Stuart Anderson MP: written questions 2026
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Defence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review in using AI to improve the quality and speed of decision-making.
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: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in what way his department plans to keep up with rapid advances in technology which may pose a risk to the UK.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) outlines how Defence will outpace threats, including rapid advances in technology, through sustained investment in warfighting readiness, the rapid introduction of new capabilities, and the integration of advanced and eme...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 28 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what countries his department considers as emerging middle powers.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set out the case for transformation, including growing multipolarity and strategic competition, this included the reference to ‘middle powers.’ The Defence Diplomacy Strategy published in March 2026 sets out our intention for ...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArctic: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies if the Arctic and High North are ice-free by 2040.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review stresses the importance to Defence of the likelihood that the Arctic and High North will be ‘ice-free’ each summer by 2040, and the need for the Armed Forces to be prepared for new geographical realities created by climate cha...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the level of spending required to meet the threat and challenge faced by the UK.
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 recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking in order to achieve a One Defence mindset.
Answer: Through Defence Reform, the Department is embedding the Defence Operating Model (DOM) which is designed to enable Defence to operate as one enterprise and deliver its purpose more effectively. The model embeds integration through common strategic cycles, ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, does it remain his Department's policy to publish a Defence Infrastructure Recapitalisation Plan.
Answer: The overarching Defence Infrastructure Recapitalisation Plan has not yet been delivered and is under development, with delivery scheduled for a revised target date of December 2026.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much has been invested in the resilience of military space systems since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has continued to invest in resilient military space capabilities, focused on space control, decision advantage, and supporting Defence's ability to understand threats and conduct operations. In line with the Defence Investmen...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when will the Defence Readiness Bill be presented to Parliament.
Answer: Defence Readiness legislation is being considered to ensure the Government has the powers it needs to keep the UK safe in crisis or war, as recommended in the Strategic Defence Review. We are aiming to deliver legislative proposals later this Parliament. ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Education and TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review in reforming training and education.
Answer: Since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) work on the Whole Force by default training and education is progressing across a number of strands. This includes the strategic work around the Pan Defence Skills Framework (PDSF) launched in Ma...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress has been made on releasing military personnel in back office functions to front line functions and automating 20% of HR, Finance, and Commercial functions by July 2028.
Answer: The Department remains committed to maximising the operational effectiveness of the Armed Forces and ensuring that Defence personnel are focused on activity that best supports front-line outcomes. As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, Defence is tak...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve Forces: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his proposed timetable is for increasing funding for the total number of Active Reserves by 20%.
Answer: Any funding for increasing the UK's Active Reserve forces will be considered as part of future Spending Reviews.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what funding has been committed to increase the total number of Regular personnel in the Armed Forces.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 17 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, in what way UK Defence is delivering for the UK economy; and in what way UK defence is delivering for the warfighter.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan will see £298 billion invested over four years and is transforming the Armed Forces through investment in autonomy, artificial intelligence, munitions, the Digital Targeting Web and modernised maritime, land and air capabilitie...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 17 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what proportion of rapid commercial exploitation are contracting within 3 months.
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
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 17 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what proportion of pace-setting spiral and modular upgrades are contracting within a year.
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 21463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 17 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what proportion of major modular platforms are now contracting within 2 years.
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 21462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has the National Armaments Director made on overhauling the acquisition process.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the Integrated Force Model comprises four elements: a single force plan and design; a common set of foundational enablers; digital enablement at its core; and real-time collaboration across Government. The...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress has been made in moving from joint to integrated design for the Armed Forces.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the Integrated Force Model comprises four elements: a single force plan and design; a common set of foundational enablers; digital enablement at its core; and real-time collaboration across Government. The...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 15 of his department's Strategic Defence review, published 2 June 2025, what recent progress has been made on the two enabling roles for Defence.
Answer: Since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review, the Ministry of Defence has made substantial progress on both enabling roles. The Government has published the Defence Industrial Strategy and the Defence Investment Plan, the latter of which commits ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 15 of the Strategic Defence review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress his Department has been made on the three core defence roles.
Answer: Since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review, the Ministry of Defence has made significant progress across its three core roles.We have strengthened the defence and resilience of the United Kingdom through investment in Integrated Air and Missile...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 14 of the Strategic Defence review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress his Department has made on becoming an Integrated Force.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the Integrated Force Model comprises four elements: a single force plan and design; a common set of foundational enablers; digital enablement at its core; and real-time collaboration across Government. The...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 14 of his Department's Strategic Defence review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress his Department has made in making the UK a leading tech-enabled defence power before 2035.
Answer: Since publication of the Strategic Defence Review, the Ministry of Defence has continued work to strengthen digital, cyber, data and AI capabilities, accelerate innovation, and implement reforms to improve the delivery of advanced technologies to the Arme...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21456More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what changes have been made to the plans set out in the Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, in order to meet the UK's most recent NATO spending commitment.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) implements the UK’s ‘NATO First’ approach. It places NATO requirements at the heart of UK capability planning and has been developed to deliver the optimal UK contribution into NATO’s warfighting plans, driving vital tran...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 12 of the Strategic Defence review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress his Department has made on ensuring the armed forces can endure a long campaign.
Answer: Since publication of the Strategic Defence Review, the Government has taken significant steps to strengthen the Armed Forces’ ability to endure a long campaign. Through the Defence Investment Plan, we are investing £298 billion over the next four years in...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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