29 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat is the current status of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Prescoed.
ReplyThis Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
29 May 2026·Department for Science, Innovation and Technology·Answered
AskedInnovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
ReplyThe Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what is the operation codenam
ReplyFor reasons of national security, I am not able to disclose specific details about the codename of the operation in question.
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat is the lifespan of the Noctis-1 military satellite.
ReplyNoctis-1 is a ground-based telescope, which is designed to remain in service until the mid-2030s. There is scope for extension through future upgrades.
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to the answer of 28 April 2025 to question 44679 on Ukraine: Defence, what new technology has emerged as an outcome via the work of Task Force HIRST.
ReplyThe Secretary of State for Defence continues close engagement with Ukraine to deepen UK-Ukraine defence industrial cooperation. Through HIRST's Framework Arrangement and close collaboration with Task Force KINDRED, we are continually identifying opportuni...
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125359 on Teledyne Marine: Navy, by when he plans to deliver Sentinel and Slocum gliders to the Royal Navy.
ReplySentinel and Slocum gliders are being delivered as part of the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Data Gathering programme, with remaining deliveries expected in summer 2026.
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWhat is the projected cost to the Ministry of Defence of switching to sustainable aviation fuel.
ReplyIt is taking time to collate the requested information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
29 May 2026·Cabinet Office·Answered
AskedWhat progress he has made on removing barriers to workforce mobility across AUKUS partners via mutual recognition of security clearances for AUKUS-related work.
ReplyThe UK remains fully committed to “full steam ahead” on AUKUS, injecting pace, focus and significant investment to drive delivery, alongside the US and Australia. AUKUS continues to support growth, deliver workforce and skills development and reinvigorate...
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the risk of transiting to the Uni
ReplyA bespoke risk assessment was conducted to supplement the extant Hawk T1 Air System Safety Case. The associated risks are well understood and appropriately mitigated for the Atlantic crossing between the UK, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and the USA.
29 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat the status is of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Leyhill.
ReplyThis Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedHow many qualified fast jet pilots have left the (a) RAF and (b) Royal Navy in each year since 2016.
ReplyI am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, which Royal Navy ships will visit (a) New Orleans and (b) New Yo
ReplyThe Ministry of Defence does not routinely comment on future ship movements for reasons of safeguarding operational security.
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedWith reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, how many Hawk T1 aircraft the Red Arrows will take to the United
ReplyThe number of Hawk T1 aircraft transiting to the USA is currently expected to be between 10 and 12.
29 May 2026·Ministry of Defence·Answered
AskedDoes it remain the case that the 1st Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, is still planned to be the first Boxer unit.
ReplyI am delighted that the 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers has already received the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle and was the first Army unit to do so, in April 2026.
29 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhether work to deliver the new prison places at HMP Birmingham has recommenced since 20 September 2024.
ReplyThis Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
29 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhether a contractor has been appointed to deliver new prison places at HMP Ford.
ReplyThis Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
29 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhether a contractor has been appointed to deliver new prison places at HMP Leyhill.
ReplyThis Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
29 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat the status is of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Standford Hill.
ReplyThis Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
29 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat the status is of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Ford.
ReplyThis Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
29 May 2026·Ministry of Justice·Answered
AskedWhat the scope is of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Standford Hill.
ReplyThis Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...