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1299832

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date	04/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Military Exercises
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 4 March (HL13345), on which occasions in the last 20 years the British Army has deployed a largely fully formed and supported brigade for manoeuvre and deployment training; and when they expect that a similar scale of exercise will be conducted in order (1) to test the UK's ability and identify any weaknesses, (2) to reassure allies, and (3) to deter potential opponents.
tabling member printed	Earl Attlee
uin	HL13886
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/03/2021 answer text <p>The British Army has regularly conducted collective training at Brigade level over the years and has plans to do so in the future. Over the course of Operations HERRICK (2002 - 2014) and TELIC (2003 - 2011) the British Army continuously trained and prepared a series of Brigade level deployments, including full Mission Rehearsal Exercises on an enduring 6 monthly rotational basis. Other significant Brigade level training in the past includes Exercises SAIF SAREEA 2 in 2002 and SAIF SAREEA 3 in 2018.</p><p> </p><p>The Army's Collective Training Group delivers a comprehensive programme of Mission Ready and Combat Ready Training to the Field Army. All training delivered at Battle Group level and above is delivered in a Brigade context as a minimum. Whilst this training methodology may not involve deploying the entire Brigade into the field at the same time, it does ensure that the skill sets involved in deploying a Brigade are practised regularly. Furthermore, use of simulation ensures that this type of training can be conducted efficiently whilst maximising the impact and utility of the training.</p><p> </p><p>In addition to this continuous series of events delivered in a Brigade and Divisional context, there are also a series of planned exercises that focus on Brigade level and above training. Examples of these include the 16 Air Assault Brigade deploying of Ex SWIFT RESPONSE 22 in 2022 and the deployment of elements on Ex CERBERUS 22. Furthermore, the British Army regularly participates in the DEFENDER series, a US led multinational exercise in Europe, at the Brigade level.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 18/03/2021 14:46:32 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3425 label Biography information for Earl Attlee

1299863

registered interest
date	04/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iraq: Asylum
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 request of sanctuary in the UK from the eight Iraqi interpreters employed by TBW Global to interpret for UK forces at Camp Taji; and what steps they are taking to support those interpreters.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL13920
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 16/03/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) takes all claims of intimidation or threats to locally recruited workers (LRWs) very seriously and as such has responded to these allegations, directly engaging with the interpreters in question. MOD has set contracting standards which require that people must be as safe and secure as reasonably possible when working in our support. We continue to hold our contractors to these high standards.</p><p> </p><p>As part of the MOD's own investigation a specialist investigator interviewed all eight of the LRWs. Individual risk assessments were completed, and bespoke security advice was given pertaining to their situation. Further work will now be undertaken to decide if subsequent interventions are required, however it is unlikely that the situation would warrant relocation to the UK. The contractor has also offered advice and support.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 16/03/2021 11:47:47 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1293777

registered interest
date	01/03/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Warships
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Royal Naval ships were in commission on (1) 1 March 2009, (2) 1 March 2015, and (3) 1 March 2021.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL13777
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 11/03/2021 answer text <p>The following figures reflect Royal Navy ships and submarines in commission on the dates shown:</p><p> </p><p>1 March 2009 - 86</p><p> </p><p>1 March 2015 - 74</p><p> </p><p>1 March 2021 - 78</p><p> </p><p>These figures exclude HMS VICTORY.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 11/03/2021 15:08:57 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1290168

registered interest
date	25/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have (1) to maintain, and (2) to increase volunteer (a) support, and (b) influence, in the work of the Reserve Forces' and Cadets Associations' under the proposed formation of a Non-Departmental Public Body.
tabling member printed	Lord De Mauley
uin	HL13695
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2021 answer text <p>The 2019 Review of the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations (RFCAs) recognised the value that the RFCAs bring to Defence and that a key strength is their extensive volunteer membership and community links. In implementing the Review’s recommendations, the Ministry of Defence will look to both preserve and enhance the volunteer ethos, establishing a diverse and inclusive organisation. This includes interim changes to the Schemes of Association to ensure alignment with Equality and Discrimination legislation and to better enable the RFCAs to attract wider talent that is representative of the communities in which they work.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 08/03/2021 17:33:13 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2202 label Biography information for Lord De Mauley

1289155

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 45 Destroyers: Repairs and Maintenance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the Type 45 Power Improvement Project will be completed in all ships of the class.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL13632
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2021 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the reply given by my hon. Friend, the Minister for Defence Procurement (Jeremy Quin), in the House of Commons on 8 June 2020 to the hon. Member for Dunfermline and West Fife (Douglas Chapman), in response to Question numbers 53459 and 53460.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 03/03/2021 12:19:42 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie attachment 1 file name Hansard Extracts.docx title Type 45 Destroyers: Repairs and Maintenance
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1289156

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 26 Frigates: Procurement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the statement by the Prime Minister on 19 November 2020 that they are “taking forward … plans for eight Type 26 and five Type 31 frigates, and support ships to supply our carriers” (HC Deb, col 488), why they have not yet ordered the remaining planned Type 26 frigates.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL13633
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2021 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the reply I gave him on 16 December 2020, in response to Question HL11193.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 08/03/2021 15:56:15 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie attachment 1 file name Hansard Extract HL 11193.docx title HL11193 - Type 26 Frigates
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1289157

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Type 26 Frigates: Procurement
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government when the first Type 26 frigate was ordered; when the first steel was cut; what is the planned launch date of that frigate; and when it is expected to be accepted into service by the Royal Navy.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL13634
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/03/2021 answer text <p>The £3.7 billion contract to manufacture the first batch of three Type 26 Frigates was awarded in June 2017 and steel cut on the first ship, HMS GLASGOW, in July 2017.</p><p> </p><p>I have interpreted the Noble Lord's use of the term 'launch date' to mean when HMS GLASGOW will be in the water. On current plans, HMS GLASGOW will be floated-up in BAE System's Govan shipyard in the second half of 2022 and then transferred to its Scotstoun shipyard. There, she will be fitted-out with complex weapons and other systems. After completion of sea trials and Royal Navy training and preparations, she is currently expected to enter service in 2027.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 09/03/2021 12:36:27 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1289160

registered interest
date	23/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Commonwealth War Graves Commission: Overseas Workers
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission about (1) changes to employment contracts, and (2) the redundancy terms of EU-based staff.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL13637
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 03/03/2021 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has been in regular contact with the Commonwealth War Graves Commission regarding the changes to the contractual arrangements for 30 UK staff based in Belgium and France. The Commission have advised that 21 staff have elected to remain in Europe, seven will return to new positions in the UK, and two have chosen to retire. As a result of this engagement, including between the Secretary of State for Defence and the Commission, the support package for all staff has been considerably enhanced.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 03/03/2021 12:21:20 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1288329

registered interest
date	22/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Cadets
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure that the cadet forces provide opportunities for children from disadvantaged backgrounds following the COVID-19 pandemic.
tabling member printed	Lord De Mauley
uin	HL13392
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/03/2021 answer text <p>With around 3,500 individual cadet units across the UK, many in less affluent areas, they reflect the communities in which they are located. The increase in the number of cadet units in schools under the Government’s joint Ministry of Defence and Department for Education Cadet Expansion Programme, targeted in less affluent areas, has resulted in more children from disadvantaged backgrounds having access to the benefits of the cadet experience.</p><p> </p><p>All cadets, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds, will benefit from the greater opportunities that returning to face-to-face activity offers. Research shows that taking part in the cadet forces develops key attributes in young people. The return to face-to-face activity will also include re-establishing education packages through the Cadet Vocational Qualification Organisation, vocational qualifications which we know benefit many from disadvantaged backgrounds.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 04/03/2021 12:24:15 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2202 label Biography information for Lord De Mauley

1288332

registered interest
date	22/02/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Ministry of Defence's Review of the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations 2019, published on 24 March 2020, what plans they have to increase volunteer support for the Reserve Forces’ and Cadets Associations under the proposed formation of a Non-Departmental Public Body.
tabling member printed	Baroness Garden of Frognal
uin	HL13410
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/03/2021 answer text <p>The 2019 Review of the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCAs) recognises that a key strength of the RFCAs is their extensive volunteer membership, which brings with it a breadth of expertise and community links.</p><p>Through the establishment of a Non-Departmental Public Body, The Ministry of Defence will look to both preserve and enhance the volunteer ethos, establishing a diverse and inclusive organisation representative of the communities in which they serve, enabled by a vibrant and active volunteer cohort.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 08/03/2021 15:31:21 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	3842 label Biography information for Baroness Garden of Frognal