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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-03-25more like thismore than 2020-03-25
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 Army Reserve: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of (1) the first aid, (2) the trauma and triage, and (3) the security and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear defence, capabilities of the Army Reserve; and what plans they have, if any, to deploy the Army Reserve to help address the COVID-19 pandemic. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL2986 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-06more like thismore than 2020-04-06
answer text <p>Defence has a number of existing contingency plans in place to provide support to civil authorities, including to the NHS. Our personnel are already providing assistance in a number of capacities and this includes those with specialist medical training. Considering the likely additional call on military assistance to mitigate COVID-19 related staff absences in civil authorities, and the increasing volume of patients requiring treatment by the NHS, Defence is consistently monitoring and enhancing its plans, training and readiness in order to support additional requests.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-06T11:46:11.287Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-06T11:46:11.287Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1225412
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-15more like thismore than 2020-07-15
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 HMS Queen Elizabeth: South China Sea more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they intend to send the HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier to the South China Sea; and if so, (1) when the decision was made, and (2) what will be the objective. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL6914 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
answer text <p>No decision has yet been made. Cross Government consultation is in progress and we expect to finalise the details of the deployment soon. The UK has enduring interests in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region and the Royal Navy has maintained a near persistent presence there for a number of years, conducting numerous activities promoting security and defence relationships with our partners and upholding the Rules Based International System. Building on this, the Royal Navy intends to continue to operate across the region, including in the South China Sea.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-23T11:11:12.827Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-23T11:11:12.827Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1225413
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-15more like thismore than 2020-07-15
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 Russia: Submarines more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment has been made of recent Russian submarine deployment into the Mediterranean and Baltic seas. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL6915 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-27more like thismore than 2020-07-27
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence monitors the deployments of Russian submarines and makes assessments based on their operational capability. A nuclear-powered submarine transited from its Northern Fleet base to St Petersburg where it will take part in Russia's Navy Day on 26th July, as part of a predicted annual commitment. A further Russian submarine transited from its Black Sea base port to Tartus, Syria, as part of their routine presence operations in the eastern Mediterranean. Russia continues to be a significant state-based threat to the UK; monitoring and responding to this threat is a core priority for the Ministry of Defence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-27T10:33:11.55Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-27T10:33:11.55Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1226104
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-17more like thismore than 2020-07-17
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 Russia: Navy more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the security of the Baltic and North Sea following recent reports that the Russian navy will commission 40 new vessels in 2020. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL6988 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence monitors the development of all new Russian vessels commissioned and makes assessments based on their operational capability. We continue to assess the impact of Russian naval investments to regional security, including the Baltic and North Seas. Russia continues to be a significant state-based threat to the UK; monitoring and responding to this threat is a core priority for the Ministry of Defence.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-29T14:12:42.807Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-29T14:12:42.807Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1227894
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
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 Military Aid: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with reservist employers about mobilising (1) the Army Reserve, and (2) the Regular Reserves, in the event of any second wave of COVID-19. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL7258 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-30more like thismore than 2020-07-30
answer text <p>The Ministry of Defence (MOD) maintains regular contact with reservist employers (including the Army Reserve) through routine engagement activities. Should there be a requirement to mobilise more reservists for future tasks related to COVID-19, the MOD will engage with employers through the usual, well established channels.</p><p> </p><p>So far, there has been a very positive response from employers to the call-out of reservists as part of the national response to COVID-19. Details of call-out procedures, including the responsibilities of employers and reservists, and the financial compensation packages available, are set out on-line on www.gov.uk.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-30T12:42:15.413Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-30T12:42:15.413Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1227895
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
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 Military Aid: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the case for mobilising (1) the Army Reserve, and (2) the Regular Reserves, in the event of any second wave of COVID-19. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL7259 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-30more like thismore than 2020-07-30
answer text <p>As part of our normal contingency planning arrangements, the Ministry of Defence is currently scoping its potential input into the response to any potential second wave of COVID-19. A reserve call-out order is already in place for the use of Reserve forces in the response to COVID-19, which could be used to mobilise Army Reserve and Regular Reserves should a second wave occur. Defence seeks to mobilise intelligently, making the most of the expertise available through its Reserve forces, whilst giving them and their employers flexibility.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
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less than 2020-07-30T12:41:42.097Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-30T12:41:42.097Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1227896
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
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 Military Aid: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what plans are in place to mobilise (1) the Army Reserve, and (2) the Regular Reserves, to deal with any (a) second wave of COVID-19, and (b) any unrest following the end of the Brexit transition period. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL7260 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-30more like thismore than 2020-07-30
answer text <p>Reservists undertake a variety of roles within Defence and provide a valuable contribution when called upon. As part of the national response to the Coronavirus pandemic circa 2,300 reservists (circa 1,850 of which were Army reservists) have been mobilised for Covid-19 related activities this year. The authority to mobilise reservists in Covid-19 roles is active until March 2021. This enables reservists mobilised prior to March 2021, under the Covid-19 Reserves Call Out Order to contribute to any Defence response to a potential second wave of Covid-19 if there is a need to do so.</p><p> </p><p>The maintenance of public order is the responsibility of the police. There are no plans to utilise Armed Forces personnel, including reservists, to deal with any unrest following the end of the transition period. Defence remains closely engaged on contingency planning related to the end of the EU Transition Period and remains available to support the civil authorities if necessary.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-30T12:40:40.903Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-30T12:40:40.903Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1227897
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
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 Defence: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the impact of COVID-19 related deployments on the fulfilment of their standing defence commitments. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL7261 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-30more like thismore than 2020-07-30
answer text <p>Throughout the pandemic, the Department has prioritised the delivery of critical Defence outputs, including standing commitments. The Department assesses that there has been no significant impact caused by its support to COVID-19 activity.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-30T12:41:18.75Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-30T12:41:18.75Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1227898
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-23more like thismore than 2020-07-23
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 Military Aid: Coronavirus more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government whether military personnel are still assisting with COVID-19 testing; and if not, why not. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL7262 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-29more like thismore than 2020-07-29
answer text <p>As of Monday 27 July 2020, there are 96 Military Mobile Testing Unit (MTU) crews operational to assist with Covid-19 testing. This is inclusive of 22 Strategic Reserve crews. The Armed Forces have begun the process of handing over the operation of MTUs to civilian contractors for ongoing testing in line with Military Aid to the Civil Authorities principles regarding commercial solutions.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-29T14:12:58.273Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-29T14:12:58.273Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this
1274607
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-01-07more like thismore than 2021-01-07
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 Mali: Armed Forces more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask Her Majesty's Government how long they expect members of the British Armed Forces to remain in Mali. more like this
tabling member printed
Viscount Waverley more like this
uin HL11905 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-01-19more like thismore than 2021-01-19
answer text <p>The UK has forces in Mali deployed to the UN peacekeeping mission, MINUSMA, and the French-led counter-terror operation, Operation BARKHANE. Beyond these operations, the UK also has a small Defence Section based in Bamako with a resident Defence Attaché (DA).</p><p> </p><p>As outlined in the recent Written Ministerial Statement HCWS622, the UK has committed to a three-year deployment to MINUSMA, with a review to be held at the 18-month point.</p><p> </p><p>The UK commitment to Operation BARKHANE was last extended in June 2020. The Government keeps this deployment under review on a continual basis to ensure it supports operations in the most effective way possible.</p><p> </p><p>The UK's resident DA, based in British Embassy Bamako, is in post for a two-year assignment. DA posts are reviewed on an annual basis.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-01-19T15:52:28.277Zmore like thismore than 2021-01-19T15:52:28.277Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1744
label Biography information for Viscount Waverley more like this