Catherine McKinnell MP: written questions

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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Written questions

Defence: Supply ChainsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the Defence Investment Plan will support the reduction of supply chain delays in the defence sector, including by addressing supply chain delays to the Challenger programme.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) will help reduce supply chain delays by providing industry with greater certainty over future demand, enabling investment in skills, capacity and infrastructure. The DIP is supported by wider procurement reforms and suppl...
Answered 27 Aug 2026
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of a) new build and b) repaired old military homes, have been constructed using timber since the publication of the Defence Housing Strategy in December 2025, and whether his Department is conside
Answer: Since the publication of the Defence Housing Strategy in November 2025, the Department has not purchased any new build Service Family Accommodation (SFA) of timber frame construction. In relation to the repair or refurbishment of SFA, the Department is in...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
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Air Force: HelmetsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to address delays to the Aircrew Helmet programme, and how he will make sure his department's approach to the procurement aligns with the objectives of the Defence Investment Plan to pr
Answer: The procurement strategy for the Aircrew Helmet Programme will align with the objectives of the Defence Investment Plan in promoting British manufacturing, sovereign capability, and SME participation, whilst also ensuring that the required safety and capa...
Answered 9 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has considered the potential merits of using timber to a) build new and b) repair old military homes.
Answer: The Defence Housing Strategy published on 3 November 2025, sets out a vision for the future transformation of military homes through a record £9 billion investment over a decade. The Department is in the early stages of the renovation programme. As we loo...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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Department for Business and Trade	4
Department for Education	8
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	2
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	1
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	5
Department of Health and Social Care	1
Home Office	2
Ministry of Defence	4
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	1
Treasury	1

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