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1275450

registered interest
date	11/01/2021
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Misconduct
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what are (1) the terms of reference, and (2) timelines, for the judge-led review into how allegations of wrongdoing by military personnel are raised and investigated, announced in October 2020; and what opportunities will be provided for parliamentarians, experts, and civil society to feed into the review.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL12010
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 25/01/2021 answer text <p>The Review, which is due to report by the summer, was commissioned by the Government to ensure that we have the most up-to date and future-proof skills and processes in place to investigate and, where appropriate prosecute, cases where serious allegations of criminal wrong-doing are made against UK forces on operations overseas. Where necessary, improvements will be made. Whilst there is no formal consultation process in place, it will be for the Judge to decide who can best help him with the review. A copy of the Terms of Reference for the Review is attached to this answer.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 25/01/2021 15:36:52 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie attachment 1 file name ToR without Context FINAL.docx title Judge Led Review Terms of Reference
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1249795

registered interest
date	09/11/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
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 30 July (HL7182), whether RAF drones used on operations outside of Operation Shader are being used in support of NATO operations or missions.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL10122
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2020 answer text <p>REAPER is an intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance platform. We do not comment on intelligence matters and I am therefore withholding the information as its disclosure would or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 18/11/2020 12:50:27 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1227732

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	Unmanned Air Vehicles
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 18 June (HL5486), whether it is their policy not to answer questions about the deployment of RAF Reaper drones; and if so, when this policy was agreed.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL7182
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 30/07/2020 answer text <p>There is no policy to not answer questions about the deployment of RAF REAPER drones. However, there is a long standing policy not to comment on operational matters where the disclosure of information would increase the risk to intelligence and operational security.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 30/07/2020 12:42:29 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1227733

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	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what recent progress they have made on the Zephyr High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite programme, following the reported mishaps in 2019.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL7183
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 04/08/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is sponsoring a High-Altitude Pseudo-Satellite (HAPS) Operational Concept Demonstrator (OCD) utilising the Airbus Defence and Space (ADS) Zephyr platform to explore the utility of this cutting edge and novel technology.</p><p> </p><p>There are always setbacks when you push the boundaries of technology to explore future concepts. The unfortunate incidents in 2019 led to investigations being carried out by the relevant authorities and ADS have taken the findings and implemented improvements. ADS planned to demonstrate these improvements during the HAPS OCD this summer, but trials have been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The MOD continue to work with Airbus to progress the OCD and to identify further opportunities for demonstration in order to fully explore the utility of HAPS.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 04/08/2020 09:51:29 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

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

1202639

registered interest
date	10/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government, further to the Ministry of Defence’s proposal to fly Protector drones within UK airspace, which government body is responsible for addressing safety concerns regarding this proposal; and how are those safety considerations being assessed.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL5555
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2020 answer text <p>Final authorisation for the Protector to fly within UK domestic airspace rests with the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA). However, the RAF's Aviation Duty Holder is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is operated safely in accordance with Military Aviation Authority regulations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL5559 question first answered 23/06/2020 13:54:07 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202640

registered interest
date	10/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	RAF Waddington: Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential impact of Protector drone flights on the British public, particularly in and around the area covered by the airspace change proposal initiated by the Ministry of Defence in Enabling Remotely Piloted Air System Operations Out of RAF Waddington.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL5556
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>In developing its Air Change Proposal, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is following the CAP1616 process as mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority with respect to any air space changes within the UK.</p><p>Currently, the exact dimensions of the airspace required are not yet known as the Air Change Proposal has yet to enter the design phase. Once the proposed dimensions are known, CAP1616 prescribes how stakeholder and public consultations are to take place.</p><p>The MOD expects to carry out a full consultation with communities within any potentially affected areas in the summer of 2021. This will provide an opportunity for the public to offer their views on the proposal.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL5557 question first answered 22/06/2020 11:00:01 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202641

registered interest
date	10/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	RAF Waddington: Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government when local people likely to be affected by the airspace change proposal initiated by the Ministry of Defence in Enabling Remotely Piloted Air System Operations Out of RAF Waddington, including those in (1) Nottingham, (2) Mansfield, (3) Scunthorpe, (4) Grimsby, (5) Grantham, and (6) Boston, will have an opportunity to engage in a consultation on the proposal.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL5557
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>In developing its Air Change Proposal, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) is following the CAP1616 process as mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority with respect to any air space changes within the UK.</p><p>Currently, the exact dimensions of the airspace required are not yet known as the Air Change Proposal has yet to enter the design phase. Once the proposed dimensions are known, CAP1616 prescribes how stakeholder and public consultations are to take place.</p><p>The MOD expects to carry out a full consultation with communities within any potentially affected areas in the summer of 2021. This will provide an opportunity for the public to offer their views on the proposal.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL5556 question first answered 22/06/2020 11:00:01 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202642

registered interest
date	10/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government whether forthcoming Protector drones operating out of RAF Waddington or other RAF military bases will undertake any live fire exercises within UK territory.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL5558
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 22/06/2020 answer text <p>Once the RAF's Protector has achieved Full Operational Capability, it is planned that, as with other military aircraft, it will conduct live firing training within existing UK Air Weapons Ranges.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 22/06/2020 11:02:05 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern

1202643

registered interest
date	10/06/2020
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Unmanned Air Vehicles
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	Her Majesty's Government who will give the final authorisation on whether Protector drones are permitted to fly within UK domestic airspace.
tabling member printed	Baroness Stern
uin	HL5559
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 23/06/2020 answer text <p>Final authorisation for the Protector to fly within UK domestic airspace rests with the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA). However, the RAF's Aviation Duty Holder is responsible for ensuring the aircraft is operated safely in accordance with Military Aviation Authority regulations.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie grouped question UIN HL5555 question first answered 23/06/2020 13:54:07 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	2475 label Biography information for Baroness Stern