Sarah Pochin MP: written questions
4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026
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Written questions
Serco: Type 45 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will disclose full details of all three contracts signed in May 2025 between the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Serco which relate to the provision of maritime services in support of the Royal Navy, and to i
Answer: For security reasons, the Ministry of Defence does not comment on specific contracts, staffing levels or detailed security arrangements at any defence establishment. HM Naval Bases operate on a continuous 24‑hour basis. Appropriate Duty Staff are in place...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pensions: AppealsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what protocols Veterans UK follows to ensure compliance with directions issued by First-tier Tribunal judges in War Pension appeals; and whether performance against those protocols is independently monitored.
Answer: Tribunal directions can be issued at several stages of the appeal. In all circumstances the directions are actioned by caseworkers. Tribunal directions typically include directed timeframes, where on occasion the caseworker would respectfully request from...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Compensation Scheme and War Pensions: AppealsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department records the number of War Pension cases in which tribunal outcomes identify factual inconsistencies or errors in medical evidence provided by Veterans UK.
Answer: As part of a War Pension Tribunal outcome, written reasons for the decision are provided. The Ministry of Defence does not keep a separate record of whether any factual inconsistencies are identified.
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Compensation Scheme and War PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what processes are in place to assure the accuracy of medical reports produced for War Pension claims.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not produce medical reports for War Pension Scheme claims. All medical records are obtained from an individual's General Practitioner and/or hospital to ensure the information is sourced from qualified medical professionals.
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Compensation Scheme and War PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 104438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that Veterans UK complies with disclosure obligations in War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme cases, particularly in relation to evidence provided to trib
Answer: Evidence Bundles at Tribunals consists of all the information and documents used to make the decision on the claim including any advice received from the Ministry of Defence Medical Advisor. A full copy is provided to the appellant with all documents used...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Government is taking to monitor and respond to changes in the military balance in the Arctic region, including Russia’s nuclear capabilities and posture, and what discussions he has held with NATO
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps Russian military capabilities and investment under continuous review. We work closely with our NATO Allies to understand the implications of Russian military capability development for Alliance security. NATO is strengthening...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of recent trends in levels of Russian nuclear submarine and naval activity within the Arctic Circle and the implications for the security of the United Kingdom and NATO all
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps Russian military capabilities and investment under continuous review. We work closely with our NATO Allies to understand the implications of Russian military capability development for Alliance security. NATO is strengthening...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to tackle UK defence capability gaps.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence employs a rigorous approach to identify and mitigate risks arising from gaps in defence capability, ensuring the delivery of defence's strategic and operational objectives. The Strategic Defence Review sets out recommendations to e...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the UK’s defence industrial base to support rapid mobilisation and sustained conflict.
Answer: The Department regularly assesses the Defence enterprise’s ability to respond swiftly to sustained conflict. Additional measures to support rapid mobilisation and sustained readiness were outlined in the Defence Industrial Strategy and the Strategic Defen...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the UK’s ability to defend against a large scale conventional military attack.
Answer: The National Security Strategy and the Strategic Defence Review acknowledge that the UK and European allies face a new era of threat. Defence plays a key role in the Cabinet Office-led Home Defence Programme, a whole of Government endeavour, to enhance ou...
Answered 22 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of whether current force levels across the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force are sufficient to meet assessed threats.
Answer: Our Armed Forces are ready to deter, fight and win - today, tomorrow and together with our allies. Since elected, this Government has been committed to strengthening our Armed Forces. Through the Strategic Defence Review, we have outlined plans to increas...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his counterpart in the United States on maintaining United Kingdom visibility and oversight of United States operations at Diego Garcia following the transition of sovereignty to
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence speaks regularly with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth on a wide range of issues, including most recently on 10 December. We welcome US support of the UK-Mauritius Agreement, and this Government will continue to work clo...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the UK/Mauritius: Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago including Diego Garcia on the UK's permanent joint operating posture in the wider I
Answer: The military base on Diego Garcia will continue to support the UK's joint operating posture in the Indo-Pacific and will retain its strategic utility for allied power projection across the Indian Ocean and Pacific region. The UK-Mauritius Agreement ensure...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has received assurances from the Government of Mauritius on ensuring uninterrupted access for UK and allied forces to the facilities on Diego Garcia following the entry into force of the UK/Mauritius:
Answer: The UK-Mauritius Agreement, which, beyond assurances, represents legally binding obligations, robustly protects the national security of the UK and our allies, and ensures that the UK will continue to exercise all rights and authorities which are required...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Runcorn and HelsbyMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support veterans to access (a) housing, (b) healthcare services and (c) employment support in Runcorn and Helsby constituency.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to ensuring that all veterans, including those living in Runcorn and Helsby, have easy access to support in these essential areas, when and where it is needed. For housing support in England, Op FORTITUDE is the support ...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
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