James Cartlidge MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Fuel OilDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to monitor heating oil supply levels ahead of winter demand periods.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has conducted contingency planning relating to potential disruption of kerosene supplies used for domestic heating in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with fuel suppliers regarding the availability of kerosene for domestic heating oil users in South Suffolk.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the resilience of domestic kerosene supply chains for those in South Suffolk who heat their homes with heating oil.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129267More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to Q13 of the oral evidence given by the Prime Minister to the Liaison Committee on 23 March 2026, HC 1770, if she will set out a funding plan to spend 3% of GDP on defence before the next Parliament.
Answer: The Government has set an ambition to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence next Parliament, when economic and fiscal conditions allow. Departmental budgets have been set for the Spending Review period, and will be reviewed at Spending Review 2027.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there has been a delay to the presentation of the Defence Accident Investigation Branch investigation on the Ajax programme.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FactoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether construction has begun on the first munitions factory announced as part of the six new munitions factories in the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: Feasibility studies are planned to be contracted in Spring 2026, and to conclude in August 2026. The Ministry of Defence intends to announce investments in quarter 3 2026 with a view to beginning construction of the first factories before the end of the y...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FactoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many new munitions factories have begun construction.
Answer: Feasibility studies are planned to be contracted in Spring 2026, and to conclude in August 2026. The Ministry of Defence intends to announce investments in quarter 3 2026 with a view to beginning construction of the first factories before the end of the y...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FactoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on delivering at least six new munitions factories.
Answer: Feasibility studies are planned to be contracted in Spring 2026, and to conclude in August 2026. The Ministry of Defence intends to announce investments in quarter 3 2026 with a view to beginning construction of the first factories before the end of the y...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was spent on the delivery of Operation Interflex in financial year 2025-26.
Answer: The final figure for Ministry of Defence training support to Ukraine for Financial year 2025-26 will be audited and included within the Department's Annual Report and Accounts (ARAc), which will be published later this year.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air Programme: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Global Combat Air Programme has received funding since 1 April 2026.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan will be published before 1 June 2026.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much does he expect to spend on the delivery of Operation Interflex in financial year (a) 2026-27, (b) 2027-28 and (c) 2028-29.
Answer: The final figures for Ministry of Defence training support to Ukraine for each financial year are audited and included within the Department’s respective Annual report and Accounts (ARAc).
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many orders he has made for air-to-air missiles since 5 July 2024.
Answer: I can confirm the Ministry of Defence has placed orders for Aster, Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missiles, Lightweight Multirole Missiles and Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System missiles since 5 July 2024. Deliveries of Common Anti-Air Modular Missile...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCruise MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December to Question 98837 on Cruise Missiles, what were the findings of the Review Note to be submitted in Quarter 1 2026.
Answer: The SPEAR Capability 3 Review Note, which was subject to an extended consultation phase, has now been submitted and is under consideration by the approval authority. Fielding this critical F-35 warfighting capability is targeted within the joint programme...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCruise MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December to Question 98837 on Cruise Missiles, when will Initial Operating Capability of the SPEAR Capability 3 programme be delivered.
Answer: The SPEAR Capability 3 Review Note, which was subject to an extended consultation phase, has now been submitted and is under consideration by the approval authority. Fielding this critical F-35 warfighting capability is targeted within the joint programme...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCruise MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December to Question 98837 on Cruise Missiles, whether the Review Note was submitted in Quarter 1 2026.
Answer: The SPEAR Capability 3 Review Note, which was subject to an extended consultation phase, has now been submitted and is under consideration by the approval authority. Fielding this critical F-35 warfighting capability is targeted within the joint programme...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStrategic Defence Review: CostsMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total estimated cost as a cash figure of accepting and implementing all 62 recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) will provide a comprehensive overview of the Department's forward investment priorities across equipment, infrastructure, people, and supporting capabilities.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much will be spent on (a) core defence and (b) NATO qualifying defence spend in financial year (i) 2027-28 and (ii) 2028-29.
Answer: As the hon. Member will recall from his time as a Defence Minister, the Ministry of Defence does not routinely publish forecast figures. The UK's defence spending figures for 2027-28 and 2028-29 will be published by NATO in due course.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much will be spent on (a) core defence and (b) NATO qualifying defence spend in the current financial year as a cash figure.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Mr Obese-Jecty) on 16 April 2026 to Question 124427.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128872More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had internal discussions regarding the implementation of efficiency savings in his Department in the current financial year since 1 April 2026.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128871More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to implement efficiency savings in his Department in the (a) current financial year and (b) next financial year.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has agreed efficiency targets with His Majesty's Treasury for 2026-27 and 2027-28, as set out in the Spending Review 2025 and the Departmental Efficiency Plans policy paper, published 11 June 2025. Further efficiencies, were ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has discussed the Global Combat Air Programme with his (a) Swedish, (b) Polish, (c) Canadian, (d) Australian, (e) Saudi Arabian and (f) Singaporean counterpart.
Answer: As part of the Ministry of Defence’s close working relationship with HMT, the Chancellor and the Defence Secretary, as well as other Ministers and officials, regularly discuss many of the Department’s largest programmes. These discussions can include the ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether (a) he or (b) any ministers in his department have held discussions with any nations excluding Italy and Japan on the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: The Secretary of State has regular discussions with his international counterparts on a range of issues. We have always maintained that we remain open to others joining GCAP, however, the UK and GCAP partners, Italy and Japan, are focused on delivering th...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air Programme: CostsMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer regarding the cost of delivering the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: As part of the Ministry of Defence’s close working relationship with HMT, the Chancellor and the Defence Secretary, as well as other Ministers and officials, regularly discuss many of the Department’s largest programmes. These discussions can include the ...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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