James Cartlidge

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of whether the Defence Investment Plan enables the UK to meet all capability commitments agreed at the NATO Summit.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Supply Chains

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has conducted a review of the resilience of UK defence supply chains against disruption during major conflict.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Military Intelligence: Cybersecurity

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department is taking to ensure the Digital Targeting Web will remain cyber secure, including against quantum cyber innovation.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Recruitment

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the level of recruitment for specialist engineering, cyber and digital defence roles required by the Defence Investment Plan.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

F-35 Aircraft: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans his Department has to ensure that weapons integration of F-35As will duplicate the procurement model of F-35Bs.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Weapons

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure sovereign UK capabilities remain a priority for weapons integration, including F-35As.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Diego Garcia: Military Bases

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, whether his Department has made an assessment of the change in the threat posed by Iran to Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Public Appointments

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the delay in appointing the National Arms Director on the timeline for the del

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Military Intelligence: Digital Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, what plans his Department has to accelerate the delivery of the Digital Targeting Web.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, whether he intends to introduce annual reporting to Parliament on the delivery of the Defence Investment Plan against published miles

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the hearing of the Defence Committee on 7 July 2026, HC 530, whether his Department has made an assessment of General Sir Richard Barrons' comments on the financial gap between the level of fund

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Iran: Military Intelligence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will provide an update on recent military developments in Iran.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Cuba: Military Intelligence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if his Department will provide an update on whether there have been any recent military developments in Cuba.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Iran: USA

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his US counterpart regarding military developments in Iran.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Cuba: USA

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent discussions he has had with his US counterpart regarding military developments in Cuba.

10 Jul 2026 · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Martial Arts: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the financial support available to athletes selected to represent Great Britain in karate at European and World Championship level competitions.

9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Select Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan on 7 July 2026, what estimate he has made of the additional annual funding required to deliver the Defence Investment Plan in

9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Select Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan on 7 July 2026, what assessment he has made of whether current defence expenditure is sufficient to meet the capability assump

9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Select Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan on 7 July 2026, whether he plans to accelerate delivery of programmes within the Defence Investment Plan in response to accele

9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Select Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan on 7 July 2026, what assessment his Department has made of the capability gaps that will remain during the period before the D

9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Select Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan on 7 July 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential risks to UK national security arising from the delay in the imple

9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Select Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan on 7 July 2026, what assessment his Department has made of the implications for its policies of the closure of Reaction Engine

9 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the time taken to publish the Defence Investment Plan on the UK's ability to defend itself.

9 Jul 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

National Security Strategic Investment Fund

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what is the maximum amount of investment that the National Security Investment Fund can provide.

9 Jul 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

National Security Strategic Investment Fund

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what is the minimum amount of investment that the National Security Investment Fund can provide.

9 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

British Business Bank

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what is the maximum amount of investment that the British Business Bank can provide.

9 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

British Business Bank

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what is the minimum amount of investment that the British Business Bank can provide.

9 Jul 2026 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

National Security Strategic Investment Fund

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what is the average amount of funding provided by the National Security Investment Fund in financial years (a) 2024-25, (b) 2025-26 and (c) 2026-27.

9 Jul 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

British Business Bank

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what is the average amount of funding that the British Business Bank has provided in financial years (a) 2024-25, (b) 2025-26 and (c) 2026-27.

8 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Select Committee session on the Defence Investment Plan on 7 July 2026, what assessment he has made of the impact the delay in the publication of the DIP has had on the UK's relation