Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

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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.

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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

Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many pilots are in the fast jet pilot training pipeline between Cranwell and being posted to frontline squadrons as fully qualified pilots.
Answer: As of 1 June 2026, there were 119 trainee fast jet pilots in the fast jet training pipeline between Royal Air Force (RAF) Cranwell and commencing a front-line Operational Conversion Unit.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the backlog is of fast jet pilots in the training pipeline.
Answer: As of 1 June 2026, there were 36 trainee fast jet pilots on a holdover between UK Military Flying Training System courses, and 12 trainee fast jet pilots who are waiting to commence their front-line Operational Conversion Unit.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what fast jet trainers are used to teach Royal Air Force pilots at the International Flight Training School at Decimomannu air base.
Answer: The Leonardo M-346 training aircraft is used to teach Royal Air Force pilots at the International Flight Training School (IFTS) at Decimomannu Air Base in Sardinia, Italy.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Ukraine: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5093More
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 new technology has emerged as an outcome via the work of Task Force HIRST.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Defence continues close engagement with Ukraine to deepen UK-Ukraine defence industrial cooperation. Through HIRST's Framework Arrangement and close collaboration with Task Force KINDRED, we are continually identifying opportuni...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, the average length of time for an individual to qualify as a fast jet pilot since 2016.
Answer: Since 2016 the average length of time for an individual to complete their Phase 2 flying training within the UK Military Flying Training System and commence their front-line Operational Conversion Unit was 67 months. For trainee fast jet pilots who comple...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5091More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to reduce the time taken to fully qualify as a fast jet pilot.
Answer: Improvements are made continuously to the UK Military Flying Training System to ensure pipelines remain optimised to deliver world-class training to our next generation of aircrew. By integrating mixed reality into the training pipeline as part of Phase 1...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Thales: Industrial DisputesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to mitigate the impact of potential strike action by Thales employees in a) Govan and b) Reading.
Answer: Matters relating to Thales’ pay offer to its employees is a matter for the company. However, the Ministry of Defence continues to engage with Thales to ensure continued delivery for Defence.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Ajax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has held with Cook Defence Systems on procuring new tracks for the Ajax fleet.
Answer: I am not aware of any discussions between the Ministry of Defence and Cook Defence Systems regarding the procurement of new tracks for the Ajax fleet. The original procurement of Ajax tracks was undertaken through General Dynamics Land Systems–UK (GDLS-UK...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Defence: CybersecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5086More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the requirement to attain IASME certification on separate entities within the same business.
Answer: The Department applies a proportionate, risk‑based framework, with Defence Cyber Certification using Cyber Essentials as a baseline. The Department requires higher levels of assurance only where appropriate in order to minimise unnecessary administrative ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5085More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of procuring the Patria 6x6 CAVS 120mm mortar variant to replace the Bulldog in Armoured and Mechanised Infantry battalions.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Question 102953 on 8 January, which remains extant and explains that the replacement for Bulldog is being considered under the Land Mobility Programme.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Patria 6x6 CAVS variant procured by the Army will have amphibious capabilities.
Answer: The Army’s Heavy Protected Mobility Programme remains in its concept phase and is currently evaluating the Finnish led Common Armoured Vehicles System (CAVS) Programme’s Patria 6x6. As part of this, a breadth of capabilities will be considered, and on cur...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Boxer Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Boxer Tracked as a replacement for Warrior IFV.
Answer: The Department continues to monitor the market for potential future platforms; however, a tracked Boxer capability as a replacement for Warrior has not been formally assessed by the UK.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Antitank Missiles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to upgrade the Javelin anti-tank weapon to the new Lightweight Command Launch Unit.
Answer: Orders for the Lightweight Command Launch Unit (LwCLU) have been placed with the US Government. These are the next generation of the Javelin Command Launch Unit which the UK currently operates.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many a) lost and b) stolen UK military firearms have been recovered in the last five years by year and weapon type.
Answer: The security of small arms is taken very seriously within the MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. Given the frequency and dynamic nature of military training, exercises and...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many UK military firearms have been a) lost and b) stolen and not recovered in the last five years by year and weapon type.
Answer: The security of small arms is taken very seriously within the MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. Given the frequency and dynamic nature of military training, exercises and...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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RiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifles have been (a) lost and (b) stolen since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The security of small arms is taken very seriously within the MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. Given the frequency and dynamic nature of military training, exercises and...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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RiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many SA80 rifles have been (a) lost and (b) stolen since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The security of small arms is taken very seriously within the MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. Given the frequency and dynamic nature of military training, exercises and...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Lockheed Martin shutting the F-35B production line once the USMC has completed its programme of record on the RAF Lightning Force.
Answer: Future procurement for F-35B aircraft will be outlined in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, which will consider known programme factors, including the expected closure of the F-35B production line.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Bases: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on equipping Ministry of Defence sites with the a) CPM Wilson-Plus and b) CPM Watson-Plus drone jammers.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is required to maintain a set of core capabilities to support the Department. This includes Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) and Counter Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) capability. The MDP operates CPM Wilson and Watson dro...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Bases: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many a) CPM Wilson-Plus and b) CPM Watson-Plus drone jammers have been procured across his Department.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is required to maintain a set of core capabilities to support the Department. This includes Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) and Counter Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) capability. The MDP operates CPM Wilson and Watson dro...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Unmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Sky Mantis drones he has procured for the a) Army, b) Royal Navy, c) Royal Air Force and d) Ministry of Defence Police.
Answer: I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that the provision of the specific details requested would be inappropriate, as disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of any relevant forces.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on delivering Project Crenic.
Answer: Project CRENIC passed Critical Design Review in summer 2025, and the first prototype systems are expected in Q1 2027 for testing. Work is ongoing to optimise the capability to protect Service Personnel from emerging radio-controlled threats, while ensurin...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Type 45 Destroyers: CrewMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of implementing a new management system across the Type 45 fleet to facilitate a reduction in crew size.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps the personnel requirements and operating models of its surface fleet, including the Type 45 Destroyers, under continual review to ensure they remain effective, safe and aligned with operational demands. Any change would be su...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has undertaken analysis of the limitations of Batch Testing Criticality Analysis testing on carriage hours for the Royal Air Force.
Answer: Subject matter experts within the Ministry of Defence and its industry partners who undertake Breakdown Test and Critical Analysis (BTCA) understand the limitations of the test methods used, and apply it appropriately where used to inform decisions on air...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Antitank MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the shelf life of javelin anti-tank missiles was extended by 5 years following the review of Batch Testing Criticality Analysis.
Answer: The extension of the shelf life of Javelin missiles is a routine activity which preserves the value of the munitions stockpile.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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