James MacCleary MP: written questions 2026
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Forests: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support the Government is providing for boreal-like forest protection in the UK, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse
Answer: The UK Forestry Standard and regulatory frameworks for forestry that apply in all UK administrations ensure that sustainable forest management is practised in all woodlands, with detailed requirements for the protection of biodiversity.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCoral Reefs: ConservationDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what support the Government is providing for coral reef protection in the UK, with reference to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and nat
Answer: The UK is home to cold-water corals domestically and significant tropical reefs in its Overseas Territories. In England, our deep-water coral habitats, situated within The Canyons Marine Conservation Zone, are protected by the Marine Management Organisati...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which Government departments and agencies contributed to the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answer: The Nature Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security was published 20 January 2026. It is a cross-government strategic assessment, developed by analysts and subject matter experts across Government. The Asse...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what forum exists to coordinate the Government's response to the cascading national security risks identified in the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem
Answer: The Government's response is being taken forward through the respective departments' responsibilities. Additionally, the Government has established the Taskforce on the National Security and Resilience Risks of a Changing Climate and Nature Loss, bringing...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 26326More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the National Security Adviser has briefed the Prime Minister on the findings of the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what the status of the national security assessment is on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security within the National Security Risk Assessment framework.
Answer: The Nature Security Assessment is a forward-looking assessment that is designed to support preparedness and resilience planning. It helps our understanding of the nature-related risks across the country. It sits within the framework of risks set out in th...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which departments and agencies were consulted in the preparation of the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answer: The Nature Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security was published 20 January 2026. It is a cross-government strategic assessment, developed by analysts and subject matter experts across Government. The Asse...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment Protection: National SecurityDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what role the Joint Intelligence Committee played in the production of the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answer: The Nature Security Assessment on Global Biodiversity Loss, Ecosystem Collapse and National Security is a cross-government strategic assessment, developed by analysts and subject matter experts across Government. It was not produced by a single department...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpeed LimitsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 24705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if her Department has considered implementing a 40mph speed limit on unmarked single carriageways.
Answer: The Department for Transport keeps speed limit policy under review as part of its wider road safety work. As set out in the Road Safety Strategy published on 7 January 2026, the Department for Transport is currently updating the Setting Local Speed Limits...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many helicopters will be operationally available to the UK armed forces to perform the casualty evacuation role between 2027 and 2030.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually reviews platform capabilities to ensure that current and future Defence requirements are met. Casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) is a military task rather than a capability delivered by a single helicopter type, and Defence ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which helicopter platforms will be available to the armed forces to perform the casualty evacuation role between 2027 and 2030.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually reviews platform capabilities to ensure that current and future Defence requirements are met. Casualty evacuation (CASEVAC) is a military task rather than a capability delivered by a single helicopter type, and Defence ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to benchmark the cost effectiveness of the UK nuclear deterrent programme by comparison with the French.
Answer: There are significant differences in how the UK and French nuclear enterprises are organised and structured which would render such a comparison meaningless.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure accountability and value for money from the defence nuclear budget.
Answer: There is a strong focus on efficiency and effectiveness to drive Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) programmes to schedule and provide value for money to the taxpayer, and Defence has the right leadership and controls in place for this. Funding for programm...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what percentage the forecast 10 year programme cost of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise has increased since the Equipment plan 2023-2033: update on affordability.
Answer: As stated by my Rt hon. Friend the Member for Liverpool Garston (Maria Eagle) in the answer she gave on 13 June 2025 to Question 58561 to the hon. Member for Widnes and Halewood (Derek Twigg), the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE) originally forecast an eq...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChinook Helicopters: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his target is for the number of Chinook aircraft in the forward fleet in 2035.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely publish future forward fleet numbers, as doing so could reveal information that would prejudice operational security and the effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChinook Helicopters: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19239More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many aircraft will comprise the Chinook Forward Fleet in 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely publish future forward fleet numbers, as doing so could reveal information that would prejudice operational security and the effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOil: ScotlandMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was the purchase of the Finnart Oil Terminal.
Answer: Due to commercial sensitivities, we are unable to disclose the purchase price. This acquisition forms part of the Clyde Transformation Programme, which will invest £15.1 billion over ten years to directly improve Royal Navy readiness. The Finnart Oil Term...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the proposed out-of-service date for (a) HMS Ledbury (b) HMS Cattistock (c) HMS Brocklesby (d) HMS Middleton (e) HMS Hurworth.
Answer: The Royal Navy is gradually phasing out its traditionally crewed and complex mine countermeasure vessels, as modern, autonomous systems are delivered. The last Hunt Class ship is due to leave service in 2031.
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPatrol CraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, following the retirement of the batch 1 River Class vessels, how does his department intend to conduct at sea training.
Answer: The Royal Navy constantly reviews out-of-service dates to achieve maximum availability of its platforms for operational tasking. For operational security reasons, the Royal Navy does not release the out-of-service dates of individual platforms. The Class ...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, per year how many days does an average (a) batch 1 River class (b) batch 2 River class (c) Type 23 frigate (d) Type 45 Destroyer spend at sea.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence provides the House of Commons Defence Committee (HCDC) with Royal Navy Surface Fleet readiness days broken down by vessel output category on a six-monthly basis. This was last shared with the HCDC on 18 May 2026 and is readily avai...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what vessels take on the roles currently filled by (a) HMS Tyne (b) HMS Mersey (c) HMS Severn.
Answer: The Royal Navy constantly reviews out-of-service dates to achieve maximum availability of its platforms for operational tasking. For operational security reasons, the Royal Navy does not release the out-of-service dates of individual platforms. The Class ...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the proposed out-of-service date for (a) HMS Tyne (b) HMS Mersey (c) HMS Severn.
Answer: The Royal Navy constantly reviews out-of-service dates to achieve maximum availability of its platforms for operational tasking. For operational security reasons, the Royal Navy does not release the out-of-service dates of individual platforms. The Class ...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordADHD: LewesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what is the average wait time for an ADHD assessment in the Lewes constituency.
Answer: Data for the number of open referrals that may be for an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder assessment is published nationally and disaggregated by integrated care board (ICB) and covers how long referrals have been open across several time periods,...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: LewesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of accessibility to NHS mental health services, including average waiting times for assessment and treatment for residents in Lewes constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises that too many people are waiting too long for mental health support and is committed to improving access to services.Data on average waiting times for assessment and treatment for National Health Service mental health services ar...
Answered 24 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: LewesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to reduce waiting times for children and young people referred to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services in the Lewes constituency.
Answer: The Government recognises that, for children and young people experiencing mental health difficulties, timely access to high-quality support is essential.The 10-Year Health Plan sets out ambitious plans to improve mental health services across the country...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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