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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Media and Sport, what the average waiting time was for an application to register a new charity or convert an existing non-profit organisation into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation in the last 12 months; an
Applications that clearly demonstrate exclusively charitable purposes are typically registered within 4 days of receipt. In instances where further exploration is required, the average wait for further assessment is 23 weeks. It is important that the Char...
Pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 5280 on Defence: Insolvency, how many UK-based defence companies identified under Standard Industrial Classification code 84220 were (a) incorporated a
YearNumber of IncorporationsNumber of Dissolutions20201649020211291362022132142202313614320241361282025214134For the period from 1 January 2026 to 12 June 2026, 79 companies were incorporated and 67 companies were dissolved. Six companies have since been ...
By which year does he forecast the Royal Navy surface fleet will return to its minimum target strength of frigates and destroyers.
The Royal Navy is on track to have 19 frigates and destroyers in the 2030s, with eight Type 26 and five Type 31 frigates set to join six Type 45 destroyers already in service.
With reference to the effect of climate change, what steps he is taking to manage the risk of wildfires on the defence estate.
Defence has a robust process of assessing the wildfire risk daily where the fire alert state reaches yellow in line with Met Office guidance. Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)’s comprehensive wildfire policy considers the operational requirement t...
What plans he is taking to manage the risk of wildfires on Salisbury Plain Training Area.
Defence has a robust process of assessing the wildfire risk daily where the fire alert state reaches yellow in line with Met Office guidance. Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)’s comprehensive wildfire policy considers the operational requirement t...
What steps he is taking to manage the risk of wildfires on Stanford Training Area.
Defence has a robust process of assessing the wildfire risk daily where the fire alert state reaches yellow in line with Met Office guidance. Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)’s comprehensive wildfire policy considers the operational requirement t...
What steps he is taking to manage the risk of wildfires on Pirbright Ranges Training Area.
Defence has a robust process of assessing the wildfire risk daily where the fire alert state reaches yellow in line with Met Office guidance. Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)’s comprehensive wildfire policy considers the operational requirement t...
What steps he is taking to manage the risk of wildfires on Otterburn Training Area.
Defence has a robust process of assessing the wildfire risk daily where the fire alert state reaches yellow in line with Met Office guidance. Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO)’s comprehensive wildfire policy considers the operational requirement t...
Pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 780 on Navy, when the final 10 Project BEEHIVE craft will be delivered.
The Ministry of Defence continues to take delivery of Project BEEHIVE craft in line with the approved programme schedule. Of the 20 vessels on order, 18 have already been delivered, with the remaining craft expected shortly.
Pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 780 on Navy, when the final two MMCM vessels will be delivered.
Four MMCM systems have been procured for the Royal Navy. Two systems have been delivered to date, one of which has entered service in support of potential operations in the Middle East. The remaining two systems are currently forecast for delivery by the ...
Pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 780 on Navy, what recent estimate he has made of the date on which HMS Bangor will complete its repairs and return to service.
All structural repairs to HMS Bangor have been completed. She is undergoing the necessary assurance and certification processes to return to sea.
Innovation and Technology, what assessment her Department has made of the potential impact of migration from analogue landlines to Digital Voice in Lewes constituency.
The Government is committed to ensuring that any risks from the industry-led migration of the analogue Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) to digital Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) are mitigated for everyone across the UK, including in Lewes.Ove...
Which programmes have been removed from the Defence Investment Plan to expedite their delivery.
We are working to finalise the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) and the Prime Minister is determined to publish it before the NATO summit. Our aim is to ensure decisions in the DIP are robust and support the development of both current and future capabilitie...
What is the a) cost to date and b) planned final cost of the Tempest Combat Air Flying Demonstrator programme.
Awaiting answer.
What his planned timetable is for the first flight of the Tempest Combat Air Flying Demonstrator.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department has access to services provided under Ministry of Defence contracts with Palantir.
Each government contract for externally-provided goods and services will vary in its scope, cost, duration and other factors, depending on the nature of the contract specification and negotiation. Questions about those matters should be directed to the go...
What steps her Department is taking to support the creation of a domestic payments system.
The UK has long been a global leader in payments, being one of the first countries to establish a system for near instant digital payments with the launch of Faster Payments System in 2008. The Government wants to ensure the UK is ready and able to seize ...
How many UK-based defence companies have dissolved since 2020.
Since 1 January 2020 to 2 June 2026, 842 UK-based defence companies have been dissolved. Defence companies are identified using the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) code 84220. SIC codes are self-reported by companies at incorporation and through ...
Whether his Department owns land within the University of Sussex Campus.
The Ministry of Defence does not own any land within the University of Sussex Campus.
If he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the recent decision by the French Government to switch from using Microsoft Windows to Linux on government devices.
The Ministry of Defence keeps its approach to digital technology, including the selection and use of operating systems on its devices, under continual review and regularly assesses developments in the wider international environment. Decisions on platform...