James Cartlidge MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Warships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16476More

    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 procurement of

    Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announces at least £1.3 billion in a hybrid fleet, ultimately comprised of uncrewed missile platforms (Type 91), uncrewed underwater sense platforms (Type 92), extra large uncrewed underwater vessels (XLUUV) (Type 93), uncrewed...

    Answered 15 Jul 2026

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  • Marines: Amphibious WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16475More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled High-Speed boats and new drones for elite commando force under defence investment plan, published on 28 June 2026, how much of the £500 million to be spen

    Answer: The Joint Commando Craft (JCC) programme will deliver between 2028 and 2033. The precise number of craft entering service during this Parliament and the next will depend on the final delivery schedule.

    Answered 16 Jul 2026

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  • Marines: Amphibious WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16474More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled High-Speed boats and new drones for elite commando force under defence investment plan, published on 28 June 2026, how many high-speed Commando Insertion

    Answer: The Joint Commando Craft (JCC) programme will deliver between 2028 and 2033. The precise number of craft entering service during this Parliament and the next will depend on the final delivery schedule.

    Answered 16 Jul 2026

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  • Marines: Amphibious WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16473More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled High-Speed boats and new drones for elite commando force under defence investment plan, published on 28 June 2026, when will the new high-speed Commando I

    Answer: The Joint Commando Craft (JCC) programme will deliver between 2028 and 2033. The precise number of craft entering service during this Parliament and the next will depend on the final delivery schedule.

    Answered 16 Jul 2026

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  • NATO Countries: Military AttachésMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16006More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide a list of NATO countries with a UK defence attaché and if they are permanently stationed in country.

    Answer: The UK have Defence Attachés/Advisors (DAs) stationed permanently in the following NATO countries with some DAs having Non-Residential Attaché (NRA) responsibility for other NATO countries in their region. · Albania· Belgium (DA is also NRA to Luxembourg)...

    Answered 14 Jul 2026

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View as listDepartment for Business and Trade: 3Department for Business and Trade3Department for Culture, Media and Sport: 1Department for Culture, Media a…1Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 1Department for Environment, Foo…1Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: 3Department for Science, Innovat…3Home Office: 2Home Office2Ministry of Defence: 92Ministry of Defence92Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 2Ministry of Housing, Communitie…2Treasury: 1Treasury1
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Department for Business and Trade3
Department for Culture, Media and Sport1
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs1
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology3
Home Office2
Ministry of Defence92
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government2
Treasury1

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