To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received calling for the United Kingdom's nuclear forces no longer to be in a state of continuous alert; and if he will make a statement.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received calling for the United Kingdom's nuclear forces no longer to be in a state of continuous alert; and if he will make a statement.

Whether the United States Secretary of Defence has consulted them about his proposals for the development of a "regional deterrent" for the Gulf states; and whether they understand this to mean a nuclear force. [HL 4698]. - Includes fact that will write and a copy of my letter will be...

Whether the United States Secretary of Defence has consulted them about his proposals for the development of a "regional deterrent" for the Gulf states; and whether they understand this to mean a nuclear force. [HL 4698]. - Includes fact that will write and a copy of my letter will be...

Whether they have any plans to alter the minimum age of engagement and enlistment into the armed services. [HL 4606].

Whether they have any plans to alter the minimum age of engagement and enlistment into the armed services. [HL 4606].

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK troops took part in the Bright Star 99 exercise; at what cost; and if he will make a statement. - Will write.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK troops took part in the Bright Star 99 exercise; at what cost; and if he will make a statement. - Will write.

Whether they intend to increase the United Kingdom defence budget and to recommend increases in other European countries' defence budgets in order, through the Defence Capabilities Initiative (DCI), more effectively to collaborate globally with the forces of the United States; and whether the DCI requires NATO member states to participate...

Whether they intend to increase the United Kingdom defence budget and to recommend increases in other European countries' defence budgets in order, through the Defence Capabilities Initiative (DCI), more effectively to collaborate globally with the forces of the United States; and whether the DCI requires NATO member states to participate...

What are their reasons for sending members of the Armed Forces who are under 18 years of age into armed conflict. [HL 4283].

What are their reasons for sending members of the Armed Forces who are under 18 years of age into armed conflict. [HL 4283].

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what progress has been made concerning the demilitarisation and normalisation programme since June 1998; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what progress has been made concerning the demilitarisation and normalisation programme since June 1998; and if he will make a statement. - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what steps the Government has taken to implement EU Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work in relation to the safety of the working conditions of personnel under the age of 18 years in the armed services....

To ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment, what steps the Government has taken to implement EU Directive 94/33/EC on the protection of young people at work in relation to the safety of the working conditions of personnel under the age of 18 years in the armed services....

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what Royal Naval forces were deployed in the `Bright Star 99' exercise. - Inc list.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what Royal Naval forces were deployed in the `Bright Star 99' exercise. - Inc list.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received in the last six months on the deployment of under 18 year old service personnel in combat.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what representations he has received in the last six months on the deployment of under 18 year old service personnel in combat.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the readiness cycle for mobilisation for operations in (a) the Territorial Army, (b) the Royal Navy Reserve, (c) the Royal Auxiliary Airforce and (d) among sponsored reservists for the deployment of (i) formed units and (ii) individual members to regular...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the readiness cycle for mobilisation for operations in (a) the Territorial Army, (b) the Royal Navy Reserve, (c) the Royal Auxiliary Airforce and (d) among sponsored reservists for the deployment of (i) formed units and (ii) individual members to regular...

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK troops participated in the Saffron Sands exercise; at what cost; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK troops participated in the Saffron Sands exercise; at what cost; and if he will make a statement. - Includes figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, What steps the Government is taking to improve Service Welfare Telephone Allowances. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, What steps the Government is taking to improve Service Welfare Telephone Allowances. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact mobilisation of the Territorial Army would have upon the National Health Service.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact mobilisation of the Territorial Army would have upon the National Health Service.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the current security situation in East Timor. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on the current security situation in East Timor. (Failed OPQ). - Inc figures.

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement regarding his plans for the mobilisation of TA units. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement regarding his plans for the mobilisation of TA units. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on troop levels in Bosnia. (Failed OPQ).

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, If he will make a statement on troop levels in Bosnia. (Failed OPQ).