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: FuelsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when his Department will complete the transition to sustainable aviation fuel.
Answer: Defence will follow the incremental transition to Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) as set out in the UK Government's SAF mandate, which requires all aviation fuel to contain 22% SAF by 2040. The current percentage rate is 3.6%, increasing annually by a fur...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: FuelsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4903More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the projected cost to the Ministry of Defence of switching to sustainable aviation fuel.
Answer: It is taking time to collate the requested information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: FuelsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4902More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of sustainable aviation fuel requirements on logistics in each of the armed services.
Answer: It is taking time to collate the requested information. I will write to the hon. Member and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Armed Forces Minister has been given access to the content of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answer: As I confirmed to the House on 2 June 2026 during the debate on the Armed Forces Bill, I have seen the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 4 Jun 2026
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F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4900More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much does the F-35B cost per flying hour.
Answer: I am withholding the information requested as its release would prejudice commercial interests.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much does the F-35A cost per flying hour.
Answer: As this variant is not yet in service, no information is held on this matter.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Typhoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4898More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much does the Eurofighter Typhoon cost per flying hour.
Answer: I am withholding the information requested as its release would prejudice commercial interests
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Air Force: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many aircraft now make up the composition of a frontline RAF fighter squadron.
Answer: A frontline Royal Air Force Combat Air squadron typically comprises 10 aircraft.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Typhoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the remaining lifetime hours of each Tranche 1 Eurofighter Typhoon still in service with the RAF.
Answer: The remaining life of Tranche 1 Typhoons is governed by a Fatigue Index (FI) limit rather than flying hours. The average FI across the Tranche 1 fleet in service is expected to reach 39 out of a maximum limit of 50 by their planned Out of Service Date.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Red ArrowsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of expanding the role of the Red Arrows from an exclusively aerobatic display team to an aerobatic display and aggressor squadron, in place of IX Squadron.
Answer: There are no plans to change the role of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, beyond an aerobatic team.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the current capability requirements for the potential new aircraft in the Advanced Jet Trainer programme.
Answer: Spending decisions on future capabilities will be published as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the RAF’s Interim Medium Speed Operational Readiness Training Service contract.
Answer: The Interim Medium Speed Operational Readiness Training Service contract delivers training support to the front line using crewed airborne assets. This allows essential training against simulated enemy systems, including electronic attacks and radar thre...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the unavailability of supersonic capability for the Leonardo M-346 on its ability to replicate current and future RAF fighter aircraft as a potential for the
Answer: Spending decisions on future capabilities will be published as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Envoy IV AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4891More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press releasee entitled DE&S helps Royal Air Force's newest aircraft fleet reach full-service capability, published by the National Armaments Director Group on 2 August 2022, what progress h
Answer: The RAF Envoy IV continues to provide Command Support across a range of air mobility tasks. The MOD is considering several options to expand its future capability, including the incorporation of a number of military modifications to enable operations in n...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Envoy IV AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in transferring the Envoy IV fleet onto the Military Aircraft Register.
Answer: The RAF Envoy IV continues to provide Command Support across a range of air mobility tasks. The MOD is considering several options to expand its future capability, including the incorporation of a number of military modifications to enable operations in n...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Envoy IV AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4889More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made with regards to (a) the design and embodiment of military modifications onto the Envoy IV fleet and (b) the certification of airworthiness under MAR, to enable the aircraft to be operate
Answer: The RAF Envoy IV continues to provide Command Support across a range of air mobility tasks. The MOD is considering several options to expand its future capability, including the incorporation of a number of military modifications to enable operations in n...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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HMS Astute and HMS Audacious: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when are refits of (a) HMS Audacious and (b) HMS Astute due to be completed.
Answer: I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that I cannot provide the specific details requested 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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HMS Ambush and HMS Artful: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when is maintenance on (a) HMS Ambush and (b) HMS Artful expected to be completed.
Answer: I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that I cannot provide the specific details requested 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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Artillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of equipping each Royal Artillery Regiment with RCH155 on their manning establishment.
Answer: Work is ongoing to determine the future force structures of Royal Artillery Regiments. This includes consideration of the personnel required to operate and sustain the RCH155 system.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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National Armaments Director GroupMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 21 May 2026, to question 1366 on National Armaments Director Group: Oil and Pipelines Agency, what key Defence energy capabilities is the NAD Group now responsible for.
Answer: The National Armaments Director (NAD) Group is now responsible for key Defence energy capabilities in support of the Military Commands. This includes the provision, storage and distribution of fuel; pipeline infrastructure; operational energy support to d...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
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Diego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3899More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 May 2026 to Question 1016 on Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill, what is the nature of the ongoing discussions.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the statement made by my hon. Friend, the Minister of State for Europe, North America and Overseas Territories (Mr Doughty), in the House of Commons on 13 April 2026, who confirmed that the UK continues to engage closely with th...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
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DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Op Appoint.
Answer: We will not be drawn into further details on the grounds of operational security.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
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HMS Iron DukeMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current operational status of HMS Iron Duke.
Answer: Royal Navy vessels are routinely managed through operating cycles comprising maintenance, training, deployment and regeneration, resulting in differing levels of readiness across the fleet at any given time in accordance with operational requirements. A...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
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AUKUS: Quantum TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on developing the quantum technologies stream of AUKUS Pillar 2.
Answer: AUKUS partners are using quantum to develop alternate solutions for position, navigation, and timing (including by participating in trials of quantum clocks in June 2025). These capabilities create resilience for our trilateral forces in Global-Positionin...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
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Norway: Type 26 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3890More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the discussions between the Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry and the Norwegian State Secretary on 20 May 2026, whether he discussed build slots for the Type 26 Frigate.
Answer: I was delighted to discuss our broad and ever-closer strategic partnership with my Norwegian counterpart on 19 May 2026. As I outlined previously to the right hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mark Franois), in response to Question 108598, we are wor...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
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