James MacCleary MP: written questions
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Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, of the 1,250 of the worst maintained homes which have been upgraded over the last 12 months, how many have since been subject to urgent repair call outs.
Answer: The Department is unable to provide this information as it would incur disproportionate costs. This is because to fulfil this request, Ministry of Defence contractors would need to review the record for each of the 1,250 properties individually to identif...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many military homes will be upgraded in each year to 2035.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence will publish its delivery timeline for the £9.2 billion Defence Housing Strategy over the next 12 months. Work has already commenced on the 14,000 homes requiring substantial refurbishment, as set out in the Defence Housing Strateg...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of urgent repair calls for service family accommodation have been resolved within the target timescales in each month in 2026.
Answer: The table below provides the number of callouts for urgent repairs to Service Family Accommodation (SFA) for Military Personnel broken down by month since January 2026 and the percentage of these repairs completed within 48 hours. MonthNumber of urgent r...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many urgent repair calls to service family accommodation have there been in each month in 2026.
Answer: The table below provides the number of callouts for urgent repairs to Service Family Accommodation (SFA) for Military Personnel broken down by month since January 2026 and the percentage of these repairs completed within 48 hours. MonthNumber of urgent r...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when will the independent review into single living accommodation conclude.
Answer: The Single Living Accommodation (SLA) and Overseas Accommodation Review is being delivered in two phases. Phase One of the Review, which focuses on SLA across the UK estate, is on track to report to Defence Ministers this Summer. The report will make reco...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he has a target date by which his Department intends to achieve interoperability of the Digital Targeting Web with NATO allies.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review and Defence Investment Plan set out our commitment to develop the Digital Targeting Web, which will connect sensors, decision-makers and effectors across the Integrated Force. Interoperability with NATO Allies is a core design...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17187More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that the Digital Targeting Web is fully interoperable with NATO allies to allow the exchange of sensor and targeting data.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review and Defence Investment Plan set out our commitment to develop the Digital Targeting Web, which will connect sensors, decision-makers and effectors across the Integrated Force. Interoperability with NATO Allies is a core design...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, following the publication of the Defence Investment Plan, when does he plan to table the Defence Readiness Bill.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan provides Defence with an additional £15 billion over four years and brings together investment across equipment, infrastructure, people, nuclear, innovation and readiness within a single plan rather than a standalone equipment ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17185More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to table the Defence Readiness Bill.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan provides Defence with an additional £15 billion over four years and brings together investment across equipment, infrastructure, people, nuclear, innovation and readiness within a single plan rather than a standalone equipment ...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16755More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an estimate of how many of the (a) Type 26 (b) Type 45 will be fully fitted and cleared to deploy the Naval Strike Missile by the end of 2026.
Answer: For reasons of operational security, the Ministry of Defence does not routinely provide detailed forecasts relating to the integration and deployment readiness of specific weapon systems on individual classes of vessel. The Royal Navy continues to progres...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAntiship MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16754More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what operational surface-to-surface anti-ship capability the Royal Navy will possess at sea by December 2026.
Answer: The Royal Navy has introduced the Naval Strike Missile to meet current operational requirements. For reasons of operational security, the Ministry of Defence does not comment in detail on the weapons fit or capabilities available to deployed vessels at an...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16753More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 June 2026 to Question 759 on Russia: Shipping, if he will provide an exact number.
Answer: Since Question 759 was tabled, the UK has successfully interdicted the sanctioned oil tanker SMYRTOS. The UK has also supported multiple allied interdictions of sanctioned vessels in recent months. We will not provide a running commentary or get into deta...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2026 to Question 11099 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, how many of the 700 Jackal vehicles in use across the British Army and Royal Marines are (a) Jackal 2, (b) Jackal 3 and (c)
Answer: There are 235 Jackal 2, 64 Jackal 3 and 72 Coyote in service with the British Army. There are zero Jackal 2, Jackal 3, and Coyote in service with the Royal Marines.
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the planned expenditure on (a) conventional equipment and (b) nuclear equipment in each year from FY26/27 to FY29/30 inclusive.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan is backed by £298 billion of investment over the next four years and sets out over £180 billion of investment in the integrated force across nine domains, including £64 billion in the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. Individual annu...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many airframes will be procured under the Jet Training System.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan commits £360 million to the recapitalisation of the Jet Training System, including the provision of new aircraft for the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team (the Red Arrows). The programme will deliver a modernised training capabili...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChinook Helicopters: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, whether the £1.7 billion allotted for Chinook Helicopters includes funding the planned future purchases of newer Chinooks or for maintaining the current fleet.
Answer: On current plans, the £1.7 billion allocated to Chinook helicopters within Years 1–4 of the Defence Investment Plan includes funding for the current Chinook Programme of Record, covering the in-service fleet, together with the previously approved procurem...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much has been spent on the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicles to date.
Answer: As at 31 March 2026, £5.3 billion had been spent on the Armoured Cavalry (Ajax) programme.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, whether the £1.1 billion allotted for the Ajax Armoured Fighting Vehicles includes additional funding beyond the original £6.3 billion contract.
Answer: The £1.1 billion allocated in the Defence Investment Plan is funding to deliver the remaining elements of the programme and provisioned funding to provide support while in-service.
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, how many F-35A and F-35B jets does his department intend to buy in the next order.
Answer: The Department is working on finalising the precise mix of A and B variants for our next F35 order. The Defence Investment Plan sets out a strong combat air approach with F35s, Typhoon and Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMerlin Helicopters: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the breakdown and purpose of the £1.6 billion expenditure on Merlin helicopters from FY26/27 to FY29/30.
Answer: The £1.6 billion in Merlin helicopters over four years is a combined investment that includes in-service support, readiness and obsolescence treatment through the Out of Service Date Extension to 2040 Programme. It includes Merlin Mk2 Anti-Submarine Warfa...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 31 Frigates: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is his assessment of the potential impact of retro-fitting Mk41 VLS to Type 31 on the effectiveness of the Royal Navy’s active frigate fleet in the late 2020s.
Answer: The Royal Navy is pursuing the integration of the Mk41 Vertical Launching System to enhance the future lethality, flexibility and adaptability of the surface fleet. Work is progressing to assess the options, timing and costs associated with fitting the Mk...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 31 Frigates: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when will the first Mk41 VLS retrofit be performed on a Type 31 Frigate.
Answer: The integration of the Mk41 Vertical Launching System on Type 31 frigates remains subject to ongoing options analysis and delivery planning.
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 31 Frigates: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what duration will a Type 31 Frigate be unavailable for operations while the Mk41 VLS retrofit is performed.
Answer: Details of any future T31 maintenance or upgrade periods, including the duration of Mk41 installation activity, remain subject to options analysis, programme approval and delivery planning and have not yet been finalised. Any such work would be scheduled ...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, paragraph 68, what assessment he has made of changes to the vertical lift capability and capacity available to UK Armed Forces.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence routinely assesses the vertical lift capability and capacity required to meet Defence outputs and future operational requirements. Operational analysis has confirmed an enduring requirement for both Medium and Heavy Vertical Lift c...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChinook Helicopters: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the 2026 Defence Investment Plan, paragraph 68, what are his plans for future purchases of newer Chinooks.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan provides for the recapitalisation of the Chinook fleet through the Chinook Capability Sustainment Programme (CSP). Defence is currently progressing the next phase of this work, known as Chinook CSP Tranche 2, which will replace...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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