James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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Defence: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2025 to Question 59107 on Defence: Finance, if he will specify the total financial quantum of the elements of the FCDO’s programming budget
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)'s non-Official Development Assistance budget primarily funds operating costs, including the UK's diplomatic capability, 24/7 consular services and rapid crisis response to support British nationals w...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordIntelligence Services: FinanceTreasuryTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62211More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2025 to Question 59131 on Intelligence Services: Finance, if she will specify the total financial quantum of the greater elements of the Single Intelligence Account spend referred t
Answer: In line with practice among our allies, and recognising the increased contribution provided by our security and intelligence agencies on defence, we are including greater elements of the Single Intelligence Account spend in our NATO defence reporting. Thi...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of force protection at (a) RAF Brize Norton and (b) all other UK military bases (i) on the UK mainland and (ii) overseas.
Answer: As per my statement on 23 June 2025, an investigation is underway into the incident. The Strategic Defence Review identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and hollowing out under the previous administration, we h...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reinforce the internal fencing at (a) RAF Brize Norton and (b) all other UK military bases (i) on the UK mainland and (ii) overseas.
Answer: As per my statement on 23 June 2025, an investigation is underway into the incident. The Strategic Defence Review identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and hollowing out under the previous administration, we h...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reinforce the perimeter at (a) RAF Brize Norton and (b) all other UK military bases (i) on the UK mainland and (ii) overseas.
Answer: As per my statement on 23 June 2025, an investigation is underway into the incident. The Strategic Defence Review identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and hollowing out under the previous administration, we h...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF Brize Norton: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on the investigation into the security breach at RAF Brize Norton on 20 June 2025.
Answer: As per my statement on 23 June, an investigation is underway into the incident. The investigation is being led by Counter Terrorism Policing South-East. It would be inappropriate to comment further at this time.
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordLasers: WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 December 2024 to Question 18148 on Lasers: Weapons, what progress he has made on developing (a) radio frequency directed energy weapons, (b) DragonFire laser and (c) other directed en
Answer: Following the Strategic Defence Review, this Government has announced nearly £1 billion in further investment for Directed Energy Weapons (DEW), an example of how we will be at the leading edge of innovation and novel capabilities within NATO.We recently ...
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPlanning: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the merits of continuing to fund (a) Strategic Environment Assessments, (b) Habitat Regulations Assessment screening, (c) the costs of Independent
Answer: Following the Spending Review, my Department announced that it is unable to commission new neighbourhood planning support services for 2025 onwards. We will ensure that local planning authorities continue to be appropriately funded for their neighbourhood...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordNursesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with the Nursing and Midwifery Council on the potential impact of the use of nurse as a title for staff who are not qualified nurses on patient safety.
Answer: The Government recognises that the protection in law of certain professional titles is important for public safety. Protecting a title provides assurance to the public that the person using that title is competent and safe to practise. Although ‘registere...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: UK Relations with EUDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the potential long-term impact of the UK agreement with the EU, announced on 19 March 2025, on British farmers.
Answer: On the 19 May 2025, Defra published a methodology note setting out an assessment of the impact of a Sanitary and Phytosanitary agreement on the UK agricultural sector. This can be accessed here: Ad hoc analyses and data releases - GOV.UK.
Answered 30 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF Brize Norton: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61584More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the announcement of the security review into the defence estate in connection to the security breach at RAF Brize Norton, on 20 June 2025, what steps he is taking to increase security (a) RAF ba
Answer: As per my statement on Monday 23 June, an investigation is underway into the incident. Work has initially focused on Brize Norton but extends to all UK bases. The SDR identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF Brize Norton: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the announcement of the security review into the defence estate in connection to the security breach at RAF Brize Norton, on 20 June 2025, how he will prioritise the order in which bases are rev
Answer: As per my statement on Monday 23 June, an investigation is underway into the incident. Work has initially focused on Brize Norton but extends to all UK bases. The SDR identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF Brize Norton: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the announcement of the security review into the defence estate in connection to the security breach at RAF Brize Norton, on 20 June 2025, which bases will be covered by the review.
Answer: As per my statement on Monday 23 June, an investigation is underway into the incident. Work has initially focused on Brize Norton but extends to all UK bases. The SDR identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF Brize Norton: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the announcement of the security review into the defence estate in connection to the security breach at RAF Brize Norton, on 20 June 2025, who will conduct that review.
Answer: As per my statement on Monday 23 June, an investigation is underway into the incident. Work has initially focused on Brize Norton but extends to all UK bases. The SDR identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF Brize Norton: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the announcement of a security review into the defence estate in connection to the security breach at RAF Brize Norton, on 20 June 2025, when the review will (a) report to him and (b) be shared
Answer: As per my statement on Monday 23 June, an investigation is underway into the incident. Work has initially focused on Brize Norton but extends to all UK bases. The SDR identified Brize Norton as needing investment. After many years of under-investment and ...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS Dragon: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 60050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on the refit of HMS Dragon.
Answer: HMS Dragon has completed her Power Improvement Project (PIP) upkeep, which includes installation of three new diesel generators, an additional high voltage switchboard and broader control system dependencies.HMS Dragon has returned to the Fleet having ach...
Answered 20 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordStrategic Defence ReviewMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to publish a defence command paper to outline how his Department plans to implement the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: This Government endorses the Strategic Defence Review’s (SDR) vision and accepts all 62 recommendations. The implementation of the Review’s recommendations will form part of the main business of the Department and will be executed through a whole of UK De...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordStrategic Defence ReviewMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has a strategy to implement the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: Yes. This Government endorses the Strategic Defence Review’s vision and accepts all 62 recommendations. The implementation of the Review’s recommendations will form part of the main business of the Department and will be executed through a whole of UK Def...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordStrategic Defence ReviewMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 June to Question 56844 on Strategic Defence Review, if he will list the trade unions that received unredacted hard copies of the Strategic Defence Review before 3.00pm on 2 June 2025.
Answer: For the launch of the Strategic Defence Review, the Government offered embargoed briefings to our people and senior defence leaders, plus certain Parliamentarians, trade unions, businesses, allies and media. This was broadly consistent with the approach f...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of GDP will be spent on (a) NATO qualifying defence spend and (b) the MOD budget in financial year (i) 2025-26, (ii) 2026-27, (iii) 2027-28 and (iv) 2028-29.
Answer: The estimated percentage GDP figures are set out below: Financial Year2025-262026-272027-282028-29MOD budget (as set out in Spending Review 2025)2.08%2.11%2.20%2.20%Total Expected Defence Spending2.36%2.52%2.60%2.60% The future years defence spending fig...
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Annex 1, Clause 3, of the UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia [CS Mauritius No.1/2025], which representatives from (a) the UK and (b) Mauritius will
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 12 June 2025, to Question 57307.Annex 1, Clause 3 does not apply to the base on Diego Garcia.
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Annex 1, Clause 3, of the UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia [CS Mauritius No.1/2025], what assessment he has made of the potential impact of advisi
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 12 June 2025, to Question 57307. There is no requirement to advise Mauritius on the location of equipment on Diego Garcia.
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Article 10, Clause 1 of the UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia [CS Mauritius No.1/2025], if he will estimate the cost of employing Mauritian nationa
Answer: As set out in the 1966 UK-US Exchange of Notes, including the 1976 amendment, the Government of the United States shall bear the cost of developing, operating and maintaining the facility. Mauritian nationals who are employed as contractors in existing ro...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Article 10, Clause 1 of the UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia [CS Mauritius No.1/2025], what are the requirements for Mauritian companies to be sel
Answer: Future contracts falling under Article 10 of the treaty shall be subject to normal scrutiny and award processes.
Answered 23 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia [CS Mauritius No.1/2025], if he will outline how the Agreement will ensure the long-term (a) secure and (b) e
Answer: The Treaty means that the UK will retain full operational control over Diego Garcia, and there are robust security provisions in place for the base and the rest of the Chagos Archipelago. Mauritius is committed to uphold the long-term, secure and effectiv...
Answered 23 Jun 2025
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