David Reed MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Defence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, if he plans to publish the Defence Strategic Approach to AI.
Answer: The Defence Strategic Approach to Artificial Intelligence (AI) is currently being developed and will be finalised by the end of 2026. Decisions on implementation and any future publication arrangements will be considered as part of that process. Defence r...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, regarding the statement that AI will feature within the Digital Targeting Web, Integrated Air and Missile Defence, Project ASGA
Answer: The AI figures in Section 2.3 of the Defence Investment Plan relate to dedicated AI investments and enablers across Defence. AI is also being incorporated into a range of wider capability programmes, including the Digital Targeting Web, Integrated Air and...
Answered 6 Oct 2026
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Defence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what funding is allocated to the development of the Defence AI Centre between 2030 and 2035.
Answer: Funding levels for the Defence AI Centre between 2030 and 2035 are not yet confirmed. The Defence Investment Plan states that Defence will continue to invest in specialist AI talent and develop the Defence AI Centre as Defence's enduring centre for AI del...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Defence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what funding is allocated to defence artificial intelligence between 2030 and 2035.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan does not identify specific funding allocation for Defence Artificial Intelligence (AI) between 2030 and 2035. The Plan states that Defence will continue to invest in specialist AI talent and develop the Defence AI Centre as Def...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Defence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what the funding allocated to artificial intelligence is between 2026-27 and 2029-30.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan provides £300 million of dedicated investment in Artificial Intelligence (AI) between financial years 2026-27 and 2029-30. This comprises £100 million for Taskforce RAID (Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce), £100 million for Programme...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Defence: CybercrimeMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, which (a) state and (b) non-state actors are responsible for cyber attacks on Defence systems.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to answer i gave to the hon. Member for South Shropshire (Stuart Anderson) on 2 September 2026 to Question 19087. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-15/19087
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Defence: CybercrimeMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26830More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how many of the over 90,000 annual cyber attacks on Defence systems were assessed as (a) serious and (b) successful in the 12 m
Answer: Due to operational sensitivities, I am unable to provide a breakdown of the serious and successful cyber-attacks on UK Defence Systems over the last 12 months.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: Nuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 44 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what funding has been granted to a) developing and b) procuring nuclear weaponry for the new F35As.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 17 March 2026 to Question 119054 to the hon. Member for Bridlington and the Wolds (Mr Dewhirst). https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-03-09/119054
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: Nuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 44 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, in what year does he expect the new F-35As will be able to join the NATO Dual Capable Aircraft nuclear mission.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 20 July 2026 to Question 18244 to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Mr Obese-Jecty). https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-13/18244
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 45 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how much funding has been allocated to procuring the 12 F35As, and how much does he estimate the total cost of the nuclear-capa
Answer: Funding for the future F-35 aircraft purchases will be reported through the Defence Major Projects mechanism.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Warships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 36 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how much he expects the Common Combat Vessels to cost per unit, and how many units does his department intend to procure.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan allocated at least £1.3 billion to support delivery of the Royal Navy's Hybrid Navy, including uncrewed missile, sensing and underwater platforms, together with the future Common Combat Vessel programme. Detailed programme cost...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Warships: ConstructionMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 36 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, when he expects construction to start for the first large autonomous vessels of the Hybrid Navy.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 20 July 2026 to Question 18239 to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Mr Obese-Jecty).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-13/18239
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 34 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how much funding for AI is allocated within each of the (a) Digital Targeting Web, (b) Integrated Air and Missile Defence, (c)
Answer: As set out in the Defence Investment Plan (DIP), AI will feature within transformative programmes and investments such as the Digital Targeting Web, IAMD, Project ASGARD, the Maritime Fighting Web, the Hybrid Navy and CCAs. In recognition of the growing a...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: Data CentresMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what funding has been allocated to the (a) physical and (b) cyber protection of the data centres supporting defence artificial intelligenc
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan sets out significant investment in artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure and cyber capabilities across Defence, including funding to increase computing capacity and support the delivery of AI-enabled capabilities. How...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Guided Weapons and Unmanned Air Systems: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 25234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with operators of UK drone and missile production facilities regarding (a) protective security and (b) business continuity planning in the context of the Kremlin's statemen
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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National Security: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to strengthen the resilience of UK critical national infrastructure against attack in the context of the Kremlin's statement of 25 August 2026.
Answer: Defence is continuing to work closely with the Cabinet Office and other Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Lead Government Departments to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations for a new deal for the protection of CNI.We are working acro...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2026 to question 16360, how many requests for MACA tasks were a) rejected, b) withdrawn and c) reduced in scope in the last 12 months.
Answer: From January to July 2026, Defence received 33 Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) requests. 16 requests have been successfully delivered, five have been withdrawn, two rejected, and two cancelled. The remaining requests are currently open and pr...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the projected annual budget for the Defence Housing Strategy is for financial years a) 2026-27, b) 2027-28 and c) 2028-29.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) confirms previous commitments to provide £9.2 billion over the next decade to deliver the Defence Housing Strategy and a generational renewal of military family housing. This work has started with 1,250 of the worst homes...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
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VeteransMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department requires Government departments to assess the potential impact of new policies on veterans at the policy development stage.
Answer: This government is fully committed to renewing the nation’s contract with those who serve and who have served. In November 2025, the Government published a new cross-government Veterans Strategy working with devolved governments and across society to set ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces CovenantMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to introduce new performance measures to assess implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my noble Friend, the Minister of State for Defence (Lord Coaker), on 12 February 2026 to Question HL14110 in the House of Lords.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-29/H...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Veterans: PainMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of recognition of chronic pain conditions within Armed Forces compensation schemes.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 17 June 2026 to Question 9408 to the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Vikki Slade). https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-12/9408.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Veterans: Disability AidsMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had regarding the future of the Veterans Mobility Fund beyond March 2027.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 July 2026 to Questions 12265 and 12266 to the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Mr Smith). https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-23/12265
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what data his Department collects on the a) long-term health, b) employment and c) housing outcomes of medically discharged veterans.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 July 2026 to Question 12262 to the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-23/12262
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to commission an independent review of the Armed Forces medical discharge process to assess outcomes for transitioning into civilian life.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 July 2026 to Question 12262 to the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-23/12262
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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National Security: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, given General Sir Richard Barrons' evidence to the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026 that expenditure under the 1.5% of GDP NATO resilience target has not funded the security of military airbases, the condition of
Answer: The UK has met the NATO 1.5% commitment on security and resilience, reflecting investment across civil-military capability, resilience, industrial capacity, stockpiles and support to partners. Under the NATO definition, investment in defence infrastructur...
Answered 27 Jul 2026
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