James Cartlidge MP: written questions

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Reserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many reserve service days were completed by the Volunteer Reserves in the last five financial years by rank.
Answer: It will take time to collate the information needed to answer the hon. Member’s questions. I will write to him shortly and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 11 Jul 2025
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Reserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many volunteer reservists completed (a) up to 18, (b) 19 to 26 and (c) over 27 reserve service days in the last five financial years by service.
Answer: It will take time to collate the information needed to answer the hon. Member’s questions. I will write to him shortly and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 11 Jul 2025
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, what his target date is
Answer: It would not be appropriate to comment on timeframes in which UK F-35A aircraft will have access to US air-launched nuclear weapons for reasons of safeguarding of national security.
Answered 14 Jul 2025
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, whether nuclear certific
Answer: The detail of F-35 procurement is subject to the outcome of the Defence Investment Plan, which is scheduled to complete in the Autumn. However, we will not be providing detailed updates on the steps required to enable participation in the NATO nuclear mis...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
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Ukraine: Arms TradeMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the United States' decision to pause certain arms supplies to Ukraine.
Answer: The UK and our allies have been steadfast in our support for Ukraine and continue to send a wide range of lethal aid alongside continued humanitarian and fiscal support. We work closely with Ukraine and allies, including through our joint leadership of th...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
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Ukraine: Arms TradeMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his United States counterpart on that country's decision to pause certain arms supplies to Ukraine.
Answer: The Defence Secretary regularly speaks with his US counterpart. Officials are in close touch about what this means for Ukraine, whilst working with all our allies, including through joint leadership of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group, to ensure Ukraine ...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
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Reserve Forces: PaymentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many volunteer reservists received an annual bounty in the last five financial years by (a) service and (b) rank.
Answer: It will take time to collate the information needed to answer the hon. Member’s questions. I will write to him shortly and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 11 Jul 2025
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Reserve Forces: PayMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost to his Department was of the volunteer reserve annual bounty in the last five financial years by service.
Answer: It will take time to collate the information needed to answer the hon. Member’s questions. I will write to him shortly and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 11 Jul 2025
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Reserve Forces: PayMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost to his Department was of volunteer reserve pay excluding annual bounties in the last five financial years by service.
Answer: It will take time to collate the information needed to answer the hon. Member’s questions. I will write to him shortly and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 11 Jul 2025
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Reserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many reserve service days were completed by the Volunteer Reserves in the last five financial years by service.
Answer: It will take time to collate the information needed to answer the hon. Member’s questions. I will write to him shortly and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 11 Jul 2025
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Military Bases: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what approvals process is required by the Military Aviation Authority for the use of (a) reconnaissance and (b) kinetic drones on UK military bases.
Answer: The process for Military Aviation Authority (MAA) approvals of Ministry of Defence (MOD) Uncrewed Air System (UAS) [1] activity is detailed in Regulatory Article 1600 with amplification within the UAS Manual available on the www.gov.uk website. The approv...
Answered 9 Jul 2025
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Armed Forces: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many orders of electronic jamming equipment his Department has made for use by the armed forces since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Department procure a number of systems across all domains, many of which are integrated into larger platforms. Consequently, the information requested is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
Answered 15 Jul 2025
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Armed Forces: Electronic SurveillanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many orders of electronic surveillance equipment his Department has made for use by the armed forces since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Department procure a number of systems across all domains, many of which are integrated into larger platforms. Consequently, the information requested is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
Answered 15 Jul 2025
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Armed Forces: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many orders of electronic warfare equipment has his Department made for use by the armed forces since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Department procure a number of systems across all domains, many of which are integrated into larger platforms. Consequently, the information requested is not held centrally and could only be provided at disproportionate cost.
Answered 15 Jul 2025
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Armed Forces: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the electronic warfare equipment used by the armed forces.
Answer: The UK Armed Forces have made, and continue to make, significant investments in advanced Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities to ensure operational effectiveness in modern combat scenarios. Training exercises routinely integrate EW systems to replica...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
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Armed Forces: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the quality of electronic warfare equipment used by the armed forces in training exercises.
Answer: The UK Armed Forces have made, and continue to make, significant investments in advanced Electromagnetic Warfare (EW) capabilities to ensure operational effectiveness in modern combat scenarios. Training exercises routinely integrate EW systems to replica...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
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Army: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to provide electronic warfare equipment to the army for use in training exercises.
Answer: The Army currently provides specialist Electronic Warfare equipment for use on operations and training exercises. I am unable to provide any further detail relating to this provision for reasons of operational security.
Answered 11 Jul 2025
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Defence Growth BoardMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 April 2025 to Question 42299 on Defence Growth Board, whether the Defence Growth Board has met since 3 April 2025.
Answer: The purpose of the Defence Growth Board is to maximise Defence’s contribution to the government’s Growth Mission. The Chancellor and Secretary of State for Defence meet regularly, including with representatives of the defence industry and financial sector...
Answered 2 Oct 2025
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Army Reserve: Tax AllowancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of reservists received a tax free bounty in the last financial year.
Answer: Of the Volunteer Reserve and High Readiness Reserve population for the Financial Year 2024-25, 46% were paid an Annual Bounty Payment.
Answered 10 Jul 2025
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Government press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, when his Depa
Answer: It is longstanding UK and NATO policy to neither confirm nor deny the presence of nuclear weapons at any given location. Accordingly, I will not comment on timeframes in which UK F35A aircraft will have access to US air-launched nuclear weapons.
Answered 10 Jul 2025
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Government press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, when his Depa
Answer: The nuclear weapons allocated to the NATO nuclear mission are US weapons and the US needs to certify that any aircraft or personnel allocated to the mission are appropriately trained and equipped. We will continue to work closely with the US on the timeli...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Government press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, what the tota
Answer: The procurement of 12 F-35A rather than 12 F-35B is expected to deliver a saving of up to 25% per aircraft. Final prices will be identified during contract negotiation.
Answered 10 Jul 2025
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2025WithdrawnUIN 64537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Government press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, what assessme
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, what assessment he has m
Answer: I refer the hon. member to the answer I gave to Question 63066 on 4 July 2025 to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty).
Answered 9 Jul 2025
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK to purchase F-35As and join NATO mission as Government steps up national security and delivers defence dividend, published on 24 June 2025, what proportion of time
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) to Question 63065 on 2 July 2025.
Answered 9 Jul 2025
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