James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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Uncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral Answer by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 15 December 2025, Official Report, Column 606, when he plans to launch the drone uncrewed centre of excellence.
Answer: Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including on autonomy and drones, will be prioritised appropriately against the threat as part of the future Integrated Force and set out in the Defence Investment Plan. Due to operational secu...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral Answer by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 15 December 2025, Official Report, Column 606, how many new staff will be employed as part of the drone uncrewed centre of excellence.
Answer: Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including on autonomy and drones, will be prioritised appropriately against the threat as part of the future Integrated Force and set out in the Defence Investment Plan. Due to operational secu...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral Answer by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 15 December 2025, Official Report, Column 606, where will the drone uncrewed centre of excellence be based.
Answer: Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including on autonomy and drones, will be prioritised appropriately against the threat as part of the future Integrated Force and set out in the Defence Investment Plan. Due to operational secu...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral Answer by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 15 December 2025, Official Report, Column 606, who will lead the drone uncrewed centre of excellence.
Answer: Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including on autonomy and drones, will be prioritised appropriately against the threat as part of the future Integrated Force and set out in the Defence Investment Plan. Due to operational secu...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral Answer by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 15 December 2025, Official Report, Column 606, what is the total cost of establishing the drone uncrewed centre of excellence.
Answer: Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, including on autonomy and drones, will be prioritised appropriately against the threat as part of the future Integrated Force and set out in the Defence Investment Plan. Due to operational secu...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Written QuestionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to respond to Question 97807 from the hon. Member for South Suffolk on Defence: Finance before the rise of the House on 18 December 2025.
Answer: I responded to the hon. Member on 19 December 2025.
Answered 5 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Lancaster: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether HMS Lancaster was deemed unfit to conduct a return journey to the United Kingdom for decommissioning.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him to Question 98839 on 19 December 2025 HMS Lancaster has exceeded the 18 years lifespan she was originally built for and, with almost 35 years of outstanding service, she has reached her planned out of servi...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS Lancaster: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans are in place for transportation of the ordnance on board HMS Lancaster.
Answer: HMS Lancaster has exceeded the 18 years lifespan she was originally built for and, with almost 35 years of outstanding service, she has reached her planned out of service date. As is standard practice for decommissioning ships, any material or supplies on...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent steps he has taken to protect British waters from Russian submarines.
Answer: As the Strategic Defence Review outlines, there is a persistent and growing underwater threat to the UK and NATO from a modernising Russian submarine force. In response, the Ministry of Defence has announced Atlantic Bastion – the Royal Navy's programme c...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Rules of EngagementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has changed the Royal Navy's rules of engagements in light of the incursion by the Russian submarine Krasnodar.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 27 November 2025, to Question 93047. The Royal Navy and the Ministry of Defence continuously assess our Rules of Engagement to ensure our Armed Forces can act appropriately against malign activities and ...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures are in place to protect British waters from future incursions by the Russian submarine Krasnodar.
Answer: The Royal Navy shadowed the Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar and its accompanying tug-boat, Altay, through the English Channel. The Krasnodar remained on the surface for the duration of her transit and operated in line with international obligations...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Peacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has agreed the roles performed by British troops in the Multinational Force Ukraine.
Answer: The Multinational Force - Ukraine will strengthen Ukraine's path to peace and stability by securing Ukraine's skies, supporting safer seas, and regenerating Ukraine's own forces. The focus is on developing a plan to meet the requirements of the peace deal...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many AI contracts have been awarded by his Department since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Department can confirm that from 5 July 2024, two AI contracts have been awarded. However, many more contracts, not classified as AI will contain elements of AI as part of a contemporary service offer.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Class 1 Raybird systems his Department has ordered since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Department has not ordered any Raybird systems since 5 July 2024.
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ReformMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the letter written to the Defence Committee entitled Ministry of Defence paper providing information on Defence Reform, published on 21 October 2025, if he will list the quarterly reform program
Answer: Defence Reform continues to make progress against its quarterly deliverables and across a variety of workstreams including the new ways of working between the four areas, design of the strategic cycles, modernised financial flows and agreed portfolio layd...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces CommissionerMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether there has been a delay to the appointment of the Armed Forces Commissioner.
Answer: The Armed Forces Commissioner will play a pivotal role in improving Service life for Service personnel and their families. The Commissioner will be central to delivering a trusted and effective service for our people and it is vital we get the right perso...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordTerrorism: Northern IrelandNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, pursuant to the Answer of 21 October to Question 82702, whether it remains the case that 9 inquests will be able to resume.
Answer: The Northern Ireland Office has written to the families of 8 cases to inform them that those inquests will be able to resume under clause 84(3) of the Northern Ireland (Troubles) Bill. These cases are; Dillon, Duffy, McCord, Loughgall, Stalker-Sampson ser...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total cost of implementing the Warfighting Ready Plan 2029.
Answer: The Royal Navy Warfighting Ready Plan 2029 offers an ambitious and strategic blueprint outlining how the Navy will strengthen and evolve its capabilities over the next four years. The plan is designed to define our strategic priorities while delivering si...
Answered 18 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmy: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December to Question 95413 on Military Exercises, whether the reduction in Army overseas training exercises from financial year 2026-27 will result in the retirement of any military p
Answer: Our overseas training programme is kept under review to ensure it reflects Defence priorities and operational requirements, both for the UK and our partners. The programme is inherently dynamic and decisions taken one year do not determine activity in fut...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December to Question 95413 on Military Exercises, whether the scale back of the Royal Navy's participation in overseas training will result in the early retirement of any Royal Navy ve
Answer: Our overseas training programme is kept under review to ensure it reflects Defence priorities and operational requirements, both for the UK and our partners. The programme is inherently dynamic and decisions taken one year do not determine activity in fut...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December to Question 95413 on Military Exercises, whether there will be any change to the amount of training exercises conducted by the Royal Air Force in financial year (a) 2025-2026,
Answer: As outlined in my previous response, the single Services remain committed to prioritising training exercises in alignment with both our own and partners' operational needs, as well as the priorities outlined in the Strategic Defence Review The exact numbe...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December to Question 95413 on Military Exercises, if he will list the countries in which Royal Navy overseas training exercises will be reduced over the next four years.
Answer: Our overseas training programme is kept under review to ensure it reflects Defence priorities and operational requirements, both for the UK and our partners. The programme is inherently dynamic and decisions taken one year do not determine activity in fut...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December to Question 95413 on Military Exercises, if he will list the Royal Navy overseas training exercises that will be reduced over the next four years.
Answer: Our overseas training programme is kept under review to ensure it reflects Defence priorities and operational requirements, both for the UK and our partners. The programme is inherently dynamic and decisions taken one year do not determine activity in fut...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmy: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December to Question 95413 on Military Exercises, if he will list the countries in which Army overseas training exercises will be reduced from financial year 2026-27.
Answer: Our overseas training programme is kept under review to ensure it reflects Defence priorities and operational requirements, both for the UK and our partners. The programme is inherently dynamic and decisions taken one year do not determine activity in fut...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmy: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 December to Question 95413 on Military Exercises, if he will list the Army overseas training exercises that will be reduced from financial year 2026-27.
Answer: Our overseas training programme is kept under review to ensure it reflects Defence priorities and operational requirements, both for the UK and our partners. The programme is inherently dynamic and decisions taken one year do not determine activity in fut...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
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