Gavin Robinson MP: written questions 2026
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Infected Blood Compensation SchemeCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124610More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) capacity of and (b) progress within the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme.
Answer: As of 9 April, the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA) has paid over £2 billion in compensation. As of 1 October 2025, IBCA had asked every living infected person who is registered with a support scheme to come forward and start their claim. IBCA...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his pension policy of the ruling of the Advocate General for Scotland v Mr Charles Milroy [2026] EAT 25; and what steps he intends to take.
Answer: Due to the ongoing legal process, it is not possible to provide a substantive comment on the case. The Ministry of Defence is reviewing the judgment in detail to understand its implications fully and a further update will be provided once that assessment ...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUlster Defence RegimentMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people served in the Ulster Defence Regiment on a part-time basis between 1970 and 1992.
Answer: Electronic data is only held going back to 1984, prior to this the only information held is on the 1975 and 1980 strengths. This information can be found below.The Ulster Defence Regiment Part Time Strength as at 1 April 1975, 1 April 1980 and from 1 Apri...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Irish RegimentMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people served in the Royal Irish Regiment Home Service Battalions on a part-time basis up to and including disbandment in August 2007.
Answer: The number of part time personnel who served in the Royal Irish Regiment Home Service Battalions from its formation on 1 July 1992 until August 2007 is shown below: 01-Apr-07-01-Apr-061,17001-Apr-051,21001-Apr-041,30001-Apr-031,39001-Apr-021,50001-Apr-011...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people served in the Armed Forces as Reservists between 1997 and 2015.
Answer: Statistics on UK Reserve Forces are published on gov.uk at the following links: UK Regular Reserve Forces figures between 1 April 1995 - 1 April 2011 have been taken from the UK Reserves And Cadets Strengths available at the following link: https://webarc...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people served in the Armed Forces as Reservists between 2000 and 2015.
Answer: Statistics on UK Reserve Forces are published on gov.uk at the following links: UK Regular Reserve Forces figures between 1 April 1995 - 1 April 2011 have been taken from the UK Reserves And Cadets Strengths available at the following link: https://webarc...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Hearing ImpairmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what performance metrics the Davies Group are held to; and how frequently those metrics are evaluated.
Answer: The Davies Group claims management contract requires Key Performance Indicators (KPI) to be reported quarterly. These reports are supplemented by regular fortnightly progress and performance meetings between Ministry of Defence officials and the Davies Gr...
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Hearing ImpairmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many hearing loss cases are pending with the Davies Group.
Answer: Ministry of Defence (MOD) Claims statistics are published annually. The next MOD common law compensation claims statistics will be published this summer. Previously published Annual reports can be found at the following link.https://www.gov.uk/government/...
Answered 13 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Hearing ImpairmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the Davies Group is tracking and reporting costs associated with delays in case progression.
Answer: The Davies Group provide regular statistics and other information to support the management of Ministry of Defence (MOD) claims. Both the MOD and Davies Group have increased resources to manage the unprecedented high volume of Noise-Induced Hearing Loss c...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Hearing ImpairmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to outline the average turnaround time for resolution in Hearing Loss Cases in each of the four regions of the United Kingdom.
Answer: It is not possible to outline the average turnaround time for the resolution of Hearing Loss claims in each of the four nations of the United Kingdom. This information is not currently held centrally and can only be provided at disproportionate cost as it...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Hearing ImpairmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to detail the longest outstanding case with the MOD/Davies group relating to Hearing Loss.
Answer: The oldest open Noise-Induced Hearing Loss claim dates back to 30 June 2016. This claim was left inactive by the claimant’s legal representative, until a new firm of solicitors reissued the claim on 8 May 2025.
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Hearing ImpairmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to provide the costs of Hearing Loss Claims in last 5 years to the MOD, including damages, costs and costs per case.
Answer: Statistics on the number of common law compensation claims and financial settlements including Noise-Induced Hearing Loss are published annually at the following link.https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mod-compensation-claims-statistics The next r...
Answered 10 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Civil ProceedingsMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, to provide the annual cost of the contract with the Davies Group for the last 5 years for managing all MOD civil claims.
Answer: The fees paid to the Davies Group for the management of claims for the last five financial years (FY) are as follows: FY2020-21: £223,614FY2021-22: £461,521FY2022-23: £577,131FY2023-24: £482,598FY2024-25: £4,119,197 The significant increase in FY2024-25 i...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIndependent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery: Garda SíochánaNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, how many requests have been (a) made by the ICRIR to An Garda Síochána since their establishment and (b) answered.
Answer: The Independent Commission for Reconciliation and Information Recovery (ICRIR) is an independent body. As such, the Government does not hold this operational information and the Right Honourable Gentleman may wish to request it from the Commission directl...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which police constabulary referred the (a) highest and (b) lowest number of candidates across the UK to the College of Policing’s Executive Leadership Programme since 2023.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring there is strong and consistent leadership across policing and a pipeline of diverse and talented candidates for chief officer appointments. The College of Policing’s Executive Leaders Programme aims to open up acces...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether any guidance exists for each Constabulary on the number of candidates they recommend to the College of Policing’s Executive Leadership Programme in any given year to assist with professional d
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring there is strong and consistent leadership across policing and a pipeline of diverse and talented candidates for chief officer appointments. The College of Policing’s Executive Leaders Programme aims to open up acces...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice Service of Northern Ireland: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107015More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many candidates from Police Service Northern Ireland successfully completed the College of Policing’s Executive Leadership Programme since 2023.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring there is strong and consistent leadership across policing and a pipeline of diverse and talented candidates for chief officer appointments. The College of Policing’s Executive Leaders Programme aims to open up acces...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice Service of Northern Ireland: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many candidates from Police Service Northern Ireland have attended the College of Policing’s Executive Leadership Programme since 2023.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring there is strong and consistent leadership across policing and a pipeline of diverse and talented candidates for chief officer appointments. The College of Policing’s Executive Leaders Programme aims to open up acces...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: TrainingHome OfficeTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the College of Policing’s Executive Leadership Programme.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring there is strong and consistent leadership across policing and a pipeline of diverse and talented candidates for chief officer appointments. The College of Policing’s Executive Leaders Programme aims to open up acces...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 107012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase the defence footprint in Northern Ireland.
Answer: Northern Ireland plays a vital role in defending the UK, from building the new Fleet Solid Support ships that will enable carrier group operations across the globe, through to manufacturing advanced weaponry used by our Armed Forces and allies, as demonst...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRepublic of Ireland: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what maritime and aerial support has been provided to the Republic of Ireland in the last 5 years; and at what cost.
Answer: Over the past five years, the only UK support to Ireland has been Search and Rescue assistance provided on five occasions. There was no additional cost identified for this activity. We have not provided maritime support to Ireland.
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to conduct a further assessment of potential site disposal across his Department.
Answer: On 27 March 2025, the Government announced a new taskforce to deliver thousands of homes on surplus public land, with Defence land becoming a ‘trailblazer’ for the new partnership approach to development. This is an opportunity for all parts of the countr...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which sites earmarked for disposal in Better Defence Estate 2016 remain unsold.
Answer: Following the 2020 Integrated Review, Spending Reviews, and Future Soldier announcements, 32 of the sites earmarked for disposal under Better Defence Estate 2016 are awaiting disposal following completion of reprovision works.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many sites earmarked for disposal in Better Defence Estate 2016 have been sold; and when those sites were sold.
Answer: Of the sites earmarked for disposal under Better Defence Estate 2016, 31 sites were released for alternative use between 2016 and 2025.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
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