Written questions by Cartlidge.

What the total value is of the contracts managed by Defence Business Services.

The total value of the contracts managed by Defence Business Services (DBS) is £957,204,131.21, this sum represents the total forecast value of each contract at its end. All the contracts DBS manage are listed below. Disclosure & Barring Service eBrokerDBS Daily Shuttle BusFor the Provision of CR Recruitment AdvertisingCLA Education Licence RenewalOccupational Health, Employee Assistance ProgrammesProvision of Childcare Voucher SchemeMaintenance and Repair of Grade 3 Intruder Detection SystemRM3080-Provision of WIFI and Telephony Services at Ilford Park Polish Home (IPPH)Provision & Fixing of Military Pattern Memorials for Armed Forces PersonnelTranslations Services for AFCS/AFPS/WPSMOD Corporate EyecareDigital Information & Technology (DIT) Professional Services Support (PSS)Joint Casualty and Compassionate Centre (JCCC) ACD Upgrade.Legal Support Services to Service Delivery Contract (SDC) HOCS4/00015Automation Garage - DBSProvision of Online Standards, Databases and PublicationsMOD Badges and CoinsMOD Medals, Awards and Associated ItemsProvision of DNA, Anthropology & Genealogy ServicesThe Provision of the Services of a Polish Catholic PriestPrincipal Civil Service Pension Scheme – new Scheme Medical Advisor-PseudoProvision of Employee Relocation ServicesProvision of Repatriation ServicesSystems Evolution - Migration to CloudDigital and Technology Solutions Specialist level 7Provision of General Practitioner (GP) Services for Ilford Park Polish Home (IPPH).Level 3 Payroll Assistant Administration ApprenticeshipCONTRACT NO: HOCS4/00015 FUTURE SERVICES DELIVERY CONTRACT relating to the provision of Armed Forces Pay, Pensions, other Military HR Services and Administrative ServicesProvision of Cost-of-Living InformationPayroll Giving - Armed Forces CharitiesPan Govt Copyright Licence Agency Renewal (Pseudo)DBS Debt Management Legal Support and Tracing ServicesIPPH - NEWCROSSPan Government Records Management & Archive services700004980 - Provision of 2 x Laser Engraving machines, all associated equipment and a 10-year Maintenance and support package.The provision of physiotherapy service for all NI Veterans Aftercare ServiceOutsourced Investigation Service – Conflict ManagementDigital and Technology Solutions Specialist level 7

Whether his Department has used artificial intelligence to respond to written parliamentary questions since 5 July 2024.

I can provide the hon. Member and the House full assurance that all Parliamentary Questions are signed off by Ministers, and this practice remains in place. The Ministry of Defence continues to explore the use of AI to support routine business operations and policy work, thereby saving time on specific and general tasks.

Pursuant to the Answer of 10 March 2025 to Question 34898 on Artillery: Procurement, when he plans to make a decision on the procurement of 15 MLRS and one RRV.

We are currently undertaking a Strategic Defence Review which is looking at the threats we face and the capabilities we need to meet the challenges, threats and opportunities of the 21st century. It would be inappropriate to prejudge the outcomes of the Review.

Pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2025 to Question 38645 on Unmanned Air Systems: Procurement, whether he plans to procure decoy cruise missile-like weapons.

Defence requirements are kept under constant review to ensure that our Armed Forces have the battle-winning capabilities they need. Due to the sensitive nature of this capability area it would be inappropriate to comment in detail. All capability requirements, are being considered as part of the Strategic Defence Review process.

With reference to page 18 of the Spring Statement, published on 26 March 2025, how the funding for the regeneration of His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth will be allocated.

The funding for the regeneration of His Majesty’s Naval Base Portsmouth will be allocated towards three main areas: refurbishment and upgrade of accommodation, jetty upgrade programme, and wider estate development. This allocation aims to provide good quality, safe accommodation, ensure the jetties can better meet the demand of the surface fleet, and create a resilient, efficient, and sustainable Naval Base. This funding does not cover the totality of the regeneration needs, and future requirements will be determined following the Strategic Defence Review.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Cutlass since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of RFA Cardigan Bay since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of RFA Tidesurge since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of RFA Tidespring since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of RFA Tiderace since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of RFA Tideforce since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of RFA Wave Ruler since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of RFA Wave Knight since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Westminster since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Northumberland since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Argyll since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Bulwark since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Albion since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Raider since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.

How much his Department has spent on the (a) upkeep and (b) maintenance of HMS Tracker since 5 July 2024.

The volume of detailed information requested is such that it will take time to consider in full. Consequently, I will write to the hon. Member and a copy of the letter will be placed in the Library of the House.