James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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Defence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 31 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what the total cost to the public purse is for establishing the new CyberEM Command.
Answer: The Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force (DCEMF) remains in internal planning and design stages, with options presented to Defence but not yet endorsed by Military Strategic Headquarters. Resource and capability decisions are subject to the Defence ann...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 31 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, where the CyberEM Command will be based.
Answer: The 2* Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force will be headquartered in Corsham.
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 31 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, who will lead the CyberEM Command.
Answer: Air Vice Marshal Tom Ashbridge will lead the 2* Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force, part of the Cyber and Specialist Operations Command which is led at 4* by General Sir James Hockenhull.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 31 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what recent progress he has made on establishing the new CyberEM Command.
Answer: Design and implementation planning is well underway. The 4* Cyber and Specialist Operations Command has been launched as of 1 September 2025 and within it the 2* Defence Cyber and Electromagnetic Force is on schedule to be launched by the end of the year.
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace: Cabinet CommitteesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 31 of the Strategic Defence Review - Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad published on 2 June 2025, if he will list the membership of the Cabinet sub-Committee on Space.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 23 July 2025 to Question 68516 to the right hon. Member for Solihull West and Shirley (Dr Neil Shastri -Hurst), where I stated ‘I welcome the hon. Gentleman’s interest in space. The Ministry of Defence along...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace: Cabinet CommitteesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 31 of the Strategic Defence Review - Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, published on 2 June 2025, who will chair the Cabinet sub-Committee on Space.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 23 July 2025 to Question 68516 to the right hon. Member for Solihull West and Shirley (Dr Neil Shastri -Hurst), where I stated ‘I welcome the hon. Gentleman’s interest in space. The Ministry of Defence along...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace: Cabinet CommitteesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 31 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, when he expects the Cabinet sub-Committee on Space to be established.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 23 July 2025 to Question 68516 to the right hon. Member for Solihull West and Shirley (Dr Neil Shastri -Hurst), where I stated ‘I welcome the hon. Gentleman’s interest in space. The Ministry of Defence along...
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Uncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 29 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, who will the new defence uncrewed systems centre be led by.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review recommends that a new Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre (DUSC) should be established at IOC by Feb 26, with centralised authority to accelerate the adoption of Uncrewed System technologies across all three services. Cost, staffi...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Uncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 29 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, how many new staff will be employed as part of the defence uncrewed systems centre.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review recommends that a new Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre (DUSC) should be established at IOC by Feb 26, with centralised authority to accelerate the adoption of Uncrewed System technologies across all three services. Cost, staffi...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Uncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 29 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 202 what the total cost was of establishing the new defence uncrewed systems centre.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review recommends that a new Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre (DUSC) should be established at IOC by Feb 26, with centralised authority to accelerate the adoption of Uncrewed System technologies across all three services. Cost, staffi...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTrident Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 34 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what discussions he has had with stakeholders on the successor to the Dreadnought class submarine since 2 June 2025.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to the United Kingdom’s independent nuclear deterrent, underpinned by our triple lock commitment to continue to build the four new Dreadnought Class submarines, maintain our continuous at sea deterrent and deliver all th...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Uncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 29 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, where the new defence uncrewed systems centre will be based.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review recommends that a new Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre (DUSC) should be established at IOC by February 2026, with centralised authority to accelerate the adoption of Uncrewed System technologies across all three services. Cost,...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 27 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, whether he plans to increase funding for (a) a deep precision strike and (b) integrated air and missile defence during the cu
Answer: Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations will be set out in the Defence Investment Plan to be published in the Autumn. Both Deep Precision Strike and Integrated Air and Missile Defence capabilities will be prioritised appropriately aga...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 25 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what powers the Government will hold in reserve should the UK enter a conflict.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set out the need for Defence Readiness legislation this Parliament to give the Government more robust or additional powers to make the UK safe. This could include measures to improve the preparedness of key industries includin...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 25 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, which body will be responsible for external scrutiny of UK warfighting readiness.
Answer: As set out in the evidence session with the House of Commons Defence Select Committee (HCDC) on 8 July, we expect the HCDC to have a central role in scrutinising UK warfighting readiness.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70650More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 25 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, whether he has a formal date for the implementation of the Defence Readiness Bill.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set out the need for Defence Readiness legislation this Parliament to give the Government more robust or additional powers to make the UK safe. This could include measures to improve the preparedness of key industries includin...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70649More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 25 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, when he plans to bring the Defence Readiness Bill before Parliament.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set out the need for Defence Readiness legislation this Parliament to give the Government more robust or additional powers to make the UK safe. This could include measures to improve the preparedness of key industries includin...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70648More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 24 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, whether he plans to have discussions with Cabinet colleagues on the (a) protection and (b) defence of critical national infra
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the Royal Navy will play a new leading and coordinating role in securing the UK’s critical undersea infrastructure and maritime traffic. As part of this, the Royal Navy will work with wider Government and commer...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Pipelines and ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 24 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what steps he is taking to support the Royal Navy in taking a (a) leading and (b) coordinating role in securing undersea (i)
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the Royal Navy will play a new leading and coordinating role in securing the UK’s critical undersea infrastructure and maritime traffic. As part of this, the Royal Navy will work with wider Government and commer...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Young PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70646More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 23 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, whether he plans to publish a formal policy document on developing understanding of the armed forces among young people in sc
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the Royal Navy will play a new leading and coordinating role in securing the UK’s critical undersea infrastructure and maritime traffic. As part of this, the Royal Navy will work with wider Government and commer...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Young PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70645More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 23 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, whether (a) Minister and (b) officials from his Department have had discussions with representatives from the Department for
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, the Royal Navy will play a new leading and coordinating role in securing the UK’s critical undersea infrastructure and maritime traffic. As part of this, the Royal Navy will work with wider Government and commer...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Young PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70644More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to clause 23 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, whether he will have discussions with the Secretary of State for Education on developing an understanding of the armed forces
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the importance of the Department for Education (DfE) in increasing understanding and appreciation of our Armed Forces in young people. Ministers and officials from the MOD have met with colleagues in the DfE and di...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department plans to review the consistency of Sustainable Farming Incentive application decisions made after the scheme was closed.
Answer: We do not propose to review decisions. We clearly set out the rationale for the reopened Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme. The Rural Payments Agency wrote to all those applicants who were eligible to apply. We worked with stakeholders and partner orga...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps he is taking to support farmers who incurred costs based on an expectation of acceptance to the Sustainable Farming Incentive scheme.
Answer: The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) 2024 was an uncapped scheme aimed at mass participation of farm businesses, despite a finite farming budget. This large-scale uptake of the scheme meant it reached its upper limit in March 2025. We have allocated a ...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHeart Diseases: Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 70641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of long ambulance transfer times for cardiac emergencies on (a) Suffolk and (b) nationally.
Answer: Cardiac emergencies include a range of potentially life-threatening conditions, such as cardiac arrest, which requires a Category 1 ambulance response, and heart attacks, which require a Category 2 ambulance response. These classifications come from the A...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
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