Stuart Anderson MP: written questions 2026
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Members: CorrespondenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when she plans to respond to the email from the hon. Member for South Shropshire dated 19 May 2026 with case reference SA44124.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDental Services: South ShropshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment her Department has made of the current level of out-of-hours dental care provision in South Shropshire.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will provide a breakdown of funding sent and allocated to Ukraine.
Answer: In line with the figures for 2022-23 and 2023-24 previously published as part of the NAO’s report into the military support provided to Ukraine, the table below sets out the figures for 2024-25 and 2025-26. Activity2024-25 £million2025-26 £millionRapid Pr...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the expected delivery time is for equipment funded by the £100m commitment to the NATO Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefence: Diplomatic RelationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21725More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 19 of his Department's Defence Diplomacy Strategy, published 24 March 2026, what progress he has made on making defence diplomacy a whole of society effort.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is working internally and across Government to promote and develop Defence Diplomacy as a whole-of-society effort. As per the commitments in the strategy, this includes work to enhance our use of culture, history and ceremonial exc...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Diplomatic RelationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21724More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 19 of his Department's Defence Diplomacy Strategy, published 24 March 2026, what progress he has made on making defence diplomacy an engine for growth.
Answer: As part of the implementation of the Defence Diplomacy Strategy and the Defence Industrial Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is working to deliver the Government's ambition to drive economic growth. Work is progressing to facilitate growth by addressing b...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21723More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what new opportunities for enhanced co-ordination with E3, E5 and JEF partners have been identified in 2026.
Answer: As Europeans take greater responsibility for our collective security in a more challenging threat environment, partnerships are critical to strengthening deterrence, driving strategic alignment, and accelerating capability delivery. E5 Allies are advancin...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the number of defence personnel embedded within the Integrated Defence Network will remain the same over the next decade.
Answer: The number of Defence personnel embedded within the Integrated Global Defence Network was recently assessed through the Network Review to ensure the network is appropriately configured to meet Defence’s core roles, priorities and operational requirements....
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21721More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 98 of his Department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published ob 8 September 2025, what progress has been made on maximising and expanding industrial and technological collaboration with th
Answer: Since publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy on 8 September 2025, the Department has strengthened collaboration with industry, NATO Allies and international partners, including the United States, to support UK defence exports, deepen strategic par...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21720More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 97 of his Department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what steps his Department is taking to promote a NATO first approach to industrial collaboration.
Answer: Since publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy on 8 September 2025, the Department has strengthened collaboration with industry, NATO Allies and international partners, including the United States, to support UK defence exports, deepen strategic par...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21719More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 96 of his Department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published on 8 September 2025, what progress his Department has made on expanding MOD collaboration and information sharing (a) with and
Answer: Since publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy on 8 September 2025, the Department has strengthened collaboration with industry, NATO Allies and international partners, including the United States, to support UK defence exports, deepen strategic par...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21718More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 94 of his Department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what progress he has made on establishing new strategic partnerships between his Department and industry.
Answer: Since publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy on 8 September 2025, the Department has strengthened collaboration with industry, NATO Allies and international partners, including the United States, to support UK defence exports, deepen strategic par...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21717More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 94 of his Department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what progress he has made on building a more open, trusting collaboration between his Department and industry
Answer: Since publication of the Defence Industrial Strategy on 8 September 2025, the Department has strengthened collaboration with industry, NATO Allies and international partners, including the United States, to support UK defence exports, deepen strategic par...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21716More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on delivering defence contracting reform.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has made significant progress in delivering defence contracting reform as part of wider Defence Reform, the Strategic Defence Review and the Defence Industrial Strategy. Current activity is focused on simplifying and accelerating c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Supply ChainsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21715More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of his department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what progress has been made on delivering on improving supply chain management.
Answer: The Government is making progress in improving supply chain management across Defence principally through the Defence Supply Chain Capability Programme (DSCCP). The programme is strengthening supply chain visibility, improving data and analytical capabili...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21714More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of his department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what progress has been made on streamlining decision-making processes.
Answer: This Government inherited a slow and burdensome procurement system. We have announced a series of changes to speed up procurement. As part of this effort, the Department is streamlining decision making as part of reforms to drive pace and agility into acq...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on delivering accelerated commercial pathways.
Answer: Since the programme launched in March 2025, we have published guidance for six Commercial Pathways, with a further three currently in development. Additionally, we have shared over thirty case studies showcasing a wide range of innovative commercial appro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of his Department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what progress he has made on delivering world-leading digitally enabled acquisition.
Answer: The Department is advancing the digitisation of acquisition processes, supporting the new procurement segmentation model. A single commercial pipeline will launch in September 2026 to enhance consistency, quality, and visibility of acquisition data across...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of his department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what progress has been made on a segmented approach to procurement.
Answer: Reducing the time taken to deliver capability to the front line is a key driver of our acquisition reforms. The new segmented approach to procurement is designed to enable programmes to get to contract faster by tailoring of acquisition processes to the t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of his department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what progress has been made on balancing strategic factors.
Answer: The principle of strategic factors balancing has been reflected in the National Armaments Director Group operating model design as part of the options development process. Work continues to embed the approach.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of his department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what progress has been made on portfolio driven delivery.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to thanswer I gave on 8 September 2026 to Question 22886. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/22886
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on developing a central digital platform for procurements.
Answer: The Department is advancing the digitisation of acquisition processes, supporting the new procurement segmentation model. A single commercial pipeline will launch in September 2026 to enhance consistency, quality, and visibility of acquisition data across...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on increasing early market engagement with industry.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review and Defence Reform set out Defence’s ambition for strengthened and earlier engagement with industry and a greater focus on desired outcomes rather than prescriptive specifications. The Defence Industrial Strategy took this for...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on improving signalling of defence requirements to industry.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is improving how Defence signals future requirements to industry through the Strategic Defence Review, Defence Reform and the Defence Industrial Strategy. We are providing earlier and clearer demand signals through strengthened mar...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21705More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 84 of his department’s Defence Industrial Strategy, published 8 September 2025, what progress has been made on reducing waste in MOD procurement.
Answer: A substantial programme of work is underway across Defence to improve procurement performance and efficiency. This includes implementing acquisition reform to speed up routes to contract, strengthen contractual levers, improve delivery discipline, and imp...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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