James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2025

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UK Defence Innovation: Arms Length BodiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.8 of the Spring Statement, published on 26 March 2025, if he will list all the arms-length bodies which will be rolled in to UK Defence Innovation.
Answer: As set out in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement the Ministry of Defence will establish UK Defence Innovation (UKDI). This new body will consolidate, cohere and simplify the current Ministry of Defence (MOD) structures for innovation. As well as capitalise...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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UK Defence Innovation: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.8 of the Spring Statement, published on 26 March 2025, whether the £400m ringfenced budget for UK Defence Innovation will be ringfenced for UK Defence SMEs.
Answer: As set out in the Chancellor’s Spring Statement the Ministry of Defence will establish UK Defence Innovation (UKDI). This new body will consolidate, cohere and simplify the current Ministry of Defence (MOD) structures for innovation. As well as capitalise...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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Warships: LasersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.7 of the Spring Statement, published on 26 March 2025, how many Royal Navy ships will operate a Directed Energy Weapon by 2027.
Answer: As announced in the Spring Statement, part of the additional funding for Defence will be invested in advanced technology, including putting the DragonFire Laser Directed Energy Weapons on four Royal Navy ships, starting from 2027. This is not the totality...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which sites will be included in the refurbishment of military housing.
Answer: We are unable to give details of our future plans for specific sites at this time. The Defence Housing Strategy Review to determine how the Department will utilise its properties reacquired from Annington following the completion of the deal in January 20...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.29 of the Spring Statement, published on 26 March 2025, whether he plans to set a formal target for end to end procurement time for pace-setting modular upgrades.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is reforming its acquisition system to deliver defence capabilities at greater pace, secure the best possible value for money and support growth, under the leadership of a new National Armaments Director. These reforms will enable ...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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Defence: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Spring Statement, published on 26 March 2025, whether his Department has been set a target by which to increase Defence exports.
Answer: The UK Government continually assesses the defence export market and plays an important role in supporting industry partners with the export of UK defence equipment. Alongside other measures announced in the Spring Statement, defence exports will play a k...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.7 of the Spring Statement, published on 26 March 2025, whether any of the funding for military housing will go towards finalising the Annington transaction.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 31 March 2025 to Question 41492.
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.8 of the Spring Statement, 26 March 2025, whether he plans to set a formal target for end to end procurement time for rapid commercial exploitation.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is reforming its acquisition system to deliver defence capabilities at greater pace, secure the best possible value for money and support growth, under the leadership of a new National Armaments Director. These reforms will enable ...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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Defence: ReformMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42027More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Reform Model will have (a) an annual budget and (b) a full time staffing allocation.
Answer: Defence Reform is delivering meaningful change through a phased approach over the course of this parliament to reform Defence. However, it is too early to capture the required level of investment in this programme of work, which we expect will deliver net...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
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Defence: ReformMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42026More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will (a) publish and (b) deposit a paper in the library of the House of Commons details of the Defence Reform Model.
Answer: Defence Reform is delivering meaningful change through a phased approach over the course of this parliament to reform Defence. However, it is too early to capture the required level of investment in this programme of work, which we expect will deliver net...
Answered 1 Apr 2025
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.8 of the Spring Statement, 26 March 2025, what his planned timetable is to achieve his target for rapid commercial exploitation to have a three-months cycle.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is reforming its acquisition system to deliver defence capabilities at greater pace, drive productivity and secure the best possible value for money, under the leadership of a new National Armaments Director.A timescale for practic...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42024More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.8 of the Spring Statement, 26 March 2025, what his planned timetable is for achieving pace-setting modular upgrades to have an average of one year to contract.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is reforming its acquisition system to deliver defence capabilities at greater pace, drive productivity and secure the best possible value for money, under the leadership of a new National Armaments Director.A timescale for practic...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 42023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.8 of the Spring Statement, 26 March 2025, when he plans to achieve his target for major platforms to have an average of two years to contract.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is reforming its acquisition system to deliver defence capabilities at greater pace, drive productivity and secure the best possible value for money, under the leadership of a new National Armaments Director.A timescale for practic...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.8 of the Spring Statement, 26 March 2025, whether he plans to set a formal target for end to end procurement time for major platforms.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is reforming its acquisition system to deliver defence capabilities at greater pace, secure the best possible value for money and support growth, under the leadership of a new National Armaments Director. These reforms will enable ...
Answered 7 Apr 2025
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Technology: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 2.8 of the Spring Statement, 26 March 2025, what his Department's definition of novel technology is.
Answer: At the Chancellor’s Spring Statement the Ministry of Defence (MOD) committed to establishing UK Defence Innovation (UKDI). This new body will simplify and consolidate the current MOD structures for innovation. The Spring Statement also confirmed that from...
Answered 4 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the forecasted cost of the Rented Living Accommodation Project has changed since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The average annual cost of the Rented Living Accommodation Project (RLAP) is £80 million. The RLAP Contract is due for renewal on 1 April 2027. The overall forecast cost for RLAP has not changed since 5 July 2024.
Answered 2 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Rented Living Accommodation Project is due for renewal.
Answer: The average annual cost of the Rented Living Accommodation Project (RLAP) is £80 million. The RLAP Contract is due for renewal on 1 April 2027. The overall forecast cost for RLAP has not changed since 5 July 2024.
Answered 2 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual cost is of the Rented Living Accommodation Project.
Answer: The average annual cost of the Rented Living Accommodation Project (RLAP) is £80 million. The RLAP Contract is due for renewal on 1 April 2027. The overall forecast cost for RLAP has not changed since 5 July 2024.
Answered 2 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many dual serving service personnel are living in Substitute Service Family Accommodation.
Answer: As of 28 March 2025, there were 174 Service personnel and their families, living in Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA). Information on the number of Service personnel living in SSFA by rank or by the number of dual Serving Service personnel is...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual cost is of Substitute Service Family Accommodation by region.
Answer: As of 28 March 2025, 174 Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) properties are in use in the United Kingdom. The cost of SSFA for financial year 2024-25 is £1.28 million. Information regarding the annual cost of SSFA by region is not held.
Answered 3 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the annual cost is of Substitute Service Family Accommodation.
Answer: As of 28 March 2025, 174 Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) properties are in use in the United Kingdom. The cost of SSFA for financial year 2024-25 is £1.28 million. Information regarding the annual cost of SSFA by region is not held.
Answered 3 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the entitlement requirements are for an application to live in Substitute Service Family Accommodation.
Answer: When Service Family Accommodation (SFA) is unavailable on assignment to a new duty unit, Service personnel who are married and accompanied by their family, registered in a civil partnership, a lone single parent, or are married unaccompanied fulfilling ce...
Answered 2 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service personnel were living in Substitute Service Family Accommodation by rank as of 27 March 2025.
Answer: As of 28 March 2025, there were 174 Service personnel and their families, living in Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA). Information on the number of Service personnel living in SSFA by rank or by the number of dual Serving Service personnel is...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Substitute Service Family Accommodation properties are in use in the United Kingdom.
Answer: As of 28 March 2025, 174 Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA) properties are in use in the United Kingdom. The cost of SSFA for financial year 2024-25 is £1.28 million. Information regarding the annual cost of SSFA by region is not held.
Answered 3 Apr 2025
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 41888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service personnel live in Substitute Service Family Accommodation.
Answer: As of 28 March 2025, there were 174 Service personnel and their families, living in Substitute Service Family Accommodation (SSFA). Information on the number of Service personnel living in SSFA by rank or by the number of dual Serving Service personnel is...
Answered 3 Apr 2025
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