James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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Global 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
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what efficiency savings targets does his Department have for financial year (a) 2026-27 and (b) 2027-28.
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 recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March to Question 119386 on Guided Weapons: Procurement, whether he has ordered any Lightweight Multirole 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 recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March to Question 119387 on Guided Weapons: Procurement, whether he has ordered any Advanced Short Range 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 recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 March to Question 119388 on Guided Weapons: Procurement, whether he has ordered any Land Ceptor 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 recordNavy: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has ordered any Aster 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 recordHousing: Planning PermissionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether his department has made an assessment of future local planning timetables and how they align with national housing objectives.
Answer: My Department does not hold data relating to future unpublished local plan timetables and their correlation with national housing objectives. The new plan-making system includes a new process for producing plans with clear steps that a local planning auth...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMarriage: ReformMinistry of JusticeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether his department plans to recognise independent celebrants as part of marriage law reform.
Answer: The Government recognises the contribution that independent celebrants make to the wedding industry. We have been seeking their views, together with a range of others, in order to inform the development of a consultation. We will invite views as to allowi...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWeddings: ReformMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether he plans to conduct a public consultation on wedding reform.
Answer: Yes, we will be consulting on the reform of weddings law in England and Wales.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFrance: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled New Storm Shadow and missile cooperation to boost job as UK and France reboot defence relationship, published on 9 July 2025, when the 50,000 strong combined joint for
Answer: Following the UK-France Lancaster House 2.0 declaration in July 2025, the Ministry of Defence regularly engages with French counterparts on detailed planning for the Combined Joint Force (CJF). We are working together to define the timeline for establishi...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRed Diesel: South SuffolkTreasuryTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127527More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support farmers who have been affected by the increase in the price of red Diesel in South Suffolk.
Answer: Farmers retained the entitlement to use red diesel for agricultural machinery after it was withdrawn from most sectors in 2022. In contrast to full duty diesel, taxed at 52.95p per litre, red diesel currently incurs a duty of 10.18p per litre. At Budget 2...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordType 45 Destroyers: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January to Question 107732 on Type 45 Destroyers: Guided Weapons, what is the total remaining cost of the upgrade to the Sea Viper missile system.
Answer: The current commitment of £405 million funds delivery and manufacture of Sea Viper Capability One and the assessment phase of Capability Two. As of 13 April 2026, the project has spent £218.6 million. The cost of delivering and manufacturing the Capabilit...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordType 45 Destroyers: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January to Question 107732 on Type 45 Destroyers: Guided Weapons, how much of the £405 million committed to upgrading the Sea Viper missile system had been spent on 13 April 2026.
Answer: The current commitment of £405 million funds delivery and manufacture of Sea Viper Capability One and the assessment phase of Capability Two. As of 13 April 2026, the project has spent £218.6 million. The cost of delivering and manufacturing the Capabilit...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordType 45 Destroyers: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 30 January to Question 107732 on Type 45 Destroyers: Guided Weapons, what is the total cost of the upgrade to the Sea Viper missile system.
Answer: The current commitment of £405 million funds delivery and manufacture of Sea Viper Capability One and the assessment phase of Capability Two. As of 13 April 2026, the project has spent £218.6 million. The cost of delivering and manufacturing the Capabilit...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to present the Army investigation on the Ajax programme.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 24 March 2026 to Question 121649 to the hon. Member for Huntington (Mr Obese-Jecty).
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much of the £7 billion to be spent on military accommodation in this Parliament has been spent as of 25 March 2026.
Answer: In May 2025, the Secretary of State for Defence announced a funding package of £7 billion to spent on military accommodation throughout this Parliament, with an additional £1.5 billion investment in military housing as part of the Strategic Defence Review...
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Ministerial led review into the Ajax programme has concluded.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 24 March 2026 to Question 121649 to the hon. Member for Huntington (Mr Obese-Jecty).
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Accident Investigation Branch investigation on the Ajax programme has concluded.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 24 March 2026 to Question 121649 to the hon. Member for Huntington (Mr Obese-Jecty).
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the safety investigation into the Ajax programme has concluded.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 24 March 2026 to Question 121649 to the hon. Member for Huntington (Mr Obese-Jecty).
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he will present the findings from the Defence Accident Investigation Branch investigation on the Ajax programme to Parliament.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 24 March 2026 to Question 121649 to the hon. Member for Huntington (Mr Obese-Jecty).
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he will present the findings from the Army investigation on the Ajax programme to Parliament.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 24 March 2026 to Question 121649 to the hon. Member for Huntington (Mr Obese-Jecty).
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Veterans and People during the debate on Defence of 24 March 2026, Official Report, column 267, when the 20 uncrewed surface ordered will be in service
Answer: As part of Project Beehive, the Royal Navy has ordered 20 uncrewed surface vessels under a contract worth £12.3 million. The fleet of 20 vessels will be used by the Coastal Forces Squadron and 47 Commando Royal Marines for operations, training and develop...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Minister for Veterans and People during the debate on Defence of 24 March 2026, Official Report, column 267, what is the total cost of ordering the 20 uncrewed surfa
Answer: As part of Project Beehive, the Royal Navy has ordered 20 uncrewed surface vessels under a contract worth £12.3 million. The fleet of 20 vessels will be used by the Coastal Forces Squadron and 47 Commando Royal Marines for operations, training and develop...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
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