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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 (3,710)Ministry of Defence (3253)Treasury (102)Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (61)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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10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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With reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s announcement regarding the future model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, what plans her department has to maintain operational resilience of HM Coastguard i

Reply

Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling. Public safety remains our priority and careful consideration was given to the options for a revised...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
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With reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s announcement regarding the future model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, what assessment she has made of alternative models that would allow some form of pa

Reply

Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling. Public safety remains our priority and careful consideration was given to the options for a revised...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

With reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s announcement regarding the future model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, whether she assessed alternative operating models prior to making a decision.

Reply

Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling. Public safety remains our priority and careful consideration was given to the options for a revised...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
Asked

With reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s announcement on the future model for Coastguard Rescue Officers, what assessment her Department has made of the potential effect of this announcement on op

Reply

Changing the Coastguard Rescue Service operating model was not something which we wanted to do but is a mandated consequence of the Court of Appeal ruling. Public safety remains our priority and careful consideration was given to the options for a revised...

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
Asked

What estimate he has made of the proportion of his Department's budget that will be been spent on the Chagos treaty in each remaining year of the current Parliament.

Reply

Awaiting answer.

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What discussions he has had with industry representatives regarding the procurement of a long-range Precision Strike Missile since 1 January 2026.

Reply

Officials have engaged with industry representatives during the Department’s review of credible options to fulfil the Land Deep Fires requirement.

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What the average number of years served was of personnel leaving the reserve forces in each of the last 10 financial years.

Reply

Service personnel statistics on strengths, requirements, intake, applications and outflow, by service is published as part of the Quarterly Service Personnel Statistics (SPS) publication. The latest publication as at 1 April 2026 can be found at the follo...

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What the average number of years served was for personnel leaving the regular armed forces in each of the last 10 financial years.

Reply

Service personnel statistics on strengths, requirements, intake, applications and outflow, by service is published as part of the Quarterly Service Personnel Statistics (SPS) publication. The latest publication as at 1 April 2026 can be found at the follo...

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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What proportion of his Department's budget has been spent on the Chagos treaty.

Reply

The Department has not incurred any expenditure in respect of the Chagos treaty to date as the legislation to enable the Treaty has not become law.

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

What his planned timetable is for renewing the Armed Forces Recruitment Service contract.

Reply

The Armed Forces Recruiting Service (AFRS) continues to progress as scheduled and remains committed to delivery from January 2027. Following a transition period that will conclude on 31 March 2027, the AFRS contract initial terms are seven years from 1 Ap...

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
Asked

When the Armed Forces Recruitment Service contract will conclude.

Reply

The Armed Forces Recruiting Service (AFRS) continues to progress as scheduled and remains committed to delivery from January 2027. Following a transition period that will conclude on 31 March 2027, the AFRS contract initial terms are seven years from 1 Ap...

9 Jun 2026·Department for Education·Answered
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What new support she plans to provide to students in South Suffolk in relation to the new SEND reforms.

Reply

The department wants every child to have the best start in life, with help available earlier and locally when families need it. Our reforms aim to ensure all children will get the right support in their early years setting, school and college Our vision f...

9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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Which headquarters has command over (a) 1 (UK) Division and (b) 3 (UK) Division.

Reply

The Allied Rapid Reaction Corps assumed command of 1 (UK) Division and 3 (UK) Division on 1 April 2026 when they were resubordinated from Commander Field Army (now renamed to Commander Land Forces under early Army Reform changes).

9 Jun 2026·Department for Education·Answered
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Whether she plans to require children in current possession of an education, health and care plan to reapply when the new SEND reforms have been delivered.

Reply

The government's consultation on ‘Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) reform: putting children and young people first’ has now closed. We are carefully reviewing and taking into account all responses alongside feedback from over 200 engageme...

8 Jun 2026·Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs·Answered
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Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that overseas imports of agri-food do not adversely impact British a) farmers and b) standards on animal welfare.

Reply

I refer the hon. Member to the response given on 27 February 2026 to PQ UIN 113859.

3 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
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Whether he has made a formal decision on the procurement of a long-range Precision Strike Missile.

Reply

A review of credible options to fulfil the Land Deep Fires requirement has been undertaken and is being considered as part of the Defence Investment Plan. No final decision on procurement has yet been taken.

3 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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In response to the recent Tommy’s report, what steps his department is taking to implement the Graded Model of Miscarriage Care across England.

Reply

Miscarriage can have a devastating impact on women and their families, and we are determined that they receive the support they need. As part of the Renewed Women’s Health Strategy, we have committed to closely reviewing the findings presented in the Tomm...

20 May 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
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What steps his Department is taking to monitor heating oil supply levels ahead of winter demand periods.

Reply

The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...

20 May 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
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Whether his Department has conducted contingency planning relating to potential disruption of kerosene supplies used for domestic heating in South Suffolk constituency.

Reply

The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...

20 May 2026·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·Answered
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What discussions he has had with fuel suppliers regarding the availability of kerosene for domestic heating oil users in South Suffolk.

Reply

The Government keeps the security of heating oil supplies, including kerosene, under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse fuel supply chains, with supply available through established domestic and international routes. The ...

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