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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If he will make an estimate of the total number of heavy equipment transporters in service within the Army tabulated by those (a) currently available and (b) in maintenance.
The Army’s Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) capability is delivered through a service contract with KBR. The contract, which commenced in July 2024, provides the Army with 80 HET trains (consisting of tractor and trailer) and all maintenance activity and...
What assessment he has made of the effectiveness of (a) radio frequency directed energy weapons, (b) DragonFire lasers and (c) other directed energy weapons for the protection of (i) UK and (ii) United States Vis
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has committed to accelerating the continued investment in UK Sovereign Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) technology to provide cutting edge capability to the Armed Forces swiftly. DEW technology mitigates against the increasing th...
What recent progress his Department has made on extending the range of radio frequency directed energy weapons.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has committed to developing and continuing to invest in UK Sovereign Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) technology, to provide cutting edge capability to the Armed Forces at pace. Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapon sare a new ...
Whether he has had recent discussions with his international allies on the potential export of radio frequency directed energy weapons.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to the continued investment in UK Sovereign Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) technology, to provide cutting edge capability to the Armed Forces at pace. The advanced technology is being developed by a joint team fro...
How much his Department plans to spend on consultancy fees in (a) the 2024-25 financial year and (b) each remaining financial year of the Parliament.
We have taken immediate action to stop all non-essential Government consultancy spending this financial year. Spend on consultancy in 2024-25 will be published in the Department’s annual report and accounts in due course. We have not yet set External Assi...
What estimate his Department has made of the cost of procuring the radio frequency directed energy weapon capability.
The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to the continued investment in UK Sovereign Radio Frequency Directed Energy Weapons (RFDEW) technology, to provide cutting edge capability to the Armed Forces at pace.The MOD has committed £184 million to Direct ...
Whether he has authorised any orders for Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles since the general election.
No, Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles remains one of the top priorities for the Army as it's critical to providing the Apache with the means to fight on the modern battlefield. In-Year Funding has been protected to ensure this procurement can proceed.
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of the capacity of the Army’s fleet of heavy equipment transporters.
The Army’s Heavy Equipment Transporter (HET) capability is delivered through a service contract with KBR. The contract, which commenced in July 2024, provides the Army with 80 HET trains (consisting of tractor and trailer) and all maintenance activity and...
Pursuant to the Answer of 9 October 2024 to Question 3741 on Defence: Expenditure, how many additional documents have been included for consideration in Ministerial boxes as a result of changed thresholds for min
Over the last four months, Ministers have reviewed all proposed Departmental spending that exceeds the approval thresholds. These decisions are consolidated into a holistic submission for Ministers, with an average of one a week.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to oral answer of 13 November 2024 by the Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, on Chagos Islands, Official Report, Column 793, what
The Government fully respects the calls for transparency. However, confirming these costs could affect the UK's ability - and that of our closest allies - to negotiate basing agreements in the future therefore putting secure operations at risk. We are not...
With reference to the oral Answer by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 2 December 2024, Official Report, Column 27, if he will make an estimate of the cost to his Department of implementing the proposed UK-Mau
Details of the Treaty agreed between the UK and Mauritius will come before Parliament for scrutiny in the usual manner following its signature. It would be inappropriate to release further details at this stage.
With reference to his oral Answer to the hon. Member for South Suffolk of 11 November 2024, Official Report, Column 505, whether he plans to provide information on the cost of (a) direct payments made to the gove
Details of the Treaty agreed between the UK and Mauritius will come before Parliament for scrutiny in the usual manner following its signature. It would be inappropriate to release further details at this stage.
With reference to the oral Answer by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 2 December 2024, Official Report, Column 27, what the estimated cost to the US will be of the Chagos settlement excluding the Government-t
Details of the Treaty agreed between the UK and Mauritius will come before Parliament for scrutiny in the usual manner following its signature. It would be inappropriate to release further details at this stage.
Pursuant to the Answer of 4 December 2024 to Question 17024 on Defence Equipment and Support, whether he has instructed his Department to put a hold on new procurement in this financial year.
The Department has not been told to put a hold on new procurement in this financial year.
When Ministers from his Department have met representatives of the Chagossian community since 4 July 2024; and which Minister met how many Chagossians on each such occasion.
The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office is the lead Department for the international and community engagements in regards to the sovereignty negotiations. The Minister for Europe, North America and the Overseas Territories has met with members of...
What the cost has been of (a) capital and (b) non-capital expenditure on (i) HMS Albion, (ii) HMS Bulwark, (iii) HMS Northumberland, (iv) RFA Wave Knight and (v) RFA Wave Ruler in each of the last five financial
A breakdown of the costs requested is set out in the attached table.
Whether he has instituted a freeze in his Department on new procurement to satisfy Urgent Capability Requirements.
The Department has not been told to put a hold on new procurement in this financial year.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when Ministers from his Department have met representatives of the Maldives Government to discuss the future of the Chagos Islands since 4 July 2024; and which Minister met w
The Foreign Secretary met Maldives Foreign Minister Khaleel at the Commonwealth Heads of Government on 25 October. They discussed a range of issues, including matters relating to the British Indian Ocean Territory. Minister West also spoke with Foreign Mi...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the oral Answer by the Minister for the Armed Forces on 2 December 2024, Official Report, Column 27, if he will make an estimate of the cost to his Departme
This Agreement will be underpinned by a financial package which will support a new era of economic partnership between the UK and Mauritius and demonstrate the commitment of both parties to support the welfare of Chagossian communities. Financial obligati...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when Ministers from his Department have met representatives of the Chagossian community since 4 July 2024; and which Minister met how many Chagossians on each such occasion.
I have met with members of the Chagossian community twice since 4 July 2024. There are a large number of Chagossian groups in the UK and internationally with a spectrum of views. We will continue efforts to engage the community.