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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 July 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 July 2026. It was answered by Luke Pollard (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.


Ajax Vehicles

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Written Statement of 14 July 2026, entitled The Armoured Cavalry Programme, UIN HCWS237, what criteria were used to determine the prioritisation of the 41 recommendations.

Answer

The Independent Expert Panel Review made 41 recommendations for the Armoured Cavalry Programme and the wider Army. The Independent Expert Panel identified the priority recommendations and suggested timeframes, with soldier safety the key consideration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
18664
Session
2026-27
Related items
The Armoured Cavalry Programme
Tuesday, 14 July 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Ajax vehicles
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk