James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2025
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Public Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94985More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to increase Small Business Rate Relief thresholds to prevent closures of pubs.
Answer: The Government is delivering a long overdue reform to rebalance the business rates system and support the high street, as promised in the manifesto.The Government is doing this by introducing new permanently lower tax rates for eligible retail, hospitalit...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94984More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to increase Small Business Rate Relief thresholds to prevent closures of pubs.
Answer: The Government is delivering a long overdue reform to rebalance the business rates system and support the high street, as promised in the manifesto.The Government is doing this by introducing new permanently lower tax rates for eligible retail, hospitalit...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94983More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to reduce business rates multipliers for pubs.
Answer: The Government is delivering a long overdue reform to rebalance the business rates system and support the high street, as promised in the manifesto.The Government is doing this by introducing new permanently lower tax rates for eligible retail, hospitalit...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94982More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the impact of changes to employer National Insurance Contributions on pubs in South Suffolk.
Answer: The government published a Tax Information and Impact Note (TIIN) which set out the impact of the changes, including for businesses, to employer NICs alongside the introduction of the Bill. The Government decided to protect the smallest businesses from th...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBeer: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94981More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she has made an assessment of the impact of reducing beer duty by 5% across (a) draught, (b) packaged and (c) lower-strength beer on (i) growth and (ii) investment in the sector.
Answer: At Autumn Budget 2025 the Chancellor confirmed that alcohol duty will be uprated by Retail Price Index (RPI) on 1 February 2026 to main its current real-terms value. The government considers uprating to be a prudent decision for the public finances that b...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to review its consultation process on Volumetric Concrete Mixers.
Answer: The Department has no plans to review its consultation process on Volumetric Concrete Mixers (VCMs). The outcome of my department’s review into VCMs was published on 18 March 2025. This can be found at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/call...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Autonomous Collaborative Platforms are currently in development.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) on 19 September 2025 to Question 76688.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on developing StormShroud.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer my predecessor gave to the hon. Member for Romford (Andrew Rosindell) on 1 September 2025 to Question 68745.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: AlfordMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Underwater robot could improve pipeline and cable security, published on 9 June 2025, which contracts his Department has placed with Alford Technologies s
Answer: The Department has placed two contracts with Alford Technologies since 5 July 2024.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSky Sabre: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers, published on 22 August 2025, when will the Land Ceptor missile systems reach minimu
Answer: The press release of 22 August 2025 refers to an additional purchase of Land Ceptor launchers and support vehicles known as Medium Range Air Defence Capability Uplift Package one. This is currently working towards reaching Initial Operating Capability, wh...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSky Sabre: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK jobs and air defences boost with purchase of new missile launchers, published on 22 August 2025, what is the in service date for the Land Ceptor missil
Answer: The Sky Sabre air defence missile system – which includes Land Ceptor – has been in service with the British Army since 2022. The press release of 22 August 2025 refers to an additional purchase of Land Ceptor launchers and support vehicles known as Mediu...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordShipbuilding: IndonesiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled £4bn maritime deal with Indonesia set to boost British jobs and support Indo-Pacific security, published on 21 November 2025, how many of the 1,000 jobs in the UK will
Answer: The Partnership will enhance our shared commitment to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, upholding freedom of navigation and supporting a rules-based international order. It will also pave the way for greater interoperability and joint training...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIndonesia: ShipbuildingMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister's press release entitled £4bn maritime deal with Indonesia set to boost British jobs and support Indo-Pacific security, published on 21 November 2025, what proportion of the p
Answer: The Partnership will enhance our shared commitment to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, upholding freedom of navigation and supporting a rules-based international order. It will also pave the way for greater interoperability and joint training...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIndonesia: ShipbuildingMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister's press release entitled £4bn maritime deal with Indonesia set to boost British jobs and support Indo-Pacific security, published on 21 November 2025, when the joint maritime
Answer: The Partnership will enhance our shared commitment to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, upholding freedom of navigation and supporting a rules-based international order. It will also pave the way for greater interoperability and joint training...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordIndonesia: ShipbuildingMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Prime Minister's press release entitled £4bn maritime deal with Indonesia set to boost British jobs and support Indo-Pacific security, published on 21 November 2025, what is the joint mariti
Answer: The Partnership will enhance our shared commitment to stability and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific, upholding freedom of navigation and supporting a rules-based international order. It will also pave the way for greater interoperability and joint training...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAustralia and USA: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held a trilateral meeting with his US and Australian counterpart since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence hosted the first UK-hosted AUKUS Defence Ministers' meeting on 26 September 2024 with Australia's Deputy Prime Minister, Richard Marles, and the then United States Secretary of Defense, The Honourable Lloyd J. Austin III...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAUKUSMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how regularly he meets with the Special Representative on AUKUS.
Answer: The Prime Minister's Special Representative, Sir Stephen Lovegrove regularly meets with the Defence Secretary to discuss key priorities for the AUKUS partnership. These discussions help ensure AUKUS is being pursued as a whole-of-Government effort in line...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement of 26 November 2025 on Ajax Programme Update, HCWS 1099, which Ajax variants are being assessed as part of the safety investigation.
Answer: On 22 November, during a routine training exercise, around 30 soldiers operating in Ajax reported being affected by noise and vibration exposure. Out of an abundance of caution, and in line with our safety protocols, the exercise was halted within 30 minu...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement of 26 November 2025 on Ajax Programme Update, HCWS 1099, when the safety investigation will conclude.
Answer: As a result of the 30 soldiers reporting be affected by noise and vibration from an Ajax training exercise on 22 November, I directed the Army to pause all use of Ajax for training and exercising, while a safety investigation is carried out into the event...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Ministerial Statement of 26 November 2025 on Ajax Programme Update, HCWS 1099, when he plans to authorise the resumption of training exercises for Ajax.
Answer: As a result of the 30 soldiers reporting be affected by noise and vibration from an Ajax training exercise on 22 November, I directed the Army to pause all use of Ajax for training and exercising, while a safety investigation is carried out into the event...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has placed an order for any Extra-Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has not placed any orders for Extra-Large Unmanned Underwater Vehicles (XL-UUV) since 5 July 2024. The Royal Navy has an experimental XL-UUV, known as Excalibur, which was delivered this year and is currently undergoing trials and ...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has a target date for spending 10% of the MOD equipment budget on novel technologies.
Answer: It is vital we utilise defence as an engine for innovation and growth, investing in novel technologies where it is possible to do so. We are committed to spend 10% of our equipment budget on novel technologies, such as autonomous, uncrewed and AI-assisted...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of his Department's equipment budget was spent on novel technologies in the last 12 months.
Answer: It is vital we utilise defence as an engine for innovation and growth, investing in novel technologies where it is possible to do so. We are committed to spend 10% of our equipment budget on novel technologies, such as autonomous, uncrewed and AI-assisted...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 24 November to Question 92321 on Armed Forces: Training, if he will list all other definitions of training outside of Phase 1 and Phase 2.
Answer: The British Army, Royal Air Force, and Royal Navy conduct two categories of training. These are Collective Training, and Individual Training. Collective Training is any training activity focussed on the collective performance of two or more people working...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWarships: LasersMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 26 November to Question 93390 on Type 45 Destroyers: Lasers and with reference to his oral statement on UK Airstrike: Houthi Military Facility, Column 333, Official Report, 30 April 2025
Answer: The Ministry of Defence plans to install the first DragonFire system on a Royal Navy vessel in 2027. The installation of additional systems will be in accordance with the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 4 Dec 2025
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