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1716803

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 56 of the Concluding Observations on the combined sixth and seventh periodic reports of the UK to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, published on 22 June 2023, whether he plans to accept the recommendation that a child from a separated family should not be enlisted if only one parent gives consent.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	25506
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>Applicants under the age of 18 are only accepted with the written consent by all appropriate persons – that is to say those with legal parental responsibility or a legal guardian. If an agreement cannot be reached, a parent can apply for a Specific Issue Order or Prohibited Steps Order. A judge will then make a decision based on the applicant’s best interests.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/05/2024 08:26:48 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1716804

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 56 of the Concluding Observations on the combined sixth and seventh periodic reports of the UK to the United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child, published on 22 June 2023, whether he plans to accept the recommendation that an enlisted child should not be subject to a longer minimum service period than an enlisted adult.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	25507
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>Under 18 recruits are able to leave up to the day before their 18<sup>th</sup> birthday via a variety of mechanisms such as Discharge As Of Right or Discharge Under 18. Prior to their 18<sup>th</sup> birthday, they make an informed choice as to whether to remain in service beyond this age. These rights are exclusive to those Under 18, providing additional safeguards appropriate to their age. Subsequent adult service is only committed to having completed this period of enhanced rights and having attained the age of 18. Individuals who decide to leave the Armed Forces are supported for up to two years post discharge to gain a route into further education, training or employment.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/05/2024 08:28:48 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1716805

registered interest
date	09/05/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Army: Recruitment
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what guidance his Department issues to parents of potential army recruits under the age of 18 on their child’s discharge rights.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	25508
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>Discharge as of Right (DAOR) is discussed during the candidate career discussion and the candidate Basic Training Readiness preparation briefs. Parents/guardians are welcome to attend these sessions and ask any questions.</p><p> </p><p>DAOR information is also provided in the candidate final offer, in the Terms and Conditions of Service section, which parents/guardians can view via the application portal. DAOR is touched upon in the Commanding Officer Welcome Brief at Army Foundation College Harrogate for the U18 recruits and their parents/guardians who attend that establishment.</p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 17/05/2024 08:29:47 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1702433

registered interest
date	19/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Middle East: Military Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria he uses to determine whether to hold a vote in Parliament on (a) military action and (b) the deployment of defence operations in the Middle East.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	22754
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2024 answer text <p>Publicising operational activity to Parliament in advance could undermine operational effectiveness and potentially risk the lives of Armed Forces personnel involved. The deployment of the Armed Forces is a prerogative power, and the Government is under no legal obligation to seek Parliamentary approval. However, the Prime Minister and Government Ministers consistently update Parliament through written and oral statements, also through Oral and Topical questions.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 29/04/2024 16:43:00 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1702434

registered interest
date	19/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps the armed forces have taken to deliver humanitarian aid into Gaza.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	22755
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 29/04/2024 answer text <p>As part of a package of military and civilian support to set up a maritime aid corridor to Gaza, a Royal Navy ship has been deployed to join the life-saving mission in the Eastern Mediterranean. UK Armed Forces personnel have been deployed as planning teams with Allies and partners to support the wider delivery of humanitarian aid.</p><p> </p><p>In March the RAF airdropped 28 tonnes of aid over Gaza, with a further 47 tonnes between 1-22 April, as part of the Jordanian led mission. With the exception of airdrops, the Ministry of Defence has not delivered humanitarian aid directly into Gaza.</p> answering member constituency Aldershot answering member printed Leo Docherty question first answered 29/04/2024 16:31:20 answering member 4600 label Biography information for Leo Docherty
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1668631

registered interest
date	08/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps is he taking to support the humanitarian effort in Gaza.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	854
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) is coordinating the UK’s humanitarian response to deliver lifesaving assistance through trusted partners, including the UN, to the people who need it in Gaza.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence has provided military support when needed to facilitate the FCDO’s response. As of 13 November, three RAF flights have delivered a total of 51 tonnes of aid to Egypt. The shipments contained lifesaving items, including water purification equipment.</p><p> </p><p>Royal Navy assets are in the region, and have the ability to support the humanitarian effort when the opportunity arises. We continue to monitor the situation and consider what further assistance Defence could contribute to the UK and international efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 855 856 question first answered 17/11/2023 11:21:52 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1668632

registered interest
date	08/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Gaza: Humanitarian Aid
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has for the Royal Navy to support the humanitarian response in Gaza.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	855
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) is coordinating the UK’s humanitarian response to deliver lifesaving assistance through trusted partners, including the UN, to the people who need it in Gaza.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence has provided military support when needed to facilitate the FCDO’s response. As of 13 November, three RAF flights have delivered a total of 51 tonnes of aid to Egypt. The shipments contained lifesaving items, including water purification equipment.</p><p> </p><p>Royal Navy assets are in the region, and have the ability to support the humanitarian effort when the opportunity arises. We continue to monitor the situation and consider what further assistance Defence could contribute to the UK and international efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 854 856 question first answered 17/11/2023 11:21:53 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1668633

registered interest
date	08/11/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Gaza: Water Supply
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Armed Forces have the capability to supply Gaza with desalinated water.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	856
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2023 answer text <p>The Foreign and Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) is coordinating the UK’s humanitarian response to deliver lifesaving assistance through trusted partners, including the UN, to the people who need it in Gaza.</p><p> </p><p>The Ministry of Defence has provided military support when needed to facilitate the FCDO’s response. As of 13 November, three RAF flights have delivered a total of 51 tonnes of aid to Egypt. The shipments contained lifesaving items, including water purification equipment.</p><p> </p><p>Royal Navy assets are in the region, and have the ability to support the humanitarian effort when the opportunity arises. We continue to monitor the situation and consider what further assistance Defence could contribute to the UK and international efforts to ease the humanitarian crisis.</p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 854 855 question first answered 17/11/2023 11:21:53 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1665448

registered interest
date	17/10/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Armed Forces: Sexual Offences
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many staff at the (a) Army Foundation College, (b) Infantry Training Centre and (c) Army Training Centre have been (i) prosecuted and (ii) found guilty of (A) sexual offences against recruits and (B) other offences related to the treatment of recruits.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	203047
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 20/10/2023 answer text <p>I will write to the hon. Member once MOD officials have had an opportunity to collate the information . A copy of my letter will be placed in the Library of the House.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency South West Wiltshire answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison question first answered 20/10/2023 11:41:11 answering member 1466 label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell

1655817

registered interest
date	01/09/2023
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Arms Trade
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to ban the sale of (a) munitions and (b) military equipment to countries found to use weapons against civilians.
tabling member constituency	York Central
tabling member printed	Rachael Maskell
uin	196308
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/09/2023 answer text <p>The Government takes its strategic export control responsibilities very seriously and will not grant an export licence if to do so would be inconsistent with the Strategic Export Licensing Criteria, including respect for human rights and international humanitarian law.</p> answering member constituency South Suffolk answering member printed James Cartlidge question first answered 08/09/2023 10:59:11 answering member 4519 label Biography information for James Cartlidge
tabling member	4471 label Biography information for Rachael Maskell