Helen Maguire MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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Written questions
Ukraine: LandminesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with international counterparts on accelerating the deployment of remote-controlled and autonomous mine-clearance technology to Ukraine to minimize the physical risk to civilian hum
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave to her on 17 July 2026 to Questions 17642 and 17643 which remain extant.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: LandminesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to share technical expertise and threat intelligence with humanitarian mine action organisations in Ukraine to protect personnel from targeted missile and artillery strikes.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave to her on 17 July 2026 to Questions 17642 and 17643 which remain extant.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of broadening the scope of the proposed Defence Readiness Bill to include national resilience and other risks identified in the national risk register.
Answer: Defence Readiness legislation is a key part of the Government's work to strengthen the UK's resilience and readiness. In line with the Strategic Defence Review, the Government intends to bring forward this legislation later in this Parliament. The legisla...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces pensions remain unclaimed.
Answer: There are 17,018 Unclaimed Armed Forces Pensions for the financial year 2025-26.This information is already in the public domain and can be found on page 70 of the Armed Forces Pension Scheme Annual accounts report here:https://assets.publishing.service.g...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: LGBT+ PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what resources within the Valour programme are dedicated to the needs of LGBTQ+ Veterans.
Answer: This government is committed to ensuring that all veterans, including LGBT+ veterans, have easy access to support, when and where it is needed, and that any barriers to accessing support are addressed. The £50 million VALOUR programme will make it easier ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLGBT Financial Recognition SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to publish an evaluation of the LGBTQ+ financial Recognition Scheme, including information on application numbers, outcomes, lessons learned and recommendations for future restorative justice pro
Answer: To date, the LGBT Financial Recognition Scheme has paid out over £57 million. The Department’s current priority is to maximise awareness of the scheme among eligible veterans and encourage applications before the closing date on 12 December 2026. Once the...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: LandminesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with international counterparts on accelerating the deployment of remote-controlled and autonomous mine-clearance technology to Ukraine to minimize the physical risk to civilian hum
Answer: The UK continues to work closely with international partners through the Demining Capability Coalition to support Ukraine's demining requirements. Through this collaboration, the Coalition provides equipment, training and specialist expertise, including t...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: LandminesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to share technical expertise and threat intelligence with humanitarian mine action organisations in Ukraine to protect personnel from targeted missile and artillery strikes.
Answer: The UK continues to work closely with international partners through the Demining Capability Coalition to support Ukraine's demining requirements. Through this collaboration, the Coalition provides equipment, training and specialist expertise, including t...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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