Graeme Downie MP: written questions
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Arctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with allies in the High North on the threat posed by Russia’s arctic naval modernisation programme.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps Russian military capabilities and investment under continuous review. We work closely with our NATO Allies to understand the implications of Russian military capability development for Alliance security. NATO is strengthening...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the level of threat posed by Russia’s Arctic naval modernisation programme, including the introduction of armed icebreaking patrol vessels, on UK and allied maritime security in the
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps Russian military capabilities and investment under continuous review. We work closely with our NATO Allies to understand the implications of Russian military capability development for Alliance security. NATO is strengthening...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the threat posed to the UK by Russian hypersonic-capable missile systems operated by the Russian Northern Fleet.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps Russian military capabilities and investment under continuous review. We work closely with our NATO Allies to understand the implications of Russian military capability development for Alliance security. NATO is strengthening...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what analysis his Department has conducted on the strategic implications for NATO of Russia’s enhanced Arctic infrastructure, including air base expansions and deployment of advanced air defence systems such as S
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps Russian military capabilities and investment under continuous review. We work closely with our NATO Allies to understand the implications of Russian military capability development for Alliance security. NATO is strengthening...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment his Department has made of the potential implications for its policies of recent upgrades to the Russian Northern Fleet, including the commissioning of Borei-A class ballistic missile submarines a
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps Russian military capabilities and investment under continuous review. We work closely with our NATO Allies to understand the implications of Russian military capability development for Alliance security. NATO is strengthening...
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRosyth DockyardMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 100151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timescale is for the provision of the Contingent Docking Facility at Rosyth.
Answer: The preliminary plans for infrastructure upgrades at Rosyth Dockyard have been approved and industry has been engaged to begin processing the scheme design. Once the scheme design is complete, final costs for the project will be negotiated. The work will ...
Answered 19 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordInternational Red Cross: Overseas CompaniesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions she has had with the International Committee of the Red Cross on supporting UK businesses abroad who might be considered legitimate targets in conflict zones
Answer: UK Private Military Security Companies (PMSCs) are subject to extensive regulation and oversight through a mix of legal and voluntary mechanisms, including the requirement to ensure compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The UK also works c...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordCompanies: Armed ConflictForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what discussions her Department has had with UK companies on understanding the law of armed combat.
Answer: UK Private Military Security Companies (PMSCs) are subject to extensive regulation and oversight through a mix of legal and voluntary mechanisms, including the requirement to ensure compliance with International Humanitarian Law (IHL). The UK also works c...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel have received training from the International Committee on the Red Cross on the laws governing armed conflict.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) delivers training to the UK Armed Forces on the Law of Armed Conflict. The International Committee of the Red Cross does not deliver dedicated Law of Armed Conflict training to UK personnel but does provide inputs into multip...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 98000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what training is provided to UK armed forces by the International Committee of Red Cross on the laws governing armed conflict.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) delivers training to the UK Armed Forces on the Law of Armed Conflict. The International Committee of the Red Cross does not deliver dedicated Law of Armed Conflict training to UK personnel but does provide inputs into multip...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: ArcticMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of increasing the strength of the Joint Expeditionary Force to deter Russian threats in the High North.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence last met with his Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) counterparts at the JEF Defence Ministers meeting from 4-5 November 2025 in Bodø, Norway. This was the first JEF Defence Ministers meeting to be held in the High North, d...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: ArcticMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Joint Expeditionary Force in deterring Russian threats in the High North.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence last met with his Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) counterparts at the JEF Defence Ministers meeting from 4-5 November 2025 in Bodø, Norway. This was the first JEF Defence Ministers meeting to be held in the High North, d...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: ArcticMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he will next meet with his counterparts involved in the Joint Expeditionary Force to discuss Russian threats in the High North.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence last met with his Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) counterparts at the JEF Defence Ministers meeting from 4-5 November 2025 in Bodø, Norway. This was the first JEF Defence Ministers meeting to be held in the High North, d...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRussia: ArcticMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he last met with his counterparts from countries involved in the Joint Expeditionary Force to discuss Russian threats in the High North.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence last met with his Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) counterparts at the JEF Defence Ministers meeting from 4-5 November 2025 in Bodø, Norway. This was the first JEF Defence Ministers meeting to be held in the High North, d...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArctic: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with Joint Expeditionary Force partners on shared ice cutter ship capability in the High North.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence recognises the increasing strategic importance of the region and continually assesses its capability requirements. To deliver the vision of the Strategic Defence Review, we are developing options through the Defence Investment Plan...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArctic: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to increase UK ice cutter ship capacity for use in the High North.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) does not currently operate a dedicated ice cutter capability in the High North. However, the Ministry of Defence recognises the increasing strategic importance of the region and continually assesses its capability requirements for the ...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArctic: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of UK ice cutter ship capacity for use in the High North.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) does not currently operate a dedicated ice cutter capability in the High North. However, the Ministry of Defence recognises the increasing strategic importance of the region and continually assesses its capability requirements for the ...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArctic: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what ice cutter capability the UK has for use in the High North.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) does not currently operate a dedicated ice cutter capability in the High North. However, the Ministry of Defence recognises the increasing strategic importance of the region and continually assesses its capability requirements for the ...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: USAMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of UK defence businesses working with the Office of Strategic Capital at the US Defense Department.
Answer: Defence Officials, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence, have engaged with US counterparts from the Office of Strategic Capital regarding strategic partnering, most recently in September 2025. Officials have discussed a number of topics, includ...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: USAMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his US counterpart on the Office of Strategic Capital.
Answer: Defence Officials, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence, have engaged with US counterparts from the Office of Strategic Capital regarding strategic partnering, most recently in September 2025. Officials have discussed a number of topics, includ...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: USAMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his US counterpart on UK defence companies working with the Office of Strategic Capital.
Answer: Defence Officials, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence, have engaged with US counterparts from the Office of Strategic Capital regarding strategic partnering, most recently in September 2025. Officials have discussed a number of topics, includ...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: USAMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he last met with his US counterpart; and what issues were discussed.
Answer: The Defence Secretary regularly engages with the US Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth. They most recently met on 10 December in Washington DC where they discussed a number of defence and security issues, including Ukraine, AUKUS, the upcoming US National Def...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: USAMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his officials last met with counterparts from the Office of Strategic Capital at the US Defense Department.
Answer: Defence Officials, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Defence, have engaged with US counterparts from the Office of Strategic Capital regarding strategic partnering, most recently in September 2025. Officials have discussed a number of topics, includ...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Parkinson's DiseaseDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 8 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people with Parkinson's Disease are in receipt of the Universal Credit health element.
Answer: The information is not readily available.
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS CaledoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much money his Department has spent on (i) maintaining and (ii) improving accommodate at HMS Caledonia in each of the last 10 years.
Answer: The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) do not specifically separate maintenance costs for the HMS Caledonia Single Living Accommodation (SLA) blocks from within the overall site infrastructure running costs. It is therefore not possible to give a f...
Answered 15 Dec 2025
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