Armed Forces Skills 2023-06-26
2023-06-26
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Q1
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The MP asks about steps being taken to ensure that the armed forces have the skills required for their future.
What steps is the Department taking to ensure that the armed forces have the skills required for the future?
The Ministry of Defence published the Haythornthwaite review of armed forces incentivisation last week. The MOD is working out how to implement its recommendations, which address the pressing need for a firm foundation in an increasingly skills-based future.
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Specific steps and implementation timeline were not provided.
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The MP asks about the status of considerations to recruit people with neurodiversity and suggests a pilot scheme.
What is the status of considering recruiting people with neurodiversity? Will the MOD consider running a pilot scheme for neurodiverse individuals?
The armed forces include many neurodiverse people. The Haythornthwaite review recognises that future defence will be different, requiring a wider casting of the net for skills and attributes. However, no specific commitment to pilot schemes was made.
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No concrete plans or timelines for pilot schemes were provided.
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The MP asks about steps to encourage more budding young engineers for technical education and work prospects.
What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to encourage more budding young engineers to fulfil their technical education and work prospects in our armed forces?
The MOD supports future engineers inside and outside the armed forces, delivering 22,000 apprenticeships across 100 different types at any one time. The Haythornthwaite review and the pan-defence skills framework will advance defence personnel skilling.
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No specific steps or timelines were detailed for young engineers' support.
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The MP asks about partnership opportunities for cyber-security firms with the MOD.
Has the Minister given any consideration to ensuring that cyber-security companies work in partnership with the MOD, using skills found in private companies?
The hon. Gentleman is correct about Northern Ireland's push for cyber-security. Haythornthwaite touches on zig-zag careers, suggesting closer working relationships between armed forces and industry in the future.
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No specific partnerships or plans were detailed.
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Q5
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The MP notes declining satisfaction with service life among military personnel and asks about plans to restore morale.
What is the Minister's plan to restore morale in order to retain essential skills, and does he expect higher or lower morale by the next general election?
The armed forces continuous attitude survey shows that satisfaction with morale is similar now to 2007. However, satisfaction with kit has improved since then due to better provision.
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No specific plan for restoring morale was detailed; comparison focused on historical figures.
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