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David Kelly
Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) whether his Department has complied with Dr. David Kelly's terms and conditions of employment in handling the matter of his discussions with Mr. Andrew Gilligan; [127159]
- (2) on how many occasions Dr. David Kelly spoke to Mr. Andrew Gilligan; and whether his line managers knew this; [127156]
(3) how many of his Department's personnel have been interviewed in connection with the dossier story reported by Mr. Andrew Gilligan; [127157]
(4) what inquiries are being conducted by his Department into unauthorised briefings of the BBC in connection with Iraq; [127158]
(5) what (a) civil service and (b) MOD rules and regulations may have been infringed by Dr. David Kelly in talking to Mr. Andrew Gilligan. [127155]
Mr. Hoon: The hon. Gentleman will recognise that these are all matters that are being addressed by Lord Hutton's Inquiry. Lord Hutton will publish his report in
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due course. I am therefore withholding the information requested under Exemption 4a of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.
Andrew Mackinlay: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence which journalists Mr. David Kelly has met over the past two years other than Mr. Andrew Gilligan of the BBC; and for what purpose each meeting was held; and when each meeting took place; [126331]
Mr. Hoon [holding answer 17 July 2003]: My hon. Friend will understand why it was not possible to answer these questions on the day named. These matters are now being addressed by Lord Hutton's inquiry.
The information requested has been passed to the inquiry. Lord Hutton will publish his report in due course. I am therefore withholding the information under Exemption 4a of the Code of Practice on Access to Government Information.
Deployments
Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence when, since 1997, units were attached to other (a) battalions and (b) corps to bring them up to strength for the purposes of operational deployment; and if he will make a statement. [128408]
Mr. Ingram: All front line units undertake regular operational deployments. The transfer of personnel to units on operational tours is and has always been a matter of routine. This information is therefore not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
Royal Air Force
Mr. Gray: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence (1) what estimate he has made of (a) the cost and (b) the time needed for decontamination when the RAF leaves RAF Lyneham; [127104]
- (2) what recent survey he has undertaken of land and building contamination at RAF Lyneham; and if he will publish it. [127103]
Mr. Ingram: A land quality assessment has been commissioned, which will detail a range of proposals for the remediation of RAF Lyneham together with the associated costs. A land quality statement, which summarises the findings of the assessment, will be made available to interested parties.
Mr. Randall: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many (a) civilian and (b) military air movements there were at RAF Northolt in each of the last 12 months. [128092]
Mr. Caplin: The following table shows the number of military and civil air movements at RAF Northolt in each of the last 12 months:
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| Month | Military | Civil | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2002 | 253 | 277 | 530 |
| September 2002 | 372 | 673 | 1,045 |
| October 2002 | 419 | 669 | 1,088 |
| November 2002 | 386 | 645 | 1,031 |
| December 2002 | 224 | 295 | 519 |
| January 2003 | 348 | 431 | 779 |
| February 2003 | 328 | 557 | 885 |
| March 2003 | 441 | 635 | 1,076 |
| April 2003 | 426 | 519 | 945 |
| May 2003 | 474 | 815 | 1,289 |
| June 2003 | 529 | 914 | 1,443 |
| July 2003 | 465 | 694 | 1,159 |
| Total | 4,665 | 7,124 | 11,789 |
Civil aircraft movements at RAF Northolt are limited to 7,000 per calendar year; the number of movements in any other 12-month period may, as in this case, exceed this figure.
Reservists
Mr. Keetch: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence how many reservists served in (a) the first Gulf War and (b) Kosovo during 1999–2001. [128409]
Mr. Caplin: I refer the hon. Member to the answer my predecessor, my hon. Friend the Member for Kirkcaldy (Dr. Moonie), gave him on 28 January 2003, Official Report, column 843W.
Sea Harrier
Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what discussions have been held with the Indian Government in respect of the disposal of Sea Harrier aircraft. [127122]
Mr. Ingram: The Disposal Services Agency (DSA) has held no discussions with the Indian Government in respect of the disposal of Sea Harrier.
Secondments
Annabelle Ewing: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence what his Department's policy is on employing secondees from the private sector; how many secondees from the (a) private and (b) public sectors his Department employed in each year since 1997; from which companies and organisations they were seconded; at what level they were employed; and if he will make a statement. [127063]
Mr. Caplin: The interchange of personnel between the public and commercial sectors is an important feature of the Ministry of Defence's long-standing programme to build stronger links with other sectors of the economy. This programme aims to enhance business performance by exchanging ideas, skills and experiences. Encouraging interchange activities is a key part of the Civil Service reform agenda.
| Parent Company or Organisation | Start Date | End Date | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vickers | April 1997 | April 1998 | B2 |
| Vosper Thornycroft | April 1997 | December 1999 | B2 |
| Rolls Royce | December 1997 | December 1999 | B2 |
| POSG Support Services | January 1998 | January 1999 | Patent Officer |
| British Aerospace | March 1998 | April 2001 | C1 |
| Kent Probation Service | March 1998 | March 2003 | Senior Probation Officer |
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| Parent company or organisation | Start date | End date | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Aerospace | May 1998 | December 1999 | C1 |
| Devonport Management Ltd. | August 1998 | August 2000 | B2 |
| Simmons and Simmons | September 1998 | August 1999 | B2 |
| Wragg and Company | September 1998 | March 2000 | B2 |
| PA Consulting Group | September 1998 | August 1999 | B2 |
| City and Hackney Community Service NHS Trust | October 1998 | October 1999 | C1 |
| Gardiner and Theobalds | December 1998 | December 1999 | B1 |
| TI Group | December 1998 | November 2001 | SCS |
| AWE plc | December 1998 | March 2002 | C1 |
| British Aerospace | January 1999 | January 2001 | C2 |
| UK Smart Procurement | February 1999 | February 2000 | |
| BNFL | March 1999 | March 2000 | B2 |
| West Yorkshire Probation Service | January 1999 | January 2004 | Probation Officer |
| Parent company or organisation | Start date | End date | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| MayDay NHS Trust | December 1999 | June 2003 | B2 |
| Defence Acquisition Group | April 1999 | August 1999 | B2 |
| Dibb, Lupton Alsop | April 1999 | April 2000 | B2 |
| British Aerospace | August 1999 | July 2001 | B2 |
| Price Waterhouse Coopers | October 1999 | October 2000 | B2 |
| Marconi Electonic Systems (Avionics Group) | November 1999 | November 2001 | B2 |
| British Aerospace | November 1999 | October 2001 | B2 |
| GEC Marconi | January 2000 | March 2001 | C1 |
| GKN Westlands | February 2000 | February 2003 | B1 |
| Thomson Marconi Sonar Ltd | March 2000 | September 2000 | C1 |
| BMT Defence Services | March 2000 | September 2000 | C1 |
| NNC | March 2000 | September 2000 | B2 |
| Parent company or organisation | Start date | End date | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust | May 2000 | May 2001 | B2 |
| BAE Systems | April 2000 | October 2000 | C1 |
| Addleshaw Booth and Company | May 2000 | April 2001 | B2 |
| BAE Systems | June 2000 | June 2002 | C1 |
| BAE Systems | June 2000 | June 2001 | C1 |
| AXA Corporate Solutions | August 2000 | January 2001 | D |
| BAE Systems | August 2000 | March 2001 | B1 |
| AXA plc | August 2000 | March 2001 | D |
| BAE Systems | September 2000 | March 2001 | C1 |
| BAE Systems | September 2000 | September 2002 | C1 |
| BAE | September 2000 | March 2001 | C1 |
| Babtie Group | October 2000 | June 2001 | C1 |
| Price Waterhouse | October 2000 | October 2001 | C1 |
| BAE Systems | November 2000 | November 2003 | B1 |
| URS Ltd | November 2000 | April 2001 | B2 |
| BAE | December 2000 | December 2003 | B1 |
| BAE Systems | February 2001 | September 2003 | B1 |
| Ernst and Young | February 2001 | February 2002 | C1 |
| Rolls Royce | March 2001 | March 2003 | C2 |
| Parent company or organisation | Start date | End date | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hertfordshire Probation Service | June 2001 | January 2002 | Probation Officer |
| Suffolk Probation Service | June 2001 | November 2001 | Probation Officer |
| Manchester Probation Service | June 2001 | December 2001 | Probation Officer |
| QinetiQ | June 2001 | July 2003 | B2 |
| QinetiQ | July 2001 | July 2003 | C2 |
| Burges Salmon | September 2001 | April 2002 | B2 |
| BAE | October 01 | October 2003 | B1 |
| Ernst and Young | October 2001 | August 2002 | B2 |
| Mass Consultants Ltd. | February 2002 | February 2006 | C1 |
| Mass Consultants Ltd. | March 2002 | March 2006 | C1 |
| AMS UK | March 2001 | March 2004 | B1 |
| Hagglunds Vehicle AB, Sweden | March 2002 | January 2004 | C2 |
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| Parent company or organisation | Start date | End date | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peterborough Hospitals NHS Trust | May 2002 | May 2004 | B2 |
| Service Children's Education | August 2002 | July 2003 | Teacher |
| Kennet Primary Care Trust | October 2002 | October 2004 | C1 |
| West Midlands Health Authority | November 2002 | March 2003 | C1 |
| Wragg and Company | June 2002 | March 2003 | B2 |
| BAE | June 2002 | June 2004 | SCS |
| Rolls Royce | July 2002 | July 2005 | B1 |
| Price Waterhouse | August 2002 | August 2003 | B2 |
| British Nuclear Fuels Ltd | September 2002 | September 2005 | B2 |
| BAES | September 2002 | September 2005 | SCS |
| BAE Systems | October 2002 | October 2004 | B1 |
| BAES | November 2002 | February 2004 | C1 |
| BAE Systems | November 2002 | May 2003 | Graduate Trainee |
| BAE Systems | November 2002 | November 2003 | C1 |
| BAE Systems | January 2003 | December 2004 | C2 |
| AWE | April 2003 | April 2005 | C1 |
| AWE | April 2003 | April 2005 | C1 |
| Rolls Royce | April 2003 | October 2004 | C1 |
| BAES | April 2003 | October 2003 | Graduate Trainee |
| Lockhear Martin | May 2003 | May 2005 | C1 |
| BAES | August 2003 | July 2005 | C2 |
| MBDA Missile Systems | September 2003 | March 2004 | C1 |
| BAE | July 2003 | January 2004 | D |
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