James Cartlidge MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Ukraine: Peacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Declaration of Intent between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The French Republic and Ukraine relating to the deployment of multinational forces in support of the d
Answer: As detailed planning continues, we will not be drawn into the details of any future UK Armed Forces deployment, due to operational reasons.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Peacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Declaration of Intent between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The French Republic and Ukraine relating to the deployment of multinational forces in support of the d
Answer: As detailed planning continues, we will not be drawn into the details of any future UK Armed Forces deployment, due to operational reasons.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Peacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Declaration of Intent between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The French Republic and Ukraine relating to the deployment of multinational forces in support of the d
Answer: As detailed planning continues, we will not be drawn into the details of any future UK Armed Forces deployment, due to operational reasons.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Peacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Declaration of Intent between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The French Republic and Ukraine relating to the deployment of multinational forces in support of the d
Answer: As detailed planning continues, we will not be drawn into the details of any future UK Armed Forces deployment, due to operational reasons.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Peacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Declaration of Intent between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, The French Republic and Ukraine relating to the deployment of multinational forces in support of the d
Answer: As detailed planning continues, we will not be drawn into the details of any future UK Armed Forces deployment, due to operational reasons.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSubmarines: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK unveils new undersea warfare technology to counter threat from Russia, published on 8 December, whether there is a limit to how many of the 26 proposal
Answer: There is no predetermined limit on the number of proposals that could be taken forward. The number accepted will depend on the quality, technical maturity, and operational relevance of each submission, as well as overall value for money and alignment with...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide an update on Iron Titan.
Answer: TITAN is the exercise name given to the biennial validation of Divisional Troops which started with 3rd (United Kingdom) Division in 2023 on exercise IRON TITAN. The prefix TITAN changes as part of the exercise naming convention depending on the unit bein...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the last Iron Titan exercise took place.
Answer: TITAN is the exercise name given to the biennial validation of Divisional Troops which started with 3rd (United Kingdom) Division in 2023 on exercise IRON TITAN. The prefix TITAN changes as part of the exercise naming convention depending on the unit bein...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to introduce the Defence Readiness Bill before May 2026.
Answer: Defence Readiness legislation is being considered to ensure the Government has the powers it needs to keep the UK safe in crisis or war, as recommended in the Strategic Defence Review. Legislation will be brought forward when Parliamentary time allows.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGermany: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many training exercises have taken place at the Land Regional Hub Germany in each of the last 10 financial years.
Answer: Exercises that took place at the Land Regional Hub Germany over the last ten years are recorded by calendar year rather than financial year. The number of field training exercises conducted are as follows: Calendar YearNumber of Exercises2016322017262018...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOman: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the total cost to his Department of running Land Regional Hub Oman for (a) the current financial year and (b) each remaining financial years of the current Parliament.
Answer: The forecast spend in financial year 2025-26 for running the Land Regional Hub Oman, now Global Hub Oman (GHO), is circa £11 million. Future costs for the GHO are under review as part of the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) and will be available following th...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOman: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to use the Land Regional Hub Oman for the testing of uncrewed systems.
Answer: The Global Hub Oman (GHO) has facilitated uncrewed systems testing at Ras Madrakah Training Area.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOman: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Army is using the Land Regional Hub Oman.
Answer: Although the Land Regional Hub was originally an Army Unit, since October 2023 it has transitioned into the Global Hub Oman (GHO), providing Land, Sea and Air capabilities. For example, last year, the GHO provided crucial support to Op HIGHMAST, the passa...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOman: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase the British Army's use of the Land Regional Hub Oman in the (a) current and (b) next Parliament.
Answer: Although the Land Regional Hub was originally an Army Unit, since October 2023 it has transitioned into the Global Hub Oman (GHO), providing Land, Sea and Air capabilities. For example, last year, the GHO provided crucial support to Op HIGHMAST, the passa...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOman: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many training exercises will take place at the Land Regional Hub Oman in (a) the current financial year and (b) the next financial year.
Answer: The information requested is shown below. Financial YearNumber of Exercises2026-2732025-2602024-2512023-2442022-2322021-2222020-2102019-2002018-1912017-1802016-170 Although the Land Regional Hub was originally an Army Unit, since October 2023 it has trans...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordOman: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many training exercises have taken place at the Land Regional Hub Oman in each of the last 10 financial years.
Answer: The information requested is shown below. Financial YearNumber of Exercises2026-2732025-2602024-2512023-2442022-2322021-2222020-2102019-2002018-1912017-1802016-170 Although the Land Regional Hub was originally an Army Unit, since October 2023 it has trans...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordKenya: ArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total cost to his Department of running British Army Training Unit Kenya for (a) the current financial year and (b) each remaining financial years of the current Parliament.
Answer: British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) continues to be used for both training and testing activity, including for uncrewed systems, and will remain a location for the Army’s testing of such systems throughout the current Parliament. Financial YearNumbe...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to use the British Army Training Unit Kenya for the testing of uncrewed systems in the current Parliament.
Answer: British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) continues to be used for both training and testing activity, including for uncrewed systems, and will remain a location for the Army’s testing of such systems throughout the current Parliament. Financial YearNumbe...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordKenya: ArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the British Army is currently utilising the British Army Training Unit Kenya.
Answer: British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) continues to be used for both training and testing activity, including for uncrewed systems, and will remain a location for the Army’s testing of such systems throughout the current Parliament. Financial YearNumbe...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordKenya: ArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase the British Army's use of the British Army Training Unit Kenya in the (a) current and (b) next Parliament.
Answer: British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) continues to be used for both training and testing activity, including for uncrewed systems, and will remain a location for the Army’s testing of such systems throughout the current Parliament. Financial YearNumbe...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordKenya: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many training exercises will take place at the British Army Training Unit Kenya in (a) the current financial year and (b) the next financial year.
Answer: British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) continues to be used for both training and testing activity, including for uncrewed systems, and will remain a location for the Army’s testing of such systems throughout the current Parliament. Financial YearNumbe...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordKenya: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many training exercises have taken place at the British Army Training Unit Kenya in each of the last 10 financial years.
Answer: British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) continues to be used for both training and testing activity, including for uncrewed systems, and will remain a location for the Army’s testing of such systems throughout the current Parliament. Financial YearNumbe...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPalantir: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the £240,600,000 cost of the MOD Palantir Enterprise Agreement signed on 30 December 2025 was budgeted in the (a) previous or (b) current financial year.
Answer: The £240,600,000 cost of the Palantir Enterprise Agreement signed on 30 December 2025 falls within the Department’s existing delegated budgets for the next three financial years. No separate HM Treasury approval was required, and the Agreement was funded ...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPalantir: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will state when HM Treasury approved the budget for the MOD Palantir Enterprise Agreement signed on 30 December 2025.
Answer: There was no requirement for HM Treasury to approve a budget for the Palantir Enterprise Agreement signed on 30 December 2025.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: North Atlantic OceanMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the experimental stage of Atlantic Bastion to conclude.
Answer: Atlantic Bastion combines the latest autonomous and AI technologies with world-class warships and aircraft to create a highly advanced hybrid fighting force that will see ships, submarines, aircraft and uncrewed vessels connected. The scope of the capabil...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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