Callum Anderson MP: written questions
4 Jul 2024–3 Jul 2025
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Written questions
Defence: UK Relations with EUMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the UK’s involvement in the EU’s defence industrial programmes align with the UK’s strategic defence objectives.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review recognises that international partnerships are crucial for both innovation and collective security. The Security and Defence Partnership with the EU complements our NATO first approach as we continue to support alignment betwe...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: UK Relations with EUMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to facilitate the UK defence industry’s access to the EU’s €150 billion defence loan programme, in the context of the UK-EU security and defence partnership.
Answer: As this is a critical moment for the security of our continent, we welcome European efforts to increase defence spending, through the ReArm initiative including the EU’s €150 billion loan programme, also known as SAFE (Security Action for Europe). The UK ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: UK Relations with EUMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK-EU security and defence partnership on the defence industry.
Answer: As this is a critical moment for the security of our continent, we welcome European efforts to increase defence spending, through the ReArm initiative including the EU’s €150 billion loan programme, also known as SAFE (Security Action for Europe). The UK ...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mechanisms are in place to monitor the progress of joint UK-EU initiatives on space security agreed in the UK-EU Summit Common Understanding.
Answer: The UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership provides a framework for cooperation on key issues, including space security. As implementation plans develop, progress will be monitored through structured dialogue and consultation mechanisms. The UK and EU wil...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK-EU security and defence partnership on the interoperability of UK armed forces with EU member states.
Answer: The UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership aims to support enhanced interoperability in ways that deliver mutual benefit and reinforce the European contribution to NATO. The Partnership will support and complement our commitment to NATO — which remains th...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Foreign Investment in UKMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of foreign investment on the UK defence industrial base.
Answer: The UK’s defence industry plays a vital role not only in our national security but also to the economic prosperity and growth of the UK. We want to boost investment in our defence industry, including from overseas, and the Defence Industrial Strategy will...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) apprenticeships and (b) skills development in the defence manufacturing sector.
Answer: This Government recognises the critical importance of supporting the defence sector in order to benefit from the skilled workforce needed to sustain a vibrant, innovative and competitive defence industrial base.Defence supports Defence Industry apprentice...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the potential merits of expanding UK-based (a) maintenance and (b) upgrading facilities for defence assets.
Answer: No recent assessments have been conducted on expanding UK based maintenance for Ministry of Defence (MOD) built assets. The MOD is investing in upgraded facilities to improve living, working and training environments in UK sites.
Answered 19 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: BusinessMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support the growth of UK-base defence (a) start-ups and (b) small businesses.
Answer: Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), including start-ups, make a vital contribution to economic growth and are a valuable source of technical innovation in defence. This is recognised in the Defence Industrial Strategy Statement of Intent, as well as the ...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the levels of UK-produced components in defence procurement programmes.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting UK based manufacturers, including producers of the vital components used within our defence programmes, and will bring forward a new Defence Industrial Strategy later this year to align the imperatives of nationa...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Supply ChainsMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of domestic industrial capacity to support defence supply chains.
Answer: This Government is bringing forward a Defence Industrial Strategy that will ensure a strong Defence sector and resilient supply chains across the whole of the UK. The Statement of Intent for the Defence Industrial Strategy, published in December 2024, set...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to expand UK-based production of critical components for defence equipment.
Answer: This Government is committed to supporting UK based manufacturers, including producers of the vital components used within our defence programmes, and will bring forward a new Defence Industrial Strategy later this year to align the imperatives of nationa...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Skilled WorkersMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of skilled workers for the defence manufacturing sector.
Answer: This Government recognises the critical importance of supporting the defence sector in order to benefit from the skilled workforce needed to sustain a vibrant, innovative and competitive defence industrial base.Defence supports Defence Industry apprentice...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
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