James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2025
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HMS Duncan: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects HMS Duncan to complete the Power Improvement Project upgrade.
Answer: I refer the hon. member to the answer I gave him on 11 December 2025 to Questions 96770, 96771, 97300 and 97301 about the forward plans for the Type 45 Destroyer’s Power Improvement Project.
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS Diamond: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects HMS Diamond to complete the Power Improvement Project upgrade.
Answer: I refer the hon. member to the answer I gave him on 11 December 2025 to Questions 96770, 96771, 97300 and 97301 about the forward plans for the Type 45 Destroyer’s Power Improvement Project.
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Minister of State's answer to Urgent Question on 8 December 2025 from the Hon. Member for South Suffolk, Official Report, col 46, whether the team of experts from organisations outside the G
Answer: For reasons of commercial sensitivity, it would be inappropriate to comment on the details of the Ministry of Defence’s work with external experts and organisations, which is in progress.
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Minister of State's answer to Urgent Question on 8 December 2025 from the Hon. Member for South Suffolk, Official Report, col 46, whether the work conducted by the team of experts from organ
Answer: For reasons of commercial sensitivity, it would be inappropriate to comment on the details of the Ministry of Defence’s work with external experts and organisations, which is in progress.
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Minister of State's answer to Urgent Question on 8 December 2025 from the Hon. Member for South Suffolk, Official Report, col 46, whether the team of experts from organisations outside the G
Answer: For reasons of commercial sensitivity, it would be inappropriate to comment on the details of the Ministry of Defence’s work with external experts and organisations, which is in progress.
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Minister of State's answer to Urgent Question on 8 December 2025 from the Hon. Member for South Suffolk, Official Report, col 46, what form the expertise and challenge from the team of exper
Answer: For reasons of commercial sensitivity, it would be inappropriate to comment on the details of the Ministry of Defence’s work with external experts and organisations, which is in progress.
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Minister of State's answer to Urgent Question on 8 December 2025 from the Hon. Member for South Suffolk, Official Report, col 46, if he will name the external organisation with experience of
Answer: For reasons of commercial sensitivity, it would be inappropriate to comment on the details of the Ministry of Defence’s work with external experts and organisations, which is in progress.
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Minister of State's answer to Urgent Question on 8 December 2025 from the Hon. Member for South Suffolk, Official Report, col 46, whether any future decision on the Ajax programme will be ma
Answer: It would not be appropriate to pre-empt the outcome of the ongoing investigations or to comment further at this stage. The investigations must be given adequate time to identify the root cause of the issue. Decisions will be taken by Ministers in due cour...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December to Question 94229 on Autonomous Weapons: Procurement, how much of the £450 million spent on Uncrewed Systems was not spent on research and development.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) spend of over £450 million on drones does not include spend in support of Ukraine. Over £300 million of the total spend was on uncrewed systems research and development, and the remaining spent on uncrewed system procuremen...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December to Question 94229 on Autonomous Weapons: Procurement, in relation to the £450 million spent on Uncrewed Systems, what the remaining £150 million that was not spent on research
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) spend of over £450 million on drones does not include spend in support of Ukraine. Over £300 million of the total spend was on uncrewed systems research and development, and the remaining spent on uncrewed system procuremen...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December to Question 94229 on Autonomous Weapons: Procurement, how many contracts have been signed as a result of the £450 million spent on Uncrewed Systems since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) spend of over £450 million on drones does not include spend in support of Ukraine. Over £300 million of the total spend was on uncrewed systems research and development, and the remaining spent on uncrewed system procuremen...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December to Question 94229 on Autonomous Weapons: Procurement, what percentage of the £450 million on Uncrewed Systems was spent with British companies.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) spend of over £450 million on drones does not include spend in support of Ukraine. Over £300 million of the total spend was on uncrewed systems research and development, and the remaining spent on uncrewed system procuremen...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December to Question 94229 on Autonomous Weapons: Procurement, what quantity of drones have been procured as part of the £450 million on Uncrewed Systems, broken down by (a) reconnaiss
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) spend of over £450 million on drones does not include spend in support of Ukraine. Over £300 million of the total spend was on uncrewed systems research and development, and the remaining spent on uncrewed system procuremen...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 December to Question 94229 on Autonomous Weapons: Procurement, what percentage of the £450 million on Uncrewed Systems was spent on funding procurement for Ukraine.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) spend of over £450 million on drones does not include spend in support of Ukraine. Over £300 million of the total spend was on uncrewed systems research and development, and the remaining spent on uncrewed system procuremen...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 September to Question 69422, whether it remains his plan to publish the Defence Investment Plan before the rise of the House on 18 December 2025.
Answer: We are working flat out between now and the end of the year to finalise the Defence Investment Plan. I am sure the hon. Gentleman will appreciate the scale of the decisions that we need to make including on AJAX. He will also appreciate the scale of the p...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDementia: DiagnosisDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to reintroduce improving dementia diagnosis times into NHS Operational Planning Guidance.
Answer: NHS Planning Guidance is not an exhaustive list of everything the National Health Service does, and the absence of a target does not mean it is not an area of focus.We recognise the importance of a timely diagnosis, and remain committed to increasing diag...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLecanemabDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to introduce Lecanemab through the NHS.
Answer: The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) makes recommendations on whether new medicines should be routinely funded by the National Health Service, based on an assessment of their costs and benefits. The NHS in England is legally requir...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordInternet: ChildrenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to ensure the safety of children online in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The Online Safety Act requires services to protect children in the UK, including South Suffolk, from illegal and harmful content online.Services regulated by the Act are required to use highly effective age assurance to prevent children from encountering ...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: StandardsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether her Department plans to introduce technological standards on the use of AI.
Answer: The use of AI varies by sector, and sector specific standards are starting to take shape, for example self-driving cars will now be in the UK from next year thanks to new standards from DFT.The Government supports the development and adoption of technical...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFood: LabellingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure food and drink sold in the UK is labelled according to RSPCA standards.
Answer: We remain firmly committed to maintaining and improving animal welfare and want to work closely with the farming sector to deliver high standards. The RSPCA Assured scheme is an animal welfare assurance initiative which sets standards which go beyond the ...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that sufficient funding for flood prevention is distributed evenly.
Answer: As part of the Plan for Change, this Government is investing at least a record £10.5 billion until 2036 – the largest flood programme in history which is projected to benefit more than 890,000 properties. The Government recently announced major changes to...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: South SuffolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97538More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to boost flood defences in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The Environment Agency (EA) is actively managing flood risk in South Suffolk through routine maintenance, strategic projects and provision of warnings and advice. Since April 2025, over 2,200 hours and a budget of £15,440 have been spent operating and mai...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLivestock: Animal HousingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to prevent the use of cages and other confinement systems for farmed animals.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 29 April 2025 to the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole, PQ UIN 47556.
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Mobile PhonesDepartment for EducationTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to provide advice and support for headteachers to transition to a smartphone free school.
Answer: Mobile phones have no place in schools. The department’s guidance on mobile phones in schools, published in February 2024, is clear that schools should prohibit the use of devices with smart technology throughout the school day, including during lessons, ...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS Diamond: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects HMS Diamond to complete the Power Improvement Project upgrade.
Answer: As of December 2025, three Type 45 Destroyers have completed their Power Improvement Project (PIP) upgrades: HMS DAUNTLESS, HMS DARING, and HMS DRAGON, HMS DEFENDER and HMS DIAMOND are currently undergoing PIP upgrades. HMS DUNCAN is operational, pending ...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
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