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1654559

registered interest
date	19/07/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	India: War Graves
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the threat to Commonwealth Graves in Manipur in India as a result of the current violence there; and what steps, if any, they are taking to protect them.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL9504
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/07/2023 answer text <p>The Commonwealth War Graves Commission are responsible for those sites overseas where World War casualties are interred and commemorated. The Commission are well apprised of both the security and general situation in the countries where they operate around the world, including India, and in monitoring the position the Commission maintain regular contact with the relevant in-country UK Embassy staffs.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 28/07/2023 11:42:56 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1339164

registered interest
date	22/06/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Deployment
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many military personnel are on placements in (1) international non-governmental organisations, (2) civilian organisations, and (3) academic institutions.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL1304
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/06/2021 answer text <p>The information requested is not held centrally and to obtain it would incur a disproportionate cost.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 28/06/2021 13:40:30 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1279499

registered interest
date	21/01/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Foreign Nationals
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether (1) foreign and commonwealth serving military personnel, and (2) foreign and commonwealth veterans, have a special point of contact in the Ministry of Defence.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL12430
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2021 answer text <p>All serving personnel, regardless of their nationality, have access to a comprehensive system of advice and support from their Chain of Command, welfare staff and Padres. If the issue cannot be resolved at that level, it may be referred to the relevant Ministry of Defence policy owner, and where specialist advice or support is required, individuals will be sign posted to the appropriate organisations.</p><p>During transition from and after leaving the service, the Defence Transition Service (DTS) delivers a full range of transition support for individuals, as a service leaver or family member, working directly with the service leaver to provide tailored information and guidance. DTS will facilitate access to the support they need, whether that be from other Government departments, local authorities, the NHS or trusted charities. The Veterans UK Welfare Service provide support to all veterans both overseas and in the UK, regardless of nationality. This includes helping them to access the relevant information and advice they need about their individual circumstances.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 02/02/2021 16:13:08 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1279500

registered interest
date	21/01/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Families
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how they communicate with, and understand the needs of, the spouses and families of military personnel to enable them to offer appropriate support.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL12431
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/02/2021 answer text <p>The Government maintains regular communication with the three single Services, the Armed Forces Families Federations, and Service Charities. These organisations represent and promote the needs of families to the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and central Government by engaging in cross-sector fora, under the agreed principles of the Armed Forces Covenant.</p><p> </p><p>The views of partners, spouses, and families of military personnel are gathered on an annual basis through the Families Continuous Attitudes Survey. The results of this survey influence policy making across Government. The MOD is also committed to capturing the opinions of young people, establishing a youth voice working group and hosting local youth fora. Young people attend and present on issues affecting them at senior Board meetings as well as being represented on the Youth Parliament British Forces Overseas.</p><p> </p><p>The single Services ensure that families receive timely information via their HiVE service and provide a wide range of guidance and support to personnel, their families, veterans, and reservists. This is complimented by the British Forces Broadcasting Service, which regularly holds interviews with key individuals on subjects of interest to families.</p><p> </p><p>The Secretary of State for Defence publishes an annual Armed Forces Covenant Report which includes a chapter on the support provided to families across key areas including partner employment, healthcare, children’s education, wellbeing and housing. These reports include the Families Federations’ unedited observations of the Government’s progress in delivering its commitments under the Covenant and which inform future priorities.</p><p> </p><p>An independent review into the needs of Service families ‘Living in Our Shoes’ was commissioned by the MOD in 2019 and published in June 2020. Alongside other research, its findings and recommendations are informing the refresh of the UK Armed Forces Families Strategy which the MOD expects to publish later this year. The Strategy will be supported by an Action Plan outlining targeted measures to improve outcomes for families over the course of the next two years.</p><p> </p><p>During the Covid-19 pandemic it has never been more important to capture the needs of families and to make sure they feel understood and listened to. The HiVE services have played a critical role in getting the latest information to families. Over the course of the pandemic Chief of Defence People has twice written to families to thank them for their support and provide guidance and support on a range of issues including financial resilience, support for partners and spouses’ careers, and access to allowances.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 02/02/2021 16:14:06 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1240236

registered interest
date	05/10/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Conflict: Explosives
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to advocate for an implementation mechanism to give greater meaning and effect to the Draft Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from Humanitarian Harm arising from the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL8720
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/10/2020 answer text <p>The UK will take a view on the merits of an implementation mechanism for the Political Declaration on the Protection of Civilians in Urban Warfare once its final form is known.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 14/10/2020 14:51:40 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1237752

registered interest
date	24/09/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Conflict: Explosives
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they have made any contribution to the Draft Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from Humanitarian Harm arising from the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas; and, if so, which department has made this contribution.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL8450
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office are at the forefront of international discussions on the political declaration. The declaration remains in draft and we await further developments before we can assess any potential impact or implementation requirements. The use of explosive weapons in populated areas is, however, governed by International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which the UK complies fully with.</p><p>The UK will continue to take an active role in discussions to ensure that the protection of civilians is appropriately balanced with the need for responsible states to retain operational flexibility.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL8451 HL8452 question first answered 01/10/2020 11:38:29 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1237753

registered interest
date	24/09/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Conflict: Explosives
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how the Draft Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from Humanitarian Harm arising from the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas will be implemented; and what monitoring mechanisms there will be.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL8451
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office are at the forefront of international discussions on the political declaration. The declaration remains in draft and we await further developments before we can assess any potential impact or implementation requirements. The use of explosive weapons in populated areas is, however, governed by International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which the UK complies fully with.</p><p>The UK will continue to take an active role in discussions to ensure that the protection of civilians is appropriately balanced with the need for responsible states to retain operational flexibility.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL8450 HL8452 question first answered 01/10/2020 11:38:29 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1237754

registered interest
date	24/09/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Conflict: Explosives
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the likely impact of the Draft Political Declaration on Strengthening the Protection of Civilians from Humanitarian Harm arising from the use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas on (1) targeting of civilians, and (2) related reduction in civilian casualties.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL8452
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 01/10/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office are at the forefront of international discussions on the political declaration. The declaration remains in draft and we await further developments before we can assess any potential impact or implementation requirements. The use of explosive weapons in populated areas is, however, governed by International Humanitarian Law (IHL), which the UK complies fully with.</p><p>The UK will continue to take an active role in discussions to ensure that the protection of civilians is appropriately balanced with the need for responsible states to retain operational flexibility.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL8450 HL8451 question first answered 01/10/2020 11:38:30 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1151655

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Centre of Excellence for Human Security
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government where the Centre of Excellence for Human Security, as announced on 4 April, will be based.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL292
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2019 answer text <p>In April 2019, the then Defence Secretary announced an outline plan for a Centre of Excellence on Human Security in Military Operations. An internal feasibility study outlined options for such a project but having reviewed these options, I believe this approach is an ineffective use of resources to deliver our intent and have taken a decision not to proceed with the centre.</p><p>In coming to this judgement, we are in no way seeking to divert effort from this key priority and under my direction, officials are developing a comprehensive programme to reinforce Human Security policy and deliver operational best practice.</p><p>Looking ahead, we will continue to expand our Human Security training programmes for UK and international personnel, delivered in the UK through the Defence Academy. Beginning in December we will roll out a new series of collaborative international training ventures in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa, working with a wide-range of international partners.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL293 HL294 question first answered 05/11/2019 13:07:06 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger

1151656

registered interest
date	22/10/2019
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Centre of Excellence for Human Security
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government whether the Centre of Excellence for Human Security, as announced on 4 April, has been allocated funding.
tabling member printed	Baroness Hodgson of Abinger
uin	HL293
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 05/11/2019 answer text <p>In April 2019, the then Defence Secretary announced an outline plan for a Centre of Excellence on Human Security in Military Operations. An internal feasibility study outlined options for such a project but having reviewed these options, I believe this approach is an ineffective use of resources to deliver our intent and have taken a decision not to proceed with the centre.</p><p>In coming to this judgement, we are in no way seeking to divert effort from this key priority and under my direction, officials are developing a comprehensive programme to reinforce Human Security policy and deliver operational best practice.</p><p>Looking ahead, we will continue to expand our Human Security training programmes for UK and international personnel, delivered in the UK through the Defence Academy. Beginning in December we will roll out a new series of collaborative international training ventures in Latin America, the Caribbean and Africa, working with a wide-range of international partners.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL292 HL294 question first answered 05/11/2019 13:07:06 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4301 label Biography information for Baroness Hodgson of Abinger