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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Whether he plans to increase the military capabilities the United Kingdom assigns to the NATO Force Model.
We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...
What assessment he has made of the impact on the security of NATO of the United States proposal to reduce the military capabilities it assigns to the NATO Force Model.
We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...
Whether he has held discussions with his United States counterpart regarding the withdrawal of US service personnel from NATO countries.
We welcome the US briefing, which provides clarity for Allies to plan as we move towards greater European burden sharing, with Europeans taking on more responsibility for European defence. The US continues to play a significant role in the Alliance's coll...
Whether HM Treasury has formally offered to take control of spending on the Global Combat Air Programme.
The Ministry of Defence is responsible for spending on the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), in accordance with HM Treasury approvals as is normal practice for a Category A programme, and ensures the highest standards of financial oversight and governan...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled New taskforce to put AI on the UK's frontline, published on 10 June 2026, whether there is a target in place for the speed at which Taskforce RAID will de
The UK faces a defining moment. Our adversaries are rapidly deploying AI to enhance capability and gain strategic advantage. The UK must be ready for the modern battlespace. The Rapid AI Delivery Taskforce (TF RAID) was formally launched on 10 June and sh...
Whether the Defence Investment Plan will include details of the financial contributions from all Government Departments.
Awaiting answer.
How many reserve service days will be offered to reservists in each remaining financial year of this Parliament.
Awaiting answer.
Whether any named exercise has been cancelled before it began since 5 July 2024.
Awaiting answer.
How much additional money will his Department receive beyond the annual budget set out in the 2025 spending review in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament.
Awaiting answer.
What he expects his Department's budget to be as a cash figure in each remaining financial year of the current Parliament.
Awaiting answer.
What steps he is taking to safeguard UK-registered civilian vessels against aggressive action showed by Russian military vessels in the English channel.
Defence maintains a constant presence in UK waters to uphold maritime security and deter threats, with a combination of surface and sub-surface vessels, maritime patrol aircraft, and autonomous assets ready to support.Royal Navy ships closely monitor Russ...
What assessment he has made of the adequacy of protections in place for UK-registered civilian vessels in the English channel from Russian military vessels.
Defence maintains a constant presence in UK waters to uphold maritime security and deter threats, with a combination of surface and sub-surface vessels, maritime patrol aircraft, and autonomous assets ready to support.Royal Navy ships closely monitor Russ...
Whether he plans on providing additional funding to the Ajax programme beyond the original fixed-price contract agreed.
Spending decisions on future capabilities will be published as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
How many military drones in (a) logistics, (b) strike and (c) ISR roles were purchased by his Department for the British armed forces since 5 July 2024.
Since coming to office, we have invested in new drone capabilities both for Ukraine and for the UK. The information requested is not held centrally and will take time to collate. I will write to the hon. Member once this work is complete and place a copy ...
If he will meet with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland to discuss the potential impact of the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill on morale within the armed forces.
The Secretary of State for Defence routinely meets with the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. to discuss the Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
What assessment he has made of the implications for his Department's policies of the personal statement by the Rt Hon. Member for Rawmarsh and Conisbrough on 16 June 2026, Official Report, Col 731.
I was in the House for the statement and want to thank my Rt Hon. Friend for his service to our nation and the Government. This Government remains resolute in ensuring the UK is secure and prepared against adversaries. These priorities will continue to gu...
Whether he has held recent discussions regarding the Global Combat Air Programme with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 29 April 2026, to Question 08441: As part of its close working relationship with HMT, the Chancellor and the Defence Secretary (as well as other Ministers and officials) regularly discuss many of MOD’s l...
Whether he has authorised a change to the projected lifetime cost of the Ajax programme.
Spending decisions on future capabilities will be published as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
Whether there will be a reduction in reservist training in the (a) current and (b) next financial year.
Awaiting answer.
If he will implement a cap on the number of reserve service days a reservist can complete in each of the remaining financial years of the current Parliament.
Awaiting answer.