-1944. Sir John concluded that a separate Star for the Arctic was warranted on the basis that this comprised a distinct theatre of war in its own right, and his recommendation of the award of a bespoke campaign medal brought Arctic convoy veterans into line with awards for other distinct campaigns, such as the Africa and Italy Stars.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 14/04/2023 13:11:22 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton

1608858

registered interest
date	29/03/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	World War II: Military Decorations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government for what reasons they decided to institute the Bomber Command Clasp.
tabling member printed	Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
uin	HL6999
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/04/2023 answer text <p>Following Sir John Holmes' independent Medal Review in 2012, the Bomber Command Clasp to the 1939-45 Star was introduced for aircrew who served in Bomber Command. Sir John concluded that Bomber Command had been treated inconsistently with those who served in the Battle of Britain, and his recommendation of the award of a clasp to Bomber Command air crew brought them into line with Fighter Command veterans, who were awarded a Battle of Britain clasp to the 1939-45 Star.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 14/04/2023 13:13:46 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton

1168549

registered interest
date	19/12/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of Humanity International's call for the development of an international political declaration to end the use of explosive weapons with wide area effects in populated areas and to ensure support for the victims of these weapons.
tabling member printed	Baroness Anelay of St Johns
uin	HL7
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/01/2020 answer text <p>The UK is at the forefront of international discussions on the use of explosive weapons with wide area effects in populated areas. Officials contributed extensively to the Vienna Conference on Protection of Civilians in Urban Warfare in October 2019, in which steps towards a political declaration were taken. The next round of negotiations will take place in Geneva in February 2020 and we will take an active role in those discussions in order to ensure humanitarian concerns are balanced against operational realities. In the UK's experience, support and assistance to victims of conflict is best provided through integrated social and economic development programmes in affected countries.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 07/01/2020 15:27:33 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3474 label Biography information for Baroness Anelay of St Johns

1227734

registered interest
date	22/07/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Watchkeeper WK450
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Watchkeeper airframes are currently in-service; and how many have (1) undertaken flights in the past 12 months, and (2) been in storage for longer than 12 months.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL7184
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2020 answer text <p>45 Watchkeeper airframes were in service as at 23 July 2020. 13 have flown in the past 12 months and 23 have been in storage for longer than 12 months. Of those flying, 10 have been operated by the Army from Akrotiri in Cyprus and Boscombe Down in Wiltshire, three have been used for test and evaluation. The airframes in storage are held at specific, graduated, levels of readiness. This is commensurate with practices used on other Defence capabilities and assets.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 28/07/2020 11:19:59 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1146355

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships: Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether a service and support contract is in place to support the 30mm guns on naval ships.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL17850
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>Pending the outcome of a competition to award a long-term support contract for the 30mm gun capability on in-service Royal Navy ships, interim technical support is being provided by MSI Defence Systems Limited. Arrangements are under way to award a further interim contract to provide additional support, including the provision of spares and necessary design modifications.</p><p>The 30mm gun capability on the Type 26 Frigates will be supplied to the Ministry of Defence by BAE Systems. The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers are not fitted with 30mm guns.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL17851 HL17852 question first answered 07/10/2019 14:06:54 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1146356

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships: Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which company produces spares and provides necessary design modifications for in-service 30mm guns on naval ships.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL17851
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>Pending the outcome of a competition to award a long-term support contract for the 30mm gun capability on in-service Royal Navy ships, interim technical support is being provided by MSI Defence Systems Limited. Arrangements are under way to award a further interim contract to provide additional support, including the provision of spares and necessary design modifications.</p><p>The 30mm gun capability on the Type 26 Frigates will be supplied to the Ministry of Defence by BAE Systems. The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers are not fitted with 30mm guns.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL17850 HL17852 question first answered 07/10/2019 14:06:54 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1146357

registered interest
date	25/09/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships: Weapons
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government which company supplies 30mm guns on the two aircraft carriers and Type 26 frigates.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL17852
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 07/10/2019 answer text <p>Pending the outcome of a competition to award a long-term support contract for the 30mm gun capability on in-service Royal Navy ships, interim technical support is being provided by MSI Defence Systems Limited. Arrangements are under way to award a further interim contract to provide additional support, including the provision of spares and necessary design modifications.</p><p>The 30mm gun capability on the Type 26 Frigates will be supplied to the Ministry of Defence by BAE Systems. The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers are not fitted with 30mm guns.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL17850 HL17851 question first answered 07/10/2019 14:06:54 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1191386

registered interest
date	28/04/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships: Shipbuilding
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether surface warship and submarine shipbuilding is continuing during the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL3566
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/05/2020 answer text <p>It is crucial that defence operations and programmes, on which our national security relies, continue uninterrupted. We are working closely with our industry partners to ensure that essential work in the shipyards continues while adhering to the latest safety guidelines to protect the workforce.</p><p> </p><p>Where specific work is required, instructions have been implemented locally by management to confirm that due consideration and briefing has been put in place to manage the risk in an appropriate way, protect employees and ensure priority activities are still undertaken as far as is possible.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 11/05/2020 11:12:44 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1456919

registered interest
date	05/04/2022
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships: Shipbuilding
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether their new Shipbuilding Strategy, published on 10 March, will ensure that new naval vessels will be built in British shipyards.
tabling member printed	Lord Storey
uin	HL7721
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 21/04/2022 answer text <p>The National Shipbuilding Strategy Refresh reiterates the Ministry of Defence (MOD) shipbuilding procurement policy set out in the Defence and Security Industrial Strategy (DSIS). This states that the procurement approach for each class of ship will be determined on a case-by-case basis. As well as considering the specific capability requirements, the MOD will consider the long-term UK industrial impact of different options, including delivering value for money for the overall programme and maintaining the key UK industrial capabilities required for operational independence.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD is clear that for national security reasons, the UK needs to maintain a shipbuilding enterprise.</p><p> </p><p>Across all parts of the Government's 30 Year Cross-Government Shipbuilding Pipeline, the National Shipbuilding Office will seek to maximise the opportunity for UK industry, within our international and legal obligations. This is not limited to naval vessels; the pipeline includes vessels of all types, sizes and complexity, creating a baseline of volume to encourage industry investment in facilities, infrastructure, innovation and skills.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 21/04/2022 12:58:19 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4238 label Biography information for Lord Storey