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

Regeneration: Barrow in FurnessMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be provided by his Department.
Answer: Recognising Barrow's role as a strategic national asset, the Government's commitment to the submarine building programme underpins the 10-year 'Plan for Barrow' backed by the £200 million Barrow Transformation Fund.The Ministry of Defence is contributing ...
Answered 26 May 2026
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Guided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what date the interim stand-off capability will be available via the procurement of the Small Diameter Bomb II.
Answer: As the hon. Gentleman will understand I am withholding the date that this capability will be available as it would harm the capability, effectiveness, and security of the Armed Forces. The procurement has been prioritised through the Foreign Military Sale...
Answered 26 May 2026
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Iran: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what capabilities Middle East partner nations have procured through Task Force Sabre.
Answer: Task Force Sabre and the UK Government have facilitated and supported Middle East partner nations to procure short-range air defence launchers, advanced ground-based missile shields, and counter-drone systems. The Ministry of Defence continues to work wit...
Answered 27 May 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 21 April 2026 to Question 126806 on F-35 Aircraft: Cruise Missiles, what assessment he has made of the extent of corrosion across the F-35 force caused by maritime exposure.
Answer: The Department has extensive experience in mitigating and rectifying corrosion to aircraft caused by maritime exposure. F-35 corrosion inspection and maintenance was a planned activity following Operation HIGHMAST.
Answered 26 May 2026
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Defence Equipment: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of ordering the NightFighter mini drone jammer for C-UAS capability.
Answer: The Department keeps its capability requirements under continual review and considers a broad range of options, including emerging technologies, to ensure the Armed Forces are equipped to respond to evolving threats. This work includes analysis and experi...
Answered 26 May 2026
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Space Technology: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the UK contribution to the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative.
Answer: As a founding member of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) initiative, the UK has played an integral role in delivering CSpO’s objectives. The UK contributes subject matter expertise and representation to develop and align policy in pursuit of mutual ob...
Answered 26 May 2026
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Unmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of procuring the Anduril Bolt M Autonomous Air Vehicle.
Answer: The Department keeps its capability requirements under continual review and considers a broad range of options, including emerging technologies, to ensure the Armed Forces are equipped to respond to evolving threats. This work includes analysis and experi...
Answered 26 May 2026
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Armed Forces: Offences against ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 21 April 2026 to question 126811 on Armed Forces: Offences against Children, under what circumstances is service detention used.
Answer: The sentence in any given case is a matter for the Court (the Judge Advocate and Board sentencing together). They will apply any extant sentencing council guidelines and also the Judge Advocate General’s guidance on sentencing in the Court Martial in doin...
Answered 26 May 2026
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Type 26 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the interoperability of the Type 26 with other ships in the Global Combat Ship Programme.
Answer: The UK works closely with Australia, Canada and Norway to ensure interoperability between the Global Combat Ships which are based on the Type 26 frigate design, including through shared design elements, common systems, and aligned operational standards.
Answered 26 May 2026
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Poland: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1733More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, how the new UK agreement with Poland improve NATO’s eastern flank.
Answer: The UK and Poland have agreed a new Security and Defence Partnership Treaty. The treaty delivers a strategic partnership, standing together against Russia, united in defending European security including on NATO's eastern flank, and making the UK safer. I...
Answered 26 May 2026
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Germany: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, what progress has he made in delivering a new bilateral treaty with Germany.
Answer: The Prime Minister and Chancellor Merz signed the Treaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany on friendship and bilateral cooperation (The Kensington Treaty) on 17 July 2025.
Answered 26 May 2026
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Navy: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the letter from the MOD Permanent Secretary to the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee on 30 April 2026, for what reason was the Afloat Spares Pack on Operation HIGHMAST sized to support only
Answer: The Afloat Spares Pack is baselined at 12 Aircraft for planning and stores management purposes. This can be supplemented if larger aircraft deployments are planned.
Answered 26 May 2026
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Russia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential threat of the Russian Amur Class Repair Ship PM-82 to the Galloper wind farm array when operating in its vicinity on 5 May 2026.
Answer: While it is not routine practice to comment on the operational activity or intent of individual foreign vessels, the Ministry of Defence keeps all potential threats to the UK under constant review. This includes threats to critical national infrastructure...
Answered 22 May 2026
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Ukraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 22 April 2026 to question 127881 on Ukraine: Military Aid, what is the projected cost to the core defence budget of the UK lead contribution to MNFU.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence invested £0.2 billion last financial year to prepare the UK Armed Forces for potential deployment as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine (MNFU). Future costs will depend on the scale, scope and duration of any deployment an...
Answered 21 May 2026
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USA: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of collaborating with the US Navy on the F/A-XX programme.
Answer: The UK continues to work closely with the United States Navy on future combat air capabilities. The UK is not a partner in the F/A-XX programme.
Answered 22 May 2026
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Guided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many development contracts have been awarded following the deadline for proposals under Project Nightfall.
Answer: Contracts have been signed and will be announced shortly.
Answered 22 May 2026
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National Armaments Director Group: Oil and Pipelines AgencyMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the recent alignment between the Oils and Pipelines Agency and the National Armaments Director Group.
Answer: The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) remains a statutory public corporation established by the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 and wholly owned by the Secretary of State for Defence. However, the recent alignment of the OPA with the National Armaments Director G...
Answered 21 May 2026
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Arctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential risk of Russian Yasen class submarines transiting the Greenland-Iceland-UK gap.
Answer: While it is not routine practice to comment on the operational activity or intent of individual foreign vessels, the Ministry of Defence keeps all potential threats to the UK under constant review. This includes threats to critical national infrastructure...
Answered 22 May 2026
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DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to table the Defence Readiness Bill.
Answer: There are readiness measures in the Armed Forces Bill and work is underway across Government on the Defence Readiness Bill. We are working towards later this Parliament subject to usual processes.
Answered 20 May 2026
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HMS Bulwark: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 21 April 2026 to question 125506 on HMS Bulwark, what is the projected cost of the regeneration of HMS Bulwark.
Answer: HMS BULWARK is currently in HMNB Devonport undergoing regeneration. Regeneration costs are not yet confirmed and will be announced in due course. The cost of generating her will be offset by any agreed sales figure which we expect will represent a net ret...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
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Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total savings are for each financial year for the remainder of the current parliament owing to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill not completing its passage through Pa
Answer: Funding associated with the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory remains subject to ongoing discussions and will continue to be managed as part of the Department's usual financial planning processes, in conjunction with His Majesty's Treasury.
Answered 19 May 2026
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Antisubmarine Warfare: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what year does he plan to deliver the Long-Range Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon.
Answer: The Long-Range Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon remains in its early concept phase. The Ministry of Defence continues to mature the requirement and will determine delivery timelines subject to the outcome of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 22 May 2026
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Iran: RAF AkrotiriMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026, to question 118987 on Iran: RAF Akrotiri, what ballistic missile interception capability was deployed in defence of RAF Akrotiri during HMS Dragon’s maintenance in C
Answer: As previously stated, we have deployed significant layered air defence capability into RAF Akrotiri since January. It would not be appropriate to detail the exact capabilities, as that information may be utilised by our adversaries.
Answered 27 May 2026
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Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, from what financial year will the 10-year Defence Investment Plan start.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan will set out an affordable and deliverable plan for Defence for the next 10 years, detailing the Department's investment priorities and the capabilities required to meet emerging threats. It will be published as soon as possibl...
Answered 22 May 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125513 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, by when does he plan to have completed the Block 4 upgrade programme.
Answer: I have nothing to add to the answer I gave the hon. Member on 20 April 2026 to Question 125513: We do not routinely comment on detailed delivery schedules. However, the Block 4 upgrade programme continues, it did not impact the declaration of Lightning Fu...
Answered 21 May 2026
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