Stuart Anderson MP: written questions
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Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in identifying the barriers to private sector investment in the defence sector.
Answer: We will publish a Defence Finance and Investment Strategy (DFIS) in Autumn 2026, setting out how we will address barriers to financing and investment in the defence sector, including supporting businesses to access finance through partnerships with public...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 48 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025,whether the new Digital Warfighter group is established.
Answer: Work continues to establish the Digital Warfighter Group (DWG). Defence has identified the majority of the force elements required, validated the proposed operating model against a real-worked operational problem, and defined the associated resource requi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what is the outcome of the Ministry of Defence report, due in July 2026, to the Secretary of State on the assurance o
Answer: The report has been developed and establishes agreed definitions of Critical Data and Critical Data Flows for warfighting, set out the current state of assurance for critical data flows, and identified key issues affecting the dissemination, management an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress has been made in delivering a digital targeted web in 2027, requiring access, in whole or in part, to a
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is making good progress towards delivery of the Digital Targeting Web (DTW), which will improve the speed, accuracy and efficiency of military targeting through integrated data, applications and workflows. As part of Exercise FUSIO...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, whether progress in establishing the fundamental capabilities of a core common platform under the authority of the Ch
Answer: Since publication of the Strategic Defence Review, the Ministry of Defence has made significant progress in establishing the foundations of a core common platform under the authority of the Chief Information Officer. This includes work to strengthen Defen...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what progress has been made by his Department to a) protect digital spend as a no-fail priority and b) embed a cultur
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan sets out how the Department is investing to deliver the vision of the Strategic Defence Review, including significant investment in the Digital Backbone, the Digital Targeting Web, artificial intelligence, cyber capabilities an...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of his Department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, whether his Department has undertaken an annual evaluation of the effectiveness of the Integrated Force model.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the Integrated Force Model comprises four elements: a single force plan and design; a common set of foundational enablers; digital enablement at its core; and real-time collaboration across Government. The...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, whether an annual statement has been submitted to the Secretary of State on force design to identify what has changed
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the Integrated Force Model comprises four elements: a single force plan and design; a common set of foundational enablers; digital enablement at its core; and real-time collaboration across Government. The...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review what progress has been made on using open architecture and shared technical standards.
Answer: Since publication of the Strategic Defence Review, Defence has made progress in embedding open architecture and shared technical standards as core principles for future digital capability. This work is being taken forward through the Digital Targeting Web...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 47 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, what legacy cyber systems are being retired in order to reduce cyber risk.
Answer: We do not comment publicly on system details as this could provide a potential adversary with information which would adversely impact Defence and National Security.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCybersecurity and Data Processing: StandardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21519More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 47 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, whether the Chief Information Officer has adequate authority to establish and supervise common technical standards, i
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set out a strengthened role for the Chief Information Officer (CIO) in providing coherence and leadership across Defence's digital, data and technology landscape. The CIO is responsible for establishing Defence-wide digital an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security: Departmental CoordinationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review what progress has been made on real time collaboration with other departments in response to national security challenges.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review set a clear ambition to strengthen integration across government in response to national security challenges. Since its publication, Defence has continued to enhance mechanisms for real-time collaboration with other government...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 45 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, in what way is CDS balancing investment between front-line capabilities and the foundational enablers that sustain th
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made in moving from a joint force to an integrated force.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR), the Integrated Force Model comprises four elements: a single force plan and design; a common set of foundational enablers; digital enablement at its core; and real-time collaboration across Government. The...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of the Defence budget is spent on products from or companies operating out of China.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence welcomes foreign trade where it allows us to provide our Armed Forces with the equipment they require, meets our stringent legal and regulatory requirements and does not compromise our national security. For Financial Year 2024-25 ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review in identifying external innovation to ensure that the UK’s Armed Forces are at the leading edge of technology.
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: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review in seeding early-stage research.
Answer: As part of the NAD Group's move towards a portfolio approach, a greater emphasis on early-stage research is being delivered, allowing it to be commissioned in a simpler manner and with greater linkage to military problems. This complements both the additi...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 41 of his department's Strategic Defence Review, published 2 June 2025, whether UK Defence established a road map for delivering a deeper interoperability with NATO Allies.
Answer: The Department has completed the creation of the NATO Interoperability Roadmap, as recommended in the Strategic Defence Review (SDR). This Roadmap was endorsed by the Defence Secretary of State and the implementation has commenced. The Roadmap enables the...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the split of UK defence's active presence across the four nations of the Union.
Answer: Statistics regarding the geographical spread of UK regular Armed Forces Personnel and MOD Civil Servants are published online: Location statistics for UK regular armed forces and civilians: 2026 - GOV.UK
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21510More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review in developing the UK’s defence innovation and industrial base to adapt to meet the emerging priorities and demands.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefence: Departmental CoordinationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review in cross-government cooperation to defend the UK.
Answer: Since publication of the Strategic Defence Review, significant progress has been made in strengthening cross-government cooperation to defend the UK. Departmental collaboration is vital to ensure that the UK has reviewed, resourced, and tested our Home De...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIndo-Pacific Region: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 21508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase defence partnerships between the UK and the Indo-Pacific Four.
Answer: The UK continues to strengthen defence partnerships with the Indo-Pacific Four (Australia, Japan, New Zealand and the Republic of Korea) through regular defence engagement, joint exercises and capability cooperation. Examples include UK participation in E...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that the UK is able to meet its NATO Article III commitment with emerging technological developments.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMilitary AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review in developing strong relationships with allies.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 21505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on building resilience to attacks and shocks since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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