James MacCleary MP: written questions
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Armed Forces: ComplaintsMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the nature of complaints received by the a) Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces and b) Armed Forces Commissioner was in each of the last five years.
Answer: Detailed information concerning the numbers, nature and timeliness of Service Complaints was published by the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF) in its Annual Reports which were laid before Parliament, and in the supporting Annual S...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: ComplaintsMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 767More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many complaints the a) Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces and b) Armed Forces Commissioner received in each of the last five years.
Answer: Detailed information concerning the numbers, nature and timeliness of Service Complaints was published by the Service Complaints Ombudsman for the Armed Forces (SCOAF) in its Annual Reports which were laid before Parliament, and in the supporting Annual S...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 762More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment her Department has made of the potential merits of using defence bonds as a way to finance capital-intensive commitments in the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: This Government has announced a significant uplift in defence spending over the Spending Review period. This uplift is underpinned by our non-negotiable fiscal rules; reducing borrowing whilst investing in defence to keep the UK and allies safe. There are...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordShipbuildingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when does he plan to issue an update to the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Answer: This Government is fully committed to supporting our sovereign shipbuilding and maritime technology industries, which collectively offer high potential as an engine for growth. The National Shipbuilding Office is currently developing a new Shipbuilding an...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Shadow fleet set to be interdicted in UK waters in latest blow to Russia, published on 25th of March 2026, which Royal Naval ships have been deployed to c
Answer: The Royal Navy routinely deploys a range of maritime assets to monitor, track and, where appropriate, take action against vessels of concern in and around UK waters. For reasons of operational security, it is the Department’s longstanding policy not to co...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Shadow fleet set to be interdicted in UK waters in latest blow to Russia, published on 25th of March 2026, (a) how many Russian shadow fleet ships have tr
Answer: The UK has supported multiple interdictions of sanctioned vessels in recent months. We will not get into details of our decision-making process as this could compromise our ability to successfully take action against sanctioned ships, only benefitting ou...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to publish the Defence Investment Plan.
Answer: We will publish the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) as soon as we can. We must take sufficient time to ensure that decisions in the DIP are robust and drive the necessary transformation of our Armed Forces described in the Strategic Defence Review.
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Hospital ShipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many operational vessels are available to the Royal Navy with hospital or casualty receiving facilities.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordShipbuildingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to issue an update to the National Shipbuilding Strategy.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2026Awaiting answerUIN 129665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by which year does he forecast the Royal Navy surface fleet will return to its minimum target strength of 19 frigates and destroyers.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMinesweepers: StandardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129664More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve mine hunting capabilities.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129663More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on (a) Project Beehive, (b) MMCM program (Marine Mine Counter Measures), (c) SeaCat and (d) the repairs to HMS Bangor.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordType 83 Destroyers: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on the Type 83 design process; and whether it will be completed by 2038.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to my response to question 106653 on 27 January 2026.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: Conditions of Employment and PayMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on resolving disputes over pay and work conditions in the Royal Fleet Auxiliary.
Answer: We continue to engage constructively with trade unions. It would not be appropriate to offer more detail of these engagements as discussions are ongoing.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Territorial WatersMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, under what legislation do British forces operate in UK waters.
Answer: UK forces operate in accordance with both international law, including the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and domestic law.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSheltered HousingDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129603More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has considered New Zealand's retirement villages sector in developing policy on the future of the social care system in England.
Answer: We recognise the important role retirement villages play in providing high quality, safe, and suitable homes which can help people stay independent and healthy for longer and reduce the need to draw on health and social care provision. The Department of H...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: Older PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the average time a new licence is issued to those who are over 70 and have applied online.
Answer: Specific information on the average time to process driving licence applications where the applicant is over the age of 70 and applied online is not available. The table below shows the average number of working days taken to process non-medical driving l...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is her Department taking to ensure those renewing short-term medical driving licences are kept up to date with the progress of their application.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) writes to drivers to advise of any action taken on their case, for example where medical information has been requested from their healthcare professional or when a reminder has been issued and no response ha...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving LicencesDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his her Department taking to ensure all driving licence applications are processed in a timely manner.
Answer: Specific information on the average time to process driving licence applications where the applicant is over the age of 70 and applied online is not available. The table below shows the average number of working days taken to process non-medical driving l...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Freedom of InformationMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, (a) when he expects the Ministry of Defence to respond to Freedom of Information request FOI2026/00636, submitted by my office on the 9th January 2026, and (b) what the reasons are for the delay in issuing a resp
Answer: It has taken more time than expected to collate the information in scope of this request. I apologise for the delay and will aim to provide a substantive response as soon as possible.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: RussiaDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate he has made of the number of (a) falsely-flagged and (b) non-flagged vessels that have passed through the English Channel and are linked to the Russian state since July 2024.
Answer: I refer the hon Member to the answer I gave on 20 April 2026, to Question 125435.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: English ChannelDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many (a) falsely-flagged and (b) non-flagged vessels have passed through the English Channel since July 2024.
Answer: I refer the hon Member to the answer I gave on 20 April 2026, to Question 125435.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has for the provision of simulation and training infrastructure to support the New Medium Helicopter programme.
Answer: The New Medium Helicopter (NMH) contract includes the provision of four Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs). These will be housed at RAF Benson, along with associated training infrastructure.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many complaints relating to the speed of maintenance for urgent repairs were received by Amey from 23/03/26 to 06/04/26.
Answer: This information is not held in the format requested for Amey and VIVO. Complaints from families are received and managed by Pinnacle’s National Service Centre. Amey and VIVO do not record or manage these complaints from families. Between 23 March 2026 an...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128980More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many complaints relating to the speed of maintenance for urgent repairs were received by VIVO from 23/03/26 to 06/04/26.
Answer: This information is not held in the format requested for Amey and VIVO. Complaints from families are received and managed by Pinnacle’s National Service Centre. Amey and VIVO do not record or manage these complaints from families. Between 23 March 2026 an...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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