Biography
Based on the provided Hansard extracts, James Cartlidge's 15 debate speeches focus predominantly on defence and military matters, including defence procurement, armed forces personnel welfare, and UK security responses to international threats. While the topics listed indicate engagement on learning disability, autism, and mental health, none of these health and social care issues appear in the recent contributions provided. Cartlidge's contributions reflect his background as a former Minister for Defence Procurement, with speeches addressing defence readiness, Ukraine support, and LGBT veterans' experiences.
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“I am aware that timelines are an issue on a couple of dimensions in the Chamber at the moment, so I will come to my conclusion shortly. My right hon. Friend asks a fundamental question about the Royal Navy when we know we have shortages of surface ships.”
Record by topic
- Learning disability & autism187th of 89921.0
- Mental health290th of 88012.0
What they’ve said
“I beg to move, That this House regrets that the Defence Investment Plan has still not been published despite the Government promising Parliament that the plan would be published in Autumn 2025; notes that the Government’s delay has frozen procurement and has stopped the UK from learning lessons from its long-standing s…”
Defence · 2026-03-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“The hon. Gentleman will be aware that we have been training Ukrainian soldiers since 2014—over 60,000, I think, under Operation Interflex. I think there is a very strong consensus in the House on support for Ukraine. Obviously, there were limitations on what we could do. We have done everything possible.”
Defence · 2026-03-24 · Read on Hansard ↗
“May I thank the Secretary of State for advance sight of his statement, and for the briefing I received from his officials this afternoon? I join him in putting on record my utter condemnation of the arson attack committed in Golders Green last night.”
Middle East · 2026-03-23 · Read on Hansard ↗
“May I begin by offering the Opposition’s condolences to the family of Captain Philip Muldowney of the Royal Artillery, who tragically lost his life training with the British Army this week? It is a pleasure to close today’s debate on the Chagos islands, and to hold the Government to account for the total meltdown of th…”
British Indian Ocean Territory · 2026-01-28 · Read on Hansard ↗
“It is a privilege to open for the Opposition on Second Reading of the Armed Forces Bill, given the global circumstances in which we find ourselves, and the sense that the ability of our armed forces to stand up to renewed threats has not been at issue to this degree for many years.”
Armed Forces Bill · 2026-01-26 · Read on Hansard ↗
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