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registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-01-24more like thismore than 2023-01-24
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 Challenger Tanks more like this
house id 2 more like this
legislature
25277
pref label House of Lords more like this
question text To ask His Majesty's Government whether the primary purpose of the Challenger II Main Battle Tank’s hull and automotive systems is to transport the Challenger II turret, its associated systems and crew, around the battlefield with an optimised balance of protection and mobility. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL5004 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-02-07more like thismore than 2023-02-07
answer text <p>Yes. The Challenger 2 hull primarily provides survivability, the automotive components provide mobility, and the turret provides lethality. All three are balanced and work in harmony to deliver an effective capability.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-02-07T11:28:18.433Zmore like thismore than 2023-02-07T11:28:18.433Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
435691
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-12-07more like thismore than 2015-12-07
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 Defence Equipment: Procurement 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 is the MoD’s book, transfer, target or purchase price for the defence lamp holder and cap assembly component, NATO stock number 9ACR6210 99 5622; what was their approximate stock holding of that component in depot as of 7 December; how many units have been issued in the last 36-month period for which figures are available; what is the highest wattage bulb that can be fitted to that component; and whether that component is still fitted to in-service equipment or is now obsolete. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL4266 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-12-15more like thismore than 2015-12-15
answer text <p>We do not recognise the stock number that my noble Friend has quoted. We believe he is referring to NATO Stock Number (NSN) 6210 99 881 5622 which is a light holder fitted to the driver's control panel in the Bulldog FV430 armoured troop carrier. The maximum wattage bulb that is cleared for use with this item is 2.5W.</p><p>The Defence Equipment &amp; Support Stock Control System contains an indicative price of £70.11 (VAT Ex) for this NSN and as at 7 December 2015 there were 175 in stock. Over the previous 36 months a total of 216 of these items have been issued.</p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-12-15T16:48:35.253Zmore like thismore than 2015-12-15T16:48:35.253Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1175147
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-01-21more 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 remove filter
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 more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1624522
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2023-04-27more like thismore than 2023-04-27
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 Ukraine: 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 His Majesty's Government which Government department leads on ensuring that the government of Ukraine and its armed forces have all the armoured fighting vehicles that are required whilst not compromising the overall defence and security needs of the UK. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL7499 more like this
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answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2023-05-15more like thismore than 2023-05-15
answer text <p>Via the Ministry of Defence, the UK has gifted over 300 armoured vehicles, both from its own inventory and from other sources internationally. Vehicles gifted from the UK have been assessed to cause tolerable risk to readiness in the short term and will not result in any longer-term capability gaps.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2023-05-15T16:54:18.013Zmore like thismore than 2023-05-15T16:54:18.013Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1220801
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-06more like thismore than 2020-07-06
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency: Fringe Benefits and Pay 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 is the salary range for Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency-employed heavy vehicle testers who undertake tests at authorised testing facilities; and what travel allowances are available to them. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL6430 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-20more like thismore than 2020-07-20
answer text <p>Vehicle Standards Assessors (VSA) conduct heavy goods vehicle (HGV) tests at Authorised Testing Facilities (ATF).</p><p> </p><p>The basic annual salary for a VSA is £21,167 plus a technical recruitment allowance of £2,590 per annum. In addition, they receive one of two payments dependent on their committed availability to be scheduled for testing as follows:</p><p> </p><ul><li><p>Option A:</p><p>An annual payment of £2,400 for being scheduled between 06:00 – 22:00 Monday to Friday and 06:00 – 18:00 Saturday</p><p> </p></li><li><p>Option B:</p></li></ul><p>An annual payment of £3,500 for being scheduled in line with Option A above plus:</p><ul><li><p>06:00 – 18:00 Sunday</p></li><li><p>06:00 – 18:00 Bank Holiday</p></li><li><p>22:00 – 06:00 Monday – Friday</p></li><li><p>18:00 – 06:00 Saturday – Sunday &amp; Bank Holidays</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>This means the financial package available to VSAs is between £26,157 and £27,257. This is subject to normal Civil Service pay review which, following TU negotiation, is effective from 1 October annually.</p><p> </p><p>VSAs may have a lease car provided by the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) and can claim work relate mileage at the rate set by HMRC: currently this is 8p or 9p mile dependent on engine size. DVSA employees who use their own car for work purposes can claim either 25p or 35p per mile depending on the length of employment.</p></li></ul>
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-20T14:55:40.2Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-20T14:55:40.2Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1203071
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-06-11more like thismore than 2020-06-11
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Boilers: Safety 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 plans they have, if any, to require statutory inspections of boilers and pressure vessels to be conducted by inspectors who they (1) appoint, and (2) fund. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL5577 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-06-25more like thismore than 2020-06-25
answer text <p>Under the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations 2000 the users and owners of boilers and pressure vessels have a statutory duty to have them examined by a competent person at periods specified in a written scheme of examination.</p><p> </p><p>Her Majesty’s Government has no plans to appoint inspectors or fund inspections to deliver these statutory inspections.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-06-25T16:36:00.773Zmore like thismore than 2020-06-25T16:36:00.773Z
answering member
4174
label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1220449
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-07-02more like thismore than 2020-07-02
answering body
Department for Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept id 29 more like this
answering dept short name Work and Pensions more like this
answering dept sort name Work and Pensions more like this
hansard heading Business Premises and Materials Handling Equipment: Inspections 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 they have, if any, to require statutory inspections of (1) mobile cranes of over 10,000 kilograms lifting capacity, (2) fixed cranes of over 10,000 kilograms lifting capacity, (3) electrical installations in public buildings, and (4) passenger lifts, to be conducted by inspectors who they appoint and fund. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL6396 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-07-13more like thismore than 2020-07-13
answer text <p>Under the Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998, dutyholders (employers and the self-employed) have a statutory duty to have lifting equipment for use at work (including cranes and lifts) thoroughly examined by a competent person at time intervals set out in the Regulations. Her Majesty’s Government has no plans to appoint inspectors or fund inspections to deliver these statutory inspections because the legal obligation to ensure safety rests with the person who controls the equipment or premises.</p><p> </p><p>Under the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989, dutyholders are obliged to ensure all electrical systems are maintained to ensure the safety of the system. The obligation to maintain only arises if a lack of maintenance could cause danger. The frequency of maintenance is a matter for the judgement of the dutyholder. Her Majesty’s Government has no plans to change the legislation for the way such maintenance is carried out or appoint inspectors or fund inspections for maintenance.</p><p><strong> </strong></p>
answering member printed Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-07-13T16:28:28.123Zmore like thismore than 2020-07-13T16:28:28.123Z
answering member
4174
label Biography information for Baroness Stedman-Scott more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1362004
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2021-10-20more like thismore than 2021-10-20
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: Large Goods Vehicle Drivers 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, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Goldie on 14 October (HL2815), how many (1) regular, and (2) reserve, members of the Armed Forces who hold the rank equivalent to a full corporal or below hold a group C HGV licence; and how many hold a group C + E licence. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL3225 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2021-11-04more like thismore than 2021-11-04
answer text <p>Under Military Aid to Civilian Authority, Defence has made available approximately 250 military fuel tanker drivers and a similar number of support staff, to assist the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy with ensuring the continuity of fuel supplies around Great Britain. As part of ensuring that Defence has a suitably qualified workforce, we train personnel in a variety of different categories of driving licences. This is primarily to enable the safe operation of military vehicles and equipment in worldwide operations and qualified personnel are regularly deployed overseas. It would therefore be misleading to specify numbers of qualified personnel against specific driving license requirements currently held within Defence or specifically in the UK.</p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Goldie more like this
question first answered
less than 2021-11-04T12:00:44.657Zmore like thismore than 2021-11-04T12:00:44.657Z
answering member
4306
label Biography information for Baroness Goldie more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
1189719
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2020-04-21more like thismore than 2020-04-21
answering body
Department for Transport more like this
answering dept id 27 more like this
answering dept short name Transport more like this
answering dept sort name Transport more like this
hansard heading Driving Licences: 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 they have, if any, to relax the requirement for eyesight and medical testing of those applying to renew heavy goods vehicle and public service vehicle licences during the COVID-19 pandemic. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL3236 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2020-04-30more like thismore than 2020-04-30
answer text <p>To keep bus and lorry drivers on the road, the Government has made temporary provisions to remove the requirement to submit a medical report, which includes questions about eyesight, when applying to renew a bus or lorry driving licence, until further notice. Provided they have no notifiable medical conditions, drivers will be issued a licence that is valid for one year instead of the usual five. This only applies if the licence expired after 1 January 2020 or is due to expire.</p><p>As is always the case, drivers must ensure they are medically fit to drive and they are legally obliged to notify the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency of the onset or worsening of any medical condition.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
question first answered
less than 2020-04-30T11:26:06.847Zmore like thismore than 2020-04-30T11:26:06.847Z
answering member
4580
label Biography information for Baroness Vere of Norbiton more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this
386448
registered interest false more like this
date less than 2015-06-30more like thismore than 2015-06-30
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: 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 what assessment they have made of whether any new armoured fighting vehicles were at the recent May Day parade in Moscow; and if so, what is their unclassified assessment of the vehicles seen. more like this
tabling member printed
Earl Attlee remove filter
uin HL943 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2015-07-08more like thismore than 2015-07-08
answer text <p>This year's parade featured the T-14 tank, Kurganets-25 series armoured fighting vehicles and the Bumerang armoured personnel carrier. We judge that all three systems represent significant improvement over their predecessors.</p><p>The T-14 will have improved projectile performance; a gun launched anti-tank guided missile capability and increased crew survivability.</p><p>The T-14, Kurganets-25 and Bumerang will have the new and improved Epoch remote controlled turret. Advanced defensive aid suites are likely to be common to all new vehicle types.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member printed Earl Howe more like this
question first answered
less than 2015-07-08T15:40:57.913Zmore like thismore than 2015-07-08T15:40:57.913Z
answering member
2000
label Biography information for Earl Howe more like this
tabling member
3425
label Biography information for Earl Attlee more like this