Stuart Anderson MP: written questions
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DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 12 of the Strategic Defence review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress his Department has made on the pivot to a new way of war.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) outlines how Defence will outpace threats through sustained investment in warfighting readiness, the rapid introduction of new capabilities, and the integration of advanced and emerging technologies across the force. This...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 12 of the Strategic Defence review, published on 2 June 2025, what progress he has made towards the UK being ready to fight and win.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) reaffirmed the Department’s commitment to providing greater options for deterrence and retaliation to aggression and sets out the Government’s focus on increasing the readiness and lethality of our Armed Forces. The DIP i...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of funding for the armed forces.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan is backed by a £15 billion increase in Defence spending power over the next four years and almost £300 billion of investment in Defence during that period. This places Defence on a sustainable financial footing and delivers the...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will review the answer given for question 18704, tabled on 14 July 2026, which does not appear to relate to the original question.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the corrected answer to question 18704. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-14/18704
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: South ShropshireDepartment for Digital, Culture, Media and SportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, what progress her Department has made in delivering gigabit broadband coverage to South Shropshire constituency since 2024.
Answer: According to Ofcom's Connected Nations Spring 2024 report, as for January 2024, 43% of premises in the Ludlow constituency (which became the South Shropshire constituency in 2024 with minor boundary changes) had access to a gigabit-capable broadband conne...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPride in Place Programme: South ShropshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Community Right to Buy Fund reaches communities in South Shropshire constituency.
Answer: This Government wants to ensure that communities have the tools they need to protect local assets. That is why we are introducing a new Community Right to Buy power through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act 2026. Further details of how ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSubmarine Delivery GroupMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the intended make-up is of the Submarine Delivery Group.
Answer: The Submarine Delivery Agency and the Submarine Capability area with the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) joined to become the Submarine Delivery Group (SDG) in April 2026. Led by Sir Chris Gardner KBE as Director General Submarines, the SDG unites the ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Arms Length BodiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 74 of the Defence Investment Plan, published 30 June 2026, which bodies will be (a) closed and (b) reclassified.
Answer: Defence is closing or reclassifying bodies which no longer perform a required function, or that can be better delivered with greater Ministerial oversight. The Scientific Advisory Committee on the Medical Implications of Less-Lethal Weapons has been close...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Arms Length BodiesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 74 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, which Arm's Length bodies have been identified to help improve efficiency of delivery.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is committed to reforming its arm’s-length body landscape to improve efficiency of delivery, accountability and value for money. Currently this includes bringing the 13 regional Reserve Forces’ and Cadets’ Associations together int...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how the Total Efficiency Commitment is split between the (a) 2026-2026, (b) 2027-2028, (c) 2028-2029 and (d) 2029-2030 financial years.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 71 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, whether the funding for the defence estate is currently part of his Department's budget.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list the 35 Defence Estates that are getting disposed of by 2040.
Answer: All Ministry of Defence (MOD) disposals, and the planned disposal dates, are listed on the House of Commons Defence Disposal Database. Details of the areas of the Defence Estate that are currently available for purchase can be found on the disposal's webs...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of delaying the planned spending on the Defence Housing Strategy on retention and recruitment.
Answer: Good quality accommodation is essential for the retention and recruitment of Service Personnel. After years of neglect, the Defence Housing Strategy sets out a vision for the future transformation of military homes; 90% of military homes will be upgraded,...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the next step in Project PROTEUS.
Answer: The Royal Navy, with UK Defence Innovation support, continues to progress work on the Proteus Uncrewed Air System Technology Demonstrator. This work is part of the development of the Hybrid Air Wing recommended in the Strategic Defence Review and endorsed...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 68 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026. whether the funding for science, innovation and technology from 2030 to 2035 is already factored into his Department's budget.
Answer: As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, funding for investments beyond 2029-30 will be set out as part of future Spending Reviews and subsequent budget-setting processes, in the usual way.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordQuantum Technology: InvestmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the indented increase in compute capacity is as part of the investment in quantum technology.
Answer: The specific increase in Defence compute capacity from investment in quantum technology is not yet certain, as quantum computing is still maturing and its Defence applications are being explored. The MOD is working with Department for Business, Innovation...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 66 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what progress the Rapid Innovation Team has made on enabling innovation to be made at a wartime pace.
Answer: The UKDI Rapid Innovation Team (RIT), established in July 2025 as part of the formation of UKDI and evolving from the former Future Capability Innovation team within the legacy DE&S organisation, is tasked with exploring innovative technologies and no...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Defence InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress UK Defence Innovation has made in accelerating innovation for defence and security since 1 July 2025.
Answer: UK Defence Innovation (UKDI), launched on 1 July 2025, unites expertise from previously separate organisations to accelerate the delivery of cutting-edge innovative capabilities, ensuring the United Kingdom remains secure at home and strong abroad. With r...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how long is technology classed as novel before it no longer qualifies as part of the Department's budget for novel technologies.
Answer: We have not placed an arbitrary timeframe on when technology is classed as novel. What qualifies as novel technology, and the resultant projects which contribute to our novel technology commitment will be reviewed regularly to ensure we are funding the te...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 66 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what steps he is taking to achieve the fastest innovating military in NATO.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 65 of the Defence investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, how much and what proportion of additional spending in SMEs will be (a) direct contract sourcing and (b) through defence primes
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan commits Defence to spending an additional £2.5 billion with small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by 2028. The SME Action Plan published in July 2026 table sets out a clear growth trajectory from 2026-27 onwards, the larges...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Economic GrowthMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for the launch of the Defence Growth Deals.
Answer: All five Defence Growth Deals have now been launched, confirming £50 million of Ministry of Defence funding for each of Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Plymouth and South Yorkshire. These launches generated substantial media coverage, and I would be ha...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: MineralsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to improve critical mineral stockpiles in the defence supply chain.
Answer: The MOD maintains strategic inventories, war stocks and other holdings across a range of capabilities and is strengthening critical mineral stockpile planning through targeted initiatives to improve supply chain resilience. The Industrial Resilience Progr...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make a comparative assessment of the strategic approach to UK defence in the (i) Defence Investment Plan 2026 with the (ii) Strategic Defence Review 2025.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) is aligned with the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) in its strategic approach and is the next step in delivering the SDR's vision. The purpose of the DIP was to identify and fund priorities in line with the SDR's recommend...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCadetsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the target for the size of the cadets by 2030; and what funding has been put forward to achieve this.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review, published in June 2025, recommended that MOD should expand in-school and community-based Cadet Forces across the country by 30% by 2030. This timeline has recently been re-set in the Defence Investment Plan to 2035 as one of ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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