James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2025
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Autonomous Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Major £5 billion technology investment accelerates UK defence innovation in a European first, published on 2 June 2025, as a monetary figure, how much of
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review 2025 recommended a shift towards greater use of autonomy and Artificial Intelligence within the UK's conventional force. Defence will deliver on this commitment by incorporating uncrewed and autonomous systems into the Integra...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the transcript of his speech entitled Defence Secretary speech on threats to the UK, published on 19 November 2025, if he will provide a list of the British firms that were awarded contracts out
Answer: The Department is withholding the information as full disclosure of all the contract details may prejudice commercial interests and national security. The Department has provided a list of British companies that were awarded contracts out of the 1,000 maj...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the transcript of his speech entitled Defence Secretary speech on threats to the UK, published on 19 November 2025, how many of the 1,000 signed contracts are valued at (a) below £1 million, (b)
Answer: The information requested is outlined in the table below. Contracts by value: Under £1million (M)Nil – original data was for contracts £1M or over£1M - £10M744£10 - £100M177£100M - £500M26Above £500M6
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the transcript of his speech entitled Defence Secretary speech on threats to the UK, published on 19 November 2025, if he will list the 1,000 major defence contracts that have been signed.
Answer: The Department is withholding the information as full disclosure of all the contract details may prejudice commercial interests and national security. The Department has provided a list of British companies that were awarded contracts out of the 1,000 maj...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security Strategic Investment Fund: Small BusinessesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how many awards have been made to defence SMEs as part of the National Security Strategic Investment Fund since 5 July 2024.
Answer: NSSIF invests in dual use companies across Quantum, Space, AI, and Emerging Technologies, on a range of cheque sizes, co-investing typically at Seed or Series A. NSSIF tends to take a minority stake and not lead the rounds. Details of many of the companie...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security Strategic Investment Fund: Small BusinessesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93947More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what is the average value of an award given to a Defence SME as part of the National Security Strategic Investment Fund.
Answer: NSSIF invests in dual use companies across Quantum, Space, AI, and Emerging Technologies, on a range of cheque sizes, co-investing typically at Seed or Series A. NSSIF tends to take a minority stake and not lead the rounds. Details of many of the companie...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security Strategic Investment Fund: Small BusinessesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what is the maximum value of an award given to a Defence SME as part of the National Security Strategic Investment Fund.
Answer: NSSIF invests in dual use companies across Quantum, Space, AI, and Emerging Technologies, on a range of cheque sizes, co-investing typically at Seed or Series A. NSSIF tends to take a minority stake and not lead the rounds. Details of many of the companie...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security Strategic Investment FundDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has met with representatives of the National Security Strategic Investment Fund since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade has not met with representatives of the National Security Strategic Investment Fund (NSSIF) since his appointment.While the Secretary of State is the sole shareholder of the British Business Bank, which provid...
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security Strategic Investment FundDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding has been made available through the British Business Bank's National Security Strategic Investment Fund in each industrial sector in the (a) current financial year and
Answer: NSSIF does not currently demark a portion of its allocation for solely defence investments, as investments are made in startups with technologies relevant across NS&D use cases. NSSIF invests in dual-use advanced technology companies to provide future...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security Strategic Investment Fund: Dual Use Goods and TechnologiesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding has been allocated to startups developing dual-use technologies through the National Security Strategic Investment Fund since 5 July 2024.
Answer: In the financial year 2024-25, NSSIF committed £14,863,000 for investments. Details of the portfolio are published on the NSSIF website.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security Strategic Investment FundDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, how much funding has been allocated from the National Security Strategic Investment Fund to the defence sector in each financial year between 2025-26 and 2029-30.
Answer: NSSIF does not currently demark a portion of its allocation for solely defence investments, as investments are made in startups with technologies relevant across NS&D use cases. NSSIF invests in dual-use advanced technology companies to provide future...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled 100 new jobs created as drone factory opens in Swindon, published on 20 November 2025, how many orders he has placed for AI-enabled uncrewed systems.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review 2025 recommended a shift towards greater use of autonomy and Artificial Intelligence within the UK's conventional force. Defence will deliver on this commitment by incorporating uncrewed and autonomous systems into the Integra...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK “building the factories of the future” as government launches next phase of new munitions and energetics factories, published on 19 November 2025, how
Answer: Under Atlantic Bastion, announced in the Strategic Defence Review, the Royal Navy (RN) will be exploiting new technologies through a portfolio of lean crewed, remotely operated and uncrewed/autonomous airborne, surface and sub-surface vehicles, sensors an...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ReformMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the cost is of contracting consultants to deliver Defence Reform.
Answer: The contract awarded for Defence Reform has a value of £15.8 million (excluding VAT). Further details are available on the GOV.UK Contract Finder.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ReformMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many consultants have been contracted as part of Defence Reform.
Answer: The Department has one prime supplier contracted to deliver Defence Reform. This supplier operates as a consortium, within which 42 consultants are currently deployed.
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 19 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, when he plans to begin the national conversation on defence and security.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the national conversation will be a multi-year engagement designed to embed a whole-of-society approach, where Government, businesses, and the public all play a part in strengthening our resilience. This address...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmy: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the budget is for the British Army's RAPSTONE Task Force.
Answer: Task Force RAPSTONE has a budget of £150 million over three years. The upcoming Defence Investment Plan will provide more information around the UK’s defence procurement investment plans.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 19 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether he has had discussions with the Prime Minister on the national con
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has regular discussions with the Prime Minister on a range of issues, including national security, defence and resilience.As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the national conversation will be a multi-year engagem...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for the implementation of the Home Defence Programme.
Answer: The Cabinet Office leads the Home Defence Programme, with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as a key contributor. Implementation is guided by the recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review, the National Security Strategy, and the Resilience Action Plan, ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ReformMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has a target date for the completion of Defence Reform.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not have a single target date for the completion of Defence Reform. Implementation planning will begin in January 2026, and implementation will commence progressively as elements of the unified Defence Operating Model mature. ...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordType 45 Destroyers: LasersMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 45 Destroyers will DragonFire be installed on in 2027.
Answer: Initially, DragonFire, a state-of-the-art laser weapon, will enhance the capabilities of the Type 45 fleet with the first DragonFire unit being delivered in 2027.
Answered 26 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Nov 2025WithdrawnUIN 93051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Home Defence Programme will be fully implemented.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress she has made on implementing the Home Defence Programme.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has regular discussions with the Cabinet Office colleagues on a range of issues, including national security and resilience. As outlined in the Strategic Defence Review, Defence has an integral role in the Cabinet Office...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Home Defence Programme will be fully implemented.
Answer: The Cabinet Office leads the Home Defence Programme, with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as a key contributor. Implementation is guided by the recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review, the National Security Strategy, and the Resilience Action Plan, ...
Answered 25 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held recent discussions with the Cabinet Office on the Home Defence Programme.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has regular discussions with the Cabinet Office colleagues on a range of issues, including national security and resilience. As outlined in the Strategic Defence Review, Defence has an integral role in the Cabinet Office...
Answered 27 Nov 2025
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