James Naish MP: written questions
4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress
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MarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what work the Government is undertaking to help tackle the backlog of Royal Marine applications.
Answer: The Royal Navy and Royal Marines are implementing a range of measures to improve recruitment performance and reduce waiting times for applicants. These include increasing recruitment capacity, introducing more efficient digital recruitment systems, stream...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Private Rented HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what options are available to Armed Forces personnel unable to rent out properties while deployed overseas after using the forces help to buy scheme to purchase their property.
Answer: Defence recognises that the requirement for Service Personnel to relocate during their careers can create challenges for those who own a home. The Forces Help to Buy scheme provides financial assistance towards the choice to purchase a home but does not r...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCadets: Labour Turnover and RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to support the recruitment and retention of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
Answer: Cadet Force Adult Volunteers are central to the success and growth of the Cadet Forces. The Government will implement a Volunteer First approach to improve recruitment and retention by simplifying onboarding, introducing more flexible volunteering opportu...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCadets: Voluntary WorkMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to support the recruitment and retention of Cadet Force Adult Volunteers.
Answer: Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs) are the lifeblood of our Cadet Forces – without whom the fantastic benefits of being a cadet could not be enjoyed by many thousands of young people. Work is currently underway to determine how the 30% increase in cadet...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForces Help to Buy SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of allowing those using the Armed Forces Help to Buy scheme to let their homes out for a period longer than their deployment.
Answer: The Armed Forces Help to Buy (FHTB) scheme is designed to support home ownership amongst eligible Service personnel and their families. Current policy recognises the mobile nature of Service life and allows limited letting of an FHTB-funded property in sp...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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