Every parliamentary written question tabled by James MacCleary this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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How much was spent on working on complaints made to the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces in i) 2023, ii) 2024 and iii) 2025.
Detailed information concerning the numbers, nature and timeliness of Service Complaints was published by the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF) in its Annual Reports which were laid before Parliament, and in the supporting Annual S...
How many of the complaints received by the a) Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces and b) Armed Forces Commissioner were submitted by LGBTQ+ personnel under JSP 831 in i) 2026, ii) 2025 and iii) 2024
Detailed information concerning the numbers, nature and timeliness of Service Complaints was published by the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF) in its Annual Reports which were laid before Parliament, and in the supporting Annual S...
What the nature of complaints received by the a) Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces and b) Armed Forces Commissioner was in each of the last five years.
Detailed information concerning the numbers, nature and timeliness of Service Complaints was published by the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF) in its Annual Reports which were laid before Parliament, and in the supporting Annual S...
When he plans to publish the Defence Investment Plan.
We will publish the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) as soon as we can. We must take sufficient time to ensure that decisions in the DIP are robust and drive the necessary transformation of our Armed Forces described in the Strategic Defence Review.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent information she has on the condition of Craig and Lindsay Foreman.
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Lords on 9 March in response to Question HL15304.
Whether she will examine the potential merits of extending tax relief for orchestras to include choirs.
The Government recognises the importance of the creative industries, including orchestras, and supports them through funding and through the tax system. Orchestra Tax Relief (OTR) provides tax relief on production costs and provided around £50 million of ...
When does he plan to issue an update to the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
This Government is fully committed to supporting our sovereign shipbuilding and maritime technology industries, which collectively offer high potential as an engine for growth. The National Shipbuilding Office is currently developing a new Shipbuilding an...
What recent steps he has taken on (1) Project Beehive, (2) the Marine Mine Counter Measures programme, (3) SeaCat and (4) the repairs to HMS Bangor.
The Royal Navy has a comprehensive Mine Warfare capability across crewed ships and an increasing number of uncrewed systems. The updates requested are listed below: Project BEEHIVE - 10 of the 20 craft ordered have been delivered.MMCM – RNMB ADVENTURE, th...
What assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.
This Government has announced a significant uplift in defence spending over the Spending Review period. This uplift is underpinned by our non-negotiable fiscal rules; reducing borrowing whilst investing in defence to keep the UK and allies safe. There are...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled Shadow fleet set to be interdicted in UK waters in latest blow to Russia, published on 25th of March 2026, which Royal Naval ships have been deployed to c
The Royal Navy routinely deploys a range of maritime assets to monitor, track and, where appropriate, take action against vessels of concern in and around UK waters. For reasons of operational security, it is the Department’s longstanding policy not to co...
Communities and Local Government, for what reason the Sussex and Brighton Strategic Authority includes Brighton in its name.
The name ‘Sussex and Brighton’ for the Sussex and Brighton Combined County Authority reflects the make-up of the constituent councils. This is an approach taken in other areas, such as Cheshire and Warrington. The name of the Combined County Authority was...
What the content was of the consignments with UK arms export codes ML10 and ML5 seized by Belgian authorities in Liege on 24 March 2026.
We do not routinely comment on individual licensing cases for reasons of commercial sensitivity. The UK Strategic Export Control list contains detailed information on items classified under the relevant control list entries, including ML5 and ML10.UK expo...
Representing the Church Commissioners, what steps she is taking to support the campaign to rewild 30% of Church owned land.
The Church Commissioners have engaged with the campaign and note that ‘30 by 30’ is a national target, not one set for individual landowners. As a charity with duties to generate sustainable returns to support the Church’s work, the Commissioners’ rural p...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled Shadow fleet set to be interdicted in UK waters in latest blow to Russia, published on 25th of March 2026, (a) how many Russian shadow fleet ships have tr
The UK has supported multiple interdictions of sanctioned vessels in recent months. We will not get into details of our decision-making process as this could compromise our ability to successfully take action against sanctioned ships, only benefitting ou...
What progress his Department has made on the Type 83 design process; and whether it will be completed by 2038.
I refer the hon. Member to my response to question 106653 on 27 January 2026.
What steps his Department is taking to improve mine hunting capabilities.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
What progress his Department has made on resolving disputes over pay and work conditions in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
We continue to engage constructively with trade unions. It would not be appropriate to offer more detail of these engagements as discussions are ongoing.
Under what legislation do British forces operate in UK waters.
UK forces operate in accordance with both international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and domestic law.
By which year does he forecast the Royal Navy surface fleet will return to its minimum target strength of 19 frigates and destroyers.
Awaiting answer.
What progress he has made on (a) Project Beehive, (b) MMCM program (Marine Mine Counter Measures), (c) SeaCat and (d) the repairs to HMS Bangor.
It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.