Jim Shannon MP: written questions 2026
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Housing: PricesCabinet OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18590More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what recent comparative assessment her Department has made of average house prices and average household incomes.
Answer: The information requested falls under the remit of the UK Statistics Authority. A response to the Hon gentleman’s Parliamentary Question of 14th July is attached.
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: Housing SupplyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to increase the supply of social housing.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statements made on 28 January 2026 (HCWS1283) and 2 July 2025 (HCWS771).
Answered 23 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAffordable HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the level of affordable housing.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statements made on 28 January 2026 (HCWS1283) and 2 July 2025 (HCWS771).
Answered 23 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCommunity Assets and Public Sector: AccessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps are being taken to improve access to community facilities and public services in lower socioeconomic areas.
Answer: Through the UK Government's Pride in Place Programme, up to £5.8 billion is being invested over ten years in 284 neighbourhoods experiencing the highest levels of deprivation. In Northern Ireland, this includes up to £20 million funding and support each f...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: DevolutionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of devolution deals in improving local public services.
Answer: MHCLG has drawn on a range of devolution evidence over time, including evaluations of programmes and interventions delivered through devolved arrangements, wider analysis of devolution-related outcomes, and evidence generated by local areas themselves. Th...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment has been made of the level of resilience of military infrastructure to climate change and natural disasters.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) assesses the resilience of military infrastructure to climate change and natural hazards through its ongoing risk assessment programme. For military infrastructure, the MOD uses its published Climate Impact Risk Assessment Me...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of the adoption of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and drones in the armed forces.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) identifies a shift towards greater use of AI and autonomy as an immediate priority for Defence. It also highlights how lessons from Ukraine demonstrate that technological innovation is vital to stay ahead of our adversar...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support is being provided to defence manufacturers to innovate and maintain global competitiveness.
Answer: The Defence Industrial Strategy promotes deeper collaboration with allies through co-research, co-development, and co-production, enabling UK firms to share costs, access larger markets, and deliver interoperable capabilities. It emphasises alignment with...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordJoint ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the effectiveness of defence training exercises with allied nations.
Answer: The UK Armed Forces constantly reviews the effectiveness of its military exercises according to key metrics to ensure the activity is having the desired impact and improving force readiness, capability, interoperability with allies or deterrence messaging...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the safety of UK service personnel deployed overseas.
Answer: We take the security of all our personnel deployed overseas seriously and robust measures are in place to protect our Armed Forces personnel. Their safety is our top priority. Although for operational security reasons the Department do not comment on spec...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordPeacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of the UK’s involvement in international peacekeeping operations.
Answer: The UK remains committed to international peacekeeping operations, recognising their vital role in promoting global stability and security. The Ministry of Defence regularly assesses the adequacy of the UK’s involvement, ensuring that our contributions al...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to maintain the security of the UK’s nuclear deterrent.
Answer: For reasons of national security, I cannot provide details of how we secure the UK’s nuclear deterrent. The UK’s nuclear deterrent is subject to a comprehensive security regime that is in turn subject to rigorous oversight and assurance, alongside indepen...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of the UK’s cyber defence capabilities.
Answer: Defence prioritises cyber security and regularly reviews its resilience through the GovAssure scheme. This process relies on the National Cyber Security Centre’s (NCSC) Cyber Assessment Framework (CAF) to assess risk and drive improvements in cyber securi...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to improve intelligence sharing between the armed forces and other security agencies.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review reaffirmed the importance of greater integration across Defence, the intelligence agencies and wider Government to deliver a coherent and integrated national security response to increasingly complex threats. The Military Inte...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the level of threat from hostile state actors to the UK.
Answer: The Government, including the Ministry of Defence, keeps the threat posed by hostile state actors under constant review through the intelligence and security agencies, military intelligence services and other national security partners.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to support veterans transitioning into civilian employment.
Answer: This government is fully committed to ensuring veterans and their families have access to the employment support they need. One of the key commitments in the Veterans’ Strategy is to ensure that the unique skills, experience and personal values of veteran...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: FamiliesMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to support military families during overseas deployments.
Answer: Defence is grateful for the support of Service families, and acknowledges that overseas deployment, whether accompanied or unaccompanied, can place additional demands on them. Our Families Overseas Survey gathers evidence to inform policy decisions on the...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: EqualityMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of levels of diversity and inclusion among service personnel.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence believes that a more diverse force improves operational effectiveness and better reflects the society it serves. Women now make up a growing but still minority proportion of UK Regular Forces and people with ethnic minority backgro...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what support is provided to armed forces personnel experiencing mental health challenges.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) encourages personnel to consider their mental fitness as equally as important as their physical fitness promoting good mental resilience and mitigating the negative impacts of potential traumatic experiences. The Department e...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to improve recruitment and retention in the UK armed forces.
Answer: Armed Forces Recruitment and Retention is a primary focus and priority. We are taking decisive steps to address intake and outflow, and as of 1 October 2025 Armed Forces intake was greater than outflow. This is the first time since 2021. Over this Parliam...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of the capability of the armed forces to respond to emerging threats.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response given to Question 13552 to the member for South Shropshire on 8 July 2026: The Government is taking a broad programme of action to improve the readiness, lethality, and survivability of the Armed Forces. Through the...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of the level of readiness of UK armed forces equipment.
Answer: The Government has recognised the need to improve warfighting readiness in response to a deteriorating global security environment. The Defence Investment Plan sets out a decade-long programme of investment and transformation to equip the Armed Forces for...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to ensure value for money in procurement of military equipment.
Answer: The Department ensures value for money is achieved in procurement of military equipment by combining appropriate procurement routes with rigorous appraisal, whole-life cost analysis, strong commercial oversight and independent scrutiny. This ensures milit...
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total defence budget allocation is for the current financial year.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's total budget allocation for financial year 2026-27 is £68.3 billion. This provides funding for defence outputs across the Department, including personnel, equipment, operations, infrastructure, and support activities.
Answered 15 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordCourts and Prisons: CybersecurityMinistry of JusticeTabled 7 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 16426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what measures are being taken to protect sensitive court and prison data from cyber threats.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice's (MoJ) approach to protecting the department and its data against cyber threats is contained in the MoJ's cyber security strategy (MoJ Cyber Security Strategy). This sets out how we aim to achieve our ambition to be government-lea...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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