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1172387

	registered interest
	date	21/01/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many soldiers have been recruited to the Army Reserves since January 2019.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL611
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 28/01/2020 answer text <p>Between 1 January 2019 and 30 September 2019 3,300 people joined the Reserves both trained and untrained. This consists of Army Reservists, sponsored Reserves, and those personnel now serving on Full Time Reserve Service (FTRS) who were recruited as Army Reservists.</p><p>Notes:</p><p>Figures have been rounded to 10 for presentational purposes; numbers ending in &quot;5&quot; have been rounded to the nearest multiple of 20 to prevent systematic bias.</p><p>Intake Statistics are published on a quarterly basis by Defence Statistics. These figures are taken from the most recent published figures.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 28/01/2020 14:19:57 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

973422

	registered interest
	date	13/09/2018
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Afghanistan: Military Aid
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many British troops are currently serving at military training academies in Afghanistan.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL10348
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/09/2018 answer text <p>As at 17 September 2018, the UK has 146 personnel deployed to the Afghan National Army Officer Academy (ANAOA) where we are supporting the development of the Afghan National Army's future leaders. The UK also has 28 personnel deployed in support of the Afghan Infantry Branch School. The UK's contribution to both ANAOA and the Infantry Branch School is part of the UK's wider contribution to NATO's Resolute Support Mission.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 24/09/2018 13:31:52 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1134300

	registered interest
	date	24/06/2019
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Aged Veterans Fund
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much has been spent by the Aged Veterans Fund in each year from 2016 to 2019.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL16585
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 02/07/2019 answer text <p>The Aged Veterans Fund, set up in 2015, used available LIBOR funds to support older veterans. It funded projects that supported non-core health, wellbeing, and social care needs for older veterans (born before 1 January 1950), including surviving World War 2 veterans, those who undertook National Service, and other voluntary enlisted veterans.</p><p> </p><p>The table below details the value of funds awarded in the two years the Aged Veterans Fund was open:</p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>Financial Year</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Value of Grants Awarded</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2015-16</p></td><td><p>£6,608,090</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2016-17</p></td><td><p>£22,792,661</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p>Funding was made available for portfolios of projects lasting up to three years, so some projects are still ongoing.</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 02/07/2019 15:19:56 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1363762

	registered interest
	date	26/10/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces Bill: Northern Ireland
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what discussions they have had with the Northern Ireland Executive about the Armed Forces Bill.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3429
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>I refer the Noble Lord to the answer I gave on 2 August 2021 to Question HL2267 to the Noble Lord, Lord Empey OBE.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 09/11/2021 16:30:23 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie attachment 1 file name UIN HL2267.docx title HL2267 - Armed Forces Bill
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1219442

	registered interest
	date	30/06/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how many Armed Forces veterans are presently in receipt of funds from the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL6299
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 06/07/2020 answer text <p>The Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Compensation Scheme came into force on 6 April 2005 to pay compensation for injury, illness or death attributable to Service that occurred on or after that date. It replaced the previous compensation arrangements provided by the War Pensions Scheme and the attributable elements of the Armed Forces and Reserve Forces Pensions Scheme. Tax-free lump sum awards are paid to all Service personnel and veterans as compensation for pain and suffering for an injury or illness that is predominantly caused or made worse by Service.</p><p> </p><p>The Scheme also provides a Guaranteed Income Payment (GIP) for more severe injuries or illnesses.</p><p> </p><p>Armed Forces Compensation Scheme statistics for the last financial year are published on Gov.UK and can be found at the following link:</p><p> </p><p>https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/armed-forces-compensation-scheme-statistics-financial-year-201920</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 06/07/2020 13:02:05 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1363761

	registered interest
	date	26/10/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces Covenant: Mental Health Services
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the roll-out of Armed Forces Covenant's mental health provision service across the UK; and what plans they have, if any, to make changes to that provision.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3428
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 09/11/2021 answer text <p>The Armed Forces Covenant is a statement of the moral obligation which exists between the nation, the Government, and the Armed Forces. The Covenant is not an entity which provides any direct service. It is possible that the Noble Lord is referring to Op COURAGE, the current NHS England mental health initiative targeted at veterans. If so, I regret that the Ministry of Defence cannot comment on mental health provision across the UK, as this is not a Defence matter. Health is a devolved responsibility and, since 1948, it has been the policy of successive Governments that the NHS should be the main provider of healthcare, including mental healthcare, for veterans.</p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 09/11/2021 16:29:54 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1285830

	registered interest
	date	10/02/2021
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Coronavirus
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government what steps they are taking to ensure that armed forces personnel receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL13239
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 24/02/2021 answer text <p>Defence is working closely with the Department of Health and Social Care and other Government Departments to ensure that Armed Forces personnel receive a COVID-19 vaccine at the earliest practical opportunity, in line with the recommendations of the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). Those in healthcare roles and individuals most at risk from complications of COVID-19 are being offered the vaccine first.</p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 24/02/2021 11:46:37 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

426405

	registered interest
	date	05/11/2015
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Credit Unions
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty’s Government what recent progress has been made in establishing a credit union for military personnel.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL3344
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 17/11/2015 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the answer given by my hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Defence Procurement (Philip Dunne), in the House of Commons on 2 November 2015 to Question 13242.</p><p>http://www.parliament.uk/business/publications/written-questions-answers-statements/written-question/Commons/2015-10-23/13242/</p> answering member printed Earl Howe question first answered 17/11/2015 12:18:31 answering member 2000 label Biography information for Earl Howe attachment 1 file name 20151102_13242_Armed_Forces_Credit_Unions.docx title QnA extract on Armed Forces: Credit Unions
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1673773

	registered interest
	date	28/11/2023
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Cybersecurity
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask His Majesty's Government what update they can provide on the progress of initiatives aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity of the UK military; and what measures are in place to protect the UK military's critical infrastructure.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL650
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 12/12/2023 answer text <p>I refer the noble Lord to the reply given by my hon. Friend the Minister for Defence Procurement (James Cartlidge), in the House of Commons on 24 October 2023 to the right hon. Member for Wentworth and Dearne (Mr John Healey) in response to <a href="https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2023-10-16/202622/" target="_blank">Question number 202622</a>.</p> answering member printed The Earl of Minto question first answered 12/12/2023 13:38:02 answering member 4952 label Biography information for The Earl of Minto attachment 1 file name 202622 - Ministry of Defence Cybersecurity.docx title MOD Cyber Security
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont

1238165

	registered interest
	date	28/09/2020
	answering body	Ministry of Defence
	answering dept id	11
	answering dept short name	Defence
	answering dept sort name	Defence
	hansard heading	Armed Forces: Finance
	house id	2
	legislature	25277 pref label House of Lords
	question text	To ask Her Majesty's Government how much additional funding they have made available to support (1) the Armed Forces, and (2) veterans, since June.
	tabling member printed	Lord Browne of Belmont
	type	WrittenParliamentaryQuestion
	uin	HL8508
	answer	answer is ministerial correction date of answer 08/10/2020 answer text <p>In July 2020, the Chancellor agreed to supplement the Defence Budget by nearly £200 million of additional funding for Service Family Accommodation and improvements to military estates across the UK. This additional investment will improve life for Armed Forces and over 5,000 personnel and their families will have homes modernised with new kitchens, bathrooms and furnishings including reroofing to reduce the risk of mould and damp.</p><p> </p><p>We are aware that COVID-19 has placed extra challenges on our veteran community, particularly in terms of mental health. As such, £6 million of funding has been secured from the Treasury, which has gone to 100 different Armed Forces charities across the country. Alongside this, HMG have also commissioned a new study by King's College London, into the specific impact of COVID-19 on the veteran community. This study will provide evidence about the impact of the pandemic on the veterans' community and highlight any specific needs or impacts that might need to be addressed.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p> answering member printed Baroness Goldie question first answered 08/10/2020 13:44:34 answering member 4306 label Biography information for Baroness Goldie
	tabling member	3801 label Biography information for Lord Browne of Belmont