Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

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4 Jul 2026–13 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

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Department or topic	Published records
Cabinet Office	36
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	18
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	1
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	4
Department for Education	8
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	7
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	34
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	1
Department for Transport	27
Department for Work and Pensions	5
Department of Health and Social Care	26
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	12
Home Office	52
Ministry of Defence	689
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	11
Ministry of Justice	91
Northern Ireland Office	2
Treasury	18

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Written questions

WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Multi Role Strike Ship, what was the change to the programme total cost that c
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan confirmed that the Multi-Role Strike Ship programme would not be pursued and directed a shift in approach centred on the Amphibious Transport Ship. This reflects the Royal Navy’s developing Hybrid Navy concept and future Comman...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23259More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Protector, what progress he has made in resolving the Protector programme’s Fu
Answer: Protector has been employed on operations since November 25, with Full Motion Video being passed to operational users. Metadata issues are expected to be resolved by the end of Quarter 3 of Financial Year 2026-27 (October to December 2026).
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to procurement notice 713027450 Project TROUBLER, published on 4 March 2025, what is the planning assumption for service entry for the new 5.56mm lightweight assault machine gun.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided on 12 February 2026 to question 110962. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-04/110962
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Type 31 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Type 31, whether he expects to be able to deliver the Type 31 programme by its
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Ground Based Air Defence, for what reason was the agreed Whole Life Cost cut f
Answer: I would like to clarify that funding has not been cut. The NISTA report in Quarter 4 (FY24/25) included estimated funding in future years. The Ministry of Defence works on a rolling 10-year profile, this does not include any estimated funding in Year 11 o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Type 31 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Type 31, by when does he plan to reset the programme’s Approved Budgetary Limi
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Mine Hunting Capability, what steps he is taking to improve the Delivery Confi
Answer: The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) assess the Mine Hunting Capability programme to be affordable and deliverable. Delivery confidence continues to improve with close collaboration between the MoD, industry partners an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Future Combat Air SystemMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Future Combat Air System, whether the current Delivery Confidence Assessment a
Answer: The Delivery Confidence Assessment linked to NISTA’s annual report is an assessment reflecting the programme’s position as of 31 March 2026 based on the current challenges and risks faced by the programme if left unresolved.Since the assessment was made, ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to row 161 entitled Lightning Programme in the spreadsheet accompanying the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority's document entitled NISTA Major Projects Annual Report 2025-
Answer: The Second Procurement Phase began on 1 April 2025.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to row 159 entitled Land Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance in the spreadsheet accompanying the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority's documen
Answer: The Watchkeeper Mid-Life Extension programme was formally closed on 29 November 2024.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to row 158 entitled E7 Wedgetail in the spreadsheet accompanying the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority's document entitled NISTA Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26, pub
Answer: The prime contractor took on a contract to deliver a capability in a timescale that it has been unable meet. Equipment re-design and re-certification, compounded by supply-chain disruption following the COVID pandemic, have all contributed to delays to th...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to row 157 entitled European Common Radar System Mk 2 in the spreadsheet accompanying the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority's document entitled NISTA Major Projects Annua
Answer: The UK continues to work closely with colleagues from Eurofighter, NETMA and the other Core Nations (Spain, Italy, Germany) on a delivery schedule for the 4-Nation Phase 4 Enhancement (P4E) upgrade package that best meets UK operational requirements and c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to row 144 entitled Armoured Cavalry 2025 in the spreadsheet accompanying the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority's document entitled NISTA Major Projects Annual Report 202
Answer: In conjunction with General Dynamics, the Demonstration phase timetable is being considered as part of the Department's wider assessment of the programme. Future approval requirements will also be considered as part of that assessment.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when he plans to decide whether to exercise the first year option regarding spares from Colt Canada for the L119A2.
Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence and National SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 21 July 2026 to question 18796 on Defence and National Security, whether he plans to launch a national resilience public awareness campaign in 2026 in the context of the change in admini
Answer: As confirmed in the Written Ministerial Statement on 14 July 2026, and my previous response to Question 18796, the Government’s National Conversation on defence and security is already underway and will continue through 2027. The Government will launch a ...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Navy: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 21 July 2026 to question 18232 on Navy: Unmanned Marine Systems, by when the concept phase for the Type 94 uncrewed radar platform will a) start and b) finish.
Answer: Work on the Type 91-94 and Common Combat Vessel continues. Further detail will be released as appropriate as these programmes develop
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Armed Forces: RailwaysMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 22 July 2026 to question 18797 on Railways: Armed Forces, by what date he plans to establish an integrated approach to international and domestic rail movements.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence recognises the important role rail can play in strengthening military mobility and is progressing work to develop a more integrated approach to domestic and international rail movements. This forms part of wider efforts to enhance ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Ministry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence funding update, HCWS165, published on 30 June 2026, if he will provide further information on the £600 million identified to increase MoD spending power from MoD reprioritisation.
Answer: The £600m of reprioritisation referenced relates to funding held for policy initiatives and issues where the crystallisation of the cost was uncertain. His Majesty’s Treasury agreed that funding for these issues could be held as a central risk and managed...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the full scope is of Project Venture.
Answer: Project VENTURE currently comprises a number of elements, including a mid-life update for the Viking TMk1 glider and new ground support equipment.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Fleet Solid Support, by how much challenges in crewing the ships will slow ent
Answer: Workforce and crewing considerations continue to be managed as part of preparations for the introduction of Fleet Solid Support ships. Construction of the Ships has started, and they are expected to enter service in the early 2030s.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Mobile Fires Platform, what the minimum deployable capability is.
Answer: In line with the Integrated Procurement Model, the UK’s Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155 (RCH155) programme will deliver a Minimum Deployable Capability within this decade. This capability is defined as a Royal Artillery Battery equipped with RCH155 platfor...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, New Style of Information Technology Deployed, to what extent a) overly optimis
Answer: Early programme assumptions proved optimistic, particularly on the time and engineering effort required to develop, build, accredit and deploy OpNET nodes, and on the availability of suitable maritime platform access windows. Maritime delivery has been pa...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, SPEARCAP 3, for what reason the programme was fully rebaselined; and by when t
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Marshall, whether the preferred option has received approval from the Investme
Answer: Approval has not yet been received from the Investment Approval Committee; updates will be provided through official channels at the appropriate time. However good progress is being made on the Marshall Programme, with over 90% of the new Marshall equipme...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many projects have been delayed following the introduction of commitment controls for RDEL, CDEL and External Assistance; and by how long for each project.
Answer: As part of standard budget management, the Ministry of Defence routinely scrutinises expenditure commitments through established approval and control processes. These arrangements form part of normal financial governance and are designed to ensure that pu...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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