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Written questions by Dhesi.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.

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28 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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How their Department defines strategy.

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As defined in the Functional Standards Common Glossary, “a strategy outlines longer term objectives, outcomes and outputs, and the means to achieve them, to inform future decisions and planning”. The Functional Standards Common Glossary is published on th...

26 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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Whether his Department plans to restart regular written intelligence briefings to hon. Members on the Russian-Ukrainian war.

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Since the new Government was formed we have held two oral briefings for Parliamentarians on Ukraine, with a third planned before Christmas. These offered Parliamentarians the chance to be briefed and ask questions about developments in Ukraine.Regular wri...

26 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What data his Department holds on the proportion of steel used in defence programmes that was manufactured in the UK.

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The Ministry of Defence contributes to the Department for Business and Trade’s annual steel in public procurement return available at: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/steel-public-procurement The Government will bring forward a new cross Governm...

26 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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How many and what proportion of steel companies that are classed by his Department as critical suppliers into UK defence programmes are based in the UK.

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The UK steel industry is an important strategic national asset, vital for our security and our economy. Our industry partners of all sizes are very much at the heart of our One Defence approach and we recognise the value that suppliers bring to the UK def...

26 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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How many full-time equivalent employees are employed by (a) his Department and (b) non-departmental public bodies sponsored by his Department; and what estimate he has made of the number of such employees who wil

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We are working to ensure our workforce remains affordable and targeted at delivering the Department’s priorities and are committed to achieving a more efficient and effective civil service. The number of civilian personnel employed by the Ministry of Defe...

5 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What steps he is taking to reduce instances of post traumatic stress disorder within the armed forces.

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Measures are in place to increase awareness at all levels and to mitigate the development of operational stresses. These include pre-and post-deployment briefing and the availability of support, assessment and (if required) treatment, both during and afte...

5 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What steps he is taking to improve retention rates in his Department.

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The Ministry of Defence understands the importance of creating a positive working environment where all employees feel valued, included and motivated to contribute to the purpose of the Department. We have a stable turnover rate, and we are actively monit...

5 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Royal Navy.

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The Royal Navy (RN) continues to meet its operational commitments, but tackling recruitment and retention challenges is a top priority.As part of a Defence-wide initiative driven at Ministerial level through the recently established Recruitment Retention ...

5 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Army.

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Retention is one of the Army’s top priorities, supported by Defence. A retention strategy has been launched to address barriers to retention through a wholistic set of financial and policy initiatives spanning the entire employee lifecycle. Supported by a...

5 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What steps he is taking to help increase productivity within his Department through the use of (a) artificial intelligence and (b) effective use of data.

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The Ministry of Defence is committed to improving its productivity and is establishing a central Productivity Portfolio to break down the barriers to productive working, and is actively investigating opportunities to drive productivity through the use of ...

5 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

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The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) are highly valued, specialist personnel. We are committed to listening to their concerns and keeping a continued dialogue to address the issues they have raised. Recruitment and retention of staff remains a priority for the...

5 Nov 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What steps he is taking to improve retention rates in the Royal Air Force.

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As part of a Defence-wide initiative driven at a Ministerial level through the recently established Recruitment and Retention Board, the RAF is taking many steps to address the workforce challenge and retain our personnel. A People Campaign Plan is underw...

15 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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Pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Questions 7840, 7842 and 7843 on Armed Forces: Private Education, whether he has held discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential merits of (a) i

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I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 14 October 2024 to Question 6838 to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty).

15 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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Pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Questions 7840, 7842 and 7843 on Armed Forces: Private Education, whether he has made a recent assessment of the potential impact of imposing VAT on independent school

Reply

I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 14 October 2024 to Question 6838 to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty).

15 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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Pursuant to the Answer of 14 October 2024 to Questions 7840, 7842 and 7843 on Armed Forces: Private Education, whether he has made an estimate of the cost to the public purse of increasing the Continuity of Educa

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I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 14 October 2024 to Question 6838 to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty).

8 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What the annual cost to the public purse is of the Continuity of Education Allowance.

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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the unique circumstances faced by our serving personnel and that frequent mobility can disrupt children’s education. The Continuity of Education Allowance helps by providing the children of serving personnel with a...

8 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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How many children are educated with financial assistance from the Continuity of Education Allowance.

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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the unique circumstances faced by our serving personnel and that frequent mobility can disrupt children’s education. The Continuity of Education Allowance helps by providing the children of serving personnel with a...

8 Oct 2024·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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How many service personnel receive the Continuity of Education Allowance.

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The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the unique circumstances faced by our serving personnel and that frequent mobility can disrupt children’s education. The Continuity of Education Allowance helps by providing the children of serving personnel with a...

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