Andrew Rosindell MP: written questions 2026
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Libya: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to support the provision of British military training and the export of appropriate defence equipment to Libya to strengthen its capacity to police its borders with Chad, Sudan and Nige
Answer: Defence Engagement with Libya is focused on defence capacity building. This supports UK objectives across a range of priorities, including those related to border security and irregular migration.
Answered 6 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Indian Ocean Territory: PlasticsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK Small Island Developing States strategy 2026 to 2030, published on13 January 2026, what steps she is taking to protect the British Overseas Territori
Answer: The UK is committed to strengthening the economic resilience of the Overseas Territories (OTs), including the resilience of critical infrastructure.We support the OTs to diversify their economies, strengthen their fiscal governance, and invest in the upgr...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Indian Ocean Territory: Economic SituationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the UK Small Island Developing States strategy 2026 to 2030, published 13 January 2026, what steps she is taking to protect the British Overseas Territories
Answer: The UK is committed to strengthening the economic resilience of the Overseas Territories (OTs), including the resilience of critical infrastructure.We support the OTs to diversify their economies, strengthen their fiscal governance, and invest in the upgr...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Indian Ocean Territory: InfrastructureForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the resilience of critical infrastructure in the British Overseas Territories.
Answer: The UK is committed to strengthening the economic resilience of the Overseas Territories (OTs), including the resilience of critical infrastructure.We support the OTs to diversify their economies, strengthen their fiscal governance, and invest in the upgr...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of the resettlement of the British Indian Ocean Territory.
Answer: The Treaty which the UK signed with Mauritius in May 2025 provides a clear path to resettlement on the Archipelago. Under the terms of the Treaty, the Government of Mauritius will be able to start a programme of resettlement on islands other than Diego Ga...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Indian Ocean Territory: SharksForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to protect the British Indian Ocean Territory Marine Protected Area from illegal shark poaching.
Answer: The British Indian Ocean Territory is constitutionally distinct and separate from the UK, with its own laws and Administration. It is administered by the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration (BIOTA) who have responsibility for the protection of t...
Answered 7 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: British Indian Ocean TerritoryForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many officials from her Department with responsibility for the British Indian Ocean Territory are working a) within the British Indian Ocean Territory, b) from her Depart
Answer: The British Indian Ocean Territory is constitutionally distinct and separate from the UK. It is administered by the British Indian Ocean Territory Administration (BIOTA). The Commissioner is based in the UK and is supported by around 40 staff split betwee...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSeabedMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to enhance the seabed warfare capabilities of the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) continues to enhance its seabed warfare capabilities through a combination of investment in new technologies, platforms, and international partnerships.This includes the development of advanced autonomous and remotely operated systems ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will consider making it his department’s policy to fund the Future Littoral Strike Ship programme.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan outlined an initial investment in new amphibious shipping to support the UK Commando Force, aiming to collaborate on the procurement of a new amphibious ship with the Netherlands, alongside investment in Joint Commando Craft in...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, What steps he has taken to procure counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) for HM Armed Forces.
Answer: The Department continually considers and develops improvements to Integrated Air and Missile Defence systems, with investments prioritised appropriately against the assessed threat picture as part of the future Integrated Force. As set out in the Defence ...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to procure long-range strike drones.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) sets out the Government’s commitment to invest more than £5 billion in autonomous systems over the next four years, including drones and other uncrewed capabilities, with at least £210 million on low-cost, long-range one-...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvoy IV Aircraft: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his department’s policy to upgrade the fleet of RAF Envoy IV jets.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) to Question 9871 on 24 June 2026: The work to enable Envoy IV aircraft operations in non-benign airspace has been paused, and there is currently no definitive...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 83 Destroyers: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make it his policy to fund the Type 83 Destroyer programme.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan sets out the Royal Navy’s (RN) approach to delivering the UK’s most advanced maritime air defence capability and the rationale for this approach. Rather than delivering this capability through a small number of large and expens...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces DayMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to mark Armed Forces Week.
Answer: Armed Forces Day (AFD) is an annual opportunity for the nation to show support for the Armed Forces community, including serving personnel, Service families, veterans and cadets. Traditionally held on the last Saturday in June, AFD fell this year on Satur...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, if he will make it his Department’s policy to build more prisons.
Answer: As set out in the December 2024 10-Year Prison Capacity Strategy, we are committed to delivering an additional 14,000 prison places across England and Wales and have already delivered around 3,200 places since July 2024. We remain on track to meet this co...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Accommodation: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps he has taken to expand the capacity of English prisons.
Answer: As set out in the December 2024 10-Year Prison Capacity Strategy, we are committed to delivering an additional 14,000 prison places across England and Wales and have already delivered around 3,200 places since July 2024. We remain on track to meet this co...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordFraud: VictimsMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps he has taken to support victims of fraud.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting all victims of crime, including victims of fraud.The Report Fraud Victim Service offers consistent specialist support for victims across England and Wales and covers all 43 police forces. The service aims to help...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Victim Support SchemesMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent steps he has taken to support victims of domestic abuse.
Answer: On 18 December 2025, we published our VAWG Strategy; ‘Freedom from violence and abuse: a cross-government strategy to build a safer society for women and girls’, which sets out how we will support all victims of VAWG, including domestic abuse.Recently, th...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Local GovernmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent steps he has taken to enable local authorities to better support small business leaders.
Answer: The government is equipping local authorities with the tools to help businesses succeed. Through our devolution agenda, we are empowering local authorities and Mayoral Strategic Authorities with greater responsibility for driving local economic growth. Lo...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMarkets: Local GovernmentMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent steps he has taken to support local authorities in supporting market traders.
Answer: The government recognises that markets can make a significant contribution to the vibrancy and diversity of our high streets and town centres. It is for local authorities, not central government, to make decisions on running, supporting and investing in l...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBusiness: FraudMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he has taken to support local authorities in investigating fraudulent businesses.
Answer: The government is committed to taking action against illicit activity on high streets. I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement (HCWS32) made on 19 May 2026. I also refer the hon. Member to the Westminster Hall Debate on High Street S...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: VeteransMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support homeless Armed Forces veterans.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 464 on 21 May 2026
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLeasehold: ReformMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11620More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to present a timeline for the implementation of the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Act 2024.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to answer given to Question UIN 103549 on 14 January 2026.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBank Notes: DesignTreasuryTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11619More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with the Bank of England on updated designs on bank notes.
Answer: I refer the Honorable Member to the answer given to UIN 121750 on 27 March 2026: Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordInsurance: AgeTreasuryTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11618More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with (a) the Financial Conduct Authority and (b) the Prudential Regulation Authority on the regulation of age-based insurance premiums.
Answer: Insurers make commercial decisions about the terms on which they will offer cover following an assessment of the relevant risks. This is usually informed by the insurer’s claims experience and other industry-wide statistics. The Equality Act 2010 genera...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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