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Michael Portillo
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Statement on what steps he is taking to adapt the readiness of the Army to changing strategic circumstances.
Statement on what steps he is taking to adapt the readiness of the Army to changing strategic circumstances.
Asked by
Julian Brazier
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
20 February 1997
Answered on
20 February 1997
Mr. Brazier: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what steps he is taking to adapt the readiness of the Army to changing
strategic circumstances. [17103]
Mr. Portillo: Since the collapse of the Soviet Union and the Warsaw pact, we can assume that we would have longer warning of any
re-emerging threat to the UK or western Europe by conventional forces. On the other hand, recent events have underlined that it is
important that we should be able to dispatch forces rapidly to deal with crises elsewhere.
In response, I have decided to shift the balance of investment in the Army further towards those units required to be at higher
operational readiness. The changes build on the one army concept by taking account of the synergy between regular and reserve units.
For the two parachute battalions in the joint rapid deployment force, the present enhancement of some 105 Gurkhas will finish in
2000. The strengths of each battalion will then be increased by some 60 posts. With effect from 1 April this year, arrangements will
be made to provide dedicated manpower and equipment for the Pathfinders--5 Airborne Brigade's reconnaissance platoon.
I have also decided to increase the manning levels of two of our three multiple-launch rocket system regiments by some 100 posts
each to ensure they are fully ready to deploy without the need for reinforcement from elsewhere in the Army. The third regiment will
not be required for short-notice operations. I have therefore decided that it should be transferred to the Territorial Army, in
place of one of its two FH 70--155mm howitzer--artillery regiments. Consequently, the TA will be equipped with one of the Army's
most modern and powerful equipments.
At the same time, we now assess that the majority of the TA will not be required for short-notice operations as formed units. Those
units can therefore be moved to more extended readiness. That will not, however, reduce the scope for TA personnel to take part as
individuals, or in small teams, in a wide range of operations. That is demonstrated by their significant and invaluable contribution
in Bosnia. Furthermore, opportunities for individuals will be significantly improved by the Reserve Forces Act 1996. There will be
no change to the establishment levels of the TA, or to the TA's vital role in deploying as formed units in a major crisis. We shall,
however, be able to reduce the numbers required to be fully trained, while protecting training and activity levels across the whole
range from individual to formation training. Certain specialist units will remain at higher readiness.
Some adjustments will also be made to the manning and equipment of the 12 regular light-roled national defence battalions to bring
them in line with current requirements.
Subjects
Armed forces; Army; Deployment; Staff; Reserve forces; Territorial Army; Rapid reaction forces; Parachute Regiment
Date
20 February 1997
Reference
17103; 290 c714-5W
House
House of Commons
What plans he has to increase Britain's nuclear capability. -
What plans he has to increase Britain's nuclear capability. -
Asked by
David Evans
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
14 January 1997
Answered on
14 January 1997
Subjects
Deployment; Nuclear weapons; Policy
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c125; 8980
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What assessment he has made of the state of readiness of the armed services for rapid deployment. -
What assessment he has made of the state of readiness of the armed services for rapid deployment. -
Asked by
David Shaw
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
14 January 1997
Answered on
14 January 1997
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Rapid reaction forces
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
8972; 288 c115-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
David Shaw
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
What assessment he has made of the state of readiness of the armed services for rapid deployment. -
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Rapid reaction forces
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c115-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
David Evans
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
What plans he has to increase Britain's nuclear capability. -
Subjects
Deployment; Nuclear weapons; Policy
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c125
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Deployment; Nuclear weapons; Policy
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c125
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Rapid reaction forces
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c115-6
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Deployment; Nuclear weapons; Policy
Date
14 January 1997
Reference
288 c125
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Statement on what plans the United Kingdom has for a contribution to a successor to IFOR. - Includes fact that the Government have therefore decided that, in principle, the UK is prepared to make a contribution of some 5,000 ground troops to such a force.
Statement on what plans the United Kingdom has for a contribution to a successor to IFOR. - Includes fact that the Government have therefore decided that, in principle, the UK is prepared to make a contribution of some 5,000 ground troops to such a force.
Asked by
David Congdon
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
For answer on
27 November 1996
Answered on
27 November 1996
Mr. Congdon: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what plans the United Kingdom has for a contribution to a successor to IFOR;
and if he will make a statement. [6775]
Mr. Portillo: The international community is still developing its political strategy for Bosnia in 1997 and it remains too early to
make any final decisions, but it seems increasingly likely that a military presence will be required to support the continuing
civilian effort.
The Government have therefor decided that, in principle, the UK is prepared to make a contribution of some 5,000 ground troops to
such a force, subject to the outcome of the London conference, to a satisfactory military plan being developed by NATO and to
appropriate contributions from our major allies.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Peacekeeping operations; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Military implementation force in Bosnia
Date
27 November 1996
Reference
6775; 286 c238W
House
House of Commons
How many armed forces personnel are currently deployed outside the United Kingdom; and in how many countries.
How many armed forces personnel are currently deployed outside the United Kingdom; and in how many countries.
Asked by
Michael Neubert
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
26 November 1996
Answered on
26 November 1996
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Peacekeeping operations; Zaire
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
4309; 286 c134
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
What will be the role of United Kingdom armed services in Asia after the United Kingdom's withdrawal from Hong Kong.
What will be the role of United Kingdom armed services in Asia after the United Kingdom's withdrawal from Hong Kong.
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
26 November 1996
Answered on
26 November 1996
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Hong Kong; Peacekeeping operations; Asia
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
4319; 286 c145
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
Michael Neubert
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
How many armed forces personnel are currently deployed outside the United Kingdom; and in how many countries.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Peacekeeping operations; Zaire
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
286 c134
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
Barry Legg
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
What will be the role of United Kingdom armed services in Asia after the United Kingdom's withdrawal from Hong Kong.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Hong Kong; Peacekeeping operations; Asia
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
286 c145
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Peacekeeping operations; Zaire
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
286 c134
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Hong Kong; Peacekeeping operations; Asia
Date
26 November 1996
Reference
286 c145
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
If he will comment on British forces in Bosnia beyond the end of 1996.
If he will comment on British forces in Bosnia beyond the end of 1996.
Asked by
Winston Churchill
(Conservative)
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
For answer on
29 October 1996
Answered on
29 October 1996
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Military implementation force in Bosnia
Date
29 October 1996
Reference
284 c445; 355
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
Winston Churchill
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
If he will comment on British forces in Bosnia beyond the end of 1996.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Military implementation force in Bosnia
Date
29 October 1996
Reference
284 c445
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Military implementation force in Bosnia
Date
29 October 1996
Reference
284 c445
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Bosnia and Herzegovina
Date
29 October 1996
Reference
284 c445
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Answered by
Michael Portillo
(Conservative)
Asked by
Lord Campbell-Savours
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
When he next intends to visit Bosnia to discuss the deployment of British forces.
Subjects
Armed forces; Deployment; Ministers; War crimes; Serbia; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Visits abroad; Military implementation force in Bosnia
Date
9 July 1996
Reference
281 c158
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons