Every parliamentary written question tabled by Luke Akehurst this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What funding has been allocated from the up to £1 billion announced for UK air and missile defence specifically to counter-drone technologies; and what proportion of that funding is directed toward industry-led innovation.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of an expanded role for the Joint Expeditionary Force in European security over the coming years.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department is taking to ensure investment into the drone package for Ukraine helps generate sustained UK domestic industrial capacity.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department is taking to support individuals affected by Diethylstilbestrol.
Awaiting answer.
What milestones and timelines will be set out in the Defence Investment Plan for the delivery of Integrated Air and Missile Defence capabilities, including counter-drone systems and electromagnetic warfare.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125978, what metrics his Department is using to assess the effectiveness of the learn and adapt cycle referenced in relation to lessons from Ukraine; and how frequently these assessments are reviewed by Ministers.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment his Department has made of the potential for the UK/EU–Ukraine Defence Innovation Corridor to generate inward investment and export contracts for UK companies.
Awaiting answer.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what diplomatic engagement the UK has undertaken with EU partners to clarify the governance, membership criteria, and decision-making structures of the UK/EU–Ukraine Defence Innovation Corridor and what formal role the UK Government intends to play within it; and whether his Department is taking steps, alongside the Ministry of Defence, to ensure that the forthcoming Business Centre in Kyiv is used to support UK participation in the Corridor and facilitate introductions between UK and Ukrainian defence technology companies.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of whether the UK/EU–Ukraine Defence Innovation Corridor could help UK drone manufacturers benefiting from the Ukraine drone package to develop longer-term co-production and technology-sharing arrangements with Ukrainian industry.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department is taking to help ensure that the economic benefits from the Ukraine drone package are distributed across all regions of the United Kingdom, including the North East of England; and what support his Department is providing to defence technology SMEs in the North East of England to help them access supply chain and export opportunities arising from the UK's increased drone manufacturing commitments for Ukraine.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of the General Lighthouse Authorities in ensuring resilience in maritime security.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the threat posed by hostile drone activity to UK critical national infrastructure, what steps his Department is taking to develop (a) drone jamming and (b) electronic signal disruption capabilities to counter that threat; and what steps his Department is taking to draw on lessons derived from Ukraine's operational experience in doing so.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the long-term health impacts associated with exposure to Diethylstilbestrol (DES).
Awaiting answer.
What discussions his Department has had with UK (a) SMEs and (b) early-stage defence technology companies on developing (i) counter-drone and (ii) electronic warfare capabilities informed by lessons from Ukraine.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department is taking to improve awareness of DES-related risks (a) among general practitioners and (b) within medical education.
Awaiting answer.
Whether any Ministry of Defence procurement has been adversely impacted by delays in the delivery of USA-manufactured weapons as a result of the conflict in Iran.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department plans to take to increase the uptake of continuous glucose monitoring technology for people with type 2 diabetes in North Durham.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department is taking to support the use of medical technologies that help people living with diabetes in North Durham constituency to (a) better understand the impact of (i) diet and (ii) lifestyle on their glucose levels, (b) improve diabetes management and (c) reduce the incidence of related comorbidities.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of access to continuous glucose monitoring technology for patients with type 2 diabetes in North Durham constituency; and what comparative assessment his Department has made of this and the national rate.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to answer HL12150, what assessment his Department has made of the impact of the Procurement Act 2023 on increasing the volume of Ministry of Defence-related work for the UK ship-building sector.
Awaiting answer.