Graham Leadbitter MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
RAF Lossiemouth: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 July 2026 to Question 18392, how many of the 92 Lossiemouth defence properties have been upgraded in line with the August 2026 target.
Answer: 31 of the 92 Service Family Accommodation properties in Lossiemouth, have been upgraded. Work is ongoing to upgrade the remaining 61 properties and is on track for completion in Autumn 2026. The refurbishment programme at Lossiemouth has taken longer than...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Submarines: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many nuclear site events there were at (a) Coulport and (b) Faslane since 22 April 2025.
Answer: I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of this letter in the Library of The House.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Moray West, Nairn, and StrathspeyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase the provision of Ministry of Defence accommodation for service personnel in long-term relationships in Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey constituency.
Answer: The Defence Housing Strategy sets out a deliverable, sustainable approach to widening access to subsidised Service Family Accommodation for those in established long-term relationships, or with shared parental responsibilities. This prioritises a funded p...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to increase provision of Ministry of Defence accommodation for service personnel in long-term relationships.
Answer: The Defence Housing Strategy sets out a deliverable, sustainable approach to widening access to subsidised Service Family Accommodation for those in established long-term relationships, or with shared parental responsibilities. This prioritises a funded p...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the provision of Ministry of Defence accommodation for service personnel in long-term relationships, compared to those in civil partnerships or marriages.
Answer: The Defence Housing Strategy sets out a deliverable, sustainable approach to widening access to subsidised Service Family Accommodation for those in established long-term relationships, or with shared parental responsibilities. This prioritises a funded p...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to procure (a) helicopters capable of water bombing and (b) water bombing equipment for use on the military helicopter fleet.
Answer: Responsibility for responding to wildfires in the UK rests with the relevant civil authorities and emergency services, with military support potentially available where requested through established Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the military not having helicopters capable of water bombing in the UK on the economy.
Answer: Responsibility for responding to wildfires in the UK rests with the relevant civil authorities and emergency services, with military support potentially available where requested through established Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether an impact assessment has been conducted for the military not having helicopters capable of water bombing on wildfires.
Answer: Responsibility for responding to wildfires in the UK rests with the relevant civil authorities and emergency services, with military support potentially available where requested through established Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how long the military has been without helicopters capable of water bombing in the UK.
Answer: Responsibility for responding to wildfires in the UK rests with the relevant civil authorities and emergency services, with military support potentially available where requested through established Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) arrangement...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what the basis was for his Department finding a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence’s overall expenditure in Scotland during 2024-25 was £2.2 billion. The largest contracts in Scotland represent long-term, enduring investments, with payment values varying over time as different phases of programmes are delivered a...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with regard to the Defence Investment Plan, how many of the 14,000 military homes affected by delays in refurbishment are occupied by service personnel and their families.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence will publish its delivery timeline for the £9.2 billion Defence Housing Strategy over the next 12 months. Work has already commenced on the 14,000 homes requiring substantial refurbishment, as set out in the Defence Housing Strateg...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his department is taking to support service personnel and their families in Lossiemouth and Kinloss sites in the context of delays to the refurbishment of 14,000 military homes.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence will publish its delivery timeline for the £9.2 billion Defence Housing Strategy over the next 12 months. Work has already commenced on the 14,000 homes requiring substantial refurbishment, as set out in the Defence Housing Strateg...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of delays on upgrades for 14,000 defence homes until 2030 on departmental recruitment and retention in Lossiemouth and Kinloss.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence will publish its delivery timeline for the £9.2 billion Defence Housing Strategy over the next 12 months. Work has already commenced on the 14,000 homes requiring substantial refurbishment, as set out in the Defence Housing Strateg...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of expenditure per capita in Scotland.
Answer: In 2024–25, MOD spending with industry in Scotland was £2.16 billion, equivalent to £390 per person. The MOD continues to invest significantly in Scotland through the £50 million Defence Growth Deal, the Type 26 and Type 31 frigate programmes, and the mul...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics MOD regional expenditure with industry 2024/25, what assessment he has made of the impacts of a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland, and if he will t
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not recognise this figure of a 6% reduction in defence spending on industry in Scotland. We recently published our Defence Investment Plan, which is backed by £298 billion of investment over the next four years. Scotland will ...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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