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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-12more like thismore than 2023-09-12
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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: Uniforms more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Goldie on 22 June 2022 (HL Deb col 224), what was the result of the inquiries that were made regarding cotton products used by the Royal Navy. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Rooker more like this
uin HL10074 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-09-26more like thismore than 2023-09-26
answer text <p>It is longstanding policy that the use of slave labour is a mandatory exclusion from contracts with the Ministry of Defence; this policy is currently captured within the Procurement Contract Regulations (2015). In line with this policy the current supplier of combat clothing follows a code of practice under which cotton sourced from countries or regions at high risk of forced labour or child labour is prohibited, including the Xinjiang province of China. This is subject to regular review, and inspections of overseas suppliers are performed to ensure adherence to this policy.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2023-09-26T15:10:24.157Zmore like thismore than 2023-09-26T15:10:24.157Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
302
label Biography information for Lord Rooker more like this
1604240
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-14more like thismore than 2023-03-14
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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: Homosexuality more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Goldie on 17 October 2022 (HL Deb col 953), what progress they have made in implementing the provisions in Part 12 of the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2022 to enable those convicted of historical homosexual offences repealed by the Act to be pardoned. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL6467 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-29more like thismore than 2023-03-29
answer text <p>In addition to assisting with applications for a ‘disregard of Service convictions relating to sexuality’ from the Home Office under the current Disregards and Pardons scheme, Defence has been working proactively to establish new processes which will come into effect once the scheme is expanded; this is now expected in the coming spring months.</p><p> </p><p>It will always remain deeply regrettable that historically, valued Defence personnel were treated less favourably due to their sexuality. Discrimination of any kind is unacceptable.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2023-03-29T13:02:41.963Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-29T13:02:41.963Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden more like this
1523497
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-18more like thismore than 2022-10-18
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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: Homosexuality more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Goldie on 17 October (HL Deb col 952), how many service personnel discharged or dismissed before 2000 for homosexual conduct that was legal in civilian life forfeited their full pension rights; and what plans they have to restore their full rights. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL2691 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-25more like thismore than 2022-10-25
answer text <p>Defence recognises and accepts that the policy that homosexuality was incompatible with Service life was unacceptable and that its LGBT+ veteran community suffered as a consequence. As part of the Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan 2022-2024, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Office for Veterans’ Affairs (part of the Cabinet Office) co-commissioned Lord Etherton PC Kt QC to chair an independent review into the impact of this policy. Once completed, Lord Etherton will send a report containing his recommendations to the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and The Secretary of State for Defence. The Government will then decide what action to take.</p><p> </p><p>The MOD is not aware of any instances in which the accrued right to a pension has been forfeited because of the member’s sexual orientation; Service personnel dismissed or discharged in respect of their sexuality retained their accrued pension rights. There are no provisions of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme which are discriminatory on the basis of a member’s sexuality. Accordingly, it is not possible in law to amend the scheme rules so that they have retrospective effect. As there is no existing discretion in the Armed Forces pension rules to retrospectively deem pensionable service to have been given in order to provide for additional pension entitlement, they are not an appropriate vehicle for financial compensation.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2022-10-25T10:55:57.407Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-25T10:55:57.407Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden more like this
1518522
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-09-26more like thismore than 2022-09-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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 Aircraft Carriers more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer from Baroness Goldie on 20 September (HL2197), how many days at sea (1) HMS Queen Elizabeth, and (2) HMS Prince of Wales, have had since their acceptance by the Royal Navy; and on how many of those days operational F-35 jets have embarked. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL2379 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-10-10more like thismore than 2022-10-10
answer text <p>HMS QUEEN ELIZABETH has had 603 days at sea since vessel acceptance date, with operational F-35 jets embarked on 278 of those days.</p><p>HMS PRINCE OF WALES has had 267 days at sea since vessel acceptance date, with operational F-35 jets embarked on 13 of those days.</p><p>The normal operating cycle of every ship involves them entering different readiness levels depending on their programmes, periods of refit and Departmental planning requirements. In addition, these figures represent days at sea and it should be noted that, while deployed away from the UK, ships will spend both days at sea and alongside in ports around the world.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2022-10-10T16:32:27.413Zmore like thismore than 2022-10-10T16:32:27.413Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1602597
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-03-08more like thismore than 2023-03-08
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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 Warships: Military Aircraft more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 6 March (HL5734), on which ships of the Littoral Response Groups the (1) Merlin Mk4, and (2) Wildcat, helicopters of the Commando Helicopter Force will be embarked. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL6288 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-03-22more like thismore than 2023-03-22
answer text <p>Both the Merlin MK4 and Wildcat Mk 1 helicopters will embark on the Landing Platform Dock, Landing Ship Dock (Amphibious) and RFA ARGUS (as an Amphibious Support Ship) as necessary for Littoral Response Group operations.</p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2023-03-22T11:44:09.277Zmore like thismore than 2023-03-22T11:44:09.277Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1536594
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2022-10-26more like thismore than 2022-10-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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: Homosexuality more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 25 October (HL2691), what steps they are taking to provide compensation for pension losses caused to members of the armed forces who were discharged or dismissed solely on grounds of sexual orientation before 2000, and who would otherwise have been able to serve until reaching their immediate pension point or to the point of full career retirement. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lexden more like this
uin HL2926 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2022-11-09more like thismore than 2022-11-09
answer text <p>As defined within primary legislation, Armed Forces pension awards reflect the actual time served. In 2000, a member would have served 16 years as an Officer or 22 years as an Other Rank to qualify for the immediate payment of a pension on discharge, and those who served at least two years would be entitled to receive a deferred pension, payable at age 60 for service between 1975 and April 2006. Circumstances of dismissal relate to terms and conditions of employment and not the provisions of the Armed Forces Pension Schemes, meaning that Service personnel dismissed or discharged in respect of their sexuality retained their accrued pension rights.</p><p>In the early 2000's, the Ministry of Defence settled a number of claims from former members of the Armed Forces who had been dismissed for being LGBTQ. The compensation awarded to claimants consisted of damages for loss of earnings, loss of pension and injury to feelings. These claims were reported in the national press at the time of settlement. However, upon completion of the Lord Etherton PC Kt QC independent review into the impact of Defence's historic policy on homosexuality, the Government will carefully consider the recommendations and decide what action to take.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2022-11-09T12:07:11.553Zmore like thismore than 2022-11-09T12:07:11.553Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
4202
label Biography information for Lord Lexden more like this
1581408
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-26more like thismore than 2023-01-26
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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 Challenger Tanks more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 25 January (HL4866),  whether they will now answer the question put; namely, whether the UK has the necessary (1) facilities, and (2) workforce, to increase the number of Challenger tank if required; and where they would be built. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Lee of Trafford more like this
uin HL5140 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-09more like thismore than 2023-02-09
answer text <p>Rheinmetall BAE Systems Land are the prime contractor for the currently agreed Challenger 3 upgrades and assembly will be completed in their Telford site.</p><p>In line with the Defence Secretary's statement on 16 January 2023, the number of Challenger 3 remains under review to ensure the Army's Main Battle Tank fleet is sufficient to meet Defence's needs.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2023-02-09T12:16:52.637Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-09T12:16:52.637Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
1132
label Biography information for Lord Lee of Trafford more like this
1565276
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-09more like thismore than 2023-01-09
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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 F-35 Aircraft more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 23 December 2022 (HL4271), which squadrons will provide the 36 F35B Lightning aircraft to meet the Full Operating Capability of the Carrier Strike operating within a Maritime Task Group configuration. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord West of Spithead more like this
uin HL4599 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-01-23more like thismore than 2023-01-23
answer text <p>No Squadrons, either fixed wing or rotary wing, are permanently assigned. It remains the case that each Queen Elizabeth-class carrier has been designed for the flexible usage necessary in a modern defence capability, including transporting a mix of fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. However, the composition and size of an embarked air group in a deploying carrier will be tailored to meet the operational requirement.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2023-01-23T16:07:49.49Zmore like thismore than 2023-01-23T16:07:49.49Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3834
label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead more like this
1662169
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-19more like thismore than 2023-09-19
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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: HIV Infection more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 13 July (HL8900), which HIV specialists were consulted as part of the RAF evidence review into pilots and air traffic controllers living with HIV. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Barker more like this
uin HL10304 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-03more like thismore than 2023-10-03
answer text <p>The Royal Air Force consulted a range of primary and secondary care physicians during the development of the Aviation Medical policy relating to HIV for the Aircrew Profession. This included specialists in HIV, Infectious Diseases, Occupational Medicine, Aerospace Medicine, Aviation Psychiatry and Psychology and General Medicine as well as several General Practitioners with advanced training in Aviation Medicine.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2023-10-03T15:18:05.107Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-03T15:18:05.107Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
2501
label Biography information for Baroness Barker more like this
1662170
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-09-19more like thismore than 2023-09-19
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
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: HIV Infection more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 13 July (HL8900), whether the British HIV Association was consulted as part of the RAF evidence review of pilots and air traffic controllers living with HIV. more like this
tabling member printed
Baroness Barker more like this
uin HL10305 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-10-03more like thismore than 2023-10-03
answer text <p>British HIV Association (BHIVA) guidance was central to the formulation of the policy on HIV and the Aircrew profession. While not directly consulted, BHIVA provided evidence and support to the wider review which informed the decision making on the policy outlined in Joint Service Publication 950 regarding individuals living with HIV serving in the UK Armed Forces.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie remove filter
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less than 2023-10-03T15:18:58.577Zmore like thismore than 2023-10-03T15:18:58.577Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
2501
label Biography information for Baroness Barker more like this