10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat is the breakdown of the approximate 3,100 prison places that have been delivered since 5 July 2024.
ReplyWe are committed to continuing the Prison Supply Programmes, aiming to deliver 14,000 places by 2031. Between July 2024 and June 2026, we have delivered at the following sites:SitePlacesMillsike1,500Rye Hill450Fosse Way300Stocken200Sudbury120Cookham Wood1...
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat progress he has made on delivering 180 places at HMP Erlestoke through the Small Secure Houseblocks Programme.
ReplyThe Small Secure Houseblocks Programme is delivering 180 places at HMP Erlestoke. This project is now in main works construction.
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedPursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5120 on USA: Red Arrows, if he will publish the bespoke risk assessment for transit to the United States that supplements the extant Hawk T1 Air System Safety Cas
ReplyManaging Hawk T1 operations to deliver safe outcomes is a core Defence activity. The Royal Air Force does not routinely publish bespoke risk assessments for the Red Arrows as they are continuously reviewed and updated, including during the preparation and...
10 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedWhen he expects stage 2 of the Transform trial to commence, including the expansion of the trial to all black men aged 45-74 who haven’t had a PSA test in the past five years.
ReplyGovernment responsibility for delivering cancer research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and Department for Science, Innovation and Technolo...
10 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
AskedBy when he expects to receive the initial results of stage one of the Transform trial.
ReplyGovernment responsibility for delivering cancer research is shared between the Department of Health and Social Care, with research delivered by the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR), and Department for Science, Innovation and Technolo...
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedPursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5107 on Army: Procurement, by when his Department will complete trial activity to assess the potential utility of the Hendrick Technical Solutions’ Silent Tactica
ReplyThe system is currently being trialled over the summer period to assess its potential utility.
10 Jun 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 22 May 2026 to question 1739 on Advanced Research and Invention Agency: Geoengineering, when she will conclude whether spraying seawater could increase the ref
ReplyARIA's Exploring Climate Cooling programme, which explores the feasibility, efficacy, safety and governability of climate cooling approaches, including Marine Cloud Brightening, is ongoing. ARIA has committed to publishing the outcomes of its research in ...
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat the block capability is of the UK Boxer mechanised fleet.
ReplyThe Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (MIV) Programme does not recognise the term ‘block capability’ in relation to the delivery of Boxer. However, I can confirm that the MIV fleet is being delivered to a single common build standard across the 623 vehicles bei...
10 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedPursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5103 on Boxer Vehicles: Procurement, how many Boxer vehicles and of what variant have been received by the 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.
ReplyThe Ministry of Defence does not routinely disclose a breakdown of vehicle numbers by unit or regiment, due to operational sensitivity. I can confirm that the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Boxer programme deliveries from industry are progressing in line wit...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Pending
AskedPursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026 to question 4901 on Defence: Finance, on what date was the Armed Forces Minister first given sight of the Defence Investment Plan.
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedPursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 5073 on Electronic Warfare, by when does he plan the capability from Project CRENIC to enter service.
ReplyThe Planning Assumption for Service Entry (PASE) for the dismounted, soldier worn CRENIC system is 2028.
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedPursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5082 on Antitank Missiles: Procurement, how many Lightweight Command Launch Units have been ordered; and whether they will replace all of the current Command Laun
ReplyThe UK’s existing Javelin Command Launch units will be gradually phased out, to be replaced by the new Lightweight Command Launch Unit. Javelin capability will be maintained by a mixed fleet during this transition. As I am certain the hon. Member will und...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedPursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4921 on Reserve Forces, by when he will have assessed the feasibility of developing a new force modelled on the Reserves which connects local communities with Def
ReplyOn SDR recommendation 27, MOD is developing options for the protection of critical national infrastructure in the event of crisis or conflict, including exploring the development of a new force that is modelled on the Reserves and connects local communiti...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many procurement contracts have been (a) cancelled, (b) delayed or (c) renegotiated by his department since 1 April 2026.
ReplySince 1 April 2026, zero Ministry of Defence procurement contracts have been cancelled. Data relating to the number of contracts delayed or renegotiated is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedPursuant to the answer of 23 January 2026 to question 106284 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Decommissioning, what progress he has made on identifying a vehicle platform to replace Stormer.
ReplyAs he will know the long-term replacement for Stormer is under consideration as part of the Heavy Protected Mobility (PM) sub-programme, within the Land Mobility Programme. The Heavy PM sub-programme is in its concept phase and is currently evaluating the...
9 Jun 2026·Department for Transport·Answered
AskedPursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4884 on Motor Vehicles: Secondhand Goods, by when she plans to consult further on the detailed regulatory approach for requirements post-2030.
ReplyWe have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate by early 2027. Following that review, we will consider any legislative changes as appropriate, with a Cost Benefit Analysis prepared for any relevant legislation.
9 Jun 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what progress has she made in considering how the UK’s 2027 G20 presidency could help convene regulators t
ReplyThe Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and acceptance of alternative methods, including through engagement with regulators and key international partners. We are currently exploring how the UK’s 2027 G20...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedFollowing the completion of the delivery of the 48th F-35B Lightning II, what is the distribution of F-35Bs across the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm’s a) operational and b) training locations.
ReplyFollowing delivery of the 48th UK F-35B Lightning aircraft, 42 are currently based at RAF Marham. These aircraft are distributed between two frontline squadrons, 617 Squadron and 809 Naval Air Squadron, which provide operational capability and participa...
9 Jun 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedPursuant to the answer of of 8 June 2026 to question 4902 on Military Aircraft: Fuels, by when he plans to write regarding the requested information.
ReplyThe requested information is now available and is given below. The Ministry of Defence does not undertake the blending of SAF with conventional jet fuel; therefore, the current impact on the services is negligible. The fuel used at Main Operating Bases is...
9 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
AskedPursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5064 on Public Houses: Codes of Practice, by what date will she set out further conclusions.
ReplyAs set out in the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5064, the department continues to consider evidence on beer market access as part of a broader and ongoing process. Given the complexity of the issues involved, including the need to balance the interest...