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Written Question
Royal Fleet Auxiliary: Pay
Monday 9th September 2024

Asked by: Caroline Dinenage (Conservative - Gosport)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to review his Department's 2023-24 pay settlement to employees of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.

Answered by Al Carns - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans)

The Royal Fleet Auxiliary are highly valued, specialist personnel who play a critical role in delivering the UK’s defence outputs.

We are committed to listening to their concerns and keeping a continued dialogue to address the issues they have raised.

Written Question
Military Bases: Gosport
Monday 25th March 2024

Asked by: Caroline Dinenage (Conservative - Gosport)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on the disposal of Fort Blockhouse in Gosport.

Answered by James Cartlidge - Shadow Secretary of State for Defence

The MOD continues to work closely with Gosport Borough Council and wider stakeholders to realise the full opportunities and constraints for this site locally. This has included extensive surveys into influencing factors such as heritage, flood risk, and habitats. Our focus, however, at present remains the critical repair works following the damage inflicted on the historic sea walls by Storm Ciaran.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 13 Jun 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"Will my right hon. Friend reassure the House of the parity of esteem between veterans with physical injuries and those with psychological illnesses sustained during service? Will he or one of his team meet me to discuss what support is available to a number of my constituents and other working-age …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"9. What recent discussions he has had with Cabinet colleagues on the “Veterans’ Strategy Action Plan: 2022 to 2024.” ..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 28 Mar 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"Just under 10% of the working-age population of Gosport are veterans, so we take a keen interest in this excellent action plan. However, although 96% of our veterans make a successful transition to a civilian career within six months of leaving the forces, it is not until page 32 that …..."
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Written Question
Armed Forces Compensation Scheme
Monday 31st January 2022

Asked by: Caroline Dinenage (Conservative - Gosport)

Question to the Ministry of Defence:

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will base the Guaranteed Income Payment (GIP) on the person's final salary at the end of service rather than their age.

Answered by Leo Docherty

Calculation of an individual's Guaranteed Income Payment (GIP) takes a number of factors into consideration. The GIP calculation takes account of both salary and age in determining the lifelong loss of earnings the individual is likely to face, both salary and pension, as a result of their service-caused injury or injuries. It also includes an enhancement for lost future military promotions. This calculation enables the department to provide a payment that not only recognises final salary but also loss of future potential earnings.

Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 10 Jan 2022
Oral Answers to Questions

"I would also like to express my condolences on the loss of Jack Dromey, who made his maiden speech the same day that I made mine. I was very fond of him.

I have no doubt that some of the procurement processes that were inherited from the last Labour Government …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 15 Nov 2021
Oral Answers to Questions

"As you know, Mr Speaker, the Royal British Legion and the poppy appeal have supported veterans over the decades and over a number of conflicts, not least the Falklands campaign, which my constituency has such strong links with. Can the Minister talk a little about plans to commemorate the 40th …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 24 Mar 2015
Falkland Islands Defence Review

"Gosport is the proud home of the Falklands Veterans Foundation. Does the Secretary of State agree that it is right to reassure those proud, brave men, some of whom still bear the scars of the conflict, that we will always fight to defend their legacy, which is the sovereignty of …..."
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Speech in Commons Chamber - Mon 02 Mar 2015
Defence and Security Review (NATO)

"It is a great pleasure to take part in this debate, not because I am a member of the Defence Committee or a former Defence Minister, but because I represent an area, Gosport, with such a proud military heritage. As far back as the Crimean war and beyond, my constituency …..."
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