James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2024
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Chiefs of Staff: Performance AppraisalMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how he plans to assess the performance of service chiefs two years after their appointment.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence, supported by the Permanent Secretary and the Chief of the Defence Staff, regularly takes stock of the performance of the Service Chiefs.
Answered 6 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Departmental CoordinationMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to reset relations (a) with the Treasury, (b) with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and (c) within Whitehall.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence works closely with other Government Departments, including HM Treasury and the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, on a range of issues. The Secretary of State for DEfence and the Foreign Secretary have already held a joi...
Answered 2 Aug 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that officials in his Department have a stronger voice across Government.
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 recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to give the Chief of the Defence Staff new authority.
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 1725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of how many (a) officials and (b) military personnel will be required to (i) deliver and (ii) staff a Military Strategic Headquarters within his Department.
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 1724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the cost of establishing a Military Strategic Headquarters within his Department.
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 recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 1723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure clear strategic authority over the capability of the armed forces.
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 recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the £3.5 billion defence export finance deal for Ukraine, announced on 18 July 2024, what estimate he has made of increases in the number of (a) drones and (b) other uncrewed systems available t
Answer: The UK is committed to increasing the quantity and quality of drones being provided to Ukraine, through national and international partnerships for example through the UK co-lead Drone Capability Coalition. We will deliver over 10,000 drones (both aerial ...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aid: UkraineDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the £3.5 billion defence export finance deal for Ukraine, announced on 18 July 2024, whether the finance provided will be subject to UK Export Finance’s Transition Export Development
Answer: UK Export Finance's Export Development Guarantee product helps companies who export from, or plan to export from the UK, access high value loan facilities for general working capital or capital expenditure purposes. The risk associated with this product r...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the £3.5 billion defence export finance deal for Ukraine, announced on 18 July 2024, if he will take steps to ensure that a proportion of the additional funding for export finance to Ukraine is
Answer: The UK/Ukraine Defence Industrial Support Treaty signed on 19 July 2024 enables Ukraine to access export financing to procure defence capability from UK companies. It is for Ukraine to decide their priorities for that financing with the agreement of HMG, ...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aid: UkraineDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the £3.5 billion defence export finance deal for Ukraine, announced on 18 July 2024, what percentage of UK- (a) manufactured and (b) originated content will be required for (i) goods
Answer: More than two years since the illegal invasion of Ukraine, the UK continues to stand resolutely with the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression.£3.5 billion is the total capacity UK Export Finance (UKEF) has to support transactions with Ukraine. It i...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aid: UkraineDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the £3.5 billion defence export finance deal for Ukraine, announced on 18 July 2024, whether any (a) goods and (b) services are excluded from the funding arrangement.
Answer: More than two years since the illegal invasion of Ukraine, the UK continues to stand resolutely with the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression.£3.5 billion is the total capacity UK Export Finance (UKEF) has to support transactions with Ukraine. It i...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aid: UkraineDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the £3.5 billion defence export finance deal for Ukraine, announced on 18 July 2024, what his planned timetable is for making the additional finance available.
Answer: More than two years since the illegal invasion of Ukraine, the UK continues to stand resolutely with the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression.£3.5 billion is the total capacity UK Export Finance (UKEF) has to support transactions with Ukraine. It i...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aid: UkraineDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 22 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the £3.5 billion defence export finance deal for Ukraine, announced on 18 July 2024, whether that funding is additional funding on top of pre-existing levels of export finance support
Answer: More than two years since the illegal invasion of Ukraine, the UK continues to stand resolutely with the Ukrainian people against Russian aggression.£3.5 billion is the total capacity UK Export Finance (UKEF) has to support transactions with Ukraine. It i...
Answered 30 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for delivering improved technology and data management in his Department’s maintenance regime.
Answer: The Department seeks to continually improve our technology and data management. We have technology and data strategies which are driving improvements over a number of years and are associated with a large number of individual projects and changes. By its ...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordKerslake Commission on Armed Forces HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Recommendation 2 of the report by the Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing entitled Homes unfit for heroes: The poor condition
Answer: The Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing was commissioned by the current Secretary of State and launched in February 2023. The Commission was asked to independently assess the condition of Ministry of Defence (MOD) accommodation and gather evidence...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Housing and Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Haythornthwaite Review of UK Armed Forces Incentivisation, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of developing "people value propositions" for housing and welfare service
Answer: People form the core of our Defence capability and we recognise the urgent need to transform the way we support all Defence’s people and their families, from recruitment through to retirement and beyond. The new Government has met with Rick Haythornthwai...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordKerslake Commission on Armed Forces HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Recommendation 5 of the report by the Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing entitled Homes unfit for heroes: The poor condition
Answer: The Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing was commissioned by the current Secretary of State and launched in February 2023. The Commission was asked to independently assess the condition of Ministry of Defence (MOD) accommodation and gather evidence...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordKerslake Commission on Armed Forces HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of Recommendation 8 of the report by the Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing entitled Homes unfit for heroes: The poor condition
Answer: The Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing was commissioned by the current Secretary of State and launched in February 2023. The Commission was asked to independently assess the condition of Ministry of Defence (MOD) accommodation and gather evidence...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordKerslake Commission on Armed Forces HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 37 of the report by the Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing entitled Homes unfit for heroes: The poor condition of armed forces accommodation and what needs to change, published in
Answer: The Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing was commissioned by the current Secretary of State and launched in February 2023. The Commission was asked to independently assess the condition of Ministry of Defence (MOD) accommodation and gather evidence...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: AssetsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to have discussions with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on retaining receipts from asset disposals.
Answer: The disposal of assets results in income for the Ministry of Defence (MOD). In line with Managing Public Money, there are limits to how much income the MOD is allowed to retain from receipts. The MOD will routinely discuss with His Majesty's Treasury if t...
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Private EducationMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of VAT on private school fees on service families.
Answer: The Government is committed to access to high quality education for children of service families, and all children across the UK. The policy for Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) remains extant. The Ministry of Defence will monitor the development o...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordDefence: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he intends to change delegated spending (a) levels and (b) controls for Front Line Commands.
Answer: The Department keeps delegations and spending plans under review. This is as part of effective financial management and to ensure the Department lives within its allocated funding, as voted by Parliament.
Answered 24 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Private EducationMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he (a) has had and (b) plans to have with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on the potential impact of VAT on private school fees on service families.
Answer: The Government is committed to access to high quality education for children of service families, and all children across the UK. The policy for Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA) remains extant. The Ministry of Defence will monitor the development o...
Answered 29 Jul 2024
Original Parliament recordKerslake Commission on Armed Forces HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jul 2024AnsweredUIN 562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing's report entitled Homes unfit for heroes: The poor condition of armed forces accommodation and what needs to change published by, published in Apr
Answer: The Kerslake Commission on Armed Forces Housing was commissioned by the current Secretary of State and launched in February 2023. The Commission was asked to independently assess the condition of Ministry of Defence (MOD) accommodation and gather evidence...
Answered 25 Jul 2024
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