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registered interest false remove filter
date remove maximum value filtermore like thismore than 2020-01-21
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 Type 45 Destroyers more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government how many Type 45 destroyers are (1) at sea, and (2) technically fit to go to sea with 24 hours notice. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee more like this
uin HL597 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-02-04more like thismore than 2020-02-04
answer text <p>We do not disclose the readiness state of individual ships for operational security reasons, as this would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. HMS DEFENDER is currently deployed on operations in the Gulf. All Royal Navy ships rotate through planned operating cycles involving routine maintenance, repair, training, deployment, leave, essential modification and upgrades and will, therefore, be at varying levels of readiness in accordance with Defence requirements.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-02-04T15:30:36.213Zmore like thismore than 2020-02-04T15:30:36.213Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
748023
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government in which cities within the EU, other than capital cities, UK consulates are located. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley more like this
uin HL477 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-19more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>UK consulates are located in the following locations in the EU, outside capitals:</p><p><strong>CROATIA</strong></p><p>British Consulate Split</p><p><strong>FRANCE</strong></p><p>British Consulate Bordeaux</p><p>British Consulate Marseille</p><p><strong>GERMANY</strong></p><p>British Consulate General Dusseldorf</p><p>British Consulate General Munich</p><p><strong>GREECE</strong></p><p>British Vice Consulate Corfu</p><p>British Vice Consulate Crete</p><p>British Vice Consulate Rhodes</p><p>British Honorary Vice Consulate Zakynthos</p><p><strong>ITALY</strong></p><p>British Consulate General Milan</p><p><strong>NETHERLANDS</strong></p><p>British Consulate General Amsterdam</p><p><strong>PORTUGAL</strong></p><p>British Vice Consulate Portimão</p><p><strong>SPAIN</strong></p><p>British Consulate Alicante</p><p>British Consulate General Barcelona</p><p>British Consulate Malaga</p><p>British Consulate Ibiza</p><p>British Consulate Las Palmas de Gran Canaria</p><p>British Consulate Palma de Mallorca</p><p>British Consulate Santa Cruz de Tenerife</p><p>British Consulate, Bilbao</p>
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-19T10:55:51.35Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-19T10:55:51.35Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
747968
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking in response to the comments of Mr Juncker that the European Parliament was ridiculous. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Blencathra more like this
uin HL422 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-19more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>No action was taken.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-19T10:56:06.167Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-19T10:56:06.167Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
497
label Biography information for Lord Blencathra more like this
747984
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what action they are taking to improve diplomatic relations and trust between nuclear and non-nuclear weapons states, through participation in relevant negotiations and by stimulating dialogue. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Judd more like this
uin HL438 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-19more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>We discuss nuclear non-proliferation and disarmament frequently with a wide range of partners across the international community through UK Embassies overseas, with Embassies in London, in international organisations, and directly between capitals. We attended the first Preparatory Committee for the 2020 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty Review Conference in Vienna in May, where we engaged with a wide range of states on how we can together tackle the challenges we face on non-proliferation and disarmament, and enable access to the peaceful use of nuclear technology.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-19T10:56:37.99Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-19T10:56:37.99Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1660
label Biography information for Lord Judd more like this
747985
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government what preparations they are making for their representation and participation at the 2018 UN High Level Conference on nuclear disarmament. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Judd more like this
uin HL439 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-19more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>The Government firmly believes that the best way to achieve a world without nuclear weapons is through gradual multilateral disarmament negotiated using a step-by-step approach and within the framework of the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty. We will consider our approach to the 2018 UN High Level Conference closer to the time.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-19T10:57:15.68Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-19T10:57:15.68Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
1660
label Biography information for Lord Judd more like this
748022
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2017-07-04more like thismore than 2017-07-04
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
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text Her Majesty's Government whether they have made any representations to the government of Spain concerning judicial independence in Spain in relation to the rights of citizens in Catalonia, including those who also have UK citizenship. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Wigley more like this
uin HL476 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2017-07-19more like thisremove minimum value filter
answer text <p>We have not made any representations to the Spanish government on this issue. The UK is clear that questions related to Catalonia are a matter for the Government and people of Spain, and there needs to be respect for the laws and Constitution of Spain. As for UK citizens in Catalonia, they enjoy the same constitutional rights as UK citizens in any other autonomous community of the Kingdom of Spain.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2017-07-19T10:56:58.567Zmore like thismore than 2017-07-19T10:56:58.567Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
547
label Biography information for Lord Wigley more like this
1132614
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-06-17more like thismore than 2019-06-17
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 Burma: Christianity 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 (1) what assessment they have made of, and (2) what representations they made to the government of Burma about, reports from Chin State, Burma, that on 24 and 25 May three Christians in Padekyaw village were forced to sign documents by village officials and local monks verifying their conversion to Buddhism after being threatened with eviction if they refused; that Christians were told they could not live in Hmwar Village Tract; and a public announcement made in eight villages threatening residents that communicating or trading with Christians would result in a fine. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
uin HL16392 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-07-01more like thismore than 2019-07-01
answer text <p>​The British Government has noted the recent report from the China Human Rights Organisation and continues to be concerned by restrictions on freedom of religion and belief, including reports of forced conversions, in Burma. The UK, working with the EU and the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation, secured a UN Human Rights Council Resolution on 27 September 2018 that called for the amending or repealing of discriminatory provisions of the &quot;protection of race and religion laws&quot; in Burma covering religious conversion, interfaith marriage, monogamy and population control. Our Ambassador met the Burmese Minister for Religious Affairs on 9 August 2018, and underlined the importance of interfaith dialogue.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-07-01T16:42:20.35Zmore like thismore than 2019-07-01T16:42:20.35Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
738
label Biography information for Lord Alton of Liverpool more like this
1141908
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-07-24more like thismore than 2019-07-24
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 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 by how much (1) the Royal Navy, (2) the army, and (3) the Royal Air Force, are under strength. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
uin HL17452 more like this
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is ministerial correction true more like this
date of answer less than 2019-08-02more like thismore than 2019-08-02
answer text <p>The current strength of the Armed Forces as at 1 April 2019 is give<ins class="ministerial">n</ins> in the table below:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p>Service</p></td><td><p>Trained Strength</p></td><td><p>Workforce Requirement</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Royal Navy/Royal Marines</p></td><td><p>29,224</p></td><td><p>30,568</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Army</p></td><td><p>75,070</p></td><td><p>82,000</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Royal Air Force</p></td><td><p>30,010</p></td><td><p>31,756</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>Trained Strength comprises military personnel who have completed Phase 1 and 2 training for Royal Navy/Royal Marines, the Army (prior to 1 October 2016) and the Royal Air Force. Following the change in definition of trained strength for Army, from 1 October 2016, trained strength for the Army comprises of personnel who have completed Phase 1 training.</p><p>The Ministry of Defence remains committed to maintaining the overall size of the Armed Forces and we have a range of measures under way to improve recruitment and retention. The challenge is kept under constant review.</p><p>Importantly the Services continue to meet all their current commitments, keeping the country and its interests safe.</p><p> </p><p>The strength of the Armed Forces is published every three months and can be found in the UK Armed Forces Quarterly Service Personnel Statistics at the following link:</p><p> </p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quarterly-service-personnel-statistics-2019</p>
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-08-02T13:21:39.59Zmore like thismore than 2019-08-02T13:21:39.59Z
question first ministerially corrected
less than 2019-08-20T11:14:54.383Zmore like thismore than 2019-08-20T11:14:54.383Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
previous answer version
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answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
1141907
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-07-24more like thismore than 2019-07-24
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 Royal Regiment of Scotland 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 by how much the battalions of the Royal Regiment of Scotland are under strength. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
uin HL17451 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-08-02more like thismore than 2019-08-02
answer text <p>The current strength against workforce requirement for the battalions of the Royal Regiment of Scotland can be found in the table.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Table 1: Strength and workforce requirement of the battalions of The Royal Regiment of Scotland:</strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>The Royal Regiment of Scotland</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Strength</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Workforce Requirement</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Regular Battalions</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>The Royal Scots Borderers, 1st Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland</p></td><td><p>290</p></td><td><p>267</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland</p></td><td><p>480</p></td><td><p>628</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>The Black Watch, 3rd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland</p></td><td><p>480</p></td><td><p>628</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>The Highlanders, 4th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland</p></td><td><p>620</p></td><td><p>743</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Balaklava Company, 5th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders)</p></td><td><p>80</p></td><td><p>103</p></td></tr><tr><td><p><strong>Reserve Battalions</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>52nd Lowland, 6th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (incl. band)</p></td><td><p>340</p></td><td><p>468</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>51st Highland, 7th Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland (incl. band)</p></td><td><p>400</p></td><td><p>468</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><strong> <strong>Notes/Caveats: </strong></strong></p><p> </p><p>Strength figures have been provided by Defence Statistics, whilst Workforce Requirement is a single service estimate.</p><p> </p><p>Regular battalions will include some Trained Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) (Full Commitment).</p><p> </p><p>Reserve battalions will include Trained FTRS (Home Commitment), FTRS (Full Commitment), Trained Volunteer Reservists and some Regular personnel.</p><p> </p><p>The Highland and Lowland bands are included with the Reserve battalions.</p><p><br>Strength figures have been rounded to the nearest 10; numbers ending in &quot;5&quot; have been rounded to the nearest multiple of 20 to prevent systematic bias.</p><p> </p>
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-08-02T12:15:05.527Zmore like thismore than 2019-08-02T12:15:05.527Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
627
label Biography information for Lord Campbell of Pittenweem more like this
1167248
registered interest false remove filter
date less than 2019-10-29more like thismore than 2019-10-29
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 Armoured Fighting Vehicles 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 many (1) Mastiff (all variants), (2) Ridgeback (all variants), (3) Wolfhound (all variants), (4) Husky (all variants), (5) Coyote (all variants), and (6) Warthog (all variants), vehicles they have purchased in total; and what was the total procurement cost of each vehicle type. more like this
tabling member printed
Lord Moonie more like this
uin HL516 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2019-11-04more like thismore than 2019-11-04
answer text <p>The number of vehicles procured and the total procurement values are as follows:</p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Fleet (all Variants)</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Number Procured</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Procurement Value (£million ex VAT)</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Mastiff</p></td><td><p>451</p></td><td><p>329.1</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Ridgback</p></td><td><p>177</p></td><td><p>132.9</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Wolfhound</p></td><td><p>126</p></td><td><p>107.4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Husky</p></td><td><p>338</p></td><td><p>190.3</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Coyote</p></td><td><p>76</p></td><td><p>27.2</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Warthog</p></td><td><p>115</p></td><td><p>129.0</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p>It should be noted that these figures include the procurement of the base vehicle, the integration work required to bring the vehicles up to a UK theatre entry standard and varying levels of initial spares purchases. Some contracts included the purchase of additional items, such as weapons and communication equipment. A number of the vehicle procurements were conducted via the Foreign Military Sales process, with costs calculated at the relevant currency exchange rate paid at the time.</p>
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2019-11-04T14:51:30.283Zmore like thismore than 2019-11-04T14:51:30.283Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie remove filter
tabling member
621
label Biography information for Lord Moonie more like this