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Written questions by Francois.

Every parliamentary written question tabled by Mark Francois this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.

Department:All (597)Ministry of Defence (402)Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (93)Department of Health and Social Care (33)Northern Ireland Office (18)Treasury (12)Cabinet Office (11)Department for Business and Trade (10)Home Office (5)Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (5)Attorney General (4)Department for Transport (3)Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (1)

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18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What was the cost of the latest refit of HMS Richmond.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What is the current estimated IOC date for HMS Venturer.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What is the current IOC date for the new, sixth generation Tempest (GCAP) aircraft in RAF service.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What was the cost of the latest refit of HMS Iron Duke.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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How many F-35B aircraft have now been delivered by Lockheed Martin to the Ministry of Defence.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What is the current estimated IOC for HMS Achilles.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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When the first of the recently ordered 72 RCH 155mm artillery systems is due to achieve initial operational capability.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What is the total cost of the RCH 155m artillery system to the MoD in terms of a) acquisition cost and b) through-life cost.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
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Whether the Air Accident Investigations Branch (AAIB) has ever ben tasked with investigation of the potential effects of engine oil or lubricants seeping into the cabin air on passenger airliners.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What is the salary band for the recently appointed Chief Executive of the Mid & South Essex NHS Hospitals Trust, in 2026-27.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What is the definition of initial operating capability (IOC) for the recently ordered 155mm RCH artillery system and when this is likely to be achieved.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department for Transport·Pending
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What research her Department has conducted into the potential effects of engine oil and lubricants leaking into the cabin air on passenger airliners.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What was the total budget for NHS Resolution, in the 2025-26 financial year.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What is the current status of the proposed buy of additional F-35B aircraft, beyond the 48 originally ordered.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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How much was spent by the NHS in England on settling medical negligence claims, in 2025-26.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What is the policy of the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) regarding the risk of potential leaks of engine oil or lubricants into the cockpit atmosphere of military aircraft.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What was the total expenditure of the NHS on medical negligence claims in the 2025-26 financial year.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What is the latest estimated IOC date for the Challenger 3.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What is the salary band for the Chief Executive of the NHS East of England, in 2026-27.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
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What was the cost of the latest refit of HMS Lancaster.

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Awaiting answer.

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