James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34902 on Uncrewed Systems: Procurement, what the process is for issuing a Defence Infrastructure Organisation license for the use of uncrewed systems on the def
Answer: Anyone wishing to apply for a licence to use Uncrewed Systems on the Defence Estate should contact the local Defence Infrastructure Organisation Office. Officials will engage with the relevant Head of Establishment to determine availability of the site an...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Lost Property and TheftMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 March to Question 33948 on Ministry of Defence: Lost Property and Theft, if he will provide details on the two specific incidents referred to in the answer.
Answer: The incidents of lost and stolen devices both occurred in the Navy which introduced strengthened accounting processes and completed a comprehensive audit of mobile devices. In total the two incidents account for 259 mobile phones lost or stolen between 5 ...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Lost Property and TheftMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 March 2025 to Question 33948 on Ministry of Defence: Lost Property and Theft, where phones were last located before being (a) misplaced and (b) stolen by region since 5 July 2024.
Answer: This information is being withheld for the purpose of safeguarding national security. The Ministry of Defence takes the security of our assets extremely seriously and we have robust measures in place to assure the integrity of these arrangements. When any...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordStrategic Defence ReviewMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with the Prime Minister on the publication date for the Strategic Defence Review since 25 February 2025.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review is well advanced, but not yet complete. As soon as it is completed the Prime Minister will put it before the House.
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has authorised changes to the financial threshold for procurement contracts since 25 February 2025.
Answer: The Department currently has no financial thresholds for procurement contracts. There continue to be a number of internal review and approval processes before procurement is undertaken, as is normal practice.
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34904 on Defence: Procurement, whether he plans to publish the target for direct SME spending separately from the Defence Industrial Strategy.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is required, along with all other Government Departments, to agree and publish a target for direct spend with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by June 2025. The Department is committed to publishing a stretching but achievable t...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34904 on Defence: Procurement, whether the target for direct SME spending will be published separately to the Spending Review.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is required, along with all other Government Departments, to agree and publish a target for direct spend with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by June 2025. The Department is committed to publishing a stretching but achievable t...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFleet Solid Support Ships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34636 on HMS Northumberland: Decommissioning, what the target date is for the delivery of the fleet solid support ships.
Answer: Each of the Ships Programmes are progressing. All of the Type 26 Ships are expected to enter service between 2028 and 2035. The five Type 31 ships are planned to be in service by the early 2030s and the three Fleet Solid Support Ships by 2032. The Multi-R...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMulti-role Support Ships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34636 on HMS Northumberland: Decommissioning, what the target date is for the delivery of the multi-role support ships.
Answer: Each of the Ships Programmes are progressing. All of the Type 26 Ships are expected to enter service between 2028 and 2035. The five Type 31 ships are planned to be in service by the early 2030s and the three Fleet Solid Support Ships by 2032. The Multi-R...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordType 31 Frigates: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34636 on HMS Northumberland: Decommissioning, what the target date is for the delivery of the Type 31 Frigates.
Answer: Each of the Ships Programmes are progressing. All of the Type 26 Ships are expected to enter service between 2028 and 2035. The five Type 31 ships are planned to be in service by the early 2030s and the three Fleet Solid Support Ships by 2032. The Multi-R...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordType 26 Frigates: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 37233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34636 on HMS Northumberland: Decommissioning, what the target date is for the delivery of the Type 26 Frigates.
Answer: Each of the Ships Programmes are progressing. All of the Type 26 Ships are expected to enter service between 2028 and 2035. The five Type 31 ships are planned to be in service by the early 2030s and the three Fleet Solid Support Ships by 2032. The Multi-R...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34904 on Defence: Procurement, whether the target for direct SME spending will be published separately to the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is required, along with all other Government Departments, to agree and publish a target for direct spend with Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) by June 2025. The Department is committed to publishing a stretching but achievable t...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on Project CABOT.
Answer: Project CABOT is the Royal Navy’s plan to develop remotely operated and autonomous Anti-Submarine Warfare capabilities, aiming for a “Digitalisation of the North Atlantic”. Project CABOT was launched on 5 of March 2025, and the Royal Navy is now working w...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many housing officers were employed by the Ministry of Defence as of 10 March 2025.
Answer: Currently, 15 Joint Office Areas are operational in the United Kingdom. The Ministry of Defence continues to review the number to ensure we best support the families we serve. Currently, there are 120 Housing Officers and 16 Senior Housing Officers employ...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Written QuestionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to provide an Answer to Question 28549 on Ministry of Defence: Pay, tabled on 4 February 2025.
Answer: I will respond to the hon. Member shortly.
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Written QuestionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to provide an Answer Question 26308 on Army and Marines: Training, tabled on 24 January 2025.
Answer: I will respond to the hon. Member shortly.
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has placed orders for M500 remote operated vehicles for the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) purchased one M500 Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to support the initial capability investigation into autonomous mine hunting concepts leading into Project WILTON in 2015. WILTON informed the capability requirements for the RN's tran...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: InvestmentTreasuryTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36719More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has had discussions with pension firms on investment in the defence sector.
Answer: Ministers meet a wide range of pension firms regularly. Trustees and fund managers are responsible for making investment decisions in line with their fiduciary duty and member preferences. The Government has been actively engaging with the defence industr...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to introduce higher minimum standards for energy efficiency for Service Family Accommodation by 2029.
Answer: Work on a new Military Housing Strategy has begun, with plans for publication in Summer 2025. This will set out the Ministry of Defence’s intent for energy efficiency in Service Family Accommodation.
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to conduct the next Learning from Experience exercise into Service Family Accommodation.
Answer: The Department has scheduled the next Learning from Experience exercise into Service Family Accommodation this Spring with outcomes available during early Summer.
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to continue the implementation of the Damp and Mould Taskforce.
Answer: The Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) Damp and Mould Taskforce is scheduled to maintain operations throughout 2025 and 2026. Since the Damp and Mould Taskforce was established in 2023, over 9,000 Service personnel and their families have benefit...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36715More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Joint Office Areas are operational in the United Kingdom.
Answer: Currently, 15 Joint Office Areas are operational in the United Kingdom. The Ministry of Defence continues to review the number to ensure we best support the families we serve. Currently, there are 120 Housing Officers and 16 Senior Housing Officers employ...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his target date is for the launch of the Home Hub portal.
Answer: Work on a new Military Housing Strategy has begun, with plans for publication in Summer 2025. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation’s (DIO) Year three Review of the Future Defence Infrastructure Service Accommodation Contracts has started and is on targ...
Answered 17 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public AppointmentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 33946 on Ministry of Defence: Public Appointments, when he plans to advertise for the National Armaments Director.
Answer: The National Armaments Director will have significant experience in leading and transforming large organisations, and the ability to build strong, influential partnerships across the globe. We have therefore benchmarked the salary against Defence industry...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public AppointmentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 33946 on Ministry of Defence: Public Appointments, what the proposed remuneration package for the new National Armaments Director is.
Answer: The National Armaments Director will have significant experience in leading and transforming large organisations, and the ability to build strong, influential partnerships across the globe. We have therefore benchmarked the salary against Defence industry...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
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