James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2024
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Defence: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 September 2024 to Question 3738 on Defence: Research, whether the spending review process will cover spending on defence research and development in (a) this financial year and (b) th
Answer: Spend on research and development will be covered within Departmental plans as part of the Spending Review process. The Chancellor has set out the time period to be covered by this process.
Answered 10 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the core Global Combat Air Programme will be piloted.
Answer: The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) core aircraft is being designed to be crewed when it comes into service, but the programme sustains an important technological and industrial pathway to developing advanced uncrewed capabilities. That will allow the ...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: South SuffolkDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will estimate the number of passengers in South Suffolk constituency for whom the £2 bus fare cap has been applied.
Answer: The £2 fare cap was launched by the Department for Transport (DfT) on 1 January 2023.The DfT published an interim report in September 2023 setting out emerging trends in key outcomes from the first two months of the scheme. The report is available on GOV....
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordBus Services: FaresDepartment for TransportTabled 7 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 7493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has for the £2 bus fare cap beyond December 2024.
Answer: Delivering reliable and affordable public transport services for passengers is one of the government’s top priorities as we know how important this is for passengers and for local growth. The Department for Transport is looking at the future of the £2 far...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSkynetMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an estimate of the potential impact of the time taken to deliver SKYNET 6A's launch on the value of the Service Delivery Wrap PFI awarded to Team Aurora.
Answer: The single event integration costs for Skynet 6A are factored into the overall contract price for the Service Delivery Wrap and that is unaffected by any movement in the launch date.
Answered 16 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSkynetMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with representatives of (a) Airbus Defence and (b) Space UK on the launch of the SKYNET 6A satellite.
Answer: There have been no direct Secretary of State discussions with either Airbus Defence or Space X on the launch of the Skynet 6A satellite. However, the Skynet delivery team remain in regular contact with all parties involved to ensure that progress to a tim...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSkynetMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the period until the launch of the SKYNET 6A satellite has been extended.
Answer: The launch date for SKYNET 6A satellite has been adjusted on advice from Airbus Defence and Space due to a combination of factors including a key component quality control issue.
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOrwell Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential impact of maintenance works on the Orwell Bridge being scheduled as part of Highways England’s Significant Structures Scheme on traffic flows in that area.
Answer: National Highways recognises the importance of the Orwell Bridge and the impact its closure will have for residents and the local economy. The planning for the replacement of the bridge’s bearings is currently at the preliminary design phase, part of whic...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOrwell Bridge: Repairs and MaintenanceDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what her planned timetable is for funding remedial work on the Orwell Bridge, Suffolk; and if she will take steps to accelerate the provision of that funding.
Answer: The replacement of all 4 bridge joints on Orwell Bridge had been included within a scheme of planned works scheduled for construction starting in 2027. Due to the recent failure of one of the two westbound joints, National Highways is accelerating the rep...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordOrwell Bridge: ClosuresDepartment for TransportTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the economic impact of (a) part and (b) full closures of the Orwell Bridge, Suffolk.
Answer: National Highways has not conducted specific economic impact assessments for either partial or full closures of the Orwell Bridge. The decision to close the bridge, whether due to unplanned events or for planned maintenance, prioritises safety. Such closu...
Answered 14 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPost Offices: Rural AreasDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to support rural post offices.
Answer: There are over 11,500 post office branches in the UK – over half are in rural areas – which the Government supports through an annual £50m network subsidy to ensure the viability of rural and community branches. Government further works to ensure Post Off...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish a list of the recruitment policies that he plans to scrap.
Answer: We are ambitious in our work to review and, where appropriate, challenge previous regulations for Armed Forces recruiting. As part of this work, a number of medical entry policy revisions have been published in Joint Service Publication 950, Armed Forces ...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: Children's RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to help protect the rights of children in areas of conflict.
Answer: The UK is committed to preventing and ending grave violations against children in conflict. We support affected children through our humanitarian funding and support to education in conflict and crisis. We also regularly raise the impact of armed conflict...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Environment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to help incentivise farmers to take part in (a) rewilding schemes, (b) soil health restoration and (c) improving biodiversity.
Answer: This Government is incentivising farmers to take part in rewilding schemes, soil health restoration and improving biodiversity through Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes. The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) pays farmers to carry out actions t...
Answered 9 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRadiotherapy: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 6334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the radiotherapy late effects service.
Answer: No specific assessment has been made by the Department. The National Health Service keeps under review the range of services it offers patients and the Government understands that many trusts are using the radiotherapy late effects service as part of the ...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDevolution: SuffolkMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with which members of (a) Suffolk County Council and (b) district councils in Suffolk she has discussed Suffolk's devolution deal.
Answer: This Government has recently announced that it will not be proceeding with the existing devolution deal with Suffolk County Council. Instead, Government will continue discussions Suffolk to deliver a more ambitious agreement as we lay the foundations for ...
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant SchemeDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she plans to continue supporting the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme.
Answer: Future Government spending is a matter for the upcoming Spending Review.
Answered 8 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMotor Insurance: Fees and ChargesTreasuryTabled 12 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5605More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will hold discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority on trends in the level of insurance premium increases for people involved in a motor insurance claim.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials have regular meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors on an ongoing basis. The Government is determined that insurers should treat all customers fairly and insurance companies are req...
Answered 7 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMotor InsuranceTreasuryTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5343More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had recent discussions with the Financial Conduct Authority on the regulation of the car insurance sector.
Answer: Treasury Ministers and officials have regular meetings with a wide variety of organisations in the public and private sectors on an ongoing basis. The Government is determined that insurers should treat all customers fairly and insurance companies are req...
Answered 7 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDstlMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people are employed by DSTL’s Cyber Security Programme.
Answer: Dstl delivers science and technology for its customers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government, working with industry, academia and government to ensure the UK has the right capabilities for defence and security. An overview of Dstl’s Scien...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDstlMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of how many UK-based supply chain jobs are supported by DSTL’s Communications and Networks Programme.
Answer: Dstl has not made an assessment of the UK-based supply chain jobs supported (either exclusively or in part) by the Communications and Networks Programme delivered through Dstl. Over recent years, Dstl has significantly increased the value of science and t...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDstlMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people are employed by DSTL’s Communications and Networks Programme.
Answer: Dstl delivers science and technology for its customers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government, working with industry, academia and government to ensure the UK has the right capabilities for defence and security. An overview of Dstl’s Scien...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDstlMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of how many UK-based supply chain jobs are supported by DSTL’s Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Programme.
Answer: Dstl has not made an assessment of the UK-based supply chain jobs supported (either exclusively or in part) by the Chemical Biological and Radiological Defence Programme delivered through Dstl. Over recent years, Dstl has significantly increased the value...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDstlMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people are employed by DSTL’s Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Programme.
Answer: Dstl delivers science and technology for its customers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government, working with industry, academia and government to ensure the UK has the right capabilities for defence and security. An overview of Dstl’s Scien...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordDstlMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2024AnsweredUIN 5337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of how many UK-based supply chain jobs are supported by DSTL’s Air Systems Programme.
Answer: Dstl has not made an assessment of the UK-based supply chain jobs supported (either exclusively or in part) by the Air Systems Programme delivered through Dstl. Over recent years, Dstl has significantly increased the value of science and technology resear...
Answered 11 Oct 2024
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