How many members of (a) the Royal Navy, (b) the Royal Air Force and (c) the Army were (i) 16 years of age and (ii) 17 years of age on 1 July; which units they are serving with; and what percentage of force numbers this represents in each service. [HL...

How many members of (a) the Royal Navy, (b) the Royal Air Force and (c) the Army were (i) 16 years of age and (ii) 17 years of age on 1 July; which units they are serving with; and what percentage of force numbers this represents in each service. [HL...

Whether they intend to extend their re-enlistment bounty scheme to Armed Forces personnel in the medical services; whether the scheme will be inclusive of all ranks; and when the extension will be introduced. [HL 3747].

Whether they intend to extend their re-enlistment bounty scheme to Armed Forces personnel in the medical services; whether the scheme will be inclusive of all ranks; and when the extension will be introduced. [HL 3747].

Whether they have refined their plans in respect of the Armed Forces pay system (Pay 2000); and, if so, what is the outcome. [HL 3745].

Whether they have refined their plans in respect of the Armed Forces pay system (Pay 2000); and, if so, what is the outcome. [HL 3745].

What arrangements they will make for the winter accommodation of British forces in Kosovo in respect of (a) corimec cabins, (b) new hard-walled buildings and (c) requisitioned buildings; and what is the latest date by which (i) these decisions must be taken and (ii) the purchase and construction cycle must...

What arrangements they will make for the winter accommodation of British forces in Kosovo in respect of (a) corimec cabins, (b) new hard-walled buildings and (c) requisitioned buildings; and what is the latest date by which (i) these decisions must be taken and (ii) the purchase and construction cycle must...

What is the current premature voluntary retirement rate for senior medical personnel in the services; and what measures, if any, are being taken to retain senior medical officers. [HL 3677]. - Includes figures.

What is the current premature voluntary retirement rate for senior medical personnel in the services; and what measures, if any, are being taken to retain senior medical officers. [HL 3677]. - Includes figures.

What extent they consider that it is time for a revision of the foreign policy-led Strategic Defence Review in order to avoid overstretch of the British Armed Forces. [HL 3654].

What extent they consider that it is time for a revision of the foreign policy-led Strategic Defence Review in order to avoid overstretch of the British Armed Forces. [HL 3654].

How many orthopaedic surgeons are now working in the Royal Navy; and what is the estimated number of orthopaedic surgeons who will be left in post in the Royal Navy by the end of this year. [HL 3675]. - Includes figures.

How many orthopaedic surgeons are now working in the Royal Navy; and what is the estimated number of orthopaedic surgeons who will be left in post in the Royal Navy by the end of this year. [HL 3675]. - Includes figures.

How many service men and women currently waiting for secondary care medical treatment expect to receive their treatment within (a) four weeks and (b) 13 weeks of referral to their consultant; and how many may expect to have to wait for over six months. [HL 2717]. - Includes figures.

How many service men and women currently waiting for secondary care medical treatment expect to receive their treatment within (a) four weeks and (b) 13 weeks of referral to their consultant; and how many may expect to have to wait for over six months. [HL 2717]. - Includes figures.

Whether they will specify the damage inflicted by NATO on Serbian military vehicles, including tanks and trucks, and artillery within Kosovo in recent months. [HL 3667].

Whether they will specify the damage inflicted by NATO on Serbian military vehicles, including tanks and trucks, and artillery within Kosovo in recent months. [HL 3667].

Whether they accept the judgment of Mr Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institute that 'the single most important data point of the war was that 80% of all Serbian armour losses occurred... precisely when the KLA offensive began'; and if so, what are the implications of this fact for NATOs...

Whether they accept the judgment of Mr Michael O'Hanlon of the Brookings Institute that 'the single most important data point of the war was that 80% of all Serbian armour losses occurred... precisely when the KLA offensive began'; and if so, what are the implications of this fact for NATOs...

How general medical practitioners and serving regimental medical officers are informed of illnesses within the Gulf veterans community; and when such information was last disseminated. [HL 3493]. - Includes figures and ref to fact that information pack in Library; also ref to British Medical Journal.

How general medical practitioners and serving regimental medical officers are informed of illnesses within the Gulf veterans community; and when such information was last disseminated. [HL 3493]. - Includes figures and ref to fact that information pack in Library; also ref to British Medical Journal.

What expenditure has been (a) authorised and (b) incurred for urgent operational requirements for Operation Agricola in Kosovo.

What expenditure has been (a) authorised and (b) incurred for urgent operational requirements for Operation Agricola in Kosovo.

What is the future of the Royal Tournament. [HL 3759].

What is the future of the Royal Tournament. [HL 3759].

In the light of a statement announced by the Govt in standing station orders and shortly to be issued as a Defence Council Instruction, what 'organisations of a secretive nature' other than Freemasonry are listed as among those for which 'serving personnel should not encourage or promote membership'. [HL 3486].

In the light of a statement announced by the Govt in standing station orders and shortly to be issued as a Defence Council Instruction, what 'organisations of a secretive nature' other than Freemasonry are listed as among those for which 'serving personnel should not encourage or promote membership'. [HL 3486].

How many soldiers from ethnic minorities are now serving in each regiment of the Household Division. [HL 3352]. - Includes figures and table.

How many soldiers from ethnic minorities are now serving in each regiment of the Household Division. [HL 3352]. - Includes figures and table.

How many 'Corimec' or equivalent 20-foot accommodation and ablution units will be available for use in Kosovo on Operation Agricola before the winter sets in; and how many 'Corimec' or equivalent 20-foot accommodation and ablution units are on order for use in Kosovo on Operation Agricola; and what is the...

How many 'Corimec' or equivalent 20-foot accommodation and ablution units will be available for use in Kosovo on Operation Agricola before the winter sets in; and how many 'Corimec' or equivalent 20-foot accommodation and ablution units are on order for use in Kosovo on Operation Agricola; and what is the...

What pre-deployment costs have been incurred by the Ministry of Defence for operations related to Kosovo under the accounting code **34; and what costs have been incurred under the accounting code **37; and what pre-deployment costs (less cost of munitions) have been incurred under the accounting code **34; and what...

What pre-deployment costs have been incurred by the Ministry of Defence for operations related to Kosovo under the accounting code **34; and what costs have been incurred under the accounting code **37; and what pre-deployment costs (less cost of munitions) have been incurred under the accounting code **34; and what...

What catering services are provided to meet the needs of members of the Armed forces who are vegetarians. [HL 3482].

What catering services are provided to meet the needs of members of the Armed forces who are vegetarians. [HL 3482].