Stuart Anderson MP: written questions 2026
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DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on increasing the UKs options for threatening retaliation since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 8 September 2026 to the member for Huntingdon to Question 22869. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/22869
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on integrating a whole-of-society approach to deterrence and defence since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP), published on 30 June 2026, includes a range of measures to integrate a Whole of Society approach to deterrence and defence, such as: Growth of the Regular military workforce, including increasing the Army’s Regular compo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the target increase to defence exports is in each of the next five years.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: CasualtiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on managing a mass-casualty conflict since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: As outlined in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), it is critical the national health ecosystem—Defence, the NHS and the private sector—has the capacity and capability to meet the Nation's needs in peacetime and during conflict. There is significant ongoi...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 33 of the SDR, what progress he has made on being optimised for warfare against a peer military state since the publication of the SDR.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HealthMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many of the regular personnel in the Armed Forces are medically downgraded.
Answer: At 1 July 2026, of the 127,063 UK full-time trade trained Armed Forces personnel, 28,610 (22.5%) were medically downgraded. 15,075 (11.9%) were graded Medically Limited Deployable (MLD). Personnel with a grade of MLD are medically fit for duty with minor ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many regular personnel there are in the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Department publishes quarterly service personnel statistics at the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quarterly-service-personnel-statistics-2026
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many high-quality defence jobs there are in the UK.
Answer: In 2024-25, the Ministry of Defence expenditure with UK industry supported an estimated 274,000 direct and indirect jobs across the UK, comprising 164,000 direct jobs and 110,000 indirect jobs. Defence supports skilled employment across a broad range of s...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTyphoon Aircraft: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many launches of the RAF Typhoon Quick Reaction Alert aircraft occurred in 2025.
Answer: The number of Quick Reaction Alert launches from either RAF Coningsby or RAF Lossiemouth in each month in 2025 can be found in the table below. Number of days QRA launched each month 2025Jan1Feb0Mar0Apr2May0Jun0Jul0Aug1Sep2Oct0Nov0Dec0Total6
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many escorts of Russian Federation vessels occurred in 2025.
Answer: The Royal Navy routinely monitors and, where necessary, shadows Russian Federation vessels transiting through UK areas of interest. The Royal Navy remains fully committed to safeguarding the UK's maritime approaches, protecting critical national infrastru...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCybercrimeMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many nationally significant cyber-attacks occurred in (a) 2025 and (b) 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence records and manages cyber incidents affecting Defence, including those within its supply chain and assesses them against Defence specific impact criteria. Therefore, the Department does not categorise incidents as nationally signif...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 31 of the SDR, whether the potential effects of war on the UK’s way of life has increased since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: The Government keeps its assessment of threats to the UK under constant review. The Cabinet Office National Risk Register (updated July 2026) provides the public with detailed assessments about a range of different risks to the UK, including the risk of w...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the level of sub-threshold aggression has changed since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: The Government keeps the threat landscape under constant review. The Ministry of Defence works closely with partners across Government to assess threats to the UK and our interests, and to ensure that Defence's posture, capabilities and preparedness remai...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the increase in the defence budget in the context of global threat levels.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review assessed the increasingly challenging security environment facing the United Kingdom and identified the capabilities required to deter and respond to current and future threats. The Defence Investment Plan delivers that vision...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCryptography: Quantum TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what measures are in place to protect or increase encryption with the advancement of quantum computing.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is working closely with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), as the National Technical Authority, to address encryption relating to quantum computing. This includes identifying digital dependencies, migrating priority systems...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review on space-based capabilities.
Answer: Since publication of the Strategic Defence Review, the Ministry of Defence has continued to strengthen the resilience of UK military space capabilities and develop next-generation space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Thi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the procurement dates for enhanced precision weapons.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordWeapons: LasersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the expected saving on ammunition with the use of DragonFire.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 30 of the Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what is the targeted range for enhanced precision weapons.
Answer: It is not the policy of the Ministry of Defence to disclose operational planning activities or proposed operational capabilities to protect operational security.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps are being taken to establish separate done platoons, companies and battalions.
Answer: The Armed Forces are continuing to field and integrate uncrewed systems across a range of capabilities and force elements. As these systems are introduced, units are adapting their structures and operating practices to make best use of new technology and ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the expected increase in mass and lethality by transitioning to uncrewed and autonomous capabilities.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what does his department consider to be the most significant potential opportunities to UK Defence of Artificial General Intelligence.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 17 July 2026 to Question 21482. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/21482
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what does his Department consider to be the most significant potential risks to UK Defence of Artificial General Intelligence.
Answer: There is no single, internationally agreed definition of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI). Definitions generally focus on systems capable of human-level or greater performance across a broad range of cognitive tasks, rather than systems designed for ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review to improve operational effectiveness through the use of AI, machine learning, and data science.
Answer: Since the publication of the SDR, the Department has made progress across a range of areas in relation to Artificial Intelligence, with a particular focus on delivering operational advantage. This includes initiatives such as Programme FRONTIER and Taskfo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review to improve the resilience of digital networks through AI, machine learning, and data science.
Answer: Since the publication of the SDR, the Department has made progress across a range of areas in relation to Artificial Intelligence, with a particular focus on delivering operational advantage. This includes initiatives such as Programme FRONTIER and Taskfo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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