Every parliamentary written question tabled by James Cartlidge this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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How many hours of firing time have been lost at Otterburn Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Bellerby Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Fingringhoe due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Beckingham due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Ponteland Ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Altcar Rifle Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Chilcomb Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Sealand ranges due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Penally Gallery Range due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
What recent progress his Department has made on the delivery of Remus 100s to the Royal Navy.
The Royal Navy has been operating a range of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to detect sea mines since 2005. In the past three years, we have increased our pool of Remus 100 and 300 UUVs and deployed them to globally-deployed frontline Royal Naval units to survey the seabed and detect sea mines. Uncrewed and autonomous systems are already transforming operational capability, acting as force multipliers for our sailors and a catalyst for military and commercial innovation. The Royal Navy has an ambition to accelerate, scale and develop these systems by harnessing UK industry and the thriving Science and Technology sector to produce world-leading capabilities.
What recent progress his Department has made on the delivery of Remus 300s to the Royal Navy.
The Royal Navy has been operating a range of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs) to detect sea mines since 2005. In the past three years, we have increased our pool of Remus 100 and 300 UUVs and deployed them to globally-deployed frontline Royal Naval units to survey the seabed and detect sea mines. Uncrewed and autonomous systems are already transforming operational capability, acting as force multipliers for our sailors and a catalyst for military and commercial innovation. The Royal Navy has an ambition to accelerate, scale and develop these systems by harnessing UK industry and the thriving Science and Technology sector to produce world-leading capabilities.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Thetford due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
How many hours of firing time have been lost at Aldershot due to (a) physical incursion into the range danger area by (i) members of the public and (ii) animals, (b) aerial incursion into the range danger area by drones and (c) for other reasons since 5 July 2024.
The requested information is not held. The time lost due to incursions on Ministry of Defence Ranges, is not recorded.
With reference to the Army's submission to the Strategic Defence Review, whether it is his policy that the Army fights on the land to be the world-class army that (a) NATO is asking for and (b) the UK needs.
The Strategic Defence Review will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats, and opportunities of the twenty-first century, including for the British Army. The Review has been considering all aspects of Defence, including the major features of the force structure needed to create the necessary integrated multi-domain Defence capability of the future. NATO will remain the cornerstone of UK Defence, the Review has been looking at enhancing the UK's contribution to the Alliance, while protecting vital UK sovereign requirements and strategic reach.
What recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of provision of childcare for serving personnel.
We recognise that appropriate childcare provision can be challenging for parents who serve in the Armed Forces and continue to explore options for improving support to our personnel in affording and accessing it. Although the responsibility for childcare provision lies elsewhere within Government and is not a core Defence output, many Defence sites within the UK provide opportunities for local childcare providers to make use of facilities on, or close to, the Defence estate. These settings can also benefit the local civilian community. Overseas, we have extended Wraparound Childcare to families serving overseas which will potentially save up to £3,400 annually for Service families.
With reference to the Army's submission to the Strategic Defence Review, whether it is his policy that the Army fights from the land as an enabler for multi-domain operations as part of the Integrated Force alongside allies and partners.
The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats, and opportunities of the twenty-first century, including for the British Army. The Review has been considering all aspects of Defence, including the major features of the force structure needed to create the necessary integrated multi-domain Defence capability of the future. The SDR has also been considering the UK's international partnerships and alliances, and how these can be strengthened in the cause of collective security and deterrence.
With reference to the Army's submission to the Strategic Defence Review, whether it is his policy that the Army enhances (a) society, (b) cohesion and (c) resilience with land forces as the framework integrator for national (i) resilience, (ii) defence and (iii) regeneration.
The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats, and opportunities of the twenty-first century, including for the British Army. The first duty of Government is to keep the country safe and protect its citizens. The SDR has been examining the Defence capabilities and options to reinforce UK homeland security.
With reference to the Army's submission to the Strategic Defence Review, whether it is his policy that the Army (a) fights and (b) operates differently by rapidly integrating technology at every level to multiply (i) lethality, (ii) mass and (iii) effect.
The Strategic Defence Review will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats, and opportunities of the twenty-first century, including for the British Army. The Review has been considering all aspects of Defence, such as the opportunities for modernisation and transformation, including through the rapid and consistent application of new technologies.
With reference to the Army's submission to the Strategic Defence Review, whether it is his policy that the Army harnesses the talent of exceptional people (a) enabling, (b) inspiring and (c) optimising the force.
The Strategic Defence Review will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats, and opportunities of the twenty-first century, including for the British Army. All Defence personnel-in and out of uniform-are at the heart of Defence's plans, the Review has been considering the approach to recruiting, educating, training, and retaining the people needed for One Defence. This includes Regular, Reserve, Civil Service, and industry and how Service life can be improved for those who commit to serve their country in uniform.
With reference to the Army's submission to the Strategic Defence Review, whether it is his policy that the Army should be (a) resilient, (b) built upon collaboration with industry, (c) increasing UK prosperity and reinforcing operational independence.
The Strategic Defence Review will determine the roles, capabilities and reforms required by UK Defence to meet the challenges, threats, and opportunities of the twenty-first century, including for the British Army. The Review has been considering the state of the defence technological and industrial base, and the contribution of Defence to the Government's Growth Mission.