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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether (a) agencies and (b) other Governments using helicopters provided by his Department for relief work in the wake of the recent earthquake in Pakistan and Kashmir have been charged for this use.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether (a) agencies and (b) other Governments using helicopters provided by his Department for relief work in the wake of the recent earthquake in Pakistan and Kashmir have been charged for this use.
Asked by
Lord Goodman of Wycombe
(Conservative)
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 December 2005
For answer on
12 December 2005
Answered on
13 December 2005
[holding answer 12 December 2005]: No other Governments or agencies have been, or will be, charged for using the three RAF Chinook helicopters deployed to Pakistan to support the earthquake relief effort.
Subjects
Disaster relief; Fees and charges; Helicopters; Pakistan; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
13 December 2005
Reference
36326; 440 c1873W;440 c1873W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the UK armed forces have assisted the relief effort in Pakistan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the UK armed forces have assisted the relief effort in Pakistan.
Asked by
Khalid Mahmood
(Labour)
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 December 2005
For answer on
12 December 2005
Answered on
12 December 2005
UK armed forces have provided significant and wide-ranging assistance to the Pakistan earthquake relief effort. This has included three heavy lift Chinook helicopters, a specialist 86-man light engineering team, a four-person mobile medical team, four logistics planners, three C-130 transport aircraft as part of the NATO air-bridge, and 24,000 vegetarian and halal ration packs.
Subjects
Disaster relief; Pakistan; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
36105; 440 c1681-2W;440 c1681-2W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role British armed forces are playing in aid and rebuilding efforts in countries affected by natural disasters.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role British armed forces are playing in aid and rebuilding efforts in countries affected by natural disasters.
Asked by
Neil Turner
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 December 2005
For answer on
12 December 2005
Answered on
12 December 2005
The United Kingdom armed forces provide humanitarian assistance in support of the Department for International Development. For example, we have provided significant and wide ranging assistance to the Pakistan earthquake relief effort, which has included: three heavy lift Chinook helicopters, a specialist 86-man light engineering team, a four-person mobile medical team, four logistics planners, three C-130 transport aircraft as part of the NATO air-bridge, and 24,000 vegetarian and halal ration packs.
Subjects
Disaster relief; Natural disasters; Pakistan; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
36113; 440 c1679W;440 c1679W
House
House of Commons
What role UK Chinooks have played in disaster relief in Pakistan.
What role UK Chinooks have played in disaster relief in Pakistan.
Asked by
Sadiq Khan
(Labour)
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Lead
Status
Answered
Tabled on
6 December 2005
For answer on
12 December 2005
Answered on
12 December 2005
UK armed forces have provided significant and wide-ranging assistance to the Pakistan earthquake relief effort. That has included three heavy-lift Chinook helicopters, a specialist 86-man light engineering team, a four-person mobile medical team, four logistics planners, three C130 transport aircraft as part of the NATO air bridge, and 24,000 vegetarian and halal ration packs.
Subjects
Disaster relief; Pakistan; Chinook helicopters; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
440 c1102; 36106
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
UK armed forces have provided significant and wide-ranging assistance to the Pakistan earthquake relief effort. That has included three heavy-lift Chinook helicopters, a specialist 86-man light engineering team, a four-person mobile medical team, four logistics planners, three C130 transport aircraft as part of the NATO air bridge, and 24,000 vegetarian and halal ration packs.
UK armed forces have provided significant and wide-ranging assistance to the Pakistan earthquake relief effort. That has included three heavy-lift Chinook helicopters, a specialist 86-man light engineering team, a four-person mobile medical team, four logistics planners, three C130 transport aircraft as part of the NATO air bridge, and 24,000 vegetarian and halal ration packs.
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Asked by
Sadiq Khan
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
What role UK Chinooks have played in disaster relief in Pakistan.
Subjects
Disaster relief; Pakistan; Chinook helicopters; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
440 c1102
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
Does the Minister agree that the activities of those Chinook teams from the UK is a source of pride not only to Britain, but to RAF Odiham in my constituency. I know that the Minister visited RAF Odiham on Monday. Does he agree, however, that there is serious worry about the availability of heavy-lift helicopters once we deploy to Afghanistan next year? Is he convinced that we have enough heavy-lift helicopters, and support helicopters in general, to do the very necessary work that they do?
Does the Minister agree that the activities of those Chinook teams from the UK is a source of pride not only to Britain, but to RAF Odiham in my constituency. I know that the Minister visited RAF Odiham on Monday. Does he agree, however, that there is serious worry about the availability of heavy-lift helicopters once we deploy to Afghanistan next year? Is he convinced that we have enough heavy-lift helicopters, and support helicopters in general, to do the very necessary work that they do?
Asked by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 December 2005
There is an issue to be dealt with. We are looking at the servicing of the whole support helicopter fleet, but particularly the Chinooks, and considering new cycle times for maintenance. If that proves feasible in safety terms, more helicopters may be available at any given time, and pressures may be eased.
We should view the position across the board. We should not simply say ““Let us purchase more””; we should ask whether there is a better way of making certain platforms available. Our action is part of our overall logistic support effort. It does not apply just to support helicopters, fast jets and so on. The Defence Committee, which the right hon. Gentleman chairs, is examining the whole issue, and I await the outcome of its report.
Subjects
Disaster relief; Helicopters; Pakistan; Military aid; RAF Odiham; Chinook helicopters; Earthquakes
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
440 c1102-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My right hon. Friend might be aware that I recently visited the areas affected by the earthquake in Pakistan, and I had the pleasure of meeting the Chinook teams working there around the clock. One of the contributions that he did not list was that our men and women can load and unload a Chinook faster than the Americans—we are doing three sorties a day. First, will he join me in congratulating our men and women? Secondly, will he consider speaking to our European colleagues, who, unfortunately, have been less generous than we have been? He will be aware that in that part of the world, at this time of the year, the help that we can give through our helicopters is much appreciated and needed.
My right hon. Friend might be aware that I recently visited the areas affected by the earthquake in Pakistan, and I had the pleasure of meeting the Chinook teams working there around the clock. One of the contributions that he did not list was that our men and women can load and unload a Chinook faster than the Americans—we are doing three sorties a day. First, will he join me in congratulating our men and women? Secondly, will he consider speaking to our European colleagues, who, unfortunately, have been less generous than we have been? He will be aware that in that part of the world, at this time of the year, the help that we can give through our helicopters is much appreciated and needed.
Asked by
Sadiq Khan
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - 1st Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 December 2005
My hon. Friend has seen this activity at first hand. I met the Chinook crews when they returned, and I was amazed at the amount of effort that they had put in. He is right about the capacity of our people, which is better than that of not just the Americans but everyone, to lift heavy quantities and to do more sorties than anyone else. As I understand it, the Americans cottoned on to what we are doing and have introduced the same lift techniques, and other allies are examining what we are doing, including the UN efforts. We have helped considerably in that specific area.
I also saw off 59 Commando Royal Engineers and 42 Commando Royal Marines, who have gone to provide light engineering support. We have seen some of the playback of what they are doing. All the teams that we have sent out there are doing truly amazing work, all hours of the day, delivering essential humanitarian aid and support. Others should study what we are doing to see what more can be done. This is a critical area, and lives can be saved on the back of that effort. That is what our people are doing, and I will pass on my hon. Friend's warm words, which, I know, are echoed across this country.
Subjects
Disaster relief; Pakistan; Chinook helicopters; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
440 c1102
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
My hon. Friend has seen this activity at first hand. I met the Chinook crews when they returned, and I was amazed at the amount of effort that they had put in. He is right about the capacity of our people, which is better than that of not just the Americans but everyone, to lift heavy quantities and to do more sorties than anyone else. As I understand it, the Americans cottoned on to what we are doing and have introduced the same lift techniques, and other allies are examining what we are doing, including the UN efforts. We have helped considerably in that specific area.
I also saw off 59 Commando Royal Engineers and 42 Commando Royal Marines, who have gone to provide light engineering support. We have seen some of the playback of what they are doing. All the teams that we have sent out there are doing truly amazing work, all hours of the day, delivering essential humanitarian aid and support. Others should study what we are doing to see what more can be done. This is a critical area, and lives can be saved on the back of that effort. That is what our people are doing, and I will pass on my hon. Friend's warm words, which, I know, are echoed across this country.
My hon. Friend has seen this activity at first hand. I met the Chinook crews when they returned, and I was amazed at the amount of effort that they had put in. He is right about the capacity of our people, which is better than that of not just the Americans but everyone, to lift heavy quantities and to do more sorties than anyone else. As I understand it, the Americans cottoned on to what we are doing and have introduced the same lift techniques, and other allies are examining what we are doing, including the UN efforts. We have helped considerably in that specific area.
I also saw off 59 Commando Royal Engineers and 42 Commando Royal Marines, who have gone to provide light engineering support. We have seen some of the playback of what they are doing. All the teams that we have sent out there are doing truly amazing work, all hours of the day, delivering essential humanitarian aid and support. Others should study what we are doing to see what more can be done. This is a critical area, and lives can be saved on the back of that effort. That is what our people are doing, and I will pass on my hon. Friend's warm words, which, I know, are echoed across this country.
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Asked by
Sadiq Khan
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
My right hon. Friend might be aware that I recently visited the areas affected by the earthquake in Pakistan, and I had the pleasure of meeting the Chinook teams working there around the clock. One of the contributions that he did not list was that our men and women can load and unload a Chinook faster than the Americans—we are doing three sorties a day. First, will he join me in congratulating our men and women? Secondly, will he consider speaking to our European colleagues, who, unfortunately, have been less generous than we have been? He will be aware that in that part of the world, at this time of the year, the help that we can give through our helicopters is much appreciated and needed.
Subjects
Disaster relief; Pakistan; Chinook helicopters; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
440 c1102
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
: I do not think that the hon. Gentleman heard what I said. We are paying a great deal of attention to the problem, and there are ways in which we can ameliorate it. We can ensure that more platforms are available at any one time, which constitutes best use of our defence resources. I do not propose to enter into a debate, but I shall mention in passing that defence has received the largest sustained increase in funds for 20 years. It received £3.7 billion in the Budget—a real-terms increase of 1.4 per cent.—over the current spending review period from this Government, which contrasts with the cuts made by the last Tory Government.
: I do not think that the hon. Gentleman heard what I said. We are paying a great deal of attention to the problem, and there are ways in which we can ameliorate it. We can ensure that more platforms are available at any one time, which constitutes best use of our defence resources. I do not propose to enter into a debate, but I shall mention in passing that defence has received the largest sustained increase in funds for 20 years. It received £3.7 billion in the Budget—a real-terms increase of 1.4 per cent.—over the current spending review period from this Government, which contrasts with the cuts made by the last Tory Government.
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
I am sure that the whole House is very proud of the part played by the Royal Air Force in dealing with the terrible disaster in Pakistan. It is even more notable that we have been able to make that contribution despite the enormous pressure under which our helicopter fleets are operating.
May I return to the question asked by my right hon. Friend the Member for North-East Hampshire (Mr. Arbuthnot)? The fact is that we are short of heavy lift. We do not require it just for military purposes; we need it for precisely the kind of situation that we see in Kashmir, where the United Kingdom can make a serious contribution. Unless the Government are prepared to devote the necessary resources to defence, however, we shall not have that capability. In Iraq, as the Minister knows perfectly well, our helicopters are under enormous pressure. Can he not do more to ensure that the country has the heavy lift that it needs?
Subjects
Disaster relief; Pakistan; Chinook helicopters; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
440 c1103-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
There is an issue to be dealt with. We are looking at the servicing of the whole support helicopter fleet, but particularly the Chinooks, and considering new cycle times for maintenance. If that proves feasible in safety terms, more helicopters may be available at any given time, and pressures may be eased.
We should view the position across the board. We should not simply say ““Let us purchase more””; we should ask whether there is a better way of making certain platforms available. Our action is part of our overall logistic support effort. It does not apply just to support helicopters, fast jets and so on. The Defence Committee, which the right hon. Gentleman chairs, is examining the whole issue, and I await the outcome of its report.
There is an issue to be dealt with. We are looking at the servicing of the whole support helicopter fleet, but particularly the Chinooks, and considering new cycle times for maintenance. If that proves feasible in safety terms, more helicopters may be available at any given time, and pressures may be eased.
We should view the position across the board. We should not simply say ““Let us purchase more””; we should ask whether there is a better way of making certain platforms available. Our action is part of our overall logistic support effort. It does not apply just to support helicopters, fast jets and so on. The Defence Committee, which the right hon. Gentleman chairs, is examining the whole issue, and I await the outcome of its report.
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Asked by
Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Oral answers to questions
Does the Minister agree that the activities of those Chinook teams from the UK is a source of pride not only to Britain, but to RAF Odiham in my constituency. I know that the Minister visited RAF Odiham on Monday. Does he agree, however, that there is serious worry about the availability of heavy-lift helicopters once we deploy to Afghanistan next year? Is he convinced that we have enough heavy-lift helicopters, and support helicopters in general, to do the very necessary work that they do?
Subjects
Disaster relief; Pakistan; Chinook helicopters; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
440 c1102-3
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
I am sure that the whole House is very proud of the part played by the Royal Air Force in dealing with the terrible disaster in Pakistan. It is even more notable that we have been able to make that contribution despite the enormous pressure under which our helicopter fleets are operating.
May I return to the question asked by my right hon. Friend the Member for North-East Hampshire (Mr. Arbuthnot)? The fact is that we are short of heavy lift. We do not require it just for military purposes; we need it for precisely the kind of situation that we see in Kashmir, where the United Kingdom can make a serious contribution. Unless the Government are prepared to devote the necessary resources to defence, however, we shall not have that capability. In Iraq, as the Minister knows perfectly well, our helicopters are under enormous pressure. Can he not do more to ensure that the country has the heavy lift that it needs?
I am sure that the whole House is very proud of the part played by the Royal Air Force in dealing with the terrible disaster in Pakistan. It is even more notable that we have been able to make that contribution despite the enormous pressure under which our helicopter fleets are operating.
May I return to the question asked by my right hon. Friend the Member for North-East Hampshire (Mr. Arbuthnot)? The fact is that we are short of heavy lift. We do not require it just for military purposes; we need it for precisely the kind of situation that we see in Kashmir, where the United Kingdom can make a serious contribution. Unless the Government are prepared to devote the necessary resources to defence, however, we shall not have that capability. In Iraq, as the Minister knows perfectly well, our helicopters are under enormous pressure. Can he not do more to ensure that the country has the heavy lift that it needs?
Asked by
Gerald Howarth
(Conservative)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Oral questions - Supplementary
Status
Answered
Answered on
12 December 2005
: I do not think that the hon. Gentleman heard what I said. We are paying a great deal of attention to the problem, and there are ways in which we can ameliorate it. We can ensure that more platforms are available at any one time, which constitutes best use of our defence resources. I do not propose to enter into a debate, but I shall mention in passing that defence has received the largest sustained increase in funds for 20 years. It received £3.7 billion in the Budget—a real-terms increase of 1.4 per cent.—over the current spending review period from this Government, which contrasts with the cuts made by the last Tory Government.
Subjects
Disaster relief; Helicopters; Pakistan; Military aid; Chinook helicopters; Earthquakes
Date
12 December 2005
Reference
440 c1103-4
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence under what powers the Government have authorised the employment of members of the armed forces for fire fighting duties in the East Midlands area; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence under what powers the Government have authorised the employment of members of the armed forces for fire fighting duties in the East Midlands area; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Mike Penning
(Conservative)
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 November 2005
For answer on
17 November 2005
Answered on
7 December 2005
[holding answer 17 November 2005]: There has been no recent strike in East Midlands; the hon. Member probably intended to refer to the current strike in West Midlands. Section 2 of the Emergency Powers Act 1964 provides the statutory basis for deployment of members of the armed forces on non-military tasks. This enables the Secretary of State for Defence to authorise, through issue of a Defence Council Order, deployment of members of the armed forces on ‘urgent work of national importance'. The deployment of armed forces personnel to provide emergency fire cover in the West Midlands was authorised by Defence Council Order on 7 November 2005 following a request from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, in support of a request from the Chief Fire Officer of the West Midlands.
Subjects
Armed forces; Fire and rescue services; West Midlands; Military aid
Date
7 December 2005
Reference
440 c1350W;440 c1350W; 29581
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what commitment the UK made to Operation Maturin to help the earthquake victims in Pakistan and Kashmir; how many flights were made by the RAF; how many personnel were involved; what tonnage of (a) food and (b) other supplies were transported; and...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what commitment the UK made to Operation Maturin to help the earthquake victims in Pakistan and Kashmir; how many flights were made by the RAF; how many personnel were involved; what tonnage of (a) food and (b) other supplies were transported; and...
Asked by
David Drew
(Labour; Co-operative Party)
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
14 November 2005
For answer on
16 November 2005
Answered on
22 November 2005
The United Kingdom commitment to Operation Maturin has been both bilateral with Pakistan and through NATO. Bilaterally, the RAF have deployed three CH-47 Chinooks, which have flown and combined total of more than 200 flying hours and delivered nearly 900 tonnes of aid to date, comprising food, tents and blankets, but also tools, plastic sheeting, corrugated iron and baby care equipment. The breakdown of tonnage by individual items is not available. Up to 16 November, they had also evacuated some 325 personnel, 32 of whom were casualties. The number of personnel involved in this deployment is 81 (77 deployed as part of the Support Helicopter Force and four medics).A six-person Operational Liaison and Reconnaissance Team (ORLT) deployed to Islamabad on 19 October to provide support to the UK operation. A two-man Mobile Air Operations Team deployed to Chaklala airbase, on the weekend of 29 and 30 October, where they carried out a successful reconnaissance of a Forward Operating Base to the north of Islamabad. Four logistic planners deployed to Islamabad on 26 October to assist the UN Joint Logistics Centre (UNJLC), where they are assisting in the development of a UN relief plan, including making more effective use of available aircraft. The MOD has also provided 23,000 vegetarian and halal ration packs, while a four person Joint Media Operations Team is providing coverage of the UK response and assisting NATO where possible.Four C-17 flights have provided strategic lift, including: the transportation of two civilian Puma helicopters to Pakistan on behalf of DfID and the International Committee of the Red Cross; the transportation of one CH-47 Chinook helicopter and its crew and equipment (two flights); and, on behalf of NATO, the transportation of a medical team of three accompanied by equipment and a Land Rover. Each flight required a crew often. A total of 57 passengers were transported. Details of the total tonnage carried on these flights is not available.The United Kingdom has contributed to the NATO relief effort in a number of ways. Four RAF C130 Hercules with six crews, and supporting Specialist Deployed Operating Base elements from RAF Lyneham, have been made available to NATO. Three have been deployed to Incirlik, Turkey to deliver aid via the NATO airbridge. One remains in the UK at 48 hours notice to deploy. As of 14 November, they had carried out 30 flights, delivering 288 tonnes of aid (37 per cent. of the total moved by NATO), comprising tents, mattresses, stoves, blankets and medical items. The breakdown of tonnage by individual items is not available. The number of personnel involved in this deployment is currently 91 (84 in Incirlik, and seven in Baku, Azerbaijan).A RAF Mobile Medical Team of four people (one GP, two Medical Technicians and one Environmental Health Technician) deployed to the region on 16 November. One RAF officer is in Islamabad as part of NATO's own Operational Liaison Reconnaissance Team (OLRT). A seven person UK Liaison party from the UK Joint Force Air Component HQ has joined the French-led Joint Force Air Component HQ and are deployed in France and Pakistan.In addition to our standing NATO commitments, a sub-unit 59 Independent Commando Squadron Royal Engineers, supported by personnel from 42 Commando Royal Marines, has been offered to NATO. If the offer of this capability is taken up it will comprise 86 personnel deploying to Pakistan.
Subjects
Air force; Disaster relief; International cooperation; Helicopters; Staff; Pakistan; South Asia; Earthquakes; Kashmir; Food aid; Military aid
Date
22 November 2005
Reference
29609; 439 c1881-3W;439 c1883-5W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what information his Department has published on military and related police assistance provided to foreign governments since 27 February 1998.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what information his Department has published on military and related police assistance provided to foreign governments since 27 February 1998.
Asked by
Roger Berry
(Labour)
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
10 October 2005
For answer on
12 October 2005
Answered on
14 November 2005
The information requested is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.However, I refer the hon. Member to the answers given on 22 June 2005, Official Report, columns 1062–64W; 20 July 2005, Official Report, column 1751W; 10 October 2005, Official Report, columns 19–20W; and 24 October 2005, Official Report, column 26W, all of which provide relevant information.The Ministry of Defence regularly publishes general information on military assistance to foreign governments, most recently in Delivering Security in a Changing World, Supporting Essays (Cm 6041–11) and the Ministry of Defence Annual Reports and Accounts 2004–2005 (HC 464).
Subjects
Police; Military aid
Date
14 November 2005
Reference
17086; 439 c914W;439 c914W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the role and function of the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what is the role and function of the Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Marquess of Lothian
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 October 2005
For answer on
27 October 2005
Answered on
9 November 2005
Multi-National Security Transition Command-Iraq is a US military organisation based in Baghdad that oversees security sector reform across Iraq. It comprises three main components: the Coalition Military Assistance Training Team (CMATT), which helps recruit, train, and equip the Iraqi Armed Forces (IAF) and provides ongoing mentoring; the Joint Headquarters Advisory Support Team (JHAST), which assists the Joint Headquarters of the IAF; and the Civilian Police Assistance Training Team (CPATT), which organises, trains, equips and mentors the Iraqi Civilian Police Forces, border enforcement forces and monitors, advises and certifies the Facilities Protection Service Forces. Its mission is to assist the Iraqi Government in the development, organisation, training, equipping, and sustainment of Iraqi Security Forces.
Subjects
Armed forces; Iraq; Training; USA; Military aid
Date
9 November 2005
Reference
23015; 439 c557W;439 c557W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many trainers NATO member states have contributed to training the Iraqi Security Forces; and if he will make a statement.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many trainers NATO member states have contributed to training the Iraqi Security Forces; and if he will make a statement.
Asked by
Marquess of Lothian
(Conservative)
Answered by
Lord Reid of Cardowan
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
25 October 2005
For answer on
27 October 2005
Answered on
7 November 2005
All 26 NATO countries have agreed to provide support to the NATO Training Mission-Iraq by providing personnel, equipment or funding to train the Iraqi Security Forces in and outside Iraq. There are 166 NATO personnel in Iraq assisting with training and equipping the Iraqi Security Forces under the auspices of the NATO Training Mission-Iraq.
Subjects
Armed forces; Iraq; Training; NATO; Military aid
Date
7 November 2005
Reference
23041; 439 c99W;439 c99W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what (a) training programmes and (b) visits have been undertaken by UK military forces in (i) Uzbekistan, (ii) Tajikistan, (iii) Kyrgyzstan and (iv) Turkmenistan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what (a) training programmes and (b) visits have been undertaken by UK military forces in (i) Uzbekistan, (ii) Tajikistan, (iii) Kyrgyzstan and (iv) Turkmenistan.
Asked by
Jim Cousins
(Labour)
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 October 2005
For answer on
21 October 2005
Answered on
3 November 2005
The United Kingdom has modest defence programmes with the nations of central Asia. Ministry of Defence engagement in the region began in 2001 and aims to support efforts to reform defence management and to raise professional standards in the armed forces. We also seek to encourage greater regional co-operation.Training programmes in Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Turkmenistan are outlined as follows.Uzbekistan—The MOD's directorate of standardisation held a seminar on NATO standards in June 2003, following advisory visits by the MOD directorate of management consultancy services in February and September 2003, a personnel management advisory team (PMAT) provided training in military human resource management in November 2003 and April 2004. A peacekeeping exercise, TIMUR EXPRESS, took place in September 2004, preceded by two planning visits. The UK contingent was a Territorial Army infantry company. The Defence Geographic and Imagery Intelligence Agency ran a mapping course in October 2004. In November 2004, the junior staff officer course ran a partnership for peace seminar. Following a briefing by the commander of the British military advisory and training team (BMATT) on the training BMATT could provide, and reconnaissance visits, non-commission officer (NCO) training took place in October-November 2002, October-November 2003, June-July 2004, September 2004 and February-March 2005. Following the events in Andijan on 13 May, the UK withdrew from direct military co-operation with Uzbekistan.Tajikistan—BMATT provided NCO training in May 2005. The joint arms control implementation group conducted arms control and counter-proliferation training in June 2005.Kyrgyzstan—The joint doctrine and concepts centre conducted a seminar on peace support operations in Bishkek in May 2004. BMATT provided NCO training in October 2004. A PMAT ran a military human resources seminar in November 2004.Turkmenistan—The UK has not undertaken any military training in Turkmenistan.The following visits have taken place.Uzbekistan—In June 2002,102 logistics brigade undertook a reconnaissance of Uzbek facilities that might be used in support of operations in Afghanistan. The Defence Geographic and Imagery Intelligence Agency made a liaison visit in September 2003. The joint arms control implementation group conducted a Vienna document evaluation (confidence and security building measures) in January 2004.The chief of the general staff visited Uzbekistan in May 2004 and staff from the joint services command and staff college visited the Uzbek Defence Academy in November 2004.Tajikistan—The chief of the general staff visited Tajikistan in May 2004.Kyrgyzstan—The Royal Marines, together with BMATT, have scoped the requirement for assistance to Kyrgyzstan with border security and undertook a reconnaissance visit in May 2003. The courses have yet to take place.Turkmenistan—There have been no visits.
Subjects
Asia; Military aid; Central Asia
Date
3 November 2005
Reference
20975; 438 c1259-60W;438 c1257-8W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what requests (a) the UK Government and (b) NATO have received from the (i) Pakistani, (ii) Kashmiri and (iii) Indian authorities for helicopters and other military equipment deployed in Afghanistan to be redeployed to humanitarian emergency rescue work following the earthquake.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what requests (a) the UK Government and (b) NATO have received from the (i) Pakistani, (ii) Kashmiri and (iii) Indian authorities for helicopters and other military equipment deployed in Afghanistan to be redeployed to humanitarian emergency rescue work following the earthquake.
Asked by
Peter Law
(Independent (affiliation))
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
11 October 2005
For answer on
13 October 2005
Answered on
25 October 2005
The Pakistan Government asked the Foreign and Commonwealth Office on 9 October for United Kingdom helicopter support in the expectation that there were UK military helicopters in the region. At the time, there were no deployments of UK military helicopters in the region, including in Afghanistan. At DfID's request, however, the Ministry of Defence will deploy three heavy lift CH-47 Chinook helicopters, with accompanying personnel, for a four week operating period to support the Pakistan relief effort. A small military team travelled to Islamabad on 19 October to facilitate the deployment of these aircraft.The MOD also air-lifted two Puma helicopters from Seville, Spain, by RAF C- 17 for use by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in support of the relief effort. The helicopters arrived in Islamabad on 17 October.The requests that NATO has received are available on the NATO website.
Subjects
South Asia; Earthquakes; Military aid
Date
25 October 2005
Reference
18270; 438 c250W;438 c250W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the training schemes available to members of overseas armed forces (a) at Ministry of Defence establishments in the UK and (b) provided by members of the UK armed forces overseas.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will list the training schemes available to members of overseas armed forces (a) at Ministry of Defence establishments in the UK and (b) provided by members of the UK armed forces overseas.
Asked by
Roger Godsiff
(Labour)
Answered by
Lord Touhig
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
19 October 2005
For answer on
21 October 2005
Answered on
24 October 2005
I refer my hon. Friend to the answer I gave him on 22 June 2005, Official Report, columns 1062–64W.
Subjects
Training; Military aid
Date
24 October 2005
Reference
21046; 438 c26W;438 c26W
House
House of Commons
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) to which countries the UK has sent advisory military and training teams in each year since 1997;
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) to which countries the UK has sent advisory military and training teams in each year since 1997;
Asked by
Michael Moore
(Liberal Democrat)
Answered by
Adam Ingram
(Labour)
Answering body
Ministry of Defence
Type
Written questions
Status
Answered
Tabled on
21 July 2005
For answer on
10 October 2005
Answered on
24 October 2005
For a comprehensive list of countries where we have provided in-country training since 1997 I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 20 March 2003, Official Report, column 888W to the hon. Member for Liverpool, West Derby (Mr. Wareing). It lists countries in which a range of training activities (vice formally established teams) has taken place since 1997, without stating a breakdown of manpower.The requested breakdown of information regarding the breadth of where we have stationed military personnel for training purposes, broken down by each year since 1997, is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. However, the following list is a summary of established in-country training teams (as opposed to the more general range of training activities previously provided) and their existing manning levels:
| Country | Effective dates | Strength |
| Antigua | From 1999 | 6 |
| Bahrain | Closed August 2005 | — |
| Barbados | To 1999 | — |
| Bermuda | — | 2 |
| Bosnia-Herzegovina | From 2004 | 3 |
| Brunei | — | 39 |
| Czech Republic | From 2003 | 26 |
| Estonia | From 2003 | 1 |
| Ghana | — | 9 |
| Kenya | From 2000 | 12 |
| Kuwait | — | 50 |
| Oman | — | 88 |
| Saudi Arabia | — | 15 |
| Sierra Leone | — | 90 |
| Singapore | — | 2 |
| Slovakia | From 2003 | 10 |
| South Africa | — | 9 |
| United Arab Emirates | — | 5 |
| Zimbabwe | Closed 2000 | — |
| Note: Where no effective date is shown, UK had a training/advisory presence prior to 1997. |
Subjects
Training; Military aid
Date
24 October 2005
Reference
15939; 438 c26-7W;438 c26-7W
House
House of Commons