James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2025
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Artillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 22 April 2025 to Question 45056 on Artillery: Procurement, what he expects the in service date for RCH155 to be.
Answer: The project aims to achieve Minimum Deployable Capability (MDC) within this decade and will deliver the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) Calibre Wheeled Artillery System. The project remains in its assessment phase and therefore it remains too e...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate her Department has made of the annual economic contribution of volumetric concrete mixers to the economy.
Answer: The Department for Transport acknowledges the contribution VCMs make to our economy, particularly to the UK construction industry. The outcome of my department’s review into VCMs was published on 18 March 2025. This can be found at the following link: htt...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: ConcreteDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make a comparative assessment of the potential impact of (a) 44-tonne, five-axle volumetric concrete mixers and (b) traditional drum mixers on (i) the number of vehicle movements, (ii) road wear and
Answer: The Department has not made a specific comparative assessment of the potential impact of 44-tonne, five-axle volumetric concrete mixers (VCMs) and traditional drum mixers. The Department estimates there are in the region of 1,000 VCMs in operation alongsi...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 21 October 2025 to Question 82702 on Terrorism: Northern Ireland, what information he holds on the nine cases that will be able to be resumed.
Answer: Clause 84(3) of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill sets out the criteria for resumption of inquests that had started and were halted by the Legacy Act. It is only right that these are discussed with the affected families in the first instance.
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, how the Defence Office for
Answer: The Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) commitment to the establishment of the Defence Office for Small Business Growth has been outlined in the Department for Business and Trade’s ‘Backing Your Business’ plan, published in July this year. The Office will work co...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, which top level budget the
Answer: The Defence Office for Small Business Growth will be an internal body of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), accountable to the MOD’s Director General Commercial and Industry under the National Armaments Director Group.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, what form of public body t
Answer: The Defence Office for Small Business Growth will be an internal body of the Ministry of Defence (MOD), accountable to the MOD’s Director General Commercial and Industry under the National Armaments Director Group.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, whether the new Defence O
Answer: The Office for Small Business Growth will work collaboratively with other Ministry of Defence and Government organisations, including the Department for Business and Trade Growth Hubs, Regional Defence and Security Clusters, trade associations, strategic ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, whether the new Defence O
Answer: The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS), published in September this year, has set the Ministry of Defence's policy to support our thriving ecosystem of defence small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) through our new Office for Small Business Growth and d...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release, entitled Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, what the total is cost of
Answer: Supporting the new Defence Office for Small Business Growth office is a priority, and we will ensure it has appropriate funding necessary to establish itself and deliver on its objectives.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, whether the new Defence O
Answer: The Office for Small Business Growth is collaborative by design. In planning the scope of the Office, we have already consulted widely with third parties including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), prime contractors, trade associations, mid-tier suppli...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, how many staff will be em
Answer: The Office for Small Business Growth will work collaboratively with other Ministry of Defence and Government organisations, including the Department for Business and Trade Growth Hubs, Regional Defence and Security Clusters, trade associations, strategic ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, where the new Defence Off
Answer: The Defence Office for Small Business Growth will reflect modern ways of working and will not be restricted by a physical location. Using a networked approach, support will be offered across the country and effective digital tools will enable small busine...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, whether any new staff wil
Answer: The Office for Small Business Growth will work collaboratively with other Ministry of Defence and Government organisations, including the Department for Business and Trade Growth Hubs, Regional Defence and Security Clusters, trade associations, strategic ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, who will staff the Defenc
Answer: The Office for Small Business Growth will work collaboratively with other Ministry of Defence and Government organisations, including the Department for Business and Trade Growth Hubs, Regional Defence and Security Clusters, trade associations, strategic ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, who will lead the new Def
Answer: The Office for Small Business Growth will work collaboratively with other Ministry of Defence and Government organisations, including the Department for Business and Trade Growth Hubs, Regional Defence and Security Clusters, trade associations, strategic ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, when he expects to launch
Answer: Planning for the Office for Business Growth is well underway. The support that will be offered by the Office has been developed following wide ranging consultation with a variety of stakeholders, including Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), prime contra...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, if he will list the skill
Answer: As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy's commitment to backing British businesses, we launched a public consultation on a possible UK offset policy on 23 October. The consultation seeks input on key principles for implementation, including on the natu...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, what proportion of manufa
Answer: As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy's commitment to backing British businesses, we launched a public consultation on a possible UK offset policy on 23 October 2025. The consultation seeks input on key principles for implementation, including on the...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, Government launches Back British industry call to action to boost UK jobs, businesses and skills, published on 23 October 2025, what the minimum number o
Answer: As part of the Defence Industrial Strategy's commitment to backing British businesses, we launched a public consultation on a possible UK offset policy on 23 October. The consultation seeks input on key principles for implementation, including exploring e...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 23 October 2025 to Question 82705 on Terrorism: Northern Ireland, whether the right to anonymity is included in the other measures that will apply to non-veterans.
Answer: All of the measures that we have announced seek to directly benefit veterans who are asked to engage with legacy mechanisms, responding to discussions that the Government has undertaken. Some measures, including the protection from cold calling and protec...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Private EducationMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the average cost of an individual school place in a UK private school for a child of service personnel since the introduction of VAT on school fees.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not hold information on the average cost of private school places for Service personnel in general. The Department collects data only for those Service personnel in receipt of the Continuity of Education Allowance (CEA); some ...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Maintained SchoolsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on the availability of state school places for children of armed forces personnel who are relocated during the academic year.
Answer: Ministry of Defence (MOD) officials collaborate with colleagues in the Department for Education (DfE) regarding the education of children from Armed Forces families. MOD officials are members of the DfE Admissions Working Group and are presently engaged w...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Maintained SchoolsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on the availability of state school places for children of armed forces personnel.
Answer: Ministry of Defence (MOD) officials collaborate with colleagues in the Department for Education (DfE) regarding the education of children from Armed Forces families. MOD officials are members of the DfE Admissions Working Group and are presently engaged w...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Abuse: Crown CourtMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps his department is taking to reduce delays in listing Crown Court cases involving serious domestic violence.
Answer: This Government is committed to improving victims’ experience of the justice system. We have funded a record-high allocation of 111,250 Crown Court sitting days to tackle the outstanding caseload, but we need to go further.This is why we commissioned Sir ...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
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