Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi MP: written questions

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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Written questions

Armed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is taking steps to standardise medical discharge pathways for veterans across the Armed Forces.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 July 2026 to Question 12263 to the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-23/12263
Answered 8 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of support available to members of the Armed Forces who are medically discharged to transition into civilian life.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 1 July 2026 to Question 12263 to the hon. Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-23/12263
Answered 8 Jul 2026
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Middle East: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the UK Maritime Trade Organisation in responding to the situation in the a) Strait of Hormuz and b) Middle East.
Answer: The Shipping Defence Advisory Council (SDAC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) are the principle forums for the Ministry of Defence to liaise with both the UK and global maritime industry regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz ...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
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Middle East: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Shipping Defence Advisory Council in responding to the situation in the a) Strait of Hormuz and b) Middle East.
Answer: The Shipping Defence Advisory Council (SDAC) and United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) are the principle forums for the Ministry of Defence to liaise with both the UK and global maritime industry regarding the situation in the Strait of Hormuz ...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
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Shipping Defence Advisory CouncilMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will establish a formal mechanism for the Shipping Defence Advisory Council to report directly to the National Security Council.
Answer: The Government keeps under review the governance arrangements for maritime security and engages regularly with industry, including through bodies such as the Shipping Defence Advisory Council. There are currently no plans to establish a formal mechanism f...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Unmanned Marine Systems: Codes of PracticeMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8647More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact on a) Royal Navy and b) the Royal Fleet Auxiliary of the agreement of the new international Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Code.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to monitor the development of the International Maritime Organisation’s Maritime Autonomous Surface Ships Code and its potential implications for Defence. The introduction of the Code is not currently assessed to have a m...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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Gibraltar: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will raise the issue of the safety of UK military vessels transiting to and from Gibraltar, and to seek reassurances that Royal Navy vessels will not be impeded or put at risk by Spanish authorities.
Answer: The UK expects all states to act in accordance with international law, including respecting freedom of navigation and the United Kingdom’s sovereignty over British Gibraltar Territorial Waters. Royal Navy vessels continue to operate from Gibraltar in supp...
Answered 22 May 2026
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Armed Forces: Re-employmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer on 26 March 2026 to Question 121801 on Armed Forces Re-employment, what progress has been made in making the requested information available and placing a copy in the Library.
Answer: The information the hon. Member has requested will be placed in the Library of the House in the next few days.
Answered 19 May 2026
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DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his letter to the Defence Committee of 31 January 2025, whether Defence Officials have published an official summary of the Defence Planning Assumptions.
Answer: The Defence Planning Assumptions (DPAs) have not yet been published as a stand alone document as the Strategic Defence Review took precedence, and therefore there is currently no high-level OFFICIAL summary. The DPAs will be formally issued after the Defe...
Answered 20 May 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many major contracts which have been signed by his department since July 2024 were a) sustainment or refresh contracts or b) new procurement contracts.
Answer: The Department can confirm that, since July 2024, the department has signed a total of 1,398 major contracts. Ministry of Defence (MOD) contract records do not distinguish between sustainment or refresh (i.e. follow-on) contracts. Consequently, we can onl...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129309More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many contracts his Department has entered into in each of the last five years.
Answer: This information can be found at MOD trade, industry and contracts: 2025 - GOV.UK.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Defence: Small BusinessesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has an agreed target spend with SMEs.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has set an ambitious target to increase direct and indirect spending by 50% compared to FY 23/24 baseline. This increase in total spend would equate to £2.5 billion total spend increase with Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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European Defence AgencyMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to negotiate an administrative agreement with the European Defence Agency.
Answer: The Security and Defence Partnership agreed with the European Union in May 2025 is an example of this Government delivering on its manifesto commitments to strengthen European security, support growth, and reinforce NATO. We will continue to prioritise en...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Ministry of Defence: Iron and SteelMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps they are taking to increase the amount of UK made steel used in procurement contracts overseen by their Department.
Answer: This Government is committed to creating the right conditions in the UK for a competitive and sustainable steel industry. The sector provides vital support to the UK’s defence capabilities, including specialist cast and forged steel components for a range...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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HMS Prince of Wales: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, over the period since its first commissioning, what proportion of days HMS Prince of Wales has been at sea.
Answer: We do not comment on the detailed readiness or availability of individual units for operational security reasons.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
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Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the size of the armed forces was on (a) 24 February 2022 and (b) 6 April 2026.
Answer: As of 1 October 2025, Armed Forces intake was greater than outflow. This is the first time in four years, and this welcome trend continues in the latest data. As of 1 January 2026, compared to 12 months ago, the overall strength of the Royal Navy and Roya...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Falkland Islands: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the defence posture of the Falkland Islands in the context of statements by (a) the President of Argentina on 2 April 2026 and (b) the US President in March 2
Answer: The UK is steadfast in its support for the Falkland Islanders’ right of self-determination. As the Strategic Defence Review set out, a core role for Defence is the protection of the UK’s Overseas Territories, which includes maintaining a defensive militar...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Warships: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many days of maintenance on Royal Navy vessels were lost due to nearby nesting birds in the last 12 months.
Answer: No days of maintenance on Royal Navy vessels were lost due to nearby nesting birds in the last 12 months.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Armed Forces: Absence without LeaveMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether members of the Armed Forces who a) are absent without leave and b) have deserted remain eligible to receive pay, pensionable benefits, allowances, or other benefits during the period of their absence.
Answer: Armed Forces Personnel who are Absent Without Leave or who have Deserted are not eligible to receive pay, pensionable benefits, allowances, or other financial benefits during the period of their absence.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Navy: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of roles are primarily land based for a) the whole Royal Navy and b) the Catering Services branch of the Royal Navy.
Answer: It has not been possible to provide the answer within the timeframe given, I will write to the hon. Member as soon as practical and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 22 Apr 2026
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Navy: Labour TurnoverMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the turnover rate for each of the last 5 years in a) the whole Royal Navy and b) the Catering Services branch of the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence regularly publishes outflow and voluntary outflow statistics at Service level, with the latest statistics available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quarterly-service-personnel-statistics-2026 However, granular data, ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Ministry Of Defence: AcronymsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the list of Ministry of Defence acronyms and abbreviations was last reviewed, and when the next update is expected to be published.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) terminology database, known as 'Reference Data Manager' (RDM) is maintained by a dedicated team which continuously reviews and updates entries based on both direct and indirect engagement across MOD.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Royal Fleet Auxiliary: DeathMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in each of the last 10 years, how many members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary have died while a) undertaking training or b) while on active service.
Answer: One member of the Royal Fleet Auxillary is recorded as dying on duty by accident or injury in the past 10 years; this occurred in 2019. All on duty deaths are investigated by the appropriate body such as the Maritime Accident Investigation Branch, Defence...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Armed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the a) target timeframe and b) current timeframe for the Armed Forces Pension Scheme to implement divorce pension-sharing orders.
Answer: The statutory period to implement a standard Pension Sharing Order (PSO) is four months. However, the McCloud Remedy has made pension sharing in divorce cases more complex, as the correct valuation depends on a member’s final Remedy choice for service bet...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Armed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 124938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 122333 on Armed Forces: Workplace Pensions, by which date does he plan to conclude the work with the scheme administrator to finalise the timeline for issuing a
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is committed to issuing all members with their RSS as quickly as possible and is working with the scheme administrator to finalise the timeline for issuing all RSSs. Once a timeline has been finalised, this will be communicated wit...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Cabinet Office	25
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport	8
Department for Education	37
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Department of Health and Social Care	113
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	44
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House of Commons Commission	7
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Treasury	28
Wales Office	4
Women and Equalities	1

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