James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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Special Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to require children in current possession of an education, health and care plan to reapply when the new SEND reforms have been delivered.
Answer: The government's consultation on ‘Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform: putting children and young people first’ has now closed. We are carefully reviewing and taking into account all responses alongside feedback from over 200 engageme...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: ImportsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that overseas imports of agri-food do not adversely impact British a) farmers and b) standards on animal welfare.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response given on 27 February 2026 to PQ UIN 113859.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made a formal decision on the procurement of a long-range Precision Strike Missile.
Answer: A review of credible options to fulfil the Land Deep Fires requirement has been undertaken and is being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan. No final decision on procurement has yet been taken.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMiscarriage: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, in response to the recent Tommy’s report, what steps his department is taking to implement the Graded Model of Miscarriage Care across England.
Answer: Miscarriage can have a devastating impact on women and their families, and we are determined that they receive the support they need. As part of the Renewed Women’s Health Strategy, we have committed to closely reviewing the findings presented in the Tomm...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBowel Cancer: South SuffolkDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of access to treatment for patients with BRAF-mutated bowel cancer in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The National Cancer Plan, published in February 2026, sets out how we will ensure equitable and timely access to cancer care and treatment and improve outcomes, including for people in South Suffolk. The plan supports ensuring that all cancer patients, re...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: ConsumersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress he has made on introducing new consumer protections for heating oil customers.
Answer: We welcome the Competition and Markets Authority’s (CMA) commitment to urgently investigate reports from consumers about their experiences in the heating oil market. The CMA is working to publish the findings of its market study later in June. Ministers c...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordKerosene: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether he has had discussions with the downstream oil sector on ensure the supply of kerosene to off-grid households in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of changes in the level of aviation fuel demand on the availability and pricing of kerosene for domestic heating consumers in South Suffolk
Answer: The UK benefits from strong, diverse fuel supply chains, with secure domestic and international routes. The Government is working with industry to monitor supply and maintain stability. We recognise that heating oil users are exposed to short-term global ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel OilDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to monitor heating oil supply levels ahead of winter demand periods.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has conducted contingency planning relating to potential disruption of kerosene supplies used for domestic heating in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with fuel suppliers regarding the availability of kerosene for domestic heating oil users in South Suffolk.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: South SuffolkDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the resilience of domestic kerosene supply chains for those in South Suffolk who heat their homes with heating oil.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129267More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to Q13 of the oral evidence given by the Prime Minister to the Liaison Committee on 23 March 2026, HC 1770, if she will set out a funding plan to spend 3% of GDP on defence before the next Parliament.
Answer: The Government has set an ambition to spend 3 per cent of GDP on defence next Parliament, when economic and fiscal conditions allow. Departmental budgets have been set for the Spending Review period, and will be reviewed at Spending Review 2027.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there has been a delay to the presentation of the Defence Accident Investigation Branch investigation on the Ajax programme.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FactoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether construction has begun on the first munitions factory announced as part of the six new munitions factories in the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: Feasibility studies are planned to be contracted in Spring 2026, and to conclude in August 2026. The Ministry of Defence intends to announce investments in quarter 3 2026 with a view to beginning construction of the first factories before the end of the y...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FactoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many new munitions factories have begun construction.
Answer: Feasibility studies are planned to be contracted in Spring 2026, and to conclude in August 2026. The Ministry of Defence intends to announce investments in quarter 3 2026 with a view to beginning construction of the first factories before the end of the y...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FactoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on delivering at least six new munitions factories.
Answer: Feasibility studies are planned to be contracted in Spring 2026, and to conclude in August 2026. The Ministry of Defence intends to announce investments in quarter 3 2026 with a view to beginning construction of the first factories before the end of the y...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was spent on the delivery of Operation Interflex in financial year 2025-26.
Answer: The final figure for Ministry of Defence training support to Ukraine for Financial year 2025-26 will be audited and included within the Department's Annual Report and Accounts (ARAc), which will be published later this year.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air Programme: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Global Combat Air Programme has received funding since 1 April 2026.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan will be published before 1 June 2026.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much does he expect to spend on the delivery of Operation Interflex in financial year (a) 2026-27, (b) 2027-28 and (c) 2028-29.
Answer: The final figures for Ministry of Defence training support to Ukraine for each financial year are audited and included within the Department’s respective Annual report and Accounts (ARAc).
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many orders he has made for 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 recordCruise MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December to Question 98837 on Cruise Missiles, what were the findings of the Review Note to be submitted in Quarter 1 2026.
Answer: The SPEAR Capability 3 Review Note, which was subject to an extended consultation phase, has now been submitted and is under consideration by the approval authority. Fielding this critical F-35 warfighting capability is targeted within the joint programme...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCruise MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December to Question 98837 on Cruise Missiles, when will Initial Operating Capability of the SPEAR Capability 3 programme be delivered.
Answer: The SPEAR Capability 3 Review Note, which was subject to an extended consultation phase, has now been submitted and is under consideration by the approval authority. Fielding this critical F-35 warfighting capability is targeted within the joint programme...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCruise MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 December to Question 98837 on Cruise Missiles, whether the Review Note was submitted in Quarter 1 2026.
Answer: The SPEAR Capability 3 Review Note, which was subject to an extended consultation phase, has now been submitted and is under consideration by the approval authority. Fielding this critical F-35 warfighting capability is targeted within the joint programme...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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