Stuart Anderson MP: written questions
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Royal Fleet AuxiliaryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 107 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress has been made on exploring alternative approaches to augmenting the Royal Fleet Auxiliary to delive
Answer: Work to explore alternative approaches to augmenting the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) is ongoing as part of the Department's wider consideration of future maritime support requirements. A range of options are being assessed to ensure the Royal Navy and Roy...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Safety AuthorityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 107 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress has been made on enhancing the mandate of the Defence Maritime Regulator.
Answer: Recommendation 39 of the Strategic Defence Review resulted in the development of several options for defence to consider regarding the utilisation of Uncrewed Surface Vessels. The Ministry of Defence is now working to implement the recommended option acro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 106 of his department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what steps his Department is taking to maintain reaction systems through which allies can track potential threats to
Answer: As part of working with other government departments and commercial partners, the Royal Navy is working closely with the Cabinet Office, DSIT, DESNZ, DfT, the Joint Maritime Security Centre (JMSC), industry partners and international allies to strengthen ...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMulti-role Ocean Surveillance Ships and Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 106 of his department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress has been made on using the Multi-Role Ocean Survey ship and fleets of autonomous vehicles to counter t
Answer: The Royal Navy is enhancing the protection of the United Kingdom’s critical undersea infrastructure, supported by £330 million of investment announced in the Defence Investment Plan. RFA PROTEUS is providing a specialist subsea capability using remotely o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 106 of his department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on the development of a Global Decision Support System.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 106 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on the development of a Global Decision Support System.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 106 of his Department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, how he plans to achieve the ambition for the Royal Navy to get the mix of high-low capabilities while moving towards
Answer: The Royal Navy is implementing a Hybrid Navy concept which will integrate crewed, uncrewed and autonomous systems, enabling affordable mass to complement its high-end warfighting capabilities. This will be delivered progressively through experimentation, ...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 106 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on creating the conditions for sustained innovation and industrial support to the Navy.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 102 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on taking a comprehensive approach in improving industrial capability as a key factor in d
Answer: The Defence Nuclear Enterprise is strengthening the industrial capability and productivity required to deliver and sustain the UK's nuclear deterrent, which remains Defence's highest priority. This includes:The Dreadnought programme making use of recent r...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear WeaponsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21620More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 102 of her Department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, whether the National Security Council (Nuclear) committee reviews progress on the national endeavour for delivering
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 93 of his Department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a digitised approach to Reserves management.
Answer: Funding has been allocated in the Defence Investment Plan to enable the digital management and administration of the Strategic Reserve, including communications, the mobilisation process and data handling. Work is currently underway to deliver this.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 93 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on ensuring plans made under the Home Defence Programme meet needs in the event of escalati
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to update its own Homeland Defence and transition to war plans and plays a significant role in the wider cross-Government Cabinet Office-led Home Defence Programme. As Homeland Defence is an inherently whole-of-Gove...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 92 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on exploring options for the protection of CNI in partnership with private-sector and allie
Answer: Defence is continuing to work closely with the Cabinet Office and other Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Lead Government Departments to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations for a new deal for the protection of CNI. Defence recognises...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21616More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 92 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on bringing forward legislation to protect CNI.
Answer: To deliver the SDR recommendations following the announcement of the Defence Investment Plan we will invest £470m to improve the security of military sites in the UK. This will enhance the security and resilience of Defence CNI, including across Defence's...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCadets: STEM SubjectsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21615More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 92 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on providing a greater focus within the Cadets on developing STEM skills and exploring mode
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review identified the importance of providing cadets with greater opportunities to develop STEM skills and engage with modern technologies. Progress has already been made in this area. Across the Cadet Forces, cadets currently achiev...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCadetsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21614More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 92 of his Department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what date he plans to reach 250,000 cadets in the UK.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set out an ambition to grow the UK Cadet Forces Cadet Forces by 30% by 2030 (with an ambition to reach 250,000 in the longer term). Following publication of the Defence Investment Plan, the target date for reaching 30 % growth...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and National SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21613More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 92 of his Department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on the proposed two-year series of public events as part of the national conversation on de
Answer: As part of the Government’s National Conversation on defence and security, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) has increased its public engagement activity to improve awareness of the changing security environment and the role that individuals, communities and ...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: SchoolsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21612More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 92 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on working with the Department for Education to develop an understanding of Armed Forces am
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21611More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on having the necessary plans, powers and personnel to achieve an effective and sustainable
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps plans under regular review, and is updating its Homeland Defence and transition to war plans through 2026. These ensure we have the capabilities, powers and personnel at the right readiness levels to effectively transition to...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21610More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of his Department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what steps he has taken to provide additional capabilities for the protection of bases and CNI in the event of (a) cr
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review committed to strengthening the protection of Defence bases and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) in crisis and conflict. Defence is investing an additional £470 million to improve the security of military sites in the UK....
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21609More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 89 of his Department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on exploring options for a new deal for the defence of CNI.
Answer: Defence is continuing to work closely with the Cabinet Office and other Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) Lead Government Departments to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendations for a new deal for the protection of CNI. We are working a...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Seas and OceansMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on reviewing the Submarine Telegraph Act 1885 since the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: The Government has made significant progress in reviewing current legislation in relation to critical undersea infrastructure (CUI), including the Submarine Telegraph Act 1885 As the Government announced in May, later this year we plan to publicly consult...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21607More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on ensuring the security and resilience of UK CNI since the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: To deliver the SDR recommendations following the announcement of the Defence Investment Plan we will invest £470m to improve the security of military sites in the UK. This will enhance the security and resilience of Defence CNI, including across Defence's...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHybrid WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what preparation his Department has made for sub-threshold attacks as part of any hybrid campaign.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely comment on operational matters or planning as disclosure of such detail could undermine operational and national security.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of his Department’s Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress he has made on inviting leaders of FTSE100, other relevant companies and civil society organisations to
Answer: The Defence Academy is already inviting leaders from FTSE 100 Companies, other relevant companies and Civil Society Organisations to attend Defence courses. Further work to deliver the Strategic Defence Review recommendation is ongoing, as this represents...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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