James Cartlidge MP: written questions

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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