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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With reference to his Department's press release entitled Boost for Britain’s air defence stockpiles in the Middle East with hundreds more UK-made missiles, published on 1 June 2026, when the full delivery of Lig
The Lightweight Multi-Role Missiles (LMM) ordered this year to replenish the UK stockpile will be delivered, and available for use if required, by March 2027.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 April to Question 122757 on Ministry of Defence: Finance, whether either the (a) Government document and (b) plan referred to will be secret documents.
We are working to finalise the Defence Industrial Plan document, which will set out our 10-year plan for defence investment. This will be a public document.
With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, how many uncrewed systems will be used by Taskforce RAID.
The UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
How many drones have been delivered to his Department for use with the armed forces since 15 April 2026.
Since coming to office, we have invested in new drone capabilities both for Ukraine and for the UK. The information requested is not held centrally and will take time to collate. I will write to the hon. Member once this work is complete and place a copy ...
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 April to Question 122757 on Ministry of Defence: Finance, whether the (a) Government document and (b) plan referred to will both be published to Parliament.
We are working to finalise the Defence Investment Plan document, which will set out our 10-year plan for defence investment. We will publish it as soon as we can.
Pursuant to the Answer of 22 June to Question 10199 on Challenger Tanks: Procurement, what information his Department holds on the supply chain delays.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Question 73614, which remains extant. The Department holds detailed programme and supplier performance data for the Challenger 3 programme, including the supply chain. Delays have affected the development an...
Pursuant to the Answer of 22 June to Question 10199 on Challenger Tanks: Procurement, when he plans for formal reapproval to be undertaken.
As I advised within Question 10199, Initial Operating Capability and Full Operating Capability are currently under review. Under current plans, reapproval is planned to take place during Financial Year 2026-27.
With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, what is the expected lifetime cost of maintaining Taskforce RAID.
The UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, what the cost is of establishing Taskforce RAID.
The UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, how Taskforce RAID will accelerate the delivery of AI capabilities to the armed
The UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, which uncrewed systems will be operated by Taskforce RAID.
The UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
What is the total value that his Department plans to spend on munitions in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament.
The Defence Investment Plan outlined spending this parliament totalling £11.1 billion on weapons and munitions the breakdown of which by financial year (FY) is as follows: FY2026/27FY2027/28FY2028/29FY2029/30£2.22 billion£2.62 billion£3.15 billion£3.11 bi...
Whether he has had discussions with his counterparts from (a) Italy and (b) Japan on the prospect of further nations joining the Global Combat Air Programme.
The Secretary of State has regular discussions with his international counterparts on a range of issues. We have always maintained that we remain open to others joining GCAP.
How much of the £7 billion to be spent on military accommodation in this Parliament has been spent as of 18 June 2026.
Awaiting answer.
Whether he has authorised a change to the spending envelope assigned to the Defence Housing Strategy.
Awaiting answer.
Pursuant to the Answer of 13 April to Question 122757 on Ministry of Defence: Finance, whether the (a) Government document and (b) plan referred to will be separate documents.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, when the Uncrewed Systems Centre will be fu
Awaiting answer.
How much his Department's budget will increase in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament, as a percentage of GDP.
Spending will be set out in the Defence Investment Plan.
With reference to his Department's press release entitled Defence Housing Strategy: A £9bn ‘generational renewal' for forces family housing and 100,000 new homes on MOD land to drive growth, published on 2 Novemb
We inherited military family housing in an appalling state. We have made improving defence housing a priority for the Government and satisfaction with our housing is up in the latest Continuous Attitude Survey. The Defence Housing Strategy was published o...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled Defence Housing Strategy: A £9bn ‘generational renewal' for forces family housing and 100,000 new homes on MOD land to drive growth, published on 2 Novemb
We inherited military family housing in an appalling state. We have made improving defence housing a priority for the Government and satisfaction with our housing is up in the latest Continuous Attitude Survey. The Defence Housing Strategy was published o...