James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2024
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Defence: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether it is his policy to inform Parliament of deferments to planned expenditures on major programmes within the financial year where they occur.
Answer: The Government, across all Departments, is currently undertaking a Spending Review and will set out its approach to the House in due course.
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFuture Combat Air SystemMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much spending on the (a) Future Combat Air System and (b) Global Combat Air Programme he plans to defer from the current financial year.
Answer: The UK expects to invest over £1.3 billion in the Future Combat Air System/Global Combat Air Programme and the associated Team Tempest R&D programme, in the current financial year.
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFuture Combat Air SystemMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on the (a) Future Combat Air System and (b) Global Combat Air Programme in the current financial year.
Answer: The UK has invested around £223 million during this financial year in the Future Combat Air System/Global Combat Air Programme and the associated Team Tempest R&D programme.
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFuture Combat Air SystemMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department expects to spend on the (a) Future Combat Air System and (b) Global Combat Air Programme in the current financial year.
Answer: The UK expects to invest over £1.3 billion in the Future Combat Air System/Global Combat Air Programme and the associated Team Tempest R&D programme, in the current financial year.
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordFuture Combat Air SystemMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has spent on the (a) Future Combat Air System and (b) Global Combat Air Programme in each financial year from its inception until 2023-24.
Answer: Since its inception, the UK has invested over £2 billion already in the Future Combat Air System/Global Combat Air Programme and the associated Team Tempest R&D programme.
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to provide funding for FCASW.
Answer: Investment in the Future Cruise/Anti-Ship weapon programme is continuing under an on-going assessment phase contract with MBDA, forming a key part of the recently agreed complex weapons Portfolio Management Agreement 2.
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordCruise MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to provide funding for SPEAR Cap 3.
Answer: The SPEAR 3 programme is currently in the demonstration phase. The next significant milestone is the first Guided Firing, scheduled to take place later this year. Total investment in the SPEAR 3 programme comprises approximately £1.4 billion.
Answered 6 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: MBDAMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish the non-commercially sensitive details of his Department’s Portfolio Management Agreement with MBDA.
Answer: Non-commercially sensitive details of the Ministry of Defence’s Portfolio Management Agreement with MBDA have been announced. There are no plans to publish further details.
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordType 45 Destroyers: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to provide funding for Sea Viper’s enhancement.
Answer: The enhancement of Sea Viper is named Sea Viper Evolution, which includes upgrades to the Type 45 Destroyer's Multi-Function Radar, Combat Management System (CMS), Weapon Command and Control (C2), and the Aster 30 missile. The first stage, called Capabili...
Answered 19 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordAntiship MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 2100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the accuracy of Sea Venom’s certification forecast for 2026.
Answer: Sea Venom remains on schedule to be delivered in 2026.
Answered 5 Sept 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Cost EffectivenessMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to (a) implement and (b) cancel efficiency savings budgeted for by the previous Government for (i) his Department and (ii) departmental arm's length bodies; and what plans she has for further suc
Answer: Plans for future efficiency savings across the Department will be considered as part of the Spending Review.
Answered 5 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the underspends within (a) his Department and (b) each of its arms length bodies in (i) this financial year and (ii) across the Spending Review period.
Answer: The Department’s financial outturn is set out in the published Annual Report and Accounts. Figures for 2024-25 will be made available in next year’s Annual Report and Accounts following the end of the financial year. For individual Arms Length Bodies (ALB...
Answered 5 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential effect of changes to the timing of defence spending being 2.5 per cent of GDP on the UK’s stock of MBDA-manufactured missile systems.
Answer: The Government is fully committed to spending 2.5% of GDP on defence as soon as possible. The Government will set out a clear path to 2.5% at a future fiscal event. The Government will deliver a programme for defence which is affordable and provides the c...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many jobs are (a) directly and (b) indirectly linked to munitions production.
Answer: This Government recognises the vital role defence plays not only in our national security but also to the economic prosperity and growth of the United Kingdom. The most recent estimates show that in 2021-22, MOD spent £950 million in the Weapons and Ammun...
Answered 5 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will have discussions with UK armaments manufacturers about the adequacy of the munitions stockpile.
Answer: Munitions stockpile levels and requirements are kept under constant review, balancing current holdings against threats, availability, industrial capacity and evolving technology. The Ministry of Defence is engaging closely with industry partners and devel...
Answered 7 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has set targets for the replenishment of munitions stocks in (a) the Army, (b) the Royal Navy, (c) the Royal Air Force and (d) Strategic Command.
Answer: Munitions stockpile levels and requirements are kept under constant review, balancing current holdings against threats, availability, industrial capacity and evolving technology. The Ministry of Defence is engaging closely with industry partners and devel...
Answered 7 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to improve his Department’s acquisition system.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review launched on 16 July 2024 will determine the reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century. In doing so it will consider the approach taken to acquisition and support to deliver required capa...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to ensure that the volume of his Department's munitions orders from the UK armaments industry delivers a level of output that sustains warfighting levels of production over the Parliame
Answer: Munitions stockpile levels and requirements are kept under constant review, balancing current holdings against threats, availability, industrial capacity and evolving technology. The Ministry of Defence is engaging closely with industry partners and devel...
Answered 7 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordAmmunitionMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of munitions stockpiles for each of the Front Line Commands.
Answer: Munitions stockpile levels and requirements are kept under constant review, balancing current holdings against threats, availability, industrial capacity and evolving technology. The Ministry of Defence is engaging closely with industry partners and devel...
Answered 7 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he plans to provide an additional £10bn of funding for munitions replenishment over the next ten years.
Answer: Munitions stockpile levels and requirements are kept under constant review, balancing current holdings against threats, availability, industrial capacity and evolving technology. The Ministry of Defence is engaging closely with industry partners and devel...
Answered 7 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Civil ServantsMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to give more influence to his Department’s civil service.
Answer: To align with the Government's vision for reform in Defence, and the Secretary of State's priority to strengthen leadership through overhauling the Defence Operating Model, we are developing options for establishing a Military Strategic Headquarters, a st...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment & Support: PayMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the remuneration package of the National Armaments Director will be.
Answer: To align with the Government's vision for reform in Defence, and the Secretary of State's priority to strengthen leadership through the Defence Operating Model, we are developing options for establishing a Military Strategic Headquarters, a stronger Depar...
Answered 1 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to establish new strategic leadership in procurement.
Answer: To align with the Government's vision for reform in Defence, and the Secretary of State's priority to strengthen leadership through overhauling the Defence Operating Model, we are developing options for establishing a Military Strategic Headquarters, a st...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Departmental ResponsibilitiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to establish a Military Strategic Headquarters.
Answer: To align with the Government's vision for reform in Defence, and the Secretary of State's priority to strengthen leadership through overhauling the Defence Operating Model, we are developing options for establishing a Military Strategic Headquarters, a st...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Departmental ResponsibilitiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how he plans to establish a Military Strategic Headquarters.
Answer: To align with the Government's vision for reform in Defence, and the Secretary of State's priority to strengthen leadership through overhauling the Defence Operating Model, we are developing options for establishing a Military Strategic Headquarters, a st...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
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