What rates of pay (estimated in press as £1,500 a week) are being offered by Royal Ordnance plc to civilians to do work currently being done in Kuwait by Royal Engineers & what are rates of pay British troops are receiving from Army which is then reimbursed by Royal Ordnance...

What rates of pay (estimated in press as £1,500 a week) are being offered by Royal Ordnance plc to civilians to do work currently being done in Kuwait by Royal Engineers & what are rates of pay British troops are receiving from Army which is then reimbursed by Royal Ordnance...

Further to 530 c54-5WA whether HMG ill now answer Lord Kennet's Question "why they did not arrange for Army to be principal contractor & to engage Royal Ordnance plc as subcontractor when convenient", given that Royal Ordnance plc was not at the time capable of doing the work in question.

Further to 530 c54-5WA whether HMG ill now answer Lord Kennet's Question "why they did not arrange for Army to be principal contractor & to engage Royal Ordnance plc as subcontractor when convenient", given that Royal Ordnance plc was not at the time capable of doing the work in question.

What is HMG definition of "military assistance" & whether it usually covers firms' recruitment problems, as apparently in case of Royal Ordnance plc's mine-clearing contract in Kuwait.

What is HMG definition of "military assistance" & whether it usually covers firms' recruitment problems, as apparently in case of Royal Ordnance plc's mine-clearing contract in Kuwait.

At what level in MOD was decision taken that Royal Ordnance plc should be enabled to make a profit from employment of 21 Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, Royal Engineers, without taking out comprehensive insurance.

At what level in MOD was decision taken that Royal Ordnance plc should be enabled to make a profit from employment of 21 Explosives Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Squadron, Royal Engineers, without taking out comprehensive insurance.

Whether in HMG knowledge Royal Ordnance plc is being successful in recruiting civilians to work in Kuwait; & if not whether British troops will continue with the work; & if so whether HMG will ensure that in the army's next contract with Royal Ordnance ple, the latter is charged commercial...

Whether in HMG knowledge Royal Ordnance plc is being successful in recruiting civilians to work in Kuwait; & if not whether British troops will continue with the work; & if so whether HMG will ensure that in the army's next contract with Royal Ordnance ple, the latter is charged commercial...

Whether HMG will provide appropriate legal advice to any serviceman injured in the course of the work he has been ordered to do in Kuwait for Royal Ordnance plc, so that he may secure compensation from the firm at a civilian rather than a military level.

Whether HMG will provide appropriate legal advice to any serviceman injured in the course of the work he has been ordered to do in Kuwait for Royal Ordnance plc, so that he may secure compensation from the firm at a civilian rather than a military level.

Why HMG did not arrange for the Army to be the principal contractor with the Govt of Kuwait, & to engage Royal Ordnance plc as sub-contractor when convenient.

Why HMG did not arrange for the Army to be the principal contractor with the Govt of Kuwait, & to engage Royal Ordnance plc as sub-contractor when convenient.

Whether HMG will explain the nature of their responsibilities towards British troops who have been contracted to Royal Ordnance plc in Kuwait for dangerous work, & the nature of the responsibilities of that firm towards the troops while they are using their services.

Whether HMG will explain the nature of their responsibilities towards British troops who have been contracted to Royal Ordnance plc in Kuwait for dangerous work, & the nature of the responsibilities of that firm towards the troops while they are using their services.

Why Royal Ordnance plc is not being required to provide full and comprehensive insurance cover for the men they are employing in what is understood to be dangerous work; whether the firm has recognised any liability to the Ministry of Defence in the event of the men being harmed or...

Why Royal Ordnance plc is not being required to provide full and comprehensive insurance cover for the men they are employing in what is understood to be dangerous work; whether the firm has recognised any liability to the Ministry of Defence in the event of the men being harmed or...

Whether the insurance for the men being employed by Royal Ordnance plc is similar to that provided to the soldiers whose legs were blown off when on duty in Canada.

Whether the insurance for the men being employed by Royal Ordnance plc is similar to that provided to the soldiers whose legs were blown off when on duty in Canada.

Whether HMG have been fully informed of the contract entered into by Royal Ordnance plc & the Govt of Kuwait; whether, to their knowledge, Royal Ordnance plc is receiving commercial rates for soldiers services, & whether they know what those rates are.

Whether HMG have been fully informed of the contract entered into by Royal Ordnance plc & the Govt of Kuwait; whether, to their knowledge, Royal Ordnance plc is receiving commercial rates for soldiers services, & whether they know what those rates are.

Whether the MOD required commercial rates from Royal Ordnance plc for the men's services; & if not, why not. - It is normal practice to charge commercial companies the full cost of military assistance.

Whether the MOD required commercial rates from Royal Ordnance plc for the men's services; & if not, why not. - It is normal practice to charge commercial companies the full cost of military assistance.

Whether members of Her Majesty's forces who have been contracted out to Royal Ordnance plc in respect of Kuwaiti minefield clearance operations have volunteered for the job; what will be the terms of compensation available in the event of injury or death; and if he will list the occasions on...

Whether members of Her Majesty's forces who have been contracted out to Royal Ordnance plc in respect of Kuwaiti minefield clearance operations have volunteered for the job; what will be the terms of compensation available in the event of injury or death; and if he will list the occasions on...

Whether the Earl of Arran's Answer to Question about payments being made for clearing minefields in Kuwait at 529 c16WA indicates that Royal Ordnance plc are making a profit from the employment of HM's armed services & if so, why have Govt agreed to this arrangement. - Includes fact that...

Whether the Earl of Arran's Answer to Question about payments being made for clearing minefields in Kuwait at 529 c16WA indicates that Royal Ordnance plc are making a profit from the employment of HM's armed services & if so, why have Govt agreed to this arrangement. - Includes fact that...

What payments are being made for locating, surveying, marking & clearing minefields by Kuwaiti Govt to HMGovt, by Kuwaiti Govt to Royal Ordnance plc & Royal Ordnance plc to HMGovt. - Inc details but no figures

What payments are being made for locating, surveying, marking & clearing minefields by Kuwaiti Govt to HMGovt, by Kuwaiti Govt to Royal Ordnance plc & Royal Ordnance plc to HMGovt. - Inc details but no figures

If he will comment on the work of military personnel for Royal Ordnance in Kuwait.

If he will comment on the work of military personnel for Royal Ordnance in Kuwait.

Where responsibility for paying compensation will rest in the event of a member of Her Majesty's Forces currently being provided to serve under contract to a private company, namely Royal Ordnance, for mine-clearance duties in Kuwait, suffering injury or death in the course of his duties; and whether he will...

Where responsibility for paying compensation will rest in the event of a member of Her Majesty's Forces currently being provided to serve under contract to a private company, namely Royal Ordnance, for mine-clearance duties in Kuwait, suffering injury or death in the course of his duties; and whether he will...