James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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National SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what recent progress his Department has made on developing the Home Defence P
Answer: Defence plays a leading role in the development of the Cabinet Office-led cross-Government Home Defence Programme, overseen centrally by the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster. As set out in the National Security Strategy and the Resilience Action Plan,...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Community DevelopmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, whether he plans to form a new force to connect local communities with Defence.
Answer: On Strategic Defence Review recommendation 27, the Ministry of Defence will develop options for the protection of Critical National Infrastructure in the event of crisis or conflict, including exploring the development of a new force that is modelled on t...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 89 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, whether he has met with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology to discuss the
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has met with the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and discussed a range of issues. Officials from the Ministry of Defence have worked closely with DSIT and other Government colleagues thro...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ConsultationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, how many of his Department's public engagement days have taken place since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Linked to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, the Reserve Forces and Cadet Associations (RFCAs) have conducted 369 engagement days since 5 July 2024. This number defines ‘public engagement days’ with employers throughout the year, both nationally (Armed Fo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ConsultationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether he plans to increase the number of his Department's public engagem
Answer: Linked to the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, the Reserve Forces and Cadet Associations (RFCAs) have conducted 369 engagement days since 5 July 2024. This number defines ‘public engagement days’ with employers throughout the year, both nationally (Armed Fo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public AppointmentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 25 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether any senior appointments who have not completed at least
Answer: With our through-life career management, we can ensure our people have a broad profile to meet the wide and varied demands Defence requires.All of our senior appointments are selected using the joint assured model to ensure Defence has the right people in...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public AppointmentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 25 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether it will be a formal requirement for all senior appointme
Answer: With our through-life career management, we can ensure our people have a broad profile to meet the wide and varied demands Defence requires.All of our senior appointments are selected using the joint assured model to ensure Defence has the right people in...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 25 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Fore
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has not yet engaged in direct discussions with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs regarding the review of the principal elements of the Integrated Defence Network (IGDN). The review ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 25 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, who will lead the review of the principle elements of the Integr
Answer: The review of the principal elements of the Integrated Global Defence Network (IGDN) will be led by the two-star military and civilian IGDN Directors, with three-star military oversight; and in collaboration with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 79 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commo
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence has not engaged in direct discussions with the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs regarding this issue. The Defenvce Minister for the House of Lords is leading development of the Defence...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 79 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether he has a target date for forming a dedicated training programme fo
Answer: A training programme has been in place since the formation of the Defence Attaché & Loan Service Centre in 2016, preparing personnel to deploy into International Defence Engagement Roles across the world. Following the publication of the Strategic Def...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Diplomatic RelationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 21 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether the new Defence Diplomacy Strategy will be developed in
Answer: With the backdrop of the challenging global environment outlined in the Strategic Defence Review and the National Security Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is developing a new Defence Diplomacy Strategy, in coordination and consultation with other Govern...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Diplomatic RelationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 21 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, who will lead on the new Defence Diplomacy Strategy.
Answer: With the backdrop of the challenging global environment outlined in the Strategic Defence Review and the National Security Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is developing a new Defence Diplomacy Strategy, in coordination and consultation with other Govern...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Diplomatic RelationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 21 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what recent progress his Department has made on developing a new
Answer: With the backdrop of the challenging global environment outlined in the Strategic Defence Review and the National Security Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is developing a new Defence Diplomacy Strategy, in coordination and consultation with other Govern...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: LocationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 17 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, whether he has a formal target for the reduction in the frequenc
Answer: Defence fully recognises the impact of moving its people and their families. Whilst there are no formal targets to reduce the frequency with which Service personnel must move location, we will endeavour to support requests to reduce the number of moves ex...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: LocationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 17 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what plans he has to reduce the frequency with which people move
Answer: Defence fully recognises the impact of moving its people and their families. Whilst there are no formal targets to reduce the frequency with which Service personnel must move location, we will endeavour to support requests to reduce the number of moves ex...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 15 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, how many recommendations he plans to make by October 2025 to hel
Answer: Raising our Standards has been established by Defence to address structural, behavioural, and leadership barriers. This work is key to operational delivery, recruitment, retention and driving forward an inclusive and safe culture. Raising our Standards ha...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 15 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, what recent progress his Department has made on tackling (a) str
Answer: Raising our Standards has been established by Defence to address structural, behavioural, and leadership barriers. This work is key to operational delivery, recruitment, retention and driving forward an inclusive and safe culture. Raising our Standards ha...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with his US counterpart on a reciprocal tariff-rate quota for refined white sugar in the UK-US trade deal.
Answer: In May, the UK concluded a landmark economic deal with the US which will save thousands of jobs, protect key British industries, and help drive economic growth.Further negotiations across a range of areas are ongoing. We do not comment on the specifics of...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSugar Beet: Trade AgreementsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps he is taking to promote the UK sugar beet industry in international trade negotiations.
Answer: This Government recognises the importance of the UK sugar beet industry. In all our trade negotiations we seek to open up new markets for British agricultural, food and drink exports, including UK-produced sugars.The UK is also an active member of the Int...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBiotechnologyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to protect UK sovereign innovation on gene editing in (a) current and (b) future trade deal discussions.
Answer: Defra has been clear, including in initial SPS agreement discussions with the EU, on the importance of supporting the use of new and innovative technologies such as precision breeding. Defra remains committed to the Precision Breeding Act 2023, and the se...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSugar Beet: South SuffolkDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support the sugar beet industry in South Suffolk constituency.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting and promoting growth in the UK sugar beet industry, including in South Suffolk. For example: we are funding research into crop resilience and sustainable practices through the Farming Innovation Programme. The Gov...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSugar BeetDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to promote growth in the UK sugar beet industry.
Answer: The Government is committed to supporting and promoting growth in the UK sugar beet industry, including in South Suffolk. For example: we are funding research into crop resilience and sustainable practices through the Farming Innovation Programme. The Gov...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Enzyme Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what support he is providing to (a) NHS trusts and (b) pharmacies to manage supply disruptions of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
Answer: The Department is continuing to work with all suppliers of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) to help resolve the supply issues in the short and longer term. This includes asking that they expedite deliveries, source stock from other markets, an...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPancreatic Enzyme Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to increase the availability of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy.
Answer: The Department is continuing to work with all suppliers of pancreatic enzyme replacement therapy (PERT) to help resolve the supply issues in the short and longer term. This includes asking that they expedite deliveries, source stock from other markets, an...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
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