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United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential strategic risk of UK reliance on foreign technologies for critical defence systems.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure the UK develops sovereign capability in defence systems.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was saved by his Department in-year savings in 2025/26.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Ministry of Defence small and medium-sized enterprise engagement published on 24 March 2026, whether his Department plans to publish the (a) the SME actio
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department has been asked to make in in-year budget savings in 2026/27.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 April 2026
To ask His Majesty's Government what financial cuts or efficiencies the Ministry of Defence has been asked to make in the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 15 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Cabinet Office guidance entitled May 2026 Elections: guidance on conduct for civil servants, updated on 2 March 2026, has affected the timing of the publication of the Defence Investment Plan.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
We believe the Government’s plan to increase national security expenditure to 5% and defence expenditure to 3.5% is a laudable aim. We do however believe there is far too little urgency about this planned increase. With increasing instability in the world and doubts about NATO, we feel the Government should urgently prioritise defence spending above other commitments. An article in The Times on 14/04/26 highlighted this lack of urgency on the Government’s stated defence commitments. Defence spending during the Cold War was 4-7% of GDP. Preventing a problem is always less expensive than fixing it. Defence expenditure during WW1 and WW2 peaked at 47% and 80% of GDP respectively. By spending 5% or more of GDP now we may deter any aggressor and avoid the high financial and human cost of a hot war.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
Further education colleges are the bedrock of technical education and training in England. They are critical to delivering growth across the Industrial Strategy sectors and can transform lives by offering young people and career-changers routes into fulfi...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
My Rt Hon Friend, the Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women and Equalities (Bridget Phillipson MP) has made the following statement:Further education colleges are the bedrock of technical education and training in England. They are criti...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps they are taking to increase the amount of UK made steel used in procurement contracts overseen by their Department.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to WPQ 109064 dated 2 February 2026, when does he expect to be able to reply.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to ensure that defence manufacturers receive business support to (a) promote job growth and (b) enhance defence capabilities.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 10 April 2926 to question 120448 on Type 45 Destroyers: Defence Equipment, on what date the first Type 45 destroyer will be fitted with Sea Ceptor CAMM.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Defence Investment Plan will be a ten year plan from the 2025-26 financial year.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, Keeping Britain Safe: secure at home and strong abroad, page 30, by when does he plan to have established a new Defence Diplomacy Cadre for civilian policy profes
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increases in defence spending on Wales.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department has used artificial intelligence to assist with drafting (a) legislation and (b) policy in the past 12 months.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to answer question 115383, tabled on 24 February 2026.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 14 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help children with special educational needs and disabilities from mobile military families access continuous specialised support at school.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
Legalise carrying and using pepper spray for self-defence from age 16 or 18, with approved types only used against immediate threats. The Secretary of State should regulate standards, sales, and storage, and set penalties for misuse. This could ensure safety while protecting personal security. I urge the government to legalise pepper spray for personal self-defence. Citizens over sixteen or eighteen should be allowed to carry approved pepper spray to protect themselves against imminent threats. Proper regulation by the Secretary of State could ensure safety and responsible use, with clear rules for possession and penalties for misuse. This law could empower individuals to guard their safety while maintaining public order and oversight.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
As an open trading nation, the UK thrives on its connections with the world. International trade fuels economic growth in the UK, and delivers significant benefits for businesses, workers, and consumers alike. However, rising geopolitical tensions and gro...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
My hon Friend the Minister of State (Chris Bryant MP) has today made the following statement.As an open trading nation, the UK thrives on its connections with the world. International trade fuels economic growth in the UK, and delivers significant benefit...
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will take steps to use disused defence estate for the purposes of veterans' (a) rehabilitation and (b) accommodation to help tackle (i) veteran homelessness, (ii) barriers to accessing mental health support
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had regarding the implementation of defence reform with (i) PricewaterhouseCoopers and (ii) other consulting firms since 4 July 2024.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled Independent champion for Armed Forces appointed as new team stands up, published on 5 April 2026, when he plans to commence the open competition for the permanent appo
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Polly Miller-Perkins CBE is the interim or permanent Armed Forces Commissioner.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 30 of the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, published on 24 March 2026, by when he plans to have introduced a new Defence Security and Diplomacy Portfolio.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics: Murder, manslaughter, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the Service Justice System: 2025, published on 26 March 2026, and with reference to the investigations into 1
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Heading 8 entitled Service Prosecuting Authority – Indecent Images of Children in the Official Statistics entitled Murder, manslaughter, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the Service Justice
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Heading 10 entitled Domestic Abuse in the Official Statistics entitled Murder, manslaughter, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the Service Justice System: 2025, published on 26 March 2026, h
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Heading 9 entitled Court Martial Results for Indecent Images of Children in the Official Statistics entitled Murder, manslaughter, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the Service Justice Syste
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 120877 on Ministry of Defence: Procurement, whether DEFCON516 requires private sector suppliers to follow the public sector equality duty; and whether there is
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the UK's capability to manufacture defence equipment such as ballistic protection, battlefield electronics and military aviation in the light of disruption to the acrylonitrile and high per
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the risks to UK defence capability arising from (1) limited UK production of key chemical precursors and intermediate substances such as sulphuric acid, acrylonitrile, siloxane and methacry
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask His Majesty's Government what consideration they have given to imposing sanctions on the Rwandan army and key military officials for supporting, training and fighting alongside the March 23 Movement in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 13 April 2026
To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Chapman of Darlington on 8 April 2026 (HL15872), how they ensure consistency in the approach they take to the application of the definition of right to defend under international l
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total monetary value of the contract between his Department and the Davies Group for the handling, administration and negotiation of civil compensation claims against his Department.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much his Department paid the Davies Group for services relating to the handling of civil compensation claims in each of the last five financial years.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the number of people employed in the defence industry in (a) July 2024 and (b) March 2026.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, by what date does he plan to confirm the (a) valu
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Pre-Procurement Notice entitled Strategic Defence Review - Energetics Investment Information Notice, published on 2 April 2026, when will the feasibility studies (a) commence an
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which key performance indicators he will use to judge the success of his Department's SME Commercial Pathway.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 21 May 2025 to Question 52039 on Armed Forces: Housing, how many void properties are in Huntingdon constituency for which the latest data is available.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 February 2026 to Question 113713 on Defence: Finance, what proportion of his Department's budget did not count towards the NATO percentage defence spending in 2024-25; and whether the
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, the average time taken for an SME to obtain security clearance to (a) bid for and (b) deliver a defence contract.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what percentage the annual value of payments made by his Department to the Davies Group for claims handling services has increased in each of the last five financial years.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many variations, contract extensions or modifications have been made to the contract between his Department and the Davies Group for claims handling services in the last five years; and whether any such varia
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many people employed by the Davies Group were authorised to negotiate and settle civil compensation claims on behalf of the Ministry of Defence in each of the last five years.
United Kingdom · UK Parliament · 10 April 2026
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many of the claims handlers employed by the Davies Group with authority to negotiate and settle claims on behalf of his Department are (a) full-time employees,(b) part-time employees and (c) agency, contracto