Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

Written questions by answering department

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

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4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality. Published records do not measure effort or effectiveness. Methodology.

Department or topic	Published records
Attorney General	12
Cabinet Office	109
Department for Business and Trade	60
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	28
Department for Education	58
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	45
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	53
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	137
Department for Transport	93
Department for Work and Pensions	13
Department of Health and Social Care	87
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	124
Home Office	313
Ministry of Defence	2023
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	61
Ministry of Justice	178
Northern Ireland Office	2
Treasury	56

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Written questions

F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason have Royal Air Force F-35B Lighting IIs ZM177 and ZM179 been at Lajes International Airport since 9th March 2026.
Answer: As set out in my reply to the hon. Member's question in the Commons the aircraft are now in the UK. Issues relating to the platforms have been resolved. It is not common practice to reveal those issues in the public domain as I am sure the hon. Member wil...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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Global Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to sign a new contract to fund Edgewing and the next phase of the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: The UK remains committed to the Global Combat Air Programme. Our focus remains on continuing to work closely with Italy and Japan on the next steps towards the full international contract.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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USA: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, which Royal Navy ships will visit (a) New Orleans and (b) New Yo
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely comment on future ship movements for reasons of safeguarding operational security.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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USA: Red ArrowsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the risk of transiting to the Uni
Answer: A bespoke risk assessment was conducted to supplement the extant Hawk T1 Air System Safety Case. The associated risks are well understood and appropriately mitigated for the Atlantic crossing between the UK, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and the USA.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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USA: Red ArrowsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, how many Hawk T1 aircraft the Red Arrows will take to the United
Answer: The number of Hawk T1 aircraft transiting to the USA is currently expected to be between 10 and 12.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Hawk Aircraft: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 16 January 2025 to question 23535 on Hawk Aircraft, how many Hawk T1 aircraft have a percentage of fatigue index used above 80%.
Answer: As at 1 June 2026, 14 Hawk T1 have a fatigue index greater than 80%.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Hawk AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 16 January 2025 to question 23535 on Hawk Aircraft, how many Hawk T1 aircraft were within the fleet as at 1 June 2026.
Answer: As at 1 June 2026 there are 24 Hawk T1 aircraft within the fleet.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Hawk AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 16 January 2025 to question 23535 on Hawk Aircraft, how many of the Hawk T1 aircraft, including the sustainment fleet, have retired from service.
Answer: Since 16 January 2025 two Hawk T1 aircraft have been retired from service and removed from the Military Aircraft Register.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
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Navy: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Kraken drone boats the Royal Navy holds.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to take delivery of Project BEEHIVE craft in line with the approved programme schedule. Of the 20 vessels on order, 18 have already been delivered, with the remaining craft expected shortly.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, whether that deployment will be funded by
Answer: The Chancellor has confirmed that she had approved access to the Special Reserve to deploy additional capabilities in the Middle East. This includes the £115 million UK contribution to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz announced in May....
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how many Typhoon jets will be
Answer: We do not routinely provide a breakdown of funding for specific capabilities linked to operational deployments.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what is the operation codenam
Answer: For reasons of national security, I am not able to disclose specific details about the codename of the operation in question.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how much new funding for (a)
Answer: We do not routinely provide a breakdown of funding for specific capabilities linked to operational deployments.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Antitank MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of embedding Javelin anti-tank missiles at section level.
Answer: The optimal deployment of Javelin is subject to regular review including operational analysis wargaming, lessons from training and observations from live use. All of these consider its employment as part of a wider system of anti-tank systems.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Army: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of procuring Hendrick Technical Solutions’ Silent Tactical Energy Enhanced Dismount.
Answer: The Department is aware of the Silent Tactical Energy Enhanced Dismount system. Similar capabilities have previously been explored, and the system is currently undergoing trial activity to assess its potential utility for Defence.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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SatellitesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the lifespan of the Noctis-1 military satellite.
Answer: Noctis-1 is a ground-based telescope, which is designed to remain in service until the mid-2030s. There is scope for extension through future upgrades.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Warrior VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 25 March 2025 to Question 39639 on Warrior Vehicles, on what date is each of those Regiments due to transition away from Warrior.
Answer: The current planned Out of Service Date for the Warrior platform is 2027 with all vehicles to be withdrawn from service by the end of the decade. I am unable to release further detail, including specific dates of Regiments transitioning away from Warrior,...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the doctrinal difference between Armoured Cavalry and Reconnaissance regiments.
Answer: Armoured Cavalry form part of the Reconnaissance regiments and deliver reconnaissance functions using armoured vehicles. They provide the same doctrinal output as other reconnaissance regiments, such as Light Cavalry, which conduct reconnaissance from lig...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Boxer Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, does it remain the case that the 1st Battalion, the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, is still planned to be the first Boxer unit.
Answer: I am delighted that the 1st Battalion, The Royal Regiment of Fusiliers has already received the Boxer Mechanised Infantry Vehicle and was the first Army unit to do so, in April 2026.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 45186 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, as of 1 June 2026 is the Departmental budget for the F-35 Lightning Programme as per the Integrated Review Defence Co
Answer: The Integrated Review Defence Command Paper 2021 only confirmed the Programme of Record to complete the first Procurement Phase of 48 aircraft as laid out in the Government Major Projects Programme. This has now completed. Spending decisions on future cap...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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USA: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the repayment terms for construction and maintenance work carried out to bases used by US forces.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) initially meets all costs for construction and maintenance work on United States Visiting Forces (USVF) projects. The timing of payments to contractors depends on the terms agreed in each contract. Once the MOD has paid the c...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Ukraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 28 April 2025 to Question 44679 on Ukraine: Defence, what progress he has made in (a) accelerating, (b) developing and (c) deepening (i) UK defence industrial capacity and capabili
Answer: Task Force HIRST has supported the development of a strong defence industrial partnership with Ukraine, helping to ensure Ukraine prevails and enhancing the UK's wider defence partnerships, including joint development and interoperability. It has driven n...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many fast jet pilots have qualified in the (a) RAF and (b) Royal Navy in each year since 2016.
Answer: I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or the security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: CrewMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many qualified fast jet pilots have left the (a) RAF and (b) Royal Navy in each year since 2016.
Answer: I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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F-35 Aircraft and Typhoon Aircraft: CrewMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many pilots are needed to qualify on (a) Typhoon and (b) F-35B Lightning each year.
Answer: I am withholding the information as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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