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Written questions by McDonnell.

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16 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

If he will list all sites (a) owned and (b) operated by his Department in Germany.

Reply

The following sites are currently owned by the Ministry of Defence in Germany. SiteCity/TownAYRSHIRE BARRACKSMONCHEGLADBACHATHLONE BARRACKSPADERBORNNORMANDY BARRACKSSENNELAGER Included as part of Normandy Barracks group:Antwerp BarracksTalbot BarracksCava...

16 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

How many applications for approval or exemption to overfly the UK when carrying munitions of war for which the final destination is Israel have been (a) received and (b) approved since 7 October 2023.

Reply

For operational security reasons and as a matter of policy, the Ministry of Defence will neither confirm, deny, nor comment on any foreign nations' military aircraft movement or operations within UK airspace.

16 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

How much the withdrawal of UK military presence in Germany cost which was completed in 2019.

Reply

From the start of withdrawal in 2010 to date, it has cost approximately £2.15 billion to remove the British Army footprint from Germany.

16 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

How many Ministry of Defence personnel were based in Germany in each year since 2000.

Reply

The number of Ministry of Defence (MOD) Personnel, by location, as at 1 July 2024 can be found below. Total MOD Personnel1,230by region: North Rheine - Westphalia410Bavaria70Elsewhere/Unspecified750MOD Personnel includes UK Armed Forces Regulars, MOD Civi...

16 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

How many Ministry of Defence personnel were based in Germany on 16 October 2024, broken down by location.

Reply

The number of Ministry of Defence (MOD) Personnel, by location, as at 1 July 2024 can be found below. Total MOD Personnel1,230by region: North Rheine - Westphalia410Bavaria70Elsewhere/Unspecified750MOD Personnel includes UK Armed Forces Regulars, MOD Civi...

4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

Whether the US air force has used UK military bases (a) in Britain and (b) elsewhere for the transport of (i) military equipment and (ii) munitions to Israel since 7 October 2023.

Reply

For operational security reasons and as a matter of policy, the Ministry of Defence will neither confirm, deny, nor comment on any foreign nations’ military aircraft movement or operations within UK airspace or UK overseas bases.

4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

How many Israeli Air Force operated aircraft have (a) landed and (b) taken off from British territory since 5 July 2024.

Reply

For operational security reasons and as a matter of policy, the Ministry of Defence will neither confirm, deny, nor comment on any foreign nations' military aircraft movement or operations within UK airspace or UK overseas bases.

4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

Whether any Israeli Air Force operated planes have landed at RAF Akrotiri since 7 October 2023.

Reply

For operational security reasons and as a matter of policy, the Ministry of Defence will neither confirm, deny, nor comment on any foreign nations’ military aircraft movement or operations within UK airspace or UK overseas bases.

4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

How many Israeli Air Force operated aircraft (a) landed in and (b) took off from British owned territory from 6 February to 4 July 2024.

Reply

For operational security reasons and as a matter of policy, the Ministry of Defence will neither confirm, deny, nor comment on any foreign nations' military aircraft movement or operations within UK airspace or UK overseas bases.

4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

How many Royal Air Force operated aircraft flew to Israel from 9 May to 4 July 2024.

Reply

Four Royal Air Force operated aircraft flew to Israel from 9 May to 4 July 2024.

4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

How many planes operated by the Royal Air Force have landed in (a) Lebanon, (b) Egypt, (c) Jordan and (d) Syria since 7 October 2023.

Reply

The RAF undertakes regular flights to the Middle East region as part of our routine engagement and to support regional partners. For operational security considerations I will not comment further.

4 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

, how many Royal Air Force operated aircraft have flown to Israel since 5 July 2024.

Reply

As of 7 October 2024, eight Royal Air Force operated aircraft have flown to Israel since 5 July 2024.

19 Jul 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

What recent estimate he has made of when the independent report entitled Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body: Fifty-Third Report 2024 will be published.

Reply

The Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body’s (AFPRB) Fifty-Third Report 2024 was published on 29 July 2024. To recognise the commitment and service of our Armed Forces personnel, HMG accepted in full the 2024 Pay Award recommendations made by the independent Armed Forces’ Pay Review Body and Senior Salaries Review Body. This year’s award provides a targeted and significant pay uplift for new recruits alongside a large headline increase of 6%.

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