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The following is the answer given by the Under-Secretary of State for Defence, the hon. Member for South West Wiltshire (Dr Murrison), to a question from the hon. Member for Central Devon (Mel Stride) during Defence Question Time on 14 January 2013.
My right hon. Friend will be aware of...
Topical Questions
The following is the answer given by the Under-Secretary of State for Defence, the hon. Member for South West Wiltshire (Dr Murrison), to a question from the hon. Member for Central Devon (Mel Stride) during Defence Question Time on 14 January 2013.
My right hon. Friend will be aware of...
Afghanistan
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people have served on tours of duty of longer than six months in Afghanistan; and what the (a) tour dates, (b) rank, (c) regiment and (d) reasons for the length of tour was.
[128512]
[Official Report, 21 November 2012, Vol. 553, c....
Afghanistan
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many people have served on tours of duty of longer than six months in Afghanistan; and what the (a) tour dates, (b) rank, (c) regiment and (d) reasons for the length of tour was.
[128512]
[Official Report, 21 November 2012, Vol. 553, c....
Innox Riverside development, Trowbridge
The Petition of residents of Trowbridge and the surrounding area of Wiltshire,
Declares that the Petitioners support the proposed “Innox Riverside” development of the “Old Bowyers” site in Trowbridge; further that the Petitioners believe that the development is needed to bring people back to Trowbridge and that the...
Innox Riverside development, Trowbridge
The Petition of residents of Trowbridge and the surrounding area of Wiltshire,
Declares that the Petitioners support the proposed “Innox Riverside” development of the “Old Bowyers” site in Trowbridge; further that the Petitioners believe that the development is needed to bring people back to Trowbridge and that the...
Sir John Holmes, in his excellent review published in July this year, accepted all the principal parts of the rules that go behind or underpin medalling in this country. We have to accept that the integrity of our medalling system is peerless. Nevertheless, Sir John will report further towards the end of the year on the rules that apply to medalling and will deal specifically with the Arctic convoy and various other circumstances.
Sir John Holmes, in his excellent review published in July this year, accepted all the principal parts of the rules that go behind or underpin medalling in this country. We have to accept that the integrity of our medalling system is peerless. Nevertheless, Sir John will report further towards the end of the year on the rules that apply to medalling and will deal specifically with the Arctic convoy and various other circumstances.
It is not for the Government to pursue arrangements for the future of BAES, EADS or any other company, but we will of course listen carefully with an open mind to any proposals brought to us by any of these companies. Where we hold a golden share—a veto share—we will allow any such transactions to proceed only where the United Kingdom’s vital national interests can be protected.
Most veterans do extremely well in civilian life, not least because of the skills they have acquired while they have been in uniform. However, those who do less well, especially in employment terms, tend to be those who have spent relatively few years in the armed forces, and that is where resources are not focused. What can be done for that particular group of people?
Most veterans do extremely well in civilian life, not least because of the skills they have acquired while they have been in uniform. However, those who do less well, especially in employment terms, tend to be those who have spent relatively few years in the armed forces, and that is where resources are not focused. What can be done for that particular group of people?
My hon. Friend is right about that, and I know that he takes a particular interest in these things. Of course various factors are at work here, one of which is that some people leave after less than a week and do not stay in touch, in any way, with the armed forces. We are looking at improving the career resettlement advice. Indeed, we are ensuring that everybody now gets a resettlement interview and gets some financial and employment advice when they leave.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what medical conditions are more prevalent amongst veterans of the second Iraq war;
[R]
[108363]
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what medical conditions are more prevalent amongst veterans of the second Iraq war;
[R]
[108363]
While we hold information on medical conditions affecting our service personnel, it is not possible to attribute these to a particular deployment. However, we will shortly be beginning a long term study covering operations in Iraq and Afghanistan which will mirror the ongoing study into the health of veterans of the first Gulf war. As with the ongoing study, the results of this new study will be published regularly.
This ongoing study published its latest findings on 31 March 2012, and can be found at:
www.dasa.mod.uk
This found that there was no statistically significant difference in the total number of deaths between Gulf veterans and service personnel who had not served in the first Gulf war; and the number of disease related deaths was significantly lower among Gulf veterans than among those who had not served in the first Gulf war. Finally, both groups of veterans were at a lower risk of dying than the general UK population.
(2) what (a) potential and (b) actual causes of ill-health have been associated with service in Iraq.
[R]
[108365]
Dr Murrison:
(2) what (a) potential and (b) actual causes of ill-health have been associated with service in Iraq.
[R]
[108365]
Dr Murrison:
While we hold information on medical conditions affecting our service personnel, it is not possible to attribute these to a particular deployment. However, we will shortly be beginning a long term study covering operations in Iraq and Afghanistan which will mirror the ongoing study into the health of veterans of the first Gulf war. As with the ongoing study, the results of this new study will be published regularly.
This ongoing study published its latest findings on 31 March 2012, and can be found at:
www.dasa.mod.uk
This found that there was no statistically significant difference in the total number of deaths between Gulf veterans and service personnel who had not served in the first Gulf war; and the number of disease related deaths was significantly lower among Gulf veterans than among those who had not served in the first Gulf war. Finally, both groups of veterans were at a lower risk of dying than the general UK population.
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills which UK institutions have taken part in the European Commission's Erasmus Mundus External Co-operation Window.
[108369]
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills which UK institutions have taken part in the European Commission's Erasmus Mundus External Co-operation Window.
[108369]
Following the incorporation of the External Co-operation Window into the second phase of Erasmus Mundus (2009-13) as Action 2, Strand 1, the following UK Higher Institutions have been awarded funding to participate in the programme:
2011
The City University
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
The university of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
The university of Glasgow
University of Glamorgan
The university of Westminster
University College London
The university of Leeds
Bournemouth University
The university of Kent
2010
University of Wales Institute, Cardiff
The City University
Swansea Metropolitan university
Oxford Brookes university
University College London
Staffordshire University
University of the West of England, Bristol
Prior to the second phase of Erasmus Mundus, the following UK Higher Education institutions participated in the External Cooperation Window:
2009
The university of Westminster
The university of Southampton
The university of Kent
University College London
The university of Bath
The university of Cambridge
2008
Cardiff University
The university of Westminster
The university of Brighton
The university of Southampton
The university of York
The university of Manchester
Staffordshire University
The university of Bradford
The university of Cambridge
2007
The university of Southampton
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what estimate he has made of the number and proportion of educational projects under the Tempus IV of the European Commission colleges that have been awarded to UK universities.
[108364]
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills what estimate he has made of the number and proportion of educational projects under the Tempus IV of the European Commission colleges that have been awarded to UK universities.
[108364]
The deadline for the submission of applications for the fifth round of Tempus IV was 23 February 2012.
In all, 530 proposals were received by the Commission.
180 proposals involved a UK higher education institution (32 proposals are to be coordinated by a UK higher education institution).
These proposals are currently being evaluated by the Commission. The evaluation committee is due to conclude the assessment of proposals by 6 July 2012.
The results for previous rounds are as follows:
| Round | Total
selected
proposals | Selected
proposals involving a UK higher education
institution |
| 4 | 62 | 24 |
| 3 | 64 | 19 |
| 2 | 69 | 24 |
| 1 | 84 | 20 |
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills if he will take steps to increase the proportion of the European Commission's Tempus IV projects being signed with UK institutions.
[108368]
To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills if he will take steps to increase the proportion of the European Commission's Tempus IV projects being signed with UK institutions.
[108368]
As the UK's national contact point, the British Council is responsible for supporting UK higher education institutions wishing to participate, or currently participating in Tempus.
In 2012/13 the British Council will support UK higher education institutions (HEIs) as follows:
Provide information to the network of HEI's on Tempus and opportunities to apply for Tempus funding via online media including web content and e-flyers.
Organise events bringing together representatives of UK HEI's, experienced Tempus practitioners, members of the UK team
of Bologna Experts and representatives of the Education, Audiovisual and Culture Executive Agency. These events are designed to promote programmes funded by the European Commission including Tempus, and provide practical information to support those institutions considering applying. These events will include a Tempus information day which will be widely promoted to UK HEI's and will be held shortly after the invitation to submit applications is announced by the European Commission.
Arrange for members of the UK team of Bologna Experts to visit HEI's to provide counselling sessions and present workshops on the opportunities available to institutions through European Commission funded programmes including Tempus.
Offer direct support and guidance to institutions throughout the year including those currently participating in the Tempus programme and those interested in submitting an application.
The deteriorating security situation in northern Mali around Timbuktu has caused the European Union to reduce severely the amount of aid that it feels able to give. Given that the UK donates a great deal of its aid through the European Union, will the Minister say what continuing aid we will be able to provide for the people of Mali?
The deteriorating security situation in northern Mali around Timbuktu has caused the European Union to reduce severely the amount of aid that it feels able to give. Given that the UK donates a great deal of its aid through the European Union, will the Minister say what continuing aid we will be able to provide for the people of Mali?
My hon. Friend is entirely right. Because of the conflict, the situation in northern Mali is extremely grave, especially around Timbuktu. That is in addition to intense pressures in areas across the Sahel such as Niger and northern Nigeria. However, I can assure my hon. Friend that work is being done both through our bilateral humanitarian system and, in particular, through European support which has already contributed some £106 million to help with the Sahel crisis. We will continue to work very closely with those involved, not least because of the attribution of the contribution that we make.