James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2026

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Guided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total cost of procuring a single STRATUS missile.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is currently negotiating with industry the Demonstration Phase costs for the system. The total costs are currently withheld for commercial sensitivity.
Answered 19 Aug 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the range of a STRATUS missile.
Answer: As he will recall from his time as a Defence Minister, the operational range for the Stratus LO missile is classified information. However, the range is significantly greater than the Storm Shadow and Harpoon weapons that it is replacing.
Answered 19 Aug 2026
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Guided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many STRATUS missiles will his department procure in total.
Answer: As he will recall from his time as a Defence Minister, for operational and security reasons the Department does not make public the intended stockpile for the Stratus missiles.
Answered 19 Aug 2026
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Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan is Government policy.
Answer: Yes, of course it is.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 70 of his Department's document entitled Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, whether he has a formal target for the number of additional bedspaces to be created.
Answer: The Department has not set a published target for the number of Single Living Accommodation bedspaces to be delivered during this Parliament. The Defence Investment Plan committed £1.4 billion over the next four years to improve Single Living Accommodatio...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 70 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how many new bedspaces will be created in the (a) current and (b) next Parliament.
Answer: The Department has not set a published target for the number of Single Living Accommodation bedspaces to be delivered during this Parliament. The Defence Investment Plan committed £1.4 billion over the next four years to improve Single Living Accommodatio...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 70 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, when the review into Single Living Accommodation will conclude.
Answer: The Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Overseas Accommodation Review is being delivered in two phases. Phase One of the Review, which focuses on SLA across the UK estate, is on track to report to Defence Ministers this Summer. The report will make reco...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Navy: North Atlantic OceanMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, when (a) Atlantic Bastion, (b) Atlantic Shiel
Answer: The programmes referred to in the Defence Investment Plan remain in their development phases and the Department continues to refine delivery schedules. Full Operating Capability dates will be confirmed as the programmes mature and contractual arrangements...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Navy: North Atlantic OceanMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how much has been spent on the delivery of (a
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 13181 on the 2 July 2026.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-25/13181
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how many Type 94 uncrewed sensor platforms wi
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced the development of the Type 94 uncrewed sensor platform as part of the Royal Navy’s future Hybrid Navy capability. The number of platforms to be procured, and the construction schedule for those platforms, have not ye...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitle, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how much will be spent on the delivery of the
Answer: Defence will invest at least £1.5 billion over the next four years to begin delivering the Hybrid Navy. £240 million of this is allocated to delivering the first elements of the Hybrid Air Wing. The remainder is all allocated to the Hybrid Fleet, comprisi...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how much has been spent on the delivery of t
Answer: Expenditure incurred to date within this capability area has been associated with the development and maturation of the wider Future Air Dominance System (FADS) concept. Spending decisions on the Type 90 series are underway since their inclusion in the De...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, when the Type 94 uncrewed sensor platforms w
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced at least £1.3 billion investment in the Hybrid Navy Fleet, comprising uncrewed missile platforms (Type 91), uncrewed underwater sense platforms (Type 92), extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels (Type 93), uncrewed ra...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Submarines: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how many Type 93 Extra-Large Uncrewed Underw
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced the development of Type 92 uncrewed underwater sensing platforms and Type 93 extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels as part of the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme, part of the Hybrid Navy strategy. The number...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Submarines: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how much will be spent on the delivery of th
Answer: Defence will invest at least £1.5 billion over the next four years to begin delivering the Hybrid Navy. £240 million of this is allocated to delivering the first elements of the Hybrid Air Wing. The remainder is all allocated to the Hybrid Fleet, comprisi...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Submarines: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how much has been spent on the delivery of t
Answer: Expenditure incurred to date within this capability area has been associated with the development and maturation of the wider Future Air Dominance System (FADS) concept. Spending decisions on the Type 90 series are underway since their inclusion in the De...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Submarines: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, when the Type 93 Extra-Large Uncrewed Underw
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced at least £1.3 billion investment in the Hybrid Navy Fleet, comprising uncrewed missile platforms (Type 91), uncrewed underwater sense platforms (Type 92), extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels (Type 93), uncrewed ra...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how many Type 92 uncrewed underwater sensing
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced the development of Type 92 uncrewed underwater sensing platforms and Type 93 extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels as part of the Royal Navy’s Atlantic Bastion programme, part of the Hybrid Navy strategy. The number...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how much will be spent on the delivery of th
Answer: Defence will invest at least £1.5 billion over the next four years to begin delivering the Hybrid Navy. £240 million of this is allocated to delivering the first elements of the Hybrid Air Wing. The remainder is all allocated to the Hybrid Fleet, comprisi...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how much has been spent on the delivery of t
Answer: Expenditure incurred to date within this capability area has been associated with the development and maturation of the wider Future Air Dominance System (FADS) concept. Spending decisions on the Type 90 series are underway since their inclusion in the De...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled, At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, when the Type 92 uncrewed underwater sensing
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced at least £1.3 billion investment in the Hybrid Navy Fleet, comprising uncrewed missile platforms (Type 91), uncrewed underwater sense platforms (Type 92), extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels (Type 93), uncrewed ra...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how much will be spent on the delivery of the
Answer: Defence will invest at least £1.5 billion over the next four years to begin delivering the Hybrid Navy. £240 million of this is allocated to delivering the first elements of the Hybrid Air Wing. The remainder is all allocated to the Hybrid Fleet, comprisi...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, how much has been spent on the delivery of th
Answer: Expenditure incurred to date within this capability area has been associated with the development and maturation of the wider Future Air Dominance System (FADS) concept. Spending decisions on the Type 90 series are underway since their inclusion in the De...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, when the Type 91 uncrewed missile platforms w
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced at least £1.3 billion investment in the Hybrid Navy Fleet, comprising uncrewed missile platforms (Type 91), uncrewed underwater sense platforms (Type 92), extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels (Type 93), uncrewed ra...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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Warships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled At least six new air defence warships to defend UK waters and boost shipbuilding, published on 29 June 2026, when will the first Common Combat Vessel ente
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced at least £1.3 billion investment in the Hybrid Navy Fleet, comprising uncrewed missile platforms (Type 91), uncrewed underwater sense platforms (Type 92), extra-large uncrewed underwater vessels (Type 93), uncrewed ra...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
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