Graeme Downie MP: written questions 2026
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Ukraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential economic and security impacts for the UK defence sector of increases in cooperation with Ukraine’s defence innovation ecosystem.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence continues to work closely with the Government of Ukraine on cooperation between the UK and Ukraine defence sectors. We are building a sustained defence industrial partnership between the UK and Ukraine which will develop...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support his Department provides to UK companies seeking to supply innovation-based defence technologies to Ukraine.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to supporting UK companies in supplying innovation-based technologies to Ukraine, boosting high-skilled British-based jobs and meeting Ukraine's urgent needs in its fight against Russia's illegal invasion.In...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and Technology: UkraineMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support collaboration between UK technology companies and Ukrainian defence and dual-use technology innovators.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to strengthening collaboration between Ukrainian and British defence innovators. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successful Trade Missions to Ukraine, bringing together ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and Technology: UkraineMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support UK companies seeking to collaborate with Ukrainian defence and dual-use technology innovators.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to strengthening collaboration between Ukrainian and British defence innovators. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successful Trade Missions to Ukraine, bringing together ...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the UK Government is taking to promote collaborative defence innovation initiatives involving the UK, European partners and Ukraine.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to promoting collaborative initiatives that strengthen collaboration between Ukrainian, British and European defence innovators. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successf...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of joint UK–EU–Ukraine research and development programmes in areas such as autonomous systems, counter-drone technologies and missile defence.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence continues to work closely with the Government of Ukraine and European allies on the sharing of knowledge and insight around autonomous systems, counter-drone technologies and missile defence whose technologists and armed...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119699More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what initiatives his Department is part of that aim to foster cooperation between Ukrainian defence innovators and the UK and European industrial and technology ecosystems.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to fostering collaboration between Ukraine, British and European industry. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successful Trade Missions to Ukraine, bringing together UK ind...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to strengthen collaboration between Ukrainian, British and European defence technology innovators.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence is committed to strengthening collaboration between Ukrainian, British and European defence innovators. In cooperation with trade association ADS, the UK has delivered seven successful Trade Missions to Ukraine, bringing...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119697More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what mechanisms exist within his Department to capture and integrate lessons from Ukraine’s battlefield experience into UK defence planning and capability development.
Answer: The primary mechanism for lessons learnt from Ukraine's battlefield experience is through the Defence Lessons Identified Management System, which facilities their assignment and management.For those of strategic relevance, the Military Commands will route...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department is taking steps to help ensure the defence sector can learn from Ukraine’s operational experience in countering drones, missile threats and electronic warfare.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually assesses how Ukrainian battlefield innovation can inform the UK's own capabilities. The conflict has shown the need to accelerate the learn-adapt cycle, with concepts moving from design to battlefield use within weeks.T...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of how the battlefield experience and technological innovations developed by Ukrainian defence forces and industry could inform the United Kingdom’s own defence capabilities and operat
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually assesses how Ukrainian battlefield innovation can inform the UK's own capabilities. The conflict has shown the need to accelerate the learn-adapt cycle, with concepts moving from design to battlefield use within weeks.T...
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTrusts: ScotlandScotland OfficeTabled 3 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 117570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland, whether his Department has held recent discussions with the Scottish Government on a Section 104 order to bring relevant components of the Trusts and Succession (Scotland) Act 2024 into force.
Answer: Scotland Office and Scottish Government officials meet regularly to discuss Scotland Act Orders. My officials have engaged Scottish Government officials to discuss a proposed Section 104 order under the Scotland Act 1998 in consequence of the Trusts and S...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of DefenceNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 3 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 907741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, when he last met with the Secretary of State for Defence.
Answer: I meet regularly with the Secretary of State for Defence and other defence Ministers to discuss a range of issues, including how to ensure that our Operation Banner veterans are fairly treated through our new Legacy reforms.
Answered 11 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotelsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what evidence her has received on the role of independent hoteliers.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the hospitality sector as a valuable contributor to the UK economy. While DBT oversees the wider hospitality industry, DCMS holds policy responsibility for accommodation including hotels so I am replying as the Mi...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotelsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what evidence her has received on the challenges facing independent hoteliers.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the hospitality sector as a valuable contributor to the UK economy. While DBT oversees the wider hospitality industry, DCMS holds policy responsibility for accommodation including hotels so I am replying as the Mi...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotelsDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what steps her is taking to help support the independent hotelier sector.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting the hospitality sector as a valuable contributor to the UK economy. While DBT oversees the wider hospitality industry, DCMS holds policy responsibility for accommodation including hotels so I am replying as the Mi...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotels: CompetitionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, when he last met with the Competitions and Markets Authority to discuss fair competition in the hotel market.
Answer: There has been no specific meeting between Ministers and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to discuss competition in the hotel market. Responsibility for assessing competition in individual markets, including the hotel market, lies with the CMA,...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotels: CompetitionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of fair competition in the hotel market.
Answer: There has been no specific meeting between Ministers and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to discuss competition in the hotel market. Responsibility for assessing competition in individual markets, including the hotel market, lies with the CMA,...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHotels: CompetitionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to ensure fair competition in the hotel market.
Answer: There has been no specific meeting between Ministers and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to discuss competition in the hotel market. Responsibility for assessing competition in individual markets, including the hotel market, lies with the CMA,...
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: ADHDDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether proof of a ADHD diagnosis is required for its impact on daily life to be included in a PIP assessment.
Answer: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is designed to help with the extra costs that arise from long-term health conditions or disabilities. Entitlement is determined by the functional impact a person’s condition has on their daily living and mobility activi...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: ADHDDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what evidence of a ADHD diagnosis on the impact on daily life is required for PIP assessments.
Answer: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is designed to help with the extra costs that arise from long-term health conditions or disabilities. Entitlement is determined by the functional impact a person’s condition has on their daily living and mobility activi...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment: ADHDDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the effects of ADHD on daily life are included in PIP assessments.
Answer: Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is designed to help with the extra costs that arise from long-term health conditions or disabilities. Entitlement is determined by the functional impact a person’s condition has on their daily living and mobility activi...
Answered 4 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the technical difficulties affecting Ukrainian Visa Extension scheme applications will be resolved.
Answer: UKVI is not aware of any current technical issues impacting the Ukraine Permission Extension Scheme. In rare circumstances, applications submitted to UKVI may encounter technical difficulties, which are not related to one specific area. Once identified, U...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: UkraineHome OfficeTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many Ukraine visas extensions applications have been affected by technical issues in each of the last three years.
Answer: The number of applications affected by technical issues does not form part of any current transparency data or migration statistics and is not published.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: StorageMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much spare storage there is at each Defence Munitions site as a proportion of their total capacity.
Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Ministry of Defence.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
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