Written questions by Cartlidge.

With reference to paragraph 108 of his Department's Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what the expected date of completion is to integrate military medical records with the NHS.

Awaiting answer.

Whether he has conducted an assessment of the implications for NATO should implementation of the Defence Investment Plan be delayed.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of whether the Defence Investment Plan enables the UK to meet all capability commitments agreed at the NATO Summit.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, what is the estimated date of completion of the Ministerial Review.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his department is taking to ensure UK defence manufacturers benefit from the new NATO commitment to expand collective manufacturing capacity.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the implications of the commitments agreed at the NATO meeting in Ankara for the UK's future defence spending plans.

Awaiting answer.

Whether his Department has conducted a review of the resilience of UK defence supply chains against disruption during major conflict.

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With reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, what the cost to the public purse is of implementing the recommendations of the Ajax Independent Expert Panel Review.

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With reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, what criteria were used to determine the prioritisation of the 41 recommendations.

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With reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, if he will publish the full report of the Ajax Independent Expert Panel Review.

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What steps his department is taking to increase the resilience of the UK's defence industrial base in support of NATO's long-term deterrence objectives.

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Whether he has had discussions with NATO allies on eliminating defence trade barriers.

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What contribution the UK intends to make towards the NATO commitment to provide €70 billion in military equipment, assistance and training to Ukraine in 2026.

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What contribution the UK will make towards the $50 billion in new defence procurements announced by NATO Allies in Ankara.

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What steps his Department is taking to ensure the Digital Targeting Web will remain cyber secure, including against quantum cyber innovation.

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What plans his Department has to ensure that weapons integration of F-35As will duplicate the procurement model of F-35Bs.

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What steps he is taking to ensure sovereign UK capabilities remain a priority for weapons integration, including F-35As.

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What assessment he has made of the level of recruitment for specialist engineering, cyber and digital defence roles required by the Defence Investment Plan.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, whether his Department has made an assessment of the change in the threat posed by Iran to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the delay in appointing the National Arms Director on the timeline for the delivery of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026.

Awaiting answer.