James Cartlidge MP: written questions 2025
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March to Question 34903 on Defence: Procurement, who will staff the Defence Small and Medium Enterprise Support Hub.
Answer: Whilst the exact number of staff employed by the Office for Small Business Growth is still under development, it is anticipated that staffing levels will be adjusted to reflect demand placed upon its services. Funding for the Office, including staff costs...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March to Question 34903 on Defence: Procurement, whether any new staff will be recruited as part of the Defence Small and Medium Enterprise Support Hub.
Answer: Whilst the exact number of staff employed by the Office for Small Business Growth is still under development, it is anticipated that staffing levels will be adjusted to reflect demand placed upon its services. Funding for the Office, including staff costs...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 March to Question 34903 on Defence: Procurement, who will lead the Defence Small and Medium Enterprise Support Hub.
Answer: I am pleased to confirm that Senior Civil Servant, Tim Ketton-Locke has been appointed to lead the office and took up post on 3 November 2025.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBomb Disposal: RobotsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled New robots lead the way in bomb disposal innovation, published on 5 February 2025, how many trials for robot bomb disposal have taken place since 5 Februa
Answer: Since publication of the press release titled “New robots lead the way in bomb disposal innovation” on 5 February 2025, the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl) has undertaken a further three trials for land-based robot-assisted bomb disposal.
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMOD Ashchurch: VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Storage facility for over 900 vehicles completed at MOD Ashchurch, published on 5 March 2025, if he has a target date for the demolition of 58 existing bu
Answer: The Vehicle Storage and Support Programme (VSSP) remains on schedule and work at MOD Ashchurch will be completed in 2027. Demolition of all 58 existing buildings as part of the VSSP, has been completed.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMOD Ashchurch: VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Storage facility for over 900 vehicles completed at MOD Ashchurch, published on 5 March 2025, when all 13 new buildings will be delivered as part of the V
Answer: The Vehicle Storage and Support Programme (VSSP) remains on schedule and work at MOD Ashchurch will be completed in 2027. Demolition of all 58 existing buildings as part of the VSSP, has been completed.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on the UK Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme.
Answer: The Maritime Electronic Warfare Programme (MEWP) comprises two constituent parts, the first of which, the Maritime Electronic Warfare Systems Integrated Capability (MEWSIC), has entered the final testing phase with installation at the Royal Navy’s Integra...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many TEKEVER AR3 uncrewed air platforms he has procured since 5 July 2024.
Answer: For reasons of operational security, we cannot provide details on the numbers of TEKEVER AR3 uncrewed air platforms procured by the Ministry of Defence.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine Systems: RobotsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Underwater robot could improve pipeline and cable security, published on 9 June 2025, when the last trial on underwater robots took place.
Answer: It has not been possible to provide the answer within the timeframe given, I will write to the hon. Member as soon as practical and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Intelligence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 June to Question 57673 on Military Intelligence, whether his Department has signed any contracts to deliver the Digital Targeting Web since 16 June 2025.
Answer: Some short-term external assistance contracts are being employed to support the preparation and planning of the Digital Targeting Web.The Ministry of Defence has not placed or signed any contracts to deliver the capabilities and equipment for the Digital ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS Dauntless: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95715More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the performance of the Power Improvement Project upgrade on HMS Dauntless.
Answer: HMS Dauntless was the first of class to undergo the Type 45 Power Improvement Project upgrade. The ship has since seen increased resilience and confidence in her power and propulsion system upon her return to operational service.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 25 November to Question 93042 on Unmanned Air Systems: Manufacturing Industries, whether his Department hold a figure for how many of the 100,000 drones produced this year were made by B
Answer: The Department does hold information on how many of the 100,000 drones due to be provided to Ukraine this year will be made by British companies. However, the release of the figure requested would prejudice national security and commercial interests.More ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Atlantas MarineMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Underwater robot could improve pipeline and cable security, published on 9 June 2025, if he will list all contracts placed by his Department with Atlantas
Answer: The Department has placed one contract with Atlantas Marine since 5 July 2024, this can be found below. Contract NameSupplier NameVideo Ray Defender (VRD) ROVs Training and Maintenance.ATLANTAS MARINE LIMITED
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 25 November to Question 93042 on Unmanned Air Systems: Manufacturing Industries, whether his Department keep records of each country of origin that has supplied drones to Ukraine.
Answer: The Department does hold information on suppliers we contract to produce equipment which is gifted to Ukraine, including where they are based.Through our joint leadership of the Ukraine Defence Contact Group and Coalition of the Willing, we are actively e...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to conduct any future negotiations with his EU counterparts on a UK application to join the EU SAFE fund.
Answer: The Security and Defence Partnership agreed with the European Union on 19 May is an example of this Government's commitment to delivering on its manifesto pledges to strengthen European security, support economic growth, and reinforce NATO. We are working...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence Industrial Joint CouncilMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 May to Question 52284 on Defence Industrial Joint Council, whether the inaugural DIJC has met since June 2025.
Answer: The inaugural Meeting of the Defence Industrial Joint Council (DIJC) Top Council took place on 9 June 2025, with the second meeting taking place on 10 September 2025, during the DSEI (Defence and Security Equipment International) exhibition. The Top Counc...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the second round of EU SAFE funding will commence.
Answer: The Security and Defence Partnership agreed with the European Union on 19 May is an example of this Government's commitment to delivering on its manifesto pledges to strengthen European security, support economic growth, and reinforce NATO. We are working...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the United Kingdom will make a formal application to join the second round of EU SAFE funding.
Answer: The Security and Defence Partnership agreed with the European Union on 19 May is an example of this Government's commitment to delivering on its manifesto pledges to strengthen European security, support economic growth, and reinforce NATO. We are working...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the policy paper entitled Security and defence partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, published on 19 May 2025, how many defence con
Answer: The Security and Defence Partnership agreed with the European Union on 19 May is an example of this Government's commitment to delivering on its manifesto pledges to strengthen European security, support economic growth, and reinforce NATO. We are working...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the policy paper entitled Security and defence partnership between the European Union and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, published on 19 May 2025, if he will state the
Answer: The Security and Defence Partnership agreed with the European Union on 19 May is an example of this Government's commitment to delivering on its manifesto pledges to strengthen European security, support economic growth, and reinforce NATO. We are working...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many mobile launchers will Project Nightfall deliver.
Answer: The number of mobile launchers for Project Nightfall is not yet confirmed, as it will depend on the solutions presented by industry, including how many effectors can be carried by a single launcher.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95704More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 November 2025 to Question 93964 on Defence: Contracts, how many of the 1,000 signed contracts are valued below £5 million.
Answer: The Department can confirm that, out of 1,000 signed contracts, 561 have a value of less than £5 million.
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95703More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 November 2025 to Question 93964 on Defence: Contracts, if he will name the (a) six companies with contracts valued above £500 million and (b) 26 companies with contracts valued betwee
Answer: The Department has been able to provide the six companies with contracts valued above £500 million. These suppliers can be found in the attachments provided. The Department has been able to provide some of the twenty-six companies with contracts valued be...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAUKUSMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95702More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he attends meetings between the Prime Minister and the Special Representative on AUKUS.
Answer: The Prime Minister, Defence Secretary and the Prime Minister's Special Representative, Sir Stephen Lovegrove regularly engage on all matters relating to the AUKUS partnership. These discussions help ensure AUKUS is being pursued as a whole-of-Government e...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAUKUSMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase the number of staff supporting the special representative on AUKUS.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is planning to provide two secondees to the Cabinet Office. These roles will support the Prime Minister’s Special Representative for AUKUS and help drive strategic delivery for AUKUS across His Majesty's Government.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
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