James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025Northern Ireland OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to proceed with the implementation of the Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial) Order 2025.
Answer: On 22 January, the House of Commons approved the Remedial Order, which will remove the conditional immunity provided to terrorists by the previous Government’s immunity scheme. The scheduling of the debate in the House of Lords will be announced in the us...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNorthern Ireland Troubles BillNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, whether he plans to proceed with the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
Answer: Yes. The Northern Ireland Troubles Bill will establish a reformed, human rights compliant and wholly independent Legacy Commission, which will carry out investigations and provide family reports to give victims and their families the answers they deserve....
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she plans to continue the ratification of the Chagos Treaty.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 2 March to question 111415.
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Remus reconnaissance drones require the presence of other Royal Navy vessels to be deployed in the Strait of Hormuz.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon on 17 March 2026 to Question 118983.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Remus reconnaissance drones his Department has ordered since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely publish procurement quantities for uncrewed systems due to commercial and operational sensitivities.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK minehunting capabilities are pre-positioned in the Middle East.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon on 17 March 2026 to Question 118983.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what UK uncrewed naval technology is operational in the Middle East.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon on 17 March 2026 to Question 118983.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK minehunting drones are operational in the Middle East.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon on 17 March 2026 to Question 118983.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has obtained legal advice for UK military support to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Answer: A summary of the Government’s overall legal position was published on gov.uk on 1 March 2026. Summary of the UK Government legal position: The legality of defensive action in respect of Iranian regional attacks - GOV.UK
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the offer of UK military support to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz requires a UN resolution.
Answer: The Government is in discussions with the US, and Gulf, European and international partners on what we can do to open up the Strait of Hormuz, restoring freedom of navigation as quickly as possible and ease the economic impact. It would be premature for m...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he will offer military support to the United States to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Answer: The Government is in discussions with the US, and Gulf, European and international partners on what we can do to open up the Strait of Hormuz, restoring freedom of navigation as quickly as possible and ease the economic impact. It would be premature for m...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Royal Navy minesweepers will be included in the Defence Investment Plan.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review considered all aspects of Defence, including the capabilities required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats, and opportunities of the twenty-first century. The plan for implementing the Review’s recommendations for th...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMiddle East: MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Royal Navy minesweepers are operating in the Middle East.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Huntingdon on 17 March 2026 to Question 118983.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to deploy Royal Navy capabilities to the Strait of Hormuz.
Answer: The Government is in discussions with the US, and Gulf, European and international partners on what we can do to open up the Strait of Hormuz, restoring freedom of navigation as quickly as possible and ease the economic impact. It would be premature for m...
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordListed Places of Worship Grant Scheme: South SuffolkDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme on communities in South Suffolk constituency; and if she will make it her policy to co
Answer: The Department conducted an evaluation of the Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme. The evaluation included an extensive survey of current and past scheme users and is published here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/evaluation-of-the-listed-pl...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCyprus: Foreign RelationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 119399 on Cyprus: Military Bases, what the evidential basis is that the relationship with the Republic of Cyprus has never been closer.
Answer: The UK's defence relationship with the Republic of Cyprus is multifaceted, underscored by an annual multi-domain bilateral cooperation programme. The activity outlined in this programme continues to increase year-on-year, identifying and exploiting previo...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCyprus: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 119399 on Cyprus: Military Bases, whether he has been invited to hold discussions with Defence Minister Palmas and other Cypriot Government officials on the sov
Answer: No, the Ministry of Defence has not been invited to hold discussions with the Government of the Republic of Cyprus regarding the sovereignty of the Sovereign Base Areas on the island of Cyprus.
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAutonomous Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 116970 on Autonomous Weapons: Procurement, how many further phases will take place if procurement is progressed.
Answer: The low-cost air defence effector project under the LEAP initiative, as announced on 20 February, is now entering the international industrial selection phase in each of the E5 nations. This will be followed by a multilateral phase. Once the multilateral ...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121794More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March to Question 116531 on Defence: Finance, when the UK's return for 2027 will be produced.
Answer: The UK will submit its 2027 defence return at the next suitable point. NATO returns are usually required in May each year.
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: Government AssistanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department plans to extend the scope of support for people using heating oil who are not eligible for the Household Support fund or the Crisis and Resilience Fund.
Answer: Support for vulnerable households affected by the rising cost of heating oil will be treated as crisis payments under the Crisis and Resilience Fund and as per guidance, local authorities have flexibility to determine eligibility for crisis payments.
Answered 25 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: South SuffolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 11 December to Question 97538 on Flood Control: South Suffolk, when her Department plans to publish plans for the additional funding at Long Melford and Glems
Answer: The Environment Agency (EA) has previously confirmed £50,000 of additional investment for Long Melford and Glemsford in December 2025, which was provided through other environmental funding. That £50,000 has now been fully spent. The EA works to enhance u...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGaming: SuffolkTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121778More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps her Department is taking to support the growth of the Gaming Industry in Suffolk.
Answer: The government recognises the role the leisure sector plays in terms of its economic contribution but also to our culture. In the context of gaming, the government understands the benefits that bingo halls bring to local communities, and that bingo is a l...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGaming: FinanceTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121777More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what fiscal support her Department is providing to support the growth of the Gaming Industry.
Answer: The government recognises the role the leisure sector plays in terms of its economic contribution but also to our culture. In the context of gaming, the government understands the benefits that bingo halls bring to local communities, and that bingo is a l...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: North Atlantic OceanMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 February to Question 112837 on Navy: North Atlantic Ocean, how much of the £14 million committed to testing and development this year is from (a) Ministry of Defence and (b) industry.
Answer: The £14 million committed this year to testing and development is a joint investment by the Ministry of Defence and industry partners. Due to commercial sensitivities, it would be inappropriate to give a more detailed breakdown at this stage.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent from funding allocated from the Treasury Reserve as of 17 March 2026.
Answer: The Department will confirm its 2025-26 outturn in the Annual Report and Accounts in the usual way.
Answered 25 Mar 2026
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