Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what discussions she had had with officials and ministerial colleagues about the potential merits of a new Civil Defence Office to coordinate and strengthen whole-of-society resilience.
Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) (Jointly with the Cabinet Office)
This Government is taking decisive steps to strengthen our national resilience, coordinated centrally through the Cabinet Office, so our country is better prepared for threats like extreme weather, cyber attacks or another pandemic. In July 2026, immediately after coming into government, we announced an acceleration to home defence planning, including updating the Government ‘War Book’, which will be tested through a home defence exercise planned for next year. We have also announced we will do a public awareness campaign on how households can prepare for emergencies like severe weather.
Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Cabinet Office:
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the National Security Adviser has briefed the Prime Minister on the findings of the national security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security.
Answered by Dan Jarvis - Minister of State (Home Office) (Security) (Jointly with the Cabinet Office)
We do not routinely comment on meetings between the National Security Adviser and the Prime Minister, on national security grounds
Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of female recruits at each Phase 1 training establishment were issued correctly sized uniform and equipment at first issue in the latest year for which data is available.
Answered by Calvin Bailey - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Ministry of Defence) (Minister for Veterans and People)
All recruits in Phase 1 training establishments undergo an individual sizing process, with uniform and equipment subsequently issued in accordance with these measurements. Opportunities are in place to exchange items if the fit is not correct.
Specific data on whether equipment or uniform is correctly sized at first issue is not recorded.
Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether local authorities will be required to follow the proposed motor neurone disease pathway.
Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 7 September in response to Question 22114 and the answer provided on 14 September in response to Question 24375. Further details about the pathway will be set out in due course, and will consider the health, social care, and housing needs of people with motor neurone disease.
Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when she expects the motor neurone disease pathway to come into effect.
Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 7 September in response to Question 22114 and the answer provided on 14 September in response to Question 24375. Further details about the pathway will be set out in due course, and will consider the health, social care, and housing needs of people with motor neurone disease.
Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions she has had with local authorities on the adequate provision of adapted housing for people with motor neurone disease.
Answered by Alison McGovern - Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)
I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 7 September in response to Question 22114 and the answer provided on 14 September in response to Question 24375. Further details about the pathway will be set out in due course, and will consider the health, social care, and housing needs of people with motor neurone disease.
Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the Common Combat Vessels will enter service.
Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 20 July 2026 to Question 17810 to the hon. Member for South Shropshire (Stuart Anderson).
https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-10/17810
Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what number of defence contracts were allocated via uncompetitive tender in each year since 2020.
Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
MOD contract data does not include a field or classification identifying suppliers as ‘Prime Contractors.’ However, statistics on the value of contracts awarded over time are publicly available and may be of assistance.
The number of Defence contracts awarded through competitive tendering processes, together with the number awarded through uncompetitive procurement routes in each year since 2020, is publicly available and can be found via the link provided below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-trade-and-industry-index
Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what number of defence contracts were allocated via competitive tender in each year since 2020.
Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
MOD contract data does not include a field or classification identifying suppliers as ‘Prime Contractors.’ However, statistics on the value of contracts awarded over time are publicly available and may be of assistance.
The number of Defence contracts awarded through competitive tendering processes, together with the number awarded through uncompetitive procurement routes in each year since 2020, is publicly available and can be found via the link provided below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-trade-and-industry-index
Asked by: James MacCleary (Liberal Democrat - Lewes)
Question to the Ministry of Defence:
To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what value of contracts has his Department awarded to defence primes in each year since 2020.
Answered by Luke Pollard - Minister of State (Ministry of Defence)
MOD contract data does not include a field or classification identifying suppliers as ‘Prime Contractors.’ However, statistics on the value of contracts awarded over time are publicly available and may be of assistance.
The number of Defence contracts awarded through competitive tendering processes, together with the number awarded through uncompetitive procurement routes in each year since 2020, is publicly available and can be found via the link provided below:
https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/defence-trade-and-industry-index