Written Statement on new regulations governing the payment of financial assistance to reservists and their employers during mobilisation. (Inc ref to 22 July 2004 424 c61-2WS).

Written Statement on new regulations governing the payment of financial assistance to reservists and their employers during mobilisation. (Inc ref to 22 July 2004 424 c61-2WS).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Ministers who have served in the Government since 1997 have used aircraft in the Queen's Flight for visits which have been wholly or partially of a personal nature; on what dates such visits took place; and which Ministers have made payments...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Ministers who have served in the Government since 1997 have used aircraft in the Queen's Flight for visits which have been wholly or partially of a personal nature; on what dates such visits took place; and which Ministers have made payments...

Written Statement on the publication of the regulatory impact assessment on proposals to update the financial assistance arrangements for reservists and their employers. (Inc ref to 22 July 2004 424 c61-2WS and fact that copy of RIA will be placed in the library and analysis of responses to the consultation...

Written Statement on the publication of the regulatory impact assessment on proposals to update the financial assistance arrangements for reservists and their employers. (Inc ref to 22 July 2004 424 c61-2WS and fact that copy of RIA will be placed in the library and analysis of responses to the consultation...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average length of time was between the date of invoices issued to his Department from a supplier and payment by the Department of the invoice in the last 12 months for which figures are available; what percentage of these invoices...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average length of time was between the date of invoices issued to his Department from a supplier and payment by the Department of the invoice in the last 12 months for which figures are available; what percentage of these invoices...

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on Gulf War syndrome.

Westminster Hall adjournment debate on Gulf War syndrome.

Written Statement on the publication of a consultation document setting out proposals to update the financial assistance arrangements for reservists who are called out for permanent service and their employers. (Inc fact that copy in the library Dep 04/1486).

Written Statement on the publication of a consultation document setting out proposals to update the financial assistance arrangements for reservists who are called out for permanent service and their employers. (Inc fact that copy in the library Dep 04/1486).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many members of the Territorial Army have not yet received their annual bounty due on 1st April. - Inc ref to 422 c215W, 7 June 2004.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many members of the Territorial Army have not yet received their annual bounty due on 1st April. - Inc ref to 422 c215W, 7 June 2004.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many pensioners within Tamworth constituency receive war pensions (a) through an order book, (b) through a Post Office card account and (c) paid directly into a bank or building society account. - Inc table and figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many pensioners within Tamworth constituency receive war pensions (a) through an order book, (b) through a Post Office card account and (c) paid directly into a bank or building society account. - Inc table and figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of Territorial Army bounty payments were made on time this year; what the causes of failed payments were; what the timetable is for resolution of such problems; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of Territorial Army bounty payments were made on time this year; what the causes of failed payments were; what the timetable is for resolution of such problems; and if he will make a statement.

Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill. Report stage. New clauses considered. Third reading debate. Agreed to on division (267 to 113) and passed. Relevant documents: HC 96 2003/04 and Cm 6109.

Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill. Report stage. New clauses considered. Third reading debate. Agreed to on division (267 to 113) and passed. Relevant documents: HC 96 2003/04 and Cm 6109.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons delays are occurring in relation to the payment of mobilised reservists; how many reservists are affected; and what action he is taking to expedite the payment of mobilised reservists. - (Holding answer 1 April 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reasons delays are occurring in relation to the payment of mobilised reservists; how many reservists are affected; and what action he is taking to expedite the payment of mobilised reservists. - (Holding answer 1 April 2004).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made to manage the changeover from the Bank Automated Clearing System to the new BACSTEL-IP system for electronic payments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made to manage the changeover from the Bank Automated Clearing System to the new BACSTEL-IP system for electronic payments.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many soldiers received payments as part of their resettlement on leaving the Army in 2003; and what the average amount was. - Disproportionate cost.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many soldiers received payments as part of their resettlement on leaving the Army in 2003; and what the average amount was. - Disproportionate cost.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) soldiers and (b) ex-soldiers were (i) investigated and (ii) prosecuted in regard to fraudulent claims for payment associated with resettlement in each year since 2000.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) soldiers and (b) ex-soldiers were (i) investigated and (ii) prosecuted in regard to fraudulent claims for payment associated with resettlement in each year since 2000.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in relation to the compensation scheme for civilian prisoners of the Japanese, how many claims (a) have been received, (b) have been paid, (c) have been refused and (d) are outstanding; in relation to (b), how many were (i) not resident in...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in relation to the compensation scheme for civilian prisoners of the Japanese, how many claims (a) have been received, (b) have been paid, (c) have been refused and (d) are outstanding; in relation to (b), how many were (i) not resident in...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) prospective members of the proposed new Armed Forces Pension Scheme and (b) beneficiaries of the associated compensation arrangements he estimates will find the provision for them capped by a £1.4 million limitation on the total value of pension and...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) prospective members of the proposed new Armed Forces Pension Scheme and (b) beneficiaries of the associated compensation arrangements he estimates will find the provision for them capped by a £1.4 million limitation on the total value of pension and...

Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill. Second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Programme motion on proceedings in Committee, on Report, Third Reading and any other proceedings. Agreed to on question (formal). Queen's consent having been signified, motion made on money resolution. Agreed to on question (formal). Relevant documents: First Report of Defence Committee HC 96 2003/04 and Government's response thereto Cm 6109).

Armed Forces (Pensions and Compensation) Bill. Second reading debate. Agreed to on question. Programme motion on proceedings in Committee, on Report, Third Reading and any other proceedings. Agreed to on question (formal). Queen's consent having been signified, motion made on money resolution. Agreed to on question (formal). Relevant documents: First...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements he intends to make in relation to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme and compensation to ensure that (a) a beneficiary is guaranteed five years' worth of payments notwithstanding earlier death and (b) lump sum payments to give effect to such...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what arrangements he intends to make in relation to the Armed Forces Pension Scheme and compensation to ensure that (a) a beneficiary is guaranteed five years' worth of payments notwithstanding earlier death and (b) lump sum payments to give effect to such...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much has been paid in (a) reservist standard award and (b) reservist hardship award to mobilised reservists in each of the last five years; and how many individuals were involved in each case. - Information not held centrally and disproportionate cost.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much has been paid in (a) reservist standard award and (b) reservist hardship award to mobilised reservists in each of the last five years; and how many individuals were involved in each case. - Information not held centrally and disproportionate cost.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what changes to reservist standard award are planned; and when they will be implemented.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what changes to reservist standard award are planned; and when they will be implemented.