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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4 Jul 2026–13 Oct 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
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

Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what A-D category project Project Fairfax is.
Answer: Project Fairfax remains in the development phase and has not yet been categorised.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23212More
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, Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio, how much of the £5.1 billion investment
Answer: To date, £750 million of the £5.1 billion investment in the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio has been made.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23211More
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, Land Environment Tactical Communication and Information Systems, whether the p
Answer: The publication of the Defence Investment Plan has provided greater clarity on Defence investment priorities. The formal reset from the Land Environment Tactical Communication and Information Systems (LETacCIS) Programme to the Land Domain Command, Contro...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23210More
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, Next Generation (Fixed) Communication Network, for what reason the Delivery Co
Answer: The Delivery Confidence Assessment for the Next Generation Communications Network programme was assessed as Red following the March 2026 National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Gateway Review primarily because risk-adjusted schedules ...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the scope of the Ministry of Defence Police’s Project Servator.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is a specialist police force that protects Defence sites, people, and assets, and contributes to national security.Project Servator is a strategic policing tactic used by the force to deter, detect, and disrupt crimina...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Defence Equipment: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the written statement of 30 June 2026 on Defence funding update, HCWS165, what is the nature of the £400 million identified to increase Ministry of Defence spending power from Ministry of Defenc
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan included a target for additional asset sales to increase Defence spending power. These could include proceeds from the disposal of retired capabilities and surplus land or property that is no longer required for Defence purpose...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23197More
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, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, whether the programme will be completed by
Answer: The Armour Main Battle Tank Programme is currently subject to an ongoing review of programme performance and a related reapproval process. Under current plans, reapproval is expected during Financial Year 2026-27. As part of this work, the Department is c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23196More
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, Armed Forces Recruitment Programme, by when replanning will be completed.
Answer: No replanning of the Armed Forces Recruitment Programme has taken place. The Programme continues to progress in accordance with the agreed delivery schedule, with phased service commencement planned between January and April 2027.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the MENSA programme.
Answer: The MENSA programme continues to make good progress, with the facility construction completed and the programme now transitioning to the process commissioning stage.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23194More
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, Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future, by what date the programme reset w
Answer: The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority is scheduled to conduct a review of the Submarine Waterfront Infrastructure Future (SWIF) by the end of 2026, and the programme reset is due to be completed in mid-2027, in line with the Min...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Unmanned Air Systems: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 19 October 2025 to question 79702 on Weapons and the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Brimstone 3, wh
Answer: Previous delays have been overcome through a revised plan of combined USA and UK based testing, with final elements of safe separation trials concluding in the USA in June 2026 and further UK testing being conducted in August 2026. Paveway IV has been ope...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23192More
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, SKYNET 6, what the resourcing constraints are impacting delivery at programme
Answer: The SKYNET programme has continued to deliver ahead of need, and that is expected to continue
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23191More
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, Astute Boats 1-7, how long the delay is to the build of Boat 7.
Answer: In September 2025, the sixth Astute Class submarine, HMS AGAMEMNON was commissioned into the Royal Navy and is undertaking the final stages of her in-water commissioning, before a handover to the Royal Navy to undertake sea trials. Achilles, the seventh a...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23190More
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, Clyde Infrastructure, what progress he has made on recruiting staff and securi
Answer: The Clyde Infrastructure Programme has existing frameworks in place with industry to sustain delivery, with supply chain following an agreed delivery plan. The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) is extending and uplifting headroom within these fram...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23189More
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 26 Global Combat Ship Programme, what the estimated build schedule is for
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23188More
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, Collective Training Transformation Programme, on what date the preferred tende
Answer: The Army’s Collective Training Transformation Programme was awarded to Omnia Training on the 29 June 2026.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23187More
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 on resourcing trained crew numbers for th
Answer: Protector crew training continues to be delivered alongside deployed operational output, which started in November 2026. I am withholding information relating to trained crew numbers as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effective...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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NATO: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23186More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many SNMG sea days the Royal Navy contributes to each group annually compared to NATO allies.
Answer: The Royal Navy routinely contributes to NATO's Standing Naval Forces, including Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1). This year, the UK fulfilled its leadership role in SNMG1, by providing a Royal Navy Commodore and specialist staff officers to command ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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NATO: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23185More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the removal of the DSACEUR role on the armed forces in the context of increased NATO spending commitments from European NATO allies.
Answer: In February 2026, NATO Chiefs of Defence agreed a revised allocation of key military leadership positions across the NATO Alliance. They agreed the UK should continue to hold the position of DSACEUR and should take on 4* command of Joint Force Command Nor...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Russia: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the change in posture by the Russian navy that saw the Russian frigate Neustrashimy conduct a live-fire exercise off the coast of Plymouth on 20 July 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence, alongside our Allies and partners, routinely monitors the activity of foreign warships operating in areas of interest to the United Kingdom. Russia continues to employ its naval forces across the North Atlantic and European waters...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Warships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23172More
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, for what reason did the Navy Investment Decision Panel
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 23171More
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, when the a) Review Note and b) rebaselining of milestones will be c
Answer: Following release of the Defence Investment Plan, a review of Protector is currently underway. Rebaselined milestones are expected by December 2026, with a Review Note to follow.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Ministry of Defence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he closed the MODNET Evolve programme by July 2026.
Answer: No, the closure of MODNET Evolve took place in August 2026 not July. The programme successfully delivered its approved scope, including enabling Defence to exit the legacy Defence Information Infrastructure contract and transition to modern digital servic...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Military Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to 700004994-RFI, under what Project name does this request for information fall.
Answer: As announced in the Defence Investment Plan 2026, the Ministry of Defence has initiated a programme to introduce a modernised fast-Jet Training System, which will also allow the Red Arrows display team to replace their ageing Hawk aircraft, with a signifi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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NATO Rapid Reaction CorpsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact on NATO capability as it relates to the UK contribution to ARRC of the withdrawal of the US III Armoured Corps to the newly established Western Hemisphere Comma
Answer: NATO continuously assesses the forces required to deliver its defence plans. The United States remains NATO's indispensable Ally and continues to provide critical leadership, capabilities and command at every level of the Alliance. European Allies are rig...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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