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1715411

registered interest
date	01/05/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Expenditure
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what measures are being taken to ensure that the UK's defence spending aligns with the current strategic threat landscape, particularly in the light of emerging hybrid and cyber warfare tactics observed in recent international conflicts.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL4264
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>Since the latest Defence Command Paper was published the security landscape has continued to deteriorate and hybrid threats persist. The volatile, complex and ambiguous security environment demands a fully integrated approach to deterrence and our defence - including across domains, across the spectrum of competition, across Government, and with allies and partners - exploiting all the levers of state power.</p><p> </p><p>To support this, the Prime Minister has committed to defence spending reaching 2.5% of GDP in 2030. Defence is establishing a prioritisation process to work through future capability and investment choices which will conclude at the next Spending Review. In the immediate term, this increased investment will be focused in part on accelerating investment in new technology for defence and ensuring our Armed Forces are benefitting from the latest technologies.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:53:52 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1715412

registered interest
date	01/05/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Technology
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to address the challenges of integrating advanced technologies into the UK's defence capabilities.
tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
uin	HL4265
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/05/2024 answer text <p>The Integrated Review Refresh, Defence Command Paper Refresh, and recent Defending Britain paper have all outlined changes the MOD is making to promote greater pull-through of integrating advanced technologies into deployable capabilities. The Integration Design Authority (IDA) will traffic-light proposals for new equipment (including advanced technologies), introduce new checks and balances to avoid previous procurement challenges, speed up frontline delivery and bring down costs.</p><p> </p><p>The Integrated Procurement Model (IPM) announced in February 2024 is a fundamental shift in the way the MOD acquires defence capability. Taken together, these changes will drive increased pace in the delivery of military capability to UK Armed Forces and promote effective integration of technology into deployable capability so that we stay ahead of our adversaries.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 17/05/2024 13:58:24 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1714593

registered interest
date	29/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Household Cavalry: Horses
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 appropriateness of maintaining Household Cavalry horses stabled and deployed in central London in the light of the events of 24 April, and public safety and animal welfare concerns arising from the risks of their environment.
tabling member printed	Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle
uin	HL4135
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>The British Army takes the health and wellbeing of its military working horses (MWH) extremely seriously. All of our horses are well looked after, exercised daily and have 24/7 direct access to world-class veterinary care.</p><p> </p><p>Before riding in public, Service personnel undertake training to prove their competence and are fully compliant with the Highway Code when exercising horses on public highways. A progressive programme of activity, including exposure to London traffic, military bands and environmental noise, ensures our horses are properly and safely prepared for their ceremonial role.</p><p> </p><p>The Army has three mounted units in London: the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment, the Band of the Household Cavalry and King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery. All undertake State Ceremonial and Public Duties in Central London and Windsor throughout the year.</p><p> </p><p>Steps have already been taken to enhance the environment for our MWHs by creating more loose boxes, which provide greater space and comfort to the horses while stabled. Two to three months per year, the horses are also provided with an alternative environment by being sent out to pasture and the herd often visit Norfolk for two weeks, offering time for daily exercise in the countryside and along local beaches.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 14/05/2024 14:07:33 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	4719 label Biography information for Baroness Bennett of Manor Castle

1714643

registered interest
date	29/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government when they plan to appoint a new Commodore of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL4195
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>An external recruitment campaign for the Senior Civil Servant Pay Band 1 position of Deputy Director Royal Fleet Auxiliary had an application closing date of 24 March 2024. The selection process is ongoing, and the result will be announced in due course on conclusion of that process.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 14/05/2024 14:08:16 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1714645

registered interest
date	29/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of recent trends in recruitment and retention of civilian seafarers in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL4196
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) continues to meet all its Operational Commitments around the globe and continues to steadfastly support Royal Navy (RN) vessels on Operations worldwide.</p><p> </p><p>Recruitment and retention of staff are a priority for the RFA and there are a number of initiatives underway to support this.</p><p> </p><p>For recruitment, the RFA is fostering relationships with universities and colleges to raise awareness of the opportunities available, planning to launch a graduate engineer scheme, sponsoring academic top up schemes to attract newly qualified engineers, and introducing a mechanism for seamless transfer to the RFA for RN service leavers. In addition to this work, the RFA plans to release a focused RFA recruitment marketing campaign.</p><p> </p><p>For retention, the RFA is undertaking a number of initiatives which include: enhancing human resources management with more efficient, digitised processes for claims and reporting; maximising development opportunities; enabling participation in team building and physical activities; introducing a dedicated wellbeing team and creating new and exciting shore posts.</p><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 14/05/2024 13:59:56 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1714647

registered interest
date	29/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with recognised trade unions concerning the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL4197
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence has regular scheduled discussions and meetings with both Nautilus International and the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers in accordance with an established Partnership Agreement.</p><p>The most recent discussions have taken place during April 2024.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 14/05/2024 13:58:27 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1714648

registered interest
date	29/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Royal Fleet Auxiliary
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government how many officers and other ranks there are in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
tabling member printed	Lord West of Spithead
uin	HL4198
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>As of 1 January 2024, there are 623 Officers and 1046 Other Ranks within the RFA.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 14/05/2024 13:58:13 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	3834 label Biography information for Lord West of Spithead

1714676

registered interest
date	29/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Expenditure
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government whether the Prime Minister’s announcement on 23 April of an increase in defence spending to a new baseline of 2.5 per cent GDP by 2030 differs from the pledge to increase defence spending to 2.5 per cent by 2030 given by the former Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, at the NATO summit in Madrid in June 2022; and whether a spending review will be required.
tabling member printed	The Marquess of Lothian
uin	HL4161
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 14/05/2024 answer text <p>The Prime Minister's announcement is for a fully funded commitment to reach 2.5% of GDP in financial year (FY)2030-31. It is supported by a commitment not to increase borrowing or debt.</p><p>The current spending review period concludes at the end of FY2024-25, and a future Spending Review will formalise spending plans for the following period.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 14/05/2024 14:08:02 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	259 label Biography information for The Marquess of Lothian

1713727

registered interest
date	24/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Defence: Finance
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what percentage of GDP will be spent on defence in each financial year between now and 2030.
tabling member printed	Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton
uin	HL4077
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/05/2024 answer text <p>As detailed in Annex A of the Government’s publication “<em>Defending Britain: leading in a more dangerous world</em>”, the UK’s qualifying defence spend as a percentage of GDP up to 2030-31 is below.</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td><p>2024-25</p></td><td><p>2025-26</p></td><td><p>2026-27</p></td><td><p>2027-28</p></td><td><p>2028-29</p></td><td><p>2029-30</p></td><td><p>2030-31</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>% of GDP</p></td><td><p>2.32</p></td><td><p>2.35</p></td><td><p>2.38</p></td><td><p>2.41</p></td><td><p>2.44</p></td><td><p>2.47</p></td><td><p>2.5</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 09/05/2024 15:19:27 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	1544 label Biography information for Lord Lancaster of Kimbolton

1702333

registered interest
date	18/04/2024
answering body	Ministry of Defence
answering dept id	11
answering dept short name	Defence
answering dept sort name	Defence
hansard heading	Iran: Israel
house id	2
legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what estimate they have made of the total cost to all parties of intercepting Iranian drones launched against Israel on 13 April; and what proportion of that cost was borne by the UK.
tabling member printed	Baroness Goldie
uin	HL3944
answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/05/2024 answer text <p>The Net Additional Costs of Military Operations will be identified and reported in the Annual Report and Accounts in due course.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 02/05/2024 11:31:06 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto
tabling member	4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie