Graham Leadbitter MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces Foundation SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 111031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 January 2026 to Question 103618, when the Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme placement details will be finalised.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave the hon. Member for South Suffolk (James Cartlidge) on 16 January 2026, to Question 104236.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-08/104236
Answered 12 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Foundation SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled Armed forces to launch ‘Gap Year’ scheme for young people to bolster skills and leadership, published on 27 December 2025, how many positions will be available in (a)
Answer: The Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme (‘gap year’) is a response to the Strategic Defence Review 2025’s recommendation that Defence must offer novel ways of entry into the Armed Forces that attract more people from a wider range of backgrounds; options ...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordElbit SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what contracts Elbit Systems has with the Government; and which defence contracts it is being considered for.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is unable to confirm what contracts Elbit Systems has with wider Government. It would also not be appropriate to comment on any future ongoing competitions.
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94852More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to purchase new housing stock in communities where Ministry of Defence housing stock is unused.
Answer: On 3 November 2025, we announced our Defence Housing Strategy (DHS). It’s the most significant change for Armed Forces housing in more than 50 years and kickstarts one of Britain’s most ambitious building programmes in decades – delivering new homes for m...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take take steps to ensure effective allocation of Ministry of Defence housing stock.
Answer: The Defence Housing Strategy will deliver a new demand and supply forecasting model that will ensure the future needs of the Armed Forces are more accurately planned for, enabling us to deliver housing in the right places to support military operations an...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Empty PropertyMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94850More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of unoccupied MoD housing stock on local communities.
Answer: No assessment has been made regarding the impact of unoccupied Ministry of Defence (MOD) housing on local communities. However, the MOD remains committed to fostering strong relationships with these communities. We maintain a certain number of defence hou...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Empty PropertyMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94849More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Ministry of Defence homes in Scotland have been unoccupied for (a) up to 3 months, (b) up to 6 months and (c) over a year.
Answer: The table below provides details on the number of Service Family Accommodation (SFA) properties in Scotland that were occupied or void during the requested time periods. At of 27 November 2025: Time PeriodUnoccupied SFA in Scotland(a) up to three months15...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total number of occupied and unoccupied Ministry of Defence homes in Moray.
Answer: There are currently 911 Ministry of Defence Service Family Accommodation properties in Moray. 752 of these properties are occupied and 159 properties are unoccupied.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the average number of Ministry of Defence housing stock in Scotland.
Answer: As of 27 November 2025, there are 3,078 Ministry of Defence Service Family Accommodation properties in Scotland.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average time is for Ministry of Defence housing stock to be let (a) in the UK, (b) in Scotland and (c) Moray.
Answer: This information is not held centrally. In order to answer the hon. Member's Question, the Ministry of Defence's Industry Partner would be required to review every record, which could only be provided at a disproportionate cost.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMerchant Navy DayMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to commemorate Merchant Navy Day on 3 September 2025.
Answer: Merchant Navy Day honours the bravery, sacrifice, and service of the many men and women of the Merchant Navy, past and present, who have kept our nation afloat in times of peace, in crisis and during conflict. This Ministry of Defence is recognising its i...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Power Stations: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the risk of airborne attacks to the security of nuclear power stations; and whether such assessments are included in infrastructure resilience planning.
Answer: As these questions relate to civil nuclear infrastructure modelling and civil nuclear contingency planning, they are not a matter for Defence but should be directed to the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces CovenantMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 70161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what engagement he has had with local authorities on the implementation of the Armed Forces Covenant.
Answer: In developing policy areas for the Armed Forces Covenant Legal Duty Extension, Ministry of Defence (MOD) officials conducted an extensive programme of research and engagement. This included hosting roundtable discussions and workshops with more than 150 o...
Answered 1 Sept 2025
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