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1249607

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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	Armed Forces: Muslims
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many British born Muslims applied to the armed services in (a) 2016, (b) 2017, (c) 2018 and (d) 2019.
tabling member constituency	Putney
tabling member printed	Fleur Anderson
uin	113240
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>Defence is dedicated to achieving a more diverse workforce and is undertaking a wide range of activities to increase the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) recruits into the Armed Forces, including through better understanding and greater engagement with BAME communities, reviewing recruitment processes; and better targeted marketing and communications towards potential BAME applicants. The Armed Forces set a target for 2020 that 10 per cent of recruits should be BAME; in the 12 months to 31 March 2020, 11.7 per cent of total intake into the combined UK Regular Forces and Future Reserves 2020 were BAME.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes biannual statistics on diversity declarations for Armed Forces personnel. The latest edition can be found at the following link and provides a detailed breakdown of the strength of the Armed Forces, including by self-declared religion, in each of the requested years:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-armed-forces-biannual-diversity-statistics-index" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-armed-forces-biannual-diversity-statistics-index</a>. However, it will take time for officials to collate the requested detailed information and I will write to the hon. Member in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 113241 question first answered 12/11/2020 14:03:22 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4788 label Biography information for Fleur Anderson

1249611

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	Armed Forces: Muslims
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of British-born Muslims who applied to the armed forces (a) successfully completed their training and (b) served in the (i) British Army, (ii) Royal Air Force, (iii) Royal Navy and (iv) Royal Marines in each year since 2016.
tabling member constituency	Putney
tabling member printed	Fleur Anderson
uin	113241
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>Defence is dedicated to achieving a more diverse workforce and is undertaking a wide range of activities to increase the number of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) recruits into the Armed Forces, including through better understanding and greater engagement with BAME communities, reviewing recruitment processes; and better targeted marketing and communications towards potential BAME applicants. The Armed Forces set a target for 2020 that 10 per cent of recruits should be BAME; in the 12 months to 31 March 2020, 11.7 per cent of total intake into the combined UK Regular Forces and Future Reserves 2020 were BAME.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) publishes biannual statistics on diversity declarations for Armed Forces personnel. The latest edition can be found at the following link and provides a detailed breakdown of the strength of the Armed Forces, including by self-declared religion, in each of the requested years:</p><p><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-armed-forces-biannual-diversity-statistics-index" target="_blank">https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/uk-armed-forces-biannual-diversity-statistics-index</a>. However, it will take time for officials to collate the requested detailed information and I will write to the hon. Member in due course.</p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 113240 question first answered 12/11/2020 14:03:22 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4788 label Biography information for Fleur Anderson

1249636

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	F-35 Aircraft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether all UK F-35Bs are operating with the same software standard.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	113005
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>All UK Lightning aircraft software is updated bi-annually to ensure coherence with the Global F-35 Programme, compliance with UK regulations and to deliver incremental capability enhancements to the Front Line.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 12/11/2020 12:47:29 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1249638

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	F-35 Aircraft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether all UK currently delivered F-35Bs are fully compatible with carrier operations.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	113006
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>By December 2020, when the UK declares Initial Operating Capability (Maritime), 17 aircraft will be fully carrier compatible. The remaining four aircraft will have the required modifications completed as part of an ongoing programme of work.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 12/11/2020 12:47:47 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1249677

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	Armed Forces: Covert Human Intelligence Sources
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 2 November 2020 to Question 107090 on Armed Forces: Surveillance, what the names are of the two specialist units of the armed forces trained to run covert human intelligence sources.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
uin	113200
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence does 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 constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 113201 question first answered 12/11/2020 11:29:37 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle

1249679

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	Armed Forces: Covert Human Intelligence Sources
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what guidance his Department has issued on the use by the Armed Forces of covert human intelligence sources who participate in crime; and if he will publish that guidance.
tabling member constituency	Brighton, Kemptown
tabling member printed	Lloyd Russell-Moyle
uin	113201
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/11/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence does 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 constituency Wells answering member printed James Heappey grouped question UIN 113200 question first answered 12/11/2020 11:29:37 answering member 4528 label Biography information for James Heappey
tabling member	4615 label Biography information for Lloyd Russell-Moyle

1249699

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	F-35 Aircraft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to replace the F-35b support system from ALIS with ODIN.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	113008
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2020 answer text <p>Yes. In line with the Global F-35 Programme the UK will replace the ALIS Support System with ODIN.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 17/11/2020 09:42:28 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1249701

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	F-35 Aircraft
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Government has an agreement with the United States which would allow RAF pilots to fly USMC F-35b aircraft.
tabling member constituency	North Durham
tabling member printed	Mr Kevan Jones
uin	113009
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2020 answer text <p>There is no agreement for UK pilots flying USMC aircraft (or vice versa) beyond currently established Exchange Officer positions. However, we will always seek to achieve maximum interoperability and synergy of effort with the US in maritime projection, including under the UK/US Statement of Intent for Enhanced Carrier Co-operation. Carrier Strike Group 21 will see USMC F-35B and associated personnel fully integrated on HMS Queen Elizabeth for the deployment.</p> answering member constituency Horsham answering member printed Jeremy Quin question first answered 17/11/2020 09:42:57 answering member 4507 label Biography information for Sir Jeremy Quin
tabling member	1438 label Biography information for Mr Kevan Jones

1249753

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	Shipbuilding
house id	1
legislature	25259 pref label House of Commons
question text	To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of changes to UK immigration policy on the shipbuilding industry who employ non-UK labour on projects relevant to the UK's national security.
tabling member constituency	Ogmore
tabling member printed	Chris Elmore
uin	113187
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2020 answer text <p>In my role as Shipbuilding Tsar, I am committed to developing this sector and recognise the importance of access to skills.</p><p> </p><p>I am working closely with colleagues across Government to deliver the pipeline of skilled workers that the industry needs to successfully deliver the ships required for our national security and prosperity.</p><p> </p><p>In future, any EU citizen wishing to come to live and work in the UK will need to apply under the UK's future immigration system, which we are now capable of setting in the national interest.</p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member constituency Wyre and Preston North answering member printed Mr Ben Wallace question first answered 17/11/2020 17:46:09 answering member 1539 label Biography information for Mr Ben Wallace
tabling member	4572 label Biography information for Chris Elmore

1249782

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	Armed Forces: Gambling
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 3 November (HL9441), what assessment they have made of the success of existing programmes within the military in reducing gambling-related harm among serving personnel.
tabling member printed	The Lord Bishop of St Albans
uin	HL10104
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 18/11/2020 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) takes problem-gambling seriously and provides welfare support and financial awareness training for our people. The MOD also blocks gambling websites on all its networks in order to reduce their accessibility.</p><p>The MOD has seen no evidence to suggest that Service personnel are more prone to problem-gambling than any other group in society and has made no assessment of the efficacy of our existing approach to the reduction of gambling-related harm.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 18/11/2020 12:48:49 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
tabling member	4308 label Biography information for The Lord Bishop of St Albans