James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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Defence Equipment: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to publish his Department's next Equipment Plan.
Answer: The Government is committed to sharing more detail of the Ministry of Defence's future investment choices following the Strategic Defence Review. The format this takes is being assessed in light of both Defence Reform and the upcoming Strategic Defence Re...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordGender Based Violence: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 30 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department plans to take to help increase conviction rates for violence against women in rural areas.
Answer: We have set out an unprecedented mission to halve the level of violence against women and girls (VAWG) in a decade. That means working across Government to tackle threats to women's safety in all areas of their lives and across the country, including in r...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49013More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out of service date is for the Jackal 2 reconnaissance vehicle.
Answer: The current projected Out of Service Dates (OSD) for the requested British Army vehicles can be found in the table below. VehicleOSDBulldog Armoured Personnel Carrier2030Warrior IFV2027Viking Personnel Armoured Vehicle2029Jackal 2 Reconnaissance Vehicle2...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49012More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out of service date is for the Viking Personnel Armoured Vehicle.
Answer: The current projected Out of Service Dates (OSD) for the requested British Army vehicles can be found in the table below. VehicleOSDBulldog Armoured Personnel Carrier2030Warrior IFV2027Viking Personnel Armoured Vehicle2029Jackal 2 Reconnaissance Vehicle2...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWarrior Vehicles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49011More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out of service date is for the Warrior IFV.
Answer: The current projected Out of Service Dates (OSD) for the requested British Army vehicles can be found in the table below. VehicleOSDBulldog Armoured Personnel Carrier2030Warrior IFV2027Viking Personnel Armoured Vehicle2029Jackal 2 Reconnaissance Vehicle2...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Puma HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49010More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 29 April to Question 47759 on Ukraine: Puma Helicopters, whether his Department has received any requests for rotary capability from the Ukrainian Government.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 29 April 2025 to Question 47759. We continue to liaise closely with Ukraine to deliver the capabilities they require to resist Russian aggression. This includes all relevant capabilities on Land, Sea and in ...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49009More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to procure the MQ-9B Sea Protector variant for use by the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Royal Navy has a requirement for Carrier Strike Airborne Early Warning following the planned withdrawal of the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system when it reaches the end of its service life. A market survey is being conducted to identify suitable...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to procure the Gambit 5 UCAV for use by the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Royal Navy is exploring how Fixed Wing Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (FW ACPs) could augment F35B Lightning embarked in Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) carriers to provide additional strike capability. There are a number of emerging solutions for thi...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49007More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to procure the MQ-28 Ghost Bat for use by the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Royal Navy is exploring how Fixed Wing Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (FW ACPs) could augment F35B Lightning embarked in Queen Elizabeth Class (QEC) carriers to provide additional strike capability. There are a number of emerging solutions for thi...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBallistic Missile Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49006More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on procuring a ground-based ballistic missile defence radar.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) is looking at the threats we face and the capabilities we need to meet the challenges, threats and opportunity of the 21st century. The SDR will ensure the UK is secure at home and strong abroad.
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTyphoon Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has decided whether to procure additional Typhoon fighter jets.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Fylde (Andrew Snowden) on 4 March 2025 for Question 34040.
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has decided whether to procure additional F-35 fighter jets.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon (Ben Obese-Jecty) on 28 April 2025 to Question 45186.
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordPostal Services: Universal Service ObligationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to the universal service obligation on (a) postal services and (b) South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: It is the responsibility of Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, to ensure the provision of a universal postal service that meets the reasonable needs of users, throughout the United Kingdom, and is financially sustainable and efficient...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Strategic Headquarters: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 April to Question 45049 on Military Strategic Headquarters: Armed Forces, whether posts will be (a) rotational, (b) competitive and (c) divided between the services to be filled by t
Answer: It is too early to specify the staffing requirements and representation levels for the four new areas of Defence created by Defence Reform: Department of State, Defence Nuclear Enterprise, National Armaments Director Group, and Military Strategic Headquar...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Strategic Headquarters: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 April to Question 45049 on Military Strategic Headquarters: Armed Forces, what the apportionment is of service representation in his Department's (a) Head Office, (b) MSHQ, (c) Strate
Answer: It is too early to specify the staffing requirements and representation levels for the four new areas of Defence created by Defence Reform: Department of State, Defence Nuclear Enterprise, National Armaments Director Group, and Military Strategic Headquar...
Answered 6 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAntiradar MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the RAF's anti-radar missile capability.
Answer: The Department has no anti-radar missile in its inventory or Equipment Plan programme of record. The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) is looking at the threats we face and the capabilities we need to meet the challenges and threats of the 21st century. The ...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the delivery of Project ASGARD.
Answer: The potential merits of expanding Project ASGARD are continually assessed by the Department. Over time, ASGARD will deliver a suite of benefits across the Field Army. At this stage in the project, the capabilities are being operated by a single Brigade. A...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many units are currently operating under Project ASGARD.
Answer: The potential merits of expanding Project ASGARD are continually assessed by the Department. Over time, ASGARD will deliver a suite of benefits across the Field Army. At this stage in the project, the capabilities are being operated by a single Brigade. A...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of expanding Project ASGARD.
Answer: The potential merits of expanding Project ASGARD are continually assessed by the Department. Over time, ASGARD will deliver a suite of benefits across the Field Army. At this stage in the project, the capabilities are being operated by a single Brigade. A...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out of service date is for the Bulldog armoured personnel carrier.
Answer: The current projected Out of Service Dates (OSD) for the requested British Army vehicles can be found in the table below. VehicleOSDBulldog Armoured Personnel Carrier2030Warrior IFV2027Viking Personnel Armoured Vehicle2029Jackal 2 Reconnaissance Vehicle2...
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: FoodMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the consultation entitled Strengthening the Soft Drinks Industry Levy, published on 28 April 2025, whether his Department would be exempt from any potential changes to the Soft Drinks Industry L
Answer: Operational Ration Packs contain flavoured drink powders and fortified flavoured drink powders. The Soft Drinks Industry Levy does not apply to drinks sold as a powder and these drinks will continue to be exempt from the levy.
Answered 8 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: ProductionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of only including one food producer on the Food Strategy Board on (a) policy and (b) strategy discussions on food production.
Answer: The Food Strategy Advisory Board is a deliberately small group of senior leaders representing important elements and a wealth of experience from across the food system. Its role is to act as a sounding board to stress test ideas and provide advice. The es...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBrunei: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any non-SF training will take place in Brunei between 28 April 2025 and 28 April 2026.
Answer: The Jungle Warfare Division delivers two Jungle Warfare Instructors Courses per year and two Operational Tracking Instructor Courses per year in Brunei for military training. Since 5 July 2024, the Jungle Warfare Division has delivered four courses. Along...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBrunei: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 44502 on Puma Helicopters: Decommissioning, whether he plans to provide an interim capability for Brunei between 7 April 2025 and 7 April 2026 for non-UK SF tra
Answer: Mitigations against jungle training in Brunei are in place. The six Airbus H145 HC2 Jupiter helicopters will deploy and commence operational activity in 2026.
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBrunei: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 48489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 44502 on Puma Helicopters: Decommissioning, what non-SF jungle training courses have taken place in Brunei since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Jungle Warfare Division delivers two Jungle Warfare Instructors Courses per year and two Operational Tracking Instructor Courses per year in Brunei for military training. Since 5 July 2024, the Jungle Warfare Division has delivered four courses. Along...
Answered 7 May 2025
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