Angus MacDonald MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Defence: ScotlandMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department plans to expand defence training and knowledge-sharing initiatives with Ukraine, including through facilities and defence establishments in Scotland.
Answer: In March 2026, the UK and Ukraine signed an Enhanced Security and Defence Industrial Collaboration Declaration, which will see the UK and Ukraine deepen cooperation in the field of military training and knowledge sharing. This includes the participation o...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ScotlandMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with defence companies and advanced manufacturing clusters in Scotland on collaborating with Ukrainian partners on the development of air defence, drone and electronic warfare technolo
Answer: I have held multiple discussions with defence companies and Scottish stakeholders on collaboration with Ukrainian partners in air defence, uncrewed systems, and electronic warfare. In March, I led the seventh and largest UK defence trade mission to Ukrain...
Answered 7 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to incorporate lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield innovation, particularly in drone technology, electronic warfare and autonomous systems, into UK defence.
Answer: The pace of Defence's 'learn and adapt' cycle has accelerated exponentially as a result of lessons learnt in Ukraine The SDR highlighted the importance of autonomous systems within the UK’s integrated force. Decisions on the UK’s equipment requirements, i...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRAF Akrotiri: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what additional security steps he is putting in place to protect the RAF Akrotiri base.
Answer: The Department cannot comment on the specific security measures in place at individual sites. However, we can confirm that the Ministry of Defence operates a multi-layered approach designed to deter, detect, and respond to any threat to protect our assets...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his department has made of the potential security implications for UK residents after allowing United States forces to use RAF Fairford and Diego Garcia for strikes on Iranian missile sites.
Answer: The Department continually assesses a wide range of potential threats to the UK, including hostile activity by state actors. Whilst we do not comment on specific intelligence for security reasons, the UK maintains robust, multi layered defences designed t...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK being directly attacked by Iran on the security of the North of Scotland.
Answer: The Department continually assesses a wide range of potential threats to the UK, including hostile activity by state actors. Whilst we do not comment on specific intelligence for security reasons, the UK maintains robust, multi layered defences designed t...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCyprus: HMS DragonMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 118485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his department has made of the potential security implications for British citizens in Cyprus as a result of the delay in sending HMS Dragon to the region.
Answer: The Department continually assesses a wide range of potential threats to the UK and its citizens, including hostile activity by state actors. We do not comment on specific intelligence for security reasons. The deployment of HMS Dragon is in addition to t...
Answered 12 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to increase defence manufacturing capabilities.
Answer: The UK has a world class production and manufacturing eco-system, providing high-quality, cutting-edge armaments, components, and technologies for our Armed Forces and our allies. The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) 2025 sets out how we will deliver a d...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: CompensationMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with veterans’ representatives on compensation arrangements for people unable to bring claims relating to service before 1987.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to renewing the nation’s contract with those who serve and who have served, to ensure Veterans and their families get access to the health, housing, employment and other support they need. For Veterans facing challenges ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: CompensationMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to review the compensation arrangements for veterans whose service took place before the Crown Proceedings (Armed Forces) Act 1987 came into effect.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to renewing the nation’s contract with those who serve and who have served, to ensure Veterans and their families get access to the health, housing, employment and other support they need. For Veterans facing challenges ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: CompensationMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 91750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support veterans who are unable to bring compensation claims relating to service prior to the commencement of the Crown Proceedings (Armed Forces) Act 1987.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to renewing the nation’s contract with those who serve and who have served, to ensure Veterans and their families get access to the health, housing, employment and other support they need. For Veterans facing challenges ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria need to be met by a company before it receives a contract for military training services.
Answer: All prospective suppliers are to be checked that they are not on the Debarment List before they are invited to tender or awarded a contract. If the procurement is subject to the Procurement Act 2023 (“the Act”), prospective suppliers can be excluded from ...
Answered 14 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: VandalismMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent estimate he has made of the cost of repairs to military aircraft damaged by (a) acts of vandalism and (b) protest activity in 2025.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 15 October 2025 to the hon. Member for Angus and Perthshire Glens (Dave Doogan) to Question 78509.
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what procedures are in place to ensure that defence contractors comply with international humanitarian law.
Answer: All Ministry of Defence (MOD) procurements must include DEFCON 516 (Equality) in their contracts. This requirement ensures suppliers shall adhere to the UK Equality Act 2010 and shall not unlawfully discriminate either directly or indirectly on the charac...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether human rights are considered when awarding defence procurement contracts.
Answer: All Ministry of Defence (MOD) procurements must include DEFCON 516 (Equality) in their contracts. This requirement ensures suppliers shall adhere to the UK Equality Act 2010 and shall not unlawfully discriminate either directly or indirectly on the charac...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Ballistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86979More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department (a) has provided and (b) plans to provide (i) financial and (ii) technical support for missile interceptor technology projects in Ukraine.
Answer: Since the start of Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the UK has provided financial and technical support to missile interceptor technology projects to protect Ukraine's people, its Critical National Infrastructure and the Armed Forces of Ukrai...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Ballistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking in cooperation with Ukraine to develop or invest in low-cost missile interceptor technology.
Answer: Under project OCTOPUS, part of a new UK and Ukraine technology sharing agreement, we have agreed arrangements for the development of an advanced air defence interceptor drone.This system, designed by Ukraine with support from UK scientists and technicians...
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordFinland: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen military and defence cooperation with Finland.
Answer: The defence relationship between the UK and Finland is strong and growing. We cooperate closely bilaterally, in NATO and through the Joint Expeditionary Force. The UK is supporting the development of NATO's Forward Land Forces in Finland through the deplo...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEstonia: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen military and defence cooperation with Estonia.
Answer: The UK and Estonia maintain a strong defence relationship and have a long history of working alongside each other through Baltic Air Policing, the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF), Maritime and Land deployments through NATO and our enduring collaboration o...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDenmark: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen military and defence cooperation with Denmark.
Answer: The UK and Denmark are close defence partners with shared security interests in the High North, North Atlantic and Baltic Sea. We have a strong history of cooperation - bilaterally, in NATO and through the Joint Expeditionary Force. The Secretary of State...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordCzechia: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen military and defence cooperation with the Czech Republic.
Answer: The UK continues to share a strong Defence relationship with the Czech Republic through which we cooperate on matters of shared interest. Our bilateral collaboration is underpinned by the British Military Advisory Training Team in the Czech Republic. Now ...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBelgium: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen military and defence cooperation with Belgium.
Answer: The United Kingdom maintains a close and constructive defence relationship with Belgium, underpinned by our shared commitment to NATO and European security. We continue to strengthen this cooperation through bilateral engagements, joint training exercises...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAustria: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to strengthen military and defence cooperation with Austria.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is actively seeking closer bilateral relations with Austria to strengthen collective security in the Euro-Atlantic. This includes regular Defence Staff Talks, which have taken place in both London and Vienna, fostering strategic di...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMalta: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve (a) military and (b) other defence cooperation with Malta.
Answer: The UK enjoys a strong and historic defence relationship with Malta. In March 2025, representatives from the UK MOD and Armed Forces of Malta signed the UK-Malta Bilateral Cooperation Plan for Defence. Under this Framework, both nations intend to continue...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordLuxembourg: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve (a) military and (b) other defence cooperation with Luxembourg.
Answer: The UK continues to strengthen its defence relationship with Luxembourg, both bilaterally and through multilateral frameworks, particularly NATO. Our respective Chiefs of Defence have met in the context of wider NATO engagements to discuss and enhance sup...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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