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 recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of public procurement policy in prioritising (a) strategic resilience and (b) national security.
This government believes that it matters where things are made and who makes them. We also believe government procurement should do much more to protect national security, including in critical UK industries, in line with our international trade agreement...
What steps he is taking through public procurement policy to support UK shipyards to compete for Government contracts.
This government believes that it matters where things are made and who makes them. We also believe government procurement should do much more to protect national security, including in critical UK industries, in line with our international trade agreement...
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.
The Government recognises the strong potential for UK–Ukraine defence and technology partnerships to generate inward investment and export opportunities for UK companies, reflected in a range of recent announcements including UFORCE, a UK‑based defence te...
What assessment he has made of the long-term health impacts associated with exposure to Diethylstilbestrol (DES).
Diethylstilbestrol (DES), also referred to as stilbestrol/stilboestrol, is an oestrogenic hormone formerly used in the treatment of threatened miscarriage and suppression of lactation. DES may still be prescribed in the United Kingdom for the treatment of...
What steps his Department is taking to support individuals affected by Diethylstilbestrol.
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) regulates medicines supplied in the United Kingdom. Our activity spans the whole of a medicine’s lifecycle. The MHRA continuously assesses the benefit risk balance of all medicines at the time...
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.
While the conflict in Iran has resulted in changes to delivery schedules of some munitions, Ministry of Defence teams work continuously with US partners to assess and adapt procurement programmes to ensure support to operations. We cannot comment further ...
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
His Majesty’s Government continually monitors and assesses the threats to the United Kingdom. Ukraine is demonstrating that the pace of the ‘learn and adapt’ cycle has accelerated exponentially. Capability concepts through acquisition to employment to cou...
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.
Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Reviews recommendations, including on the milestones and timelines for delivery of Integrated Air and Missile Defence capabilities, including counter-drone systems and electromagnetic warfare will be set out in the fo...
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 i
Work to deliver the Strategic Defence Reviews recommendations, including the proposed distribution of the allocation for Integrated Air and Missile Defence, will be set out in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
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.
Procurement teams along with the National Armaments group routinely engage with Industry, including subject matter experts, to deliver the capability requirements of UK Armed Forces. These are informed by the current threat picture as well as lessons lear...
What steps his Department is taking to ensure investment into the drone package for Ukraine helps generate sustained UK domestic industrial capacity.
At the most recent Ukraine Defence Contact Group (UDCG) in April, the Defence Secretary announced the UK's largest-ever drone package for Ukraine, delivering at least 120,000 drones this year, with deliveries already underway.The majority of this investme...
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
In April 2026, the Department announced the biggest ever drone package for Ukraine, delivering at least 120,000 drones for Ukraine this year. Most of this spending will be with UK companies, several of which were selected through open and fair competition...
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
The UK continues to assess the strategic landscape across Europe for opportunities that contribute to our collective defence and military industrial resilience. This has included officials meeting representatives of the UK/EU–Ukraine Defence Innovation Co...
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
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided by the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry on 20 April 2026 to Question 125980.
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 disrupt
I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 20 April 2026, to Question 125978.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-04-10/125978
What assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of the General Lighthouse Authorities in ensuring resilience in maritime security.
The General Lighthouse Authorities are responsible for delivering marine aids to navigation around the UK. The Department monitors the effectiveness of the GLAs against internationally agreed availability and reliability standards, which they consistently...
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.
The Joint Expeditionary Force strengthens NATO by operating actively, routinely, and rapidly in the Northern hemisphere. As the threat to Europe grows more acute, JEF activity has grown in scale and ambition. Ex TARASSIS, the JEF’s flagship 2025 exercise,...
What steps his Department is taking to improve awareness of DES-related risks (a) among general practitioners and (b) within medical education.
The Department is working with NHS England to improve awareness of the risks associated with in utero exposure to diethylstilbestrol (DES). National Health Service cervical screening guidance states that women who know or believe they were exposed to DES ...
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
Indicative data on access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in North Durham is available on OpenPrescribing. The available data shows that North Durham was above the national median for CGM sensor prescribing per 1000 patients. The data is available ...
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 as
Indicative data on access to continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) in North Durham is available on OpenPrescribing. The available data shows that North Durham was above the national median for CGM sensor prescribing per 1000 patients. The data is available ...