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To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Defence People and Families during the debate on Nuclear Test Veterans: Medical Records on 28 November 2023, Official Report, column 247WH, when he plans that the Minister will (a) start and (b)...
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Defence People and Families during the debate on Nuclear Test Veterans: Medical Records on 28 November 2023, Official Report, column 247WH, when he plans that the Minister will (a) start and (b)...
I refer the right hon. Member to the answer I gave on 16 January to Question 8684 to the hon. Member for Basildon and Billericay (John Baron).
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the first test launch of the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon will take place.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the first test launch of the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship Weapon will take place.
The planning assumption for service entry for the air-launched Future Cruise / Anti-Ship Weapon is 2030; a decision around which options, including off the shelf choices, should fulfil this requirement is ongoing, and will be confirmed in due course in the Full Business Case.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of (a) veterans and (b) next of kin who applied to receive a Nuclear Test Medal were rejected.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of (a) veterans and (b) next of kin who applied to receive a Nuclear Test Medal were rejected.
The following table shows the number of Nuclear Test Medal applications received and approved from veterans or next of kin as at 4 December 2023.
| Veterans | Next of Kin | Total |
Applications received | 2,345 | 1,567 | 3,912 |
Applications approved | 1,229 | 2,089 | 3,318 |
As at 4 December 2023, no Nuclear Test Medal applications have been rejected whereby either the veteran, or the deceased former Service person, has been deemed ineligible for the Nuclear Test Medal.
There are cases whereby further investigations are required to determine whether there is any official documentation held that can validate entitlement to the Nuclear Test Medal, as it was not apparent on the individual’s Service record. If evidence cannot be located, then there will be cases that result in a rejection against the qualifying criteria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) veterans and (b) next of kin have (i) applied and (ii) been approved to receive a Nuclear Test Medal.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) veterans and (b) next of kin have (i) applied and (ii) been approved to receive a Nuclear Test Medal.
The following table shows the number of Nuclear Test Medal applications received and approved from veterans or next of kin as at 4 December 2023.
| Veterans | Next of Kin | Total |
Applications received | 2,345 | 1,567 | 3,912 |
Applications approved | 1,229 | 2,089 | 3,318 |
As at 4 December 2023, no Nuclear Test Medal applications have been rejected whereby either the veteran, or the deceased former Service person, has been deemed ineligible for the Nuclear Test Medal.
There are cases whereby further investigations are required to determine whether there is any official documentation held that can validate entitlement to the Nuclear Test Medal, as it was not apparent on the individual’s Service record. If evidence cannot be located, then there will be cases that result in a rejection against the qualifying criteria.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 21 December 2022 to Question 109427 on Ajax Vehicles: Testing, whether Ajax has to undergo any further trials after a successful completion of Reliability and Growth trials in order to reach initial operating capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 21 December 2022 to Question 109427 on Ajax Vehicles: Testing, whether Ajax has to undergo any further trials after a successful completion of Reliability and Growth trials in order to reach initial operating capability.
Ajax Initial Operating Capability is not dependent on the completion of the Reliability Growth Trials. However, findings from wider Validation and Verification testing will demonstrate the vehicle’s compliance with system requirements and vehicle readiness for Initial Operating Capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how long the Reliability and Growth trials for the Ajax armoured vehicle will last.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how long the Reliability and Growth trials for the Ajax armoured vehicle will last.
The Reliability Growth Trials and subsequent analysis are expected to last 18 to 24 months.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what milestones other than Reliability and Growth trials the Ajax armoured vehicle need to meet before it reaches initial operating capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what milestones other than Reliability and Growth trials the Ajax armoured vehicle need to meet before it reaches initial operating capability.
Work to recover the Armoured Cavalry Programme is well underway and will be taken forward for formal approval by Ministers from this Department and His Majesty’s Treasury early in the New Year. Once that has concluded the Department will be in a position to report a revised delivery plan.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his comments to the House of Commons Defence Select Committee on 2 November 2022, whether he expects Ajax to begin its reliability and growth trials in December 2022 or January 2023.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his comments to the House of Commons Defence Select Committee on 2 November 2022, whether he expects Ajax to begin its reliability and growth trials in December 2022 or January 2023.
Analysis of the data and crew feedback from the user validation trials has concluded. The trials successfully met their objectives to establish the effectiveness of the modifications proposed by General Dynamics to address the noise and vibration concerns on Ajax. The trials ensured vehicle crews remained safely within noise and vibration levels, allowing progression to the Reliability Growth Trials that we intend to commence in January 2023.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has analysed the data from the user validation trials for the Ajax programme; and whether the vehicles have passed their user validation trials.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has analysed the data from the user validation trials for the Ajax programme; and whether the vehicles have passed their user validation trials.
Analysis of the data and crew feedback from the user validation trials has concluded. The trials successfully met their objectives to establish the effectiveness of the modifications proposed by General Dynamics to address the noise and vibration concerns on Ajax. The trials ensured vehicle crews remained safely within noise and vibration levels, allowing progression to the Reliability Growth Trials that we intend to commence in January 2023.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has provided support to help Armed Forces personnel who have been medically discharged because of injuries sustained in testing Ajax armoured vehicles find civilian employment.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has provided support to help Armed Forces personnel who have been medically discharged because of injuries sustained in testing Ajax armoured vehicles find civilian employment.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to a smooth and successful transition from military to civilian life for all personnel, and there is a wide range of support available. Support may include help with registering with a doctor or a dentist, housing, budgeting and children's education. Employment support and job finding services are provided to all Regular Armed Forces Service leavers through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). For those medically discharged, it includes CV development, interview preparation and vocational training courses to build on military qualifications or to retrain for a new career. Grants and travel costs are available to undertake resettlement activities. 83% of Service leavers who used the CTP in 2020-21 were employed within six months of leaving their service, higher than the UK employment rate of 75%.
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) was introduced for personnel whose injury, ill health or death was caused by Service on or after on 6 April 2005. Awards under the AFCS could provide a tax free lump sum payment for pain and suffering, or a Guaranteed Income Payment which is a tax free, index linked monthly payment.
The Veterans Welfare Service provides free and confidential advice on a wide range of issues, working closely with local authorities, voluntary organisations and all areas of the Department for Work and Pensions. In addition, veterans can receive support from their Regimental and Corps Associations, ABF The Soldiers' Charity and charities that serve both the serving and the ex-Service community.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department has provided to Armed Forces personnel who have been medically discharged due to injuries sustained in the testing of Ajax armoured vehicles.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department has provided to Armed Forces personnel who have been medically discharged due to injuries sustained in the testing of Ajax armoured vehicles.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to a smooth and successful transition from military to civilian life for all personnel, and there is a wide range of support available. Support may include help with registering with a doctor or a dentist, housing, budgeting and children's education. Employment support and job finding services are provided to all Regular Armed Forces Service leavers through the Career Transition Partnership (CTP). For those medically discharged, it includes CV development, interview preparation and vocational training courses to build on military qualifications or to retrain for a new career. Grants and travel costs are available to undertake resettlement activities. 83% of Service leavers who used the CTP in 2020-21 were employed within six months of leaving their service, higher than the UK employment rate of 75%.
The Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) was introduced for personnel whose injury, ill health or death was caused by Service on or after on 6 April 2005. Awards under the AFCS could provide a tax free lump sum payment for pain and suffering, or a Guaranteed Income Payment which is a tax free, index linked monthly payment.
The Veterans Welfare Service provides free and confidential advice on a wide range of issues, working closely with local authorities, voluntary organisations and all areas of the Department for Work and Pensions. In addition, veterans can receive support from their Regimental and Corps Associations, ABF The Soldiers' Charity and charities that serve both the serving and the ex-Service community.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the average timeframe for User Validation Trials for armoured vehicles to be completed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the average timeframe for User Validation Trials for armoured vehicles to be completed.
The User Validation Trials are additional bespoke trials that aim to help establish the effectiveness of the proposed Ajax modifications to address the noise and vibration problems and thereby deliver a safe system of work under which to conduct Reliability Growth Trials. User Validation Trials consist of a combination of dynamic testing and detailed analysis of the results. The duration will be dependent on the results and the level of analysis required. I will, however, continue to ensure that the House is kept updated.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to statement HCWS332 of 20 October on Armoured Cavalry Programme: Ajax Update, how many trial stages the Ajax programme must complete before reaching Initial Operating Capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to statement HCWS332 of 20 October on Armoured Cavalry Programme: Ajax Update, how many trial stages the Ajax programme must complete before reaching Initial Operating Capability.
The User Validation Trials are additional bespoke trials that aim to help establish the effectiveness of the proposed Ajax modifications to address the noise and vibration problems and thereby deliver a safe system of work under which to conduct Reliability Growth Trials. User Validation Trials consist of a combination of dynamic testing and detailed analysis of the results. The duration will be dependent on the results and the level of analysis required. I will, however, continue to ensure that the House is kept updated.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to statement HCWS332 of 20 October on Armoured Cavalry Programme: Ajax Update, when he expectsthe User Validation Trials for Ajax to be completed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to statement HCWS332 of 20 October on Armoured Cavalry Programme: Ajax Update, when he expectsthe User Validation Trials for Ajax to be completed.
The User Validation Trials are additional bespoke trials that aim to help establish the effectiveness of the proposed Ajax modifications to address the noise and vibration problems and thereby deliver a safe system of work under which to conduct Reliability Growth Trials. User Validation Trials consist of a combination of dynamic testing and detailed analysis of the results. The duration will be dependent on the results and the level of analysis required. I will, however, continue to ensure that the House is kept updated.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 19 May 2022, HCWS42, on Ajax Update, whether any further personnel working on Ajax have been discharged on health grounds, beyond the four previously confirmed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 19 May 2022, HCWS42, on Ajax Update, whether any further personnel working on Ajax have been discharged on health grounds, beyond the four previously confirmed.
As at 22 June, of the 310 personnel identified as working with Ajax there has been no further increase to the number of individuals with long-term restrictions employment, under specialist care or medically discharge due to noise from those reported in the statement provided by the then Minister for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin MP, on 19 May 2022, HCWS42.
I will continue the commitment of my predecessor to update the House on the number of personnel affected by noise and vibration and on the progress of the Ajax programme and will give a statement to the House in the near future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 19 May 2022, HCWS42, on Ajax Update, whether any further personnel working on Ajax remain under specialist outpatient care for hearing and other ENT issues, beyond the five previously confirmed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 19 May 2022, HCWS42, on Ajax Update, whether any further personnel working on Ajax remain under specialist outpatient care for hearing and other ENT issues, beyond the five previously confirmed.
As at 22 June, of the 310 personnel identified as working with Ajax there has been no further increase to the number of individuals with long-term restrictions employment, under specialist care or medically discharge due to noise from those reported in the statement provided by the then Minister for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin MP, on 19 May 2022, HCWS42.
I will continue the commitment of my predecessor to update the House on the number of personnel affected by noise and vibration and on the progress of the Ajax programme and will give a statement to the House in the near future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 19 May 2022, HCWS42, on Ajax Update, whether any further individuals working with Ajax have had long term restrictions on noise exposure recommended, beyond the 13 previously confirmed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 19 May 2022, HCWS42, on Ajax Update, whether any further individuals working with Ajax have had long term restrictions on noise exposure recommended, beyond the 13 previously confirmed.
As at 22 June, of the 310 personnel identified as working with Ajax there has been no further increase to the number of individuals with long-term restrictions employment, under specialist care or medically discharge due to noise from those reported in the statement provided by the then Minister for Defence Procurement, Jeremy Quin MP, on 19 May 2022, HCWS42.
I will continue the commitment of my predecessor to update the House on the number of personnel affected by noise and vibration and on the progress of the Ajax programme and will give a statement to the House in the near future.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the independent Millbrook trials for the Ajax armoured vehicles have resumed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the independent Millbrook trials for the Ajax armoured vehicles have resumed.
I refer the hon. Member to the written statement of 19 May (HCWS42) in which it was confirmed the independent Millbrook trials had concluded and that Millbrook continue to provide independent support to determine the effectiveness of the modifications proposed by General Dynamics.
User validation trials remain paused while investigations continue into the effectiveness of the internal communications system. They will resume once the Ajax safety panel is satisfied that it is right to do so.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans trials on the Ajax armoured vehicle programme to resume.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans trials on the Ajax armoured vehicle programme to resume.
Investigations continue into the effectiveness of the internal communications system. User validation trials will resume once the data has been fully reviewed and understood and the safety panel is satisfied that it is right to do so.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 19 May 2022, HCWS42, on Ajax Update, how many forces personnel are involved in the trials for the Ajax vehicles at Millbrook.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 19 May 2022, HCWS42, on Ajax Update, how many forces personnel are involved in the trials for the Ajax vehicles at Millbrook.
I refer the right hon. Gentlemen to the answer I gave to Question 8958 on 10 June 2022.