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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Dstl and UK Defence InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has appointed a Director General Innovation to manage both UKDI and DSTL.
Answer: Recruitment is underway for Director General Innovation within the National Armaments Director Group, who will oversee UK Defence Innovation and Dstl.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAI Expert Advisory GroupMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date was the AI Expert Advisory Group formed.
Answer: The AI Expert Advisory Group was announced in June 2026. The department is currently undertaking the work necessary to establish the Group, including completing due diligence processes, appointing members and developing its initial work programme. Group m...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Defence InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on whether UKDI achieved its operating capability on 1 July 2026.
Answer: I refer the hon. Menber to the answer given to question 21689 on the 8 September 2026.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-08-28/21689
Answered 23 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of his proposal on the number of caretaker posts on caretakers and their families.
Answer: The Army Caretaker Review remains ongoing and no final decisions have been made. Consultation on the proposed implementation plan is taking place with the recognised trade unions. Affected employees have been informed of the proposal and indicative timeli...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy Foundation CollegeMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23061More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merots of opening a second Army Foundational College in the south of England.
Answer: We are committed to addressing the Army’s recruitment and training inflow challenge and supporting Government priorities on skills, employment, social mobility and opportunities for young people, but no final decisions on a second junior entry college hav...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 27 October 2025, to question 83076 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, how many Infantry units will ARES be fielded to.
Answer: As set out in my answer of 27 October 2025 to Question 83076, detailed allocations of ARES vehicles by unit or formation are not being disclosed for operational security reasons.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Peacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK takes command of multinational force for Ukraine, published on 24 July 2026, which British Army units are allocated to multinational force for Ukraine.
Answer: Whilst planning continues at pace, we will not be drawn into the details of any future UK Armed Forces deployment, including its levels, composition, assets, and participating nations, due to the risk to operational security.The Secretary of State for Def...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: AmmunitionMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 June 2026 to Question 10051 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement, what is the nature of the losses relating to ammunition for the Rarden cannon.
Answer: The losses relate to costs incurred for long lead items procured in support of the proposed reinstatement of Armour Piercing Fin-Stabilised Discarding Sabot ammunition capability for the Rarden cannon. Following a decision not to proceed with the capabili...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to 10 Downing Street's press release entitled Unbreakable bond between UK and Ukraine will continue under my government: 26 July 2026, published in 27 July 2026, what is the breakdown of the UK’s £
Answer: The UK has committed to providing at least £3 billion in military support a year to Ukraine until Financial Year (FY) 2030-31 and for as long as needed. To date, the MOD has committed £16 billion in military support, including the £2.26 billion ERA loan c...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled Unbreakable bond between UK and Ukraine will continue under my government, published in 27 July 2026, what is the scope of the contract for Stone Cloak.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.2.37 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, which Regional Engagement Team covers Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: UK Defence Innovation’s (UKDI) Regional Engagement Team has a regionally based Innovation Partner and Regional Defence and Security Cluster providing direct in-region outreach and support in each of the English regions and Devolved Nations. The Huntingdon...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.2.37 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, when the Rapid Innovation Team was established.
Answer: The UKDI Rapid Innovation Team (RIT), established in July 2025 as part of the formation of UKDI and evolving from the former Future Capability Innovation team within the legacy DE&S organisation, is tasked with exploring innovative technologies and no...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.2.31 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what progress he has made in identifying the next UK defence unicorn.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.2.31 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, in which month in 2026 does he plan to launch an online Test and Evaluation marketplace.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.2.24 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what key performance indicators will he introduce in order to evidence that every contract signed by his Department de
Answer: As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, the Ministry of Defence will bring forward a package of Back British measures to ensure defence investment strengthens and rebuilds and UK capability, resilience and sovereign industrial capacity, while deliverin...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.2.23 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what progress he has made in ensuring that every contract signed by his Department since its publication has delivered
Answer: As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, the Ministry of Defence will bring forward a package of Back British measures to ensure defence investment strengthens and rebuilds and UK capability, resilience and sovereign industrial capacity, while deliverin...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCadets: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.1.22 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what was the financial saving achieved by the delay until 2035 of the pledge to increase Cadets by 39% by 2030.
Answer: The Department is investing an additional £83 million in the Cadet Forces over the next four years. As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, we will not be able to meet the Strategic Defence Review recommendation of 30% growth in Cadet numbers by 2030. ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Lockheed Martin limiting F-35 production to 156 aircraft per year on the delivery of the next tranche of F-35 aircraft for the UK Lightning Force.
Answer: The Department’s assessment, based on a production line output of 156 F-35 aircraft per year, is that there is sufficient production capacity for UK aircraft when the next tranche is ordered.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTrident Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the scheduled end date of Dreadnought Delivery Phase 4.
Answer: Delivery Phase 4 (DP4) is the latest phase of the Dreadnought programme. It will enable the first-in-class submarine, Dreadnought, to complete her build, sea trials, and certification, ahead of entering service in the early 2030s. During this phase, the s...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS DreadnoughtMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's news story entitled Major £8.4bn investment advances UK nuclear deterrent and backs British industry, published on 30 July 2026, in what year is HMS Dreadnought scheduled to com
Answer: Providing the dates of sea trials for the Dreadnought class would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces. Dreadnought will conduct her sea trials at an appropriate time so that she will be ready to ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTrident Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's news story entitled Major £8.4bn investment advances UK nuclear deterrent and backs British industry, published on 30 July 2026, if he will provide a detailed breakdown of the £
Answer: Delivery Phase 4 (DP4) is the latest phase of the Dreadnought programme. It will enable the first-in-class submarine, Dreadnought, to complete her build, sea trials, and certification, ahead of entering service in the early 2030s. During this phase, the s...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23036More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with their counterparts in Singapore on the Government of Singapore becoming a participant in the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: As partners we have maintained that we remain open to other partners joining, however, the UK and our GCAP partners, Italy and Japan, are focused on delivering this vital military capability swiftly.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: StatisticsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics document entitled MOD statistics pre-release access list: 29 July 2026, updated on 5 August 2026, for what reason are the individual service chiefs not permitted pre-rele
Answer: As has been the case under the previous administration, the published pre-release access lists set out those who receive access for each Official and Accredited Official Statistic publications to support activity specifically associated with the initial r...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Personnel ManagementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.1.19 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when will he establish a new Defence Human Resource Services to transform how Defence manages, employs, and support
Answer: The Department remains committed to transforming how Defence manages and supports its workforce through the Corporate Services Modernisation programme. Work is progressing on the design elements of future military and civilian HR processes and systems, al...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and National SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 3.1.19 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, by when does he plan to deliver a national conversation campaign on defence and security in order to (a) raise public
Answer: The National Conversation is a programme of public engagement led by the Cabinet Office as part of the Home Defence Programme. Delivery is already underway and will continue through 2027. Defence is supporting this work through planned public engagement a...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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