James MacCleary MP: written questions
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Type 31 Frigates: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Type 31 Frigates will have Mk.41 VLS added during the Capability Insertion Period.
Answer: We intend to fit the Type 31 frigate with the Mark 41 vertical launch system. Working closely with the US Navy, we are progressing the next steps of the Mk41 procurement, including assessment of all installation and integration options. At this stage, as ...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FactoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 February 2026 to Question 108465 on Ammunition: Factories, when the construction of the planned new munitions factories is expected to (a) begin and (b) be completed.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 3 February to Question 108465.
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of his Department’s Capital Departmental Expenditure Limit is committed and accounted for (a) by contracts already in place and (b) other existing spending commitments in (i) 2026-27,
Answer: The Department does not routinely put forecast figures into the public domain. The Ministry of Defence's forward spending plans are being considered as part of work on the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether DEFCON 514 is applicable to the contract between his Department and General Dynamics UK for the supply of Ajax-family vehicles.
Answer: DEFCON 514 is not applicable to the Ajax contract with General Dynamics UK, however similar provisions are included.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBBC World Service: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether her Department is taking steps to help develop a funding solution for the BBC World Service.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 25 February in response to Question 114008.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 February 2026 to Question 111525, how many Structured Mental Health Assessments (SMHAs) were completed i) in person and ii) virtually.
Answer: The information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost; however, Structured Mental Health Assessments (SMHAs) are typically conducted in person as part of the release medical provided on discharge from the Armed Forces.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 February 2026 to UIN 111525, how many Structured Mental Health Assessments were completed i) prior to and ii) post discharge.
Answer: The information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: Minimum WageMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has assessed the adequacy of National Minimum Wage compliance for Royal Fleet Auxiliary roles.
Answer: Royal Fleet Auxillary salaries are benchmarked against comparable roles across the wider maritime industry to ensure competitiveness and reflect market conditions. Constructive pay discussions with the Maritime Trade Unions are ongoing, focused on support...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 16 February 2026 to Question 111525 on Armed Forces: Mental Health Services, whether veterans receive a second Structured Mental Health Assessment after discharge.
Answer: Veterans’ healthcare is the responsibility of the NHS; however, where personnel leaving the Armed Forces have an enduring need for mental healthcare, DMS works in partnership with the NHS to ensure continuation of care. Personnel who have been assessed an...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the average time it takes for service personnel to be issued with a FMed133 following discharge.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the importance of facilitating the transfer of healthcare information to civilian healthcare provider(s) when an individual leaves the Armed Forces. Service Personnel are issued with an FMed133 at their final medic...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the cost to the public purse of procurement programmes that were cancelled from (a) May 1997 to May 2010, (b) May 2010 to May 2015, (c) May 2015 to July 2024 and (d) July
Answer: As would be expected of any responsible organisation, the Ministry of Defence regularly reviews its programmes and assets to determine how best to meet future threats including taking appropriate action to address changes.Prior to 1999-2000, the Departmen...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordA400M Aircraft: In-flight RefuellingMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114701More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the use RAF A400M Atlas aircraft to provide air-to-air refuelling to Chinook H-47(ER) aircraft would require compensation payments to the Airtanker Consortium.
Answer: The Chinook H‑47(ER) is being procured with full air‑to‑air refuelling (AAR) receiver capability. On current plans, refuelling support will be provided by the U.S. KC‑130. Concerning compensation payments to the AirTanker Consortium, whilst the AirTanker ...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordA400M Aircraft: In-flight RefuellingMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114700More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of RAF A400M Atlas aircraft to provide air-to-air refuelling to Chinook H-47(ER) aircraft.
Answer: The Chinook H‑47(ER) is being procured with full air‑to‑air refuelling receiver capability. On current plans, refuelling support will be provided by the U.S. KC‑130.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordVoyager Aircraft: In-flight RefuellingMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114698More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of RAF A330 Voyager aircraft to provide air-to-air refuelling to Chinook H-47(ER) aircraft.
Answer: The Chinook H‑47(ER) is being procured with full air‑to‑air refuelling receiver capability. On current plans, refuelling support will be provided by the U.S. KC‑130.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Defence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114696More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has considered replacing the DS30M on the batch 2 River class for the Bofors 40 MK4.
Answer: The DS30M Mark 2 30mm Automated Small Calibre Gun remains an appropriate armament against the surface threats to which a Batch 2 River-class Offshore Patrol Vessel could be exposed. Any future consideration of alternative weapon systems would be assessed ...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Queen Elizabeth: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the maximum operating weight of a fixed-wing aircraft that can be launched and recovered from a Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carrier without the use of Assisted Launch and Recovery Equipment.
Answer: The Queen Elizabeth Class aircraft carriers are configured to operate Short Take-Off and Vertical Landing aircraft and helicopters and do not have catapults or arrestor gear for conventional fixed-wing operations. The fixed-wing aircraft operated is the F...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has made an assessment of the adequacy of 30 reserve service days to cover the relevant training and deployment reservists are expected to undertake.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 23 February 2026 to Question 112387 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (James Cartlidge).
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what exchanges of personnel with European navies are planned for 2026.
Answer: The Royal Navy maintains a range of personnel exchange and liaison arrangements with European partners through bilateral relationships and NATO activity, supporting interoperability and professional development. These arrangements are reviewed routinely.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what exchanges of personnel with European navies have taken place in the last 5 years.
Answer: The Royal Navy maintains a range of personnel exchange and liaison arrangements with European partners through bilateral relationships and NATO activity, supporting interoperability and professional development. These arrangements are reviewed routinely.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Aircraft CarriersMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many vessels and of what type would be required to escort an aircraft carrier in a peer conflict.
Answer: The number and type of vessels required to escort an aircraft carrier will vary depending on the mission, threat, operating area, and the contribution of allies.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFertility: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had recent discussions with Sussex Integrated Care Board on its policy on access to fertility services.
Answer: No such discussions have taken place.Funding decisions for health services in England are made by integrated care boards (ICBs) and are based on the clinical needs of their local population. We expect these organisations to commission fertility services i...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111022, what proportion of the original capability requirements specified for the Ajax-family vehicles have been relaxed or amended due to an inability of th
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response I gave to Questions 111022, 111024 and 111025 on 12 February 2026.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111024, what proportion of the capability requirements have Ajax-family Capability Drop 3 vehicles been verified to fully comply with.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response I gave to Questions 111022, 111024 and 111025 on 12 February 2026.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111025, what estimate he has made of the proportion of the capability requirements that Ajax-family Capability Drop 4 vehicles will fully comply with.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response I gave to Questions 111022, 111024 and 111025 on 12 February 2026.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 111023 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what were the nature and purpose of the modifications above the current production baseline.
Answer: Modifications to Ajax platforms above the current baseline cover rapid embodiment of design changes which are of demonstrable benefit to the Army. Examples include software enhancements and component reliability improvements. These modifications must be r...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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