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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What recent discussions he has had with representatives of (a) Airbus Defence and (b) Space UK on the launch of the SKYNET 6A satellite.
There have been no direct Secretary of State discussions with either Airbus Defence or Space X on the launch of the Skynet 6A satellite. However, the Skynet delivery team remain in regular contact with all parties involved to ensure that progress to a tim...
If he will publish a list of the recruitment policies that he plans to scrap.
We are ambitious in our work to review and, where appropriate, challenge previous regulations for Armed Forces recruiting. As part of this work, a number of medical entry policy revisions have been published in Joint Service Publication 950, Armed Forces ...
For what reason the period until the launch of the SKYNET 6A satellite has been extended.
The launch date for SKYNET 6A satellite has been adjusted on advice from Airbus Defence and Space due to a combination of factors including a key component quality control issue.
If he will make an estimate of the potential impact of the time taken to deliver SKYNET 6A's launch on the value of the Service Delivery Wrap PFI awarded to Team Aurora.
The single event integration costs for Skynet 6A are factored into the overall contract price for the Service Delivery Wrap and that is unaffected by any movement in the launch date.
What his policy is on cooperation with the EU on defence procurement; and if he will list PESCO agreements with which the UK (i) is currently cooperating and (ii) has indicated in meetings an interest in reviewin
The UK is an intrinsic part of the European industrial base and is vital to developing the capabilities Europe needs, as well as ensuring resilient, strengthened European supply chains that also benefit UK security and industry. We enjoy extensive capabil...
How many people are employed by DSTL’s Communications and Networks Programme.
Dstl delivers science and technology for its customers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government, working with industry, academia and government to ensure the UK has the right capabilities for defence and security. An overview of Dstl’s Scien...
How many people are employed by DSTL’s Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Programme.
Dstl delivers science and technology for its customers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government, working with industry, academia and government to ensure the UK has the right capabilities for defence and security. An overview of Dstl’s Scien...
What estimate he has made of how many UK-based supply chain jobs are supported by DSTL’s Air Systems Programme.
Dstl has not made an assessment of the UK-based supply chain jobs supported (either exclusively or in part) by the Air Systems Programme delivered through Dstl. Over recent years, Dstl has significantly increased the value of science and technology resear...
What estimate he has made of how many UK-based supply chain jobs are supported by DSTL’s Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defence Programme.
Dstl has not made an assessment of the UK-based supply chain jobs supported (either exclusively or in part) by the Chemical Biological and Radiological Defence Programme delivered through Dstl. Over recent years, Dstl has significantly increased the value...
What estimate he has made of how many UK-based supply chain jobs are supported by DSTL’s Communications and Networks Programme.
Dstl has not made an assessment of the UK-based supply chain jobs supported (either exclusively or in part) by the Communications and Networks Programme delivered through Dstl. Over recent years, Dstl has significantly increased the value of science and t...
Which procurement programmes are affected by the Joint Declaration on Enhanced Defence Cooperation between Germany and the United Kingdom, signed on 24 July 2024.
The Joint Declaration, which Minister Pistorius and the Defence Secretary signed in Berlin on 24 July, sets out the UK and Germany’s joint commitment to improve and further enhance bilateral defence cooperation, including by strengthening our defence indu...
How many people are employed by DSTL’s Cyber Security Programme.
Dstl delivers science and technology for its customers in the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and across Government, working with industry, academia and government to ensure the UK has the right capabilities for defence and security. An overview of Dstl’s Scien...
What steps he is taking to mitigate the potential impact of Royal Fleet Auxiliary strike action.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to engage with the Maritime Trade Unions, who represent members of the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA), to discuss a resolution to the on-going RFA pay dispute.While the pay dispute is the immediate concern, we are comm...
With reference to his oral Statement of 10 September 2024 on Ukraine, if he will provide an itemised breakdown of the £1 billion spent on UK replenishment including (a) when each order was placed and (b) the natu
As the hon. Menber will understand from his time in the Ministry of Defence, for reasons of operational security, details of replenishment and stockpiles are highly classified, and I am withholding this information. However, I can confirm that several con...
What recent progress the Royal Air Force has made on the ECRS Mk2 E-Scan radar procurement.
The European Common Radar System (ECRS) Mk2 programme has achieved several positive milestones in the past four months, notably passing the production radar system Critical Design Review (CDR) in June 2024 and the completion of prototype ground testing on...
Which (a) agencies and (b) departments are authorised to manage defence research and development projects.
Defence invests in research and development (R&D) from across the Defence enterprise. Defence’s core R&D budgets are held in Head Office. The rest of Defence’s R&D investment comes mainly from the Capability Portfolios of each Top Level Budget...
Whether he has a target for increasing the use of UK steel in defence.
The UK steel industry is an important strategic national asset, vital for our security and our economy. Steel used in our major Defence programmes is sourced by our prime contractors from a range of UK and international suppliers, as Defence programmes ma...
If he will set out the assumed spending envelope for the Strategic Defence Review.
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, as deliverable and affordable within the resources available to Defence w...
Whether he has had discussions with his US counterpart on the decision to suspend certain licenses for arms exports to Israel.
The Defence Secretary regularly speaks with his US counterpart on a wide range of matters of mutual interest.
If he will estimate the cost to the defence industry of lost output resulting from disruption linked to political protest in the last 12 months.
The Ministry of Defence regularly monitors risks and issues facing our suppliers as part of our supply chain resilience work. We have not made a specific estimate of financial costs over the past 12 months.