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Written questions by Cartlidge.

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.

Department:All (3,692)Ministry of Defence (3236)Treasury (102)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (60)Department of Health and Social Care (59)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (38)Cabinet Office (25)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (24)Department for Transport (22)Department for Culture, Media and Sport (21)Department for Business and Trade (19)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (19)Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (18)

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22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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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

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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...

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, when will Taskforce RAID reach full operating capability.

Reply

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...

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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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 personnel will form Taskforce RAID.

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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...

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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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 additional personnel will be hired as a result of creating Taskforce RA

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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...

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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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 of the personnel assigned to the Taskforce RAID will be (a) civilian an

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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...

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, whether Taskforce RAID will work with any companies that supply military equipme

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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...

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, whether the uncrewed systems used by Taskforce RAID will be (a) kinetic or (b) r

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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...

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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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

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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.

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, who will lead Taskforce RAID.

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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...

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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With reference to the Written Statement published by his Department on The Armoured Cavalry Programme on 28 April 2026, HCWS1545, whether he has appointed the lead reviewer for the further independent review.

Reply

An announcement on this matter is being prepared and will be made shortly via Written Ministerial Statement.

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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With reference to the Written Statement published by his Department on The Armoured Cavalry Programme on 28 April 2026, HCWS1545, when the Independent Expert Panel Review will complete its report.

Reply

A further announcement on Ajax is being prepared that will address these points.

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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With reference to the Written Statement published by his Department on The Armoured Cavalry Programme on 28 April 2026, HCWS1545, when the Independent Expert Panel Review will complete its report.

Reply

A further announcement on Ajax is being prepared that will address these points.

22 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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With reference to the Written Statement published by his Department on The Armoured Cavalry Programme on 28 April 2026, HCWS1545, when the further independent review commissioned will conclude.

Reply

An announcement on this matter is being prepared and will be made shortly via Written Ministerial Statement.

19 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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Whether he has held discussions with his United States counterpart regarding the withdrawal of US service personnel from NATO countries.

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We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...

19 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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Whether he plans to increase the military capabilities the United Kingdom assigns to the NATO Force Model.

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We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...

19 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the impact on the security of NATO of the United States proposal to reduce the military capabilities it assigns to the NATO Force Model.

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We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...

19 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What assessment he has made of the United States recent proposals to reduce the military capabilities it assigns to the NATO Force Model.

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We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...

19 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, whether there is a target in place for the speed at which Taskforce RAID will de

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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...

19 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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Whether HM Treasury has formally offered to take control of spending on the Global Combat Air Programme.

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The Ministry of Defence is responsible for spending on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), in accordance with HM Treasury approvals as is normal practice for a Category A programme, and ensures the highest standards of financial oversight and governan...

17 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
Asked

How many reserve service days will be offered to reservists in each remaining financial year of this Parliament.

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Awaiting answer.

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