Written Questions
Written parliamentary questions and answers between MPs and government departments.
187,198 questions
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what vessels are currently part of the Fleet Experimentation Squadron.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what pennant will a) CCV and b) Type 91-94 vessels carry.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 83 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026., what assessment he has made of the potential challenges of extending the lifespan of SKYNET 5.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 79 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what progress he has made in establishing a new Space Systems Group.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when is the Type 31 frigate construction programme scheduled to be completed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 15529 on Warships: Procurement, when the concept phase of the Type 91 uncrewed missile platform will (a) begin and (b) be completed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the replacement for the Hawk T1 will be able to be used for acrobatic display taskings with the Red Arrows prior to achieving a) Initial Operating Capability or b) Full Operating Capability.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 15519 on Sky Sabre, on what date was the current Sky Sabre contract signed.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 15075 on Uncrewed Systems, by when will he commence a programme to develop and produce uncrewed vehicles for the Army.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 34 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what steps he has taken to invest in UK specialist AI talent.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current composition of the Devonport Infrastructure Sponsor Board.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 30 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what progress he has made in expanding nuclear reactor core manufacturing capabilities at Raynesway in Derby.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the schedule for the construction of the new ‘Ernest Bevin’ laboratory in Porton Down.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Project NEXUS.
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to paragraph 12 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what his timetable is for implementing guidance for staff on immediate opportunities.
To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how much revenue the Exchequer has raised by the introduction of VAT on school fees.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Units of Dental Activity have been subject to clawback within the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB over the past three years.
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the recent increases in (a) the national minimum wage and (b) employers’ national insurance contributions on the capacity of dentists to fulf
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 29 June 2026 to question 12546 on Health Services: Vulnerable Adults, when does he plan to a) start, b) conclude and c) publish the urgent review of the adult safeguarding
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 15072 on Unmanned Marine Systems: Procurement, what the scope is of the planned enhancements to RFA PROTEUS.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current status of Project Atilla.
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 November 2025 to Question 88001 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, what progress he has made in delivering new infrastructure for 809 Naval Air Squadron.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2026 to Question 10783 on HMP Liverpool: Prison Accommodation, what the planned completion date is for the new places at HMP Liverpool.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 26 June 2026 to Question 10783 on HMP Liverpool: Prison Accommodation, what the full scope of the work is to deliver 306 new places at HMP Liverpool.
To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many new prison places have been delivered since 5 July 2024 and at which prisons.