James Cartlidge MP: written questions
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Ajax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement published by his Department on The Armoured Cavalry Programme on 28 April 2026, HCWS1545, whether he has appointed the lead reviewer for the further independent review.
Answer: An announcement on this matter is being prepared and will be made shortly via Written Ministerial Statement.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department's budget will increase in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament, as a percentage of GDP.
Answer: Spending will be set out in the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Defence Housing Strategy: A £9bn ‘generational renewal' for forces family housing and 100,000 new homes on MOD land to drive growth, published on 2 Novemb
Answer: We inherited military family housing in an appalling state. We have made improving defence housing a priority for the Government and satisfaction with our housing is up in the latest Continuous Attitude Survey. The Defence Housing Strategy was published o...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much of the £7 billion to be spent on military accommodation in this Parliament has been spent as of 18 June 2026.
Answer: From 1 April 2025 to 31 March 2026, approximately £900.6 million has been spent on both Service Family Accommodation and Single Living Accommodation.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has authorised a change to the spending envelope assigned to the Defence Housing Strategy.
Answer: The commitment to £9 billion overall funding envelope for the Defence Housing Strategy was recently reaffirmed in the House in response to an urgent question from the Leader of the Opposition, debated on Monday 15 June 2026 (volume 787: column 569).
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Defence Housing Strategy: A £9bn ‘generational renewal' for forces family housing and 100,000 new homes on MOD land to drive growth, published on 2 Novemb
Answer: We inherited military family housing in an appalling state. We have made improving defence housing a priority for the Government and satisfaction with our housing is up in the latest Continuous Attitude Survey. The Defence Housing Strategy was published o...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement published by his Department on The Armoured Cavalry Programme on 28 April 2026, HCWS1545, when the Independent Expert Panel Review will complete its report.
Answer: A further announcement on Ajax is being prepared that will address these points.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions regarding the implementation of efficiency savings in his Department in the (a) current and (b) next financial year.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave on 28 April 2026 to Questions 128750 and 128871 https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-04-21/128750https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-04-...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held discussions with his United States counterpart regarding the withdrawal of US service personnel from NATO countries.
Answer: We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase the military capabilities the United Kingdom assigns to the NATO Force Model.
Answer: We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact on the security of NATO of the United States proposal to reduce the military capabilities it assigns to the NATO Force Model.
Answer: We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the United States recent proposals to reduce the military capabilities it assigns to the NATO Force Model.
Answer: We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, whether there is a target in place for the speed at which Taskforce RAID will de
Answer: The UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether HM Treasury has formally offered to take control of spending on the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is responsible for spending on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), in accordance with HM Treasury approvals as is normal practice for a Category A programme, and ensures the highest standards of financial oversight and governan...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: ProductionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has a target for the percentage of food consumed in the UK that is produced domestically.
Answer: The department has set no target for domestic production or consumption, in percentage or volume terms. However, in the recently published Land Use Framework, the Government made a clear, long-term commitment to maintain overall food production in England...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: ProductionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether his Department has a target percentage for UK food production required to support national food security.
Answer: The department has set no target for domestic production or consumption, in percentage or volume terms. However, in the recently published Land Use Framework, the Government made a clear, long-term commitment to maintain overall food production in England...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has held recent discussions regarding the Global Combat Air Programme with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 29 April 2026, to Question 08441: As part of its close working relationship with HMT, the Chancellor and the Defence Secretary (as well as other Ministers and officials) regularly discuss many of MOD’s l...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has authorised a change to the projected lifetime cost of the Ajax programme.
Answer: Spending decisions on future capabilities will be published as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will meet with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss the potential impact of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on morale within the armed forces.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence routinely meets with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. to discuss the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans on providing additional funding to the Ajax programme beyond the original fixed-price contract agreed.
Answer: Spending decisions on future capabilities will be published as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan will include details of the financial contributions from all Government Departments.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan sets out Defence’s planned investment in the capabilities, infrastructure and industrial capacity required to deliver the outcomes of the Strategic Defence Review. The Plan focuses on Defence expenditure. Defence works closely ...
Answered 23 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Departmental ResponsibilitiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the personal statement by the Rt Hon. Member for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough on 16 June 2026, Official Report, Col 731.
Answer: I was in the House for the statement and want to thank my Rt Hon. Friend for his service to our nation and the Government. This Government remains resolute in ensuring the UK is secure and prepared against adversaries. These priorities will continue to gu...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: English ChannelMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to safeguard UK-registered civilian vessels against aggressive action showed by Russian military vessels in the English channel.
Answer: Defence maintains a constant presence in UK waters to uphold maritime security and deter threats, with a combination of surface and sub-surface vessels, maritime patrol aircraft, and autonomous assets ready to support.Royal Navy ships closely monitor Russ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: English ChannelMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of protections in place for UK-registered civilian vessels in the English channel from Russian military vessels.
Answer: Defence maintains a constant presence in UK waters to uphold maritime security and deter threats, with a combination of surface and sub-surface vessels, maritime patrol aircraft, and autonomous assets ready to support.Royal Navy ships closely monitor Russ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any named exercise has been cancelled before it began since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The information requested is not held centrally and will take time to collate. A response to a related earlier Question (92318), tabled on 18 November 2025, has been delayed. I will therefore write to the hon. Member once the relevant data has been compil...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
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