James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2025
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Nuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 32 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, which government departments will participate in the progress re
Answer: The National Endeavour to maintain and renew the United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent is a whole of Government effort. The Ministry of Defence works closely with other Government departments, including the Cabinet Office, His Majesty’s Treasury, the Ministr...
Answered 7 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 32 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, when the first review by senior Ministers from the National Secu
Answer: The National Endeavour to maintain and renew the United Kingdom’s nuclear deterrent is a whole of Government effort. The Ministry of Defence works closely with other Government departments, including the Cabinet Office, His Majesty’s Treasury, the Ministr...
Answered 7 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 27 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether he plans to (a) update and (b) establish new legislation
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set out the need for Defence Readiness legislation this Parliament to give the Government more robust or additional powers to make the UK safe. This could include measures to improve the preparedness of key industries includin...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 27 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, if his Department will hold regular meetings with the Cabinet Of
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set out the need for Defence Readiness legislation this Parliament to give the Government more robust or additional powers to make the UK safe. This could include measures to improve the preparedness of key industries includin...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 27 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what discussions his Department has held with the Cabinet Office
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set out the need for Defence Readiness legislation this Parliament to give the Government more robust or additional powers to make the UK safe. This could include measures to improve the preparedness of key industries includin...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCadets: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70750More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 26 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what discussions his Department has held with the Ministry of Ho
Answer: The campaign to increase the Cadet Forces by 30% by 2030 (’30 by 30’) is backed by £70 million of extra funding. The diverse and unique nature of the individual Cadet Forces and the federated approach to delivery mean that this funding will be spread acro...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCadets: SchoolsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70749More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 26 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what discussions his Department has held with the Department for
Answer: The campaign to increase the Cadet Forces by 30% by 2030 (’30 by 30’) is backed by £70 million of extra funding. The diverse and unique nature of the individual Cadet Forces and the federated approach to delivery mean that this funding will be spread acro...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCadets: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70748More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 26 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025,what the cost to his Department is of increasing the Cadet Forces
Answer: The campaign to increase the Cadet Forces by 30% by 2030 (’30 by 30’) is backed by £70 million of extra funding. The diverse and unique nature of the individual Cadet Forces and the federated approach to delivery mean that this funding will be spread acro...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Young PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 26 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Educ
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the importance of the Department for Education (DfE) in increasing understanding and appreciation of our Armed Forces in young people. Ministers and officials from the MOD have met with colleagues in the DfE and di...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 26 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, when he plans to commence the two-year series of public outreach
Answer: Linked to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, the Reserve Forces and Cadet Associations (RFCAs) have conducted 369 engagement days since 5 July 2024. This number defines ‘public engagement days’ with employers throughout the year, both nationally (Armed Fo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, when he plans to establish the Home Defence Programme.
Answer: Defence plays a leading role in the development of the Cabinet Office-led cross-Government Home Defence Programme, overseen centrally by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. As set out in the National Security Strategy and the Resilience Action Plan,...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70744More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, if he will list all external sources consulted on the Home Defence Program
Answer: Defence plays a leading role in the development of the Cabinet Office-led cross-Government Home Defence Programme, overseen centrally by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. As set out in the National Security Strategy and the Resilience Action Plan,...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70743More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, which other departments were consulted on the Home Defence Programme.
Answer: Defence plays a leading role in the development of the Cabinet Office-led cross-Government Home Defence Programme, overseen centrally by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. As set out in the National Security Strategy and the Resilience Action Plan,...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether the Home Defence Programme will be developed in conjunction with a
Answer: Defence plays a leading role in the development of the Cabinet Office-led cross-Government Home Defence Programme, overseen centrally by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. As set out in the National Security Strategy and the Resilience Action Plan,...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, who will lead the Home Defence Programme.
Answer: Defence plays a leading role in the development of the Cabinet Office-led cross-Government Home Defence Programme, overseen centrally by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. As set out in the National Security Strategy and the Resilience Action Plan,...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what recent progress his Department has made on developing the Home Defence P
Answer: Defence plays a leading role in the development of the Cabinet Office-led cross-Government Home Defence Programme, overseen centrally by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. As set out in the National Security Strategy and the Resilience Action Plan,...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Community DevelopmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, whether he plans to form a new force to connect local communities with Defence.
Answer: On Strategic Defence Review recommendation 27, the Ministry of Defence will develop options for the protection of Critical National Infrastructure in the event of crisis or conflict, including exploring the development of a new force that is modelled on t...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 89 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, whether he has met with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to discuss the
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has met with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and discussed a range of issues. Officials from the Ministry of Defence have worked closely with DSIT and other Government colleagues thro...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ConsultationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, how many of his Department's public engagement days have taken place since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Linked to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, the Reserve Forces and Cadet Associations (RFCAs) have conducted 369 engagement days since 5 July 2024. This number defines ‘public engagement days’ with employers throughout the year, both nationally (Armed Fo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ConsultationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether he plans to increase the number of his Department's public engagem
Answer: Linked to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, the Reserve Forces and Cadet Associations (RFCAs) have conducted 369 engagement days since 5 July 2024. This number defines ‘public engagement days’ with employers throughout the year, both nationally (Armed Fo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public AppointmentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 25 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether any senior appointments who have not completed at least
Answer: With our through-life career management, we can ensure our people have a broad profile to meet the wide and varied demands Defence requires.All of our senior appointments are selected using the joint assured model to ensure Defence has the right people in...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public AppointmentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 25 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether it will be a formal requirement for all senior appointme
Answer: With our through-life career management, we can ensure our people have a broad profile to meet the wide and varied demands Defence requires.All of our senior appointments are selected using the joint assured model to ensure Defence has the right people in...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 25 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Fore
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has not yet engaged in direct discussions with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs regarding the review of the principal elements of the Integrated Defence Network (IGDN). The review ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 25 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, who will lead the review of the principle elements of the Integr
Answer: The review of the principal elements of the Integrated Global Defence Network (IGDN) will be led by the two-star military and civilian IGDN Directors, with three-star military oversight; and in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 79 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commo
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has not engaged in direct discussions with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs regarding this issue. The Defenvce Minister for the House of Lords is leading development of the Defence...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
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