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1150810
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Prosecutions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text If he will introduce a statute of limitations to protect servicemen and women from prosecution. more like this
tabling member constituency North East Hampshire more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Ranil Jayawardena more like this
uin 900016 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-21more like thismore than 2019-10-21
answer text <p>The prosecution of veterans is something that we take very seriously. Our Service personnel are of course subject to the law, but veterans should not have to face repeated investigations many years after the events in question. This is why we have just completed a public consultation on proposed legal protections measures for serving personnel and veterans. Once we have analysed the responses, we will bring forward legislation.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
answering member printed Johnny Mercer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-21T16:42:04.767Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-21T16:42:04.767Z
answering member
4485
label Biography information for Johnny Mercer more like this
tabling member
4498
label Biography information for Mr Ranil Jayawardena more like this
1150811
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Veterans: Pensions more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text If he will take steps to ensure that veterans who served before 1975 for less than 22 years are granted a service pension. more like this
tabling member constituency Bishop Auckland more like this
tabling member printed
Helen Goodman more like this
uin 900020 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-21more like thismore than 2019-10-21
answer text <p>I understand and sympathise with the veterans affected. However, the issue of pre-1975 pensions is common to all contemporary public service schemes. Given the likely number of former employees, the financial impact of resolving legacy pension issues is expected to be very significant. There would also be potentially overwhelming practical and administrative difficulties in recreating precise service and pay records and calculating pension awards for people who served about half a century ago, or for their surviving dependants.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
answering member printed Johnny Mercer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-21T16:41:21.943Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-21T16:41:21.943Z
answering member
4485
label Biography information for Johnny Mercer more like this
tabling member
1484
label Biography information for Helen Goodman more like this
1150833
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Cancer: Screening more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the number of women attending breast and cervical cancer screening programmes. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2721 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
answer text <p>Prevention, public health and early diagnosis are key priorities for this Government, but we acknowledge that more can be done. The recently published Independent Review of Adult Screening Programmes, conducted by Professor Sir Mike Richards, recommended that high priority should be given to wider implementation of evidence-based initiatives to increase uptake of screening programmes, including breast and cervical screening programmes. The Department, NHS England and Public Health England are now considering the findings of Professor Richards’ report and will publish an implementation plan early next year.</p><p>In the interim, NHS England is investing in initiatives to help ensure equality of access to screening. These include locally-targeted interventions such as text and general practitioner (GP) reminder letters. As part of the delivery of the GP Five Year Forward View, the NHS has invested more than £258 million to improve access to general practice including improved access to all routine appointments (including screening) at weekends and/or evenings.</p>
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-29T12:42:00.587Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-29T12:42:00.587Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1150834
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Racial Harassment more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to tackle incidences of racial abuse in the armed forces. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2722 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
answer text <p>The Armed Forces do not tolerate racist behaviour in any form. All allegations of illegal or inappropriate behaviour are taken extremely seriously and investigated thoroughly. We have a range of initiatives to stamp out this kind of behaviour, including stepping up education programmes including diversity and inclusion training, reviewing our internal disciplinary procedures and raising awareness about available support. However, we recognise we need to do more; earlier this year we adopted the recommendations of Air Chief Marshal (ACM) Michael Wigston's report on inappropriate behaviours, including recommendations on immersive culture and behaviour training at the start of service and at regular intervals throughout, and more training on 'bystanders' so that people have the skills and confidence to intervene when they see inappropriate behaviour. We have established a new team in Defence which will oversee the implementation of ACM Wigston's recommendations.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Plymouth, Moor View more like this
answering member printed Johnny Mercer more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-29T15:23:42.487Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-29T15:23:42.487Z
answering member
4485
label Biography information for Johnny Mercer more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1150835
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Tunisia: Elections more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Tunisian counterpart on the outcome of the elections of 15 September 2019 in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2723 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
answer text <p>The British Government congratulates Kais Saied on his election as president of Tunisia. We remain in close touch with the Government of Tunisia and look forward to working with the new Government when it is formed in the near future. I held comprehensive talks with the Tunisian Secretary of State to the Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sabri Bachtobji, at the UK-Tunisia Bilateral Forum in London on 12 September.The signing of the UK-Tunisia Association Agreement on 4 October, and the UK-Tunisia Investment Forum on 22 October were other recent highlights of our growing bilateral co-operation.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-28T15:02:26.027Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T15:02:26.027Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1150836
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Saudi Arabia: Unmanned Air Vehicles more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with his Saudi Arabian counterpart on the drone attacks on oil refineries in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2724 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
answer text <p>The Foreign Secretary raised the attacks with Saudi Minister of State Adel Al-Jubeir on 21 October. The UK is confident that Iran bears responsibility for the Aramco attacks in Saudi Arabia on 14 September. We continue to work for stability in the region with the international community, including Saudi Arabia, to uphold the international rules that protect us all.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-28T15:04:04.31Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T15:04:04.31Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1150837
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Lebanon: Drugs more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Lebanese counterpart on tackling drug trafficking in that country. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2725 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
answer text <p>I visited Lebanon on 7-9 October. During that visit I met key Lebanese leaders and the Lebanese Armed Forces. I discussed what the Government of Lebanon was doing to secure the Lebanese-Syrian border, including disrupting smuggling and trafficking, and the support which the UK is providing in this regard.</p><p>​</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-28T15:05:10.707Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T15:05:10.707Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1150838
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Egypt: Economic Policy more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with his Egyptian counterpart on that country's economic objectives. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2726 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
answer text <p>We regularly discuss Egypt’s economic development with Egyptian ministers and officials, and we support programming in Egypt to promote economic development and reform. On 17 September, I met Dr Sahar Nasr, the Egyptian Minister for International Investment and Co-operation to discuss the, £13 million of UK funding for the World Bank’s economic reform programme in Egypt. Inclusive economic growth can promote stability and prosperity for all.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-28T15:07:56.863Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T15:07:56.863Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1150839
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Egypt: Zionism more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what discussions he has had with (a) the Secretary of State for Defence and (b) his Egyptian counterpart on that country's military objectives to defeat Zionism. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2727 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
answer text <p>​The Foreign Secretary has not discussed this subject with the Secretary of State for Defence or his Egyptian counterpart. Egypt has had diplomatic relations with Israel since the signing of the Egypt-Israel Peace Treaty in 1979.</p> more like this
answering member constituency South West Wiltshire more like this
answering member printed Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-28T15:09:09.59Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T15:09:09.59Z
answering member
1466
label Biography information for Dr Andrew Murrison more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this
1150840
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department of Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health and Social Care more like this
answering dept sort name Health and Social Care more like this
hansard heading Human Papillomavirus: Northern Ireland more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety in Northern Ireland on the introduction of HPV Primary Screening in Northern Ireland. more like this
tabling member constituency Strangford more like this
tabling member printed
Jim Shannon more like this
uin 2728 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-10-28more like thismore than 2019-10-28
answer text <p>The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care has not had any direct discussion with the Department of Health in Northern Ireland on the introduction of human papillomavirus (HPV) primary screening in this jurisdiction.</p><p>The Northern Ireland Screening Committee has agreed a programme of work to be led by the Northern Ireland Public Health Agency during 2019/20 to inform the development of a policy paper on introducing HPV testing in Northern Ireland cervical screening for consideration by the Department of Health in Northern Ireland in 2020.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Bury St Edmunds more like this
answering member printed Jo Churchill more like this
grouped question UIN 2729 more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-10-28T15:52:12.53Zmore like thismore than 2019-10-28T15:52:12.53Z
answering member
4380
label Biography information for Jo Churchill more like this
tabling member
4131
label Biography information for Jim Shannon more like this