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

Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence annual report and accounts 2025 to 2026, Losses, for what reason was Shadow Mk2 cancelled.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 19 November 2025 to Question 89765: I can confirm that the Shadow Mk2 upgrade programme has been cancelled as it is late and has failed to deliver the capability that our Armed Forces need. It is also fa...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Sky Sabre: ContractsMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 10 July 2026 to question 15519 on Sky Sabre, whether the doubling of Sky Sabre systems will be covered entirely by the current contract.
Answer: The doubling of deployable Sky Sabre systems committed to in the Defence Investment Plan is being delivered through existing contracts under the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) Programme's Capability Uplift Package 1.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Boxer Vehicles: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 62, if he will provide a breakdown of the contractual payments included within the £2.2 billion allocated to Boxer.
Answer: The profile provided within the Defence Investment Plan represents the project forecast budget for the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle Boxer programme. A detailed breakdown of contractual payments is commercially sensitive, and disclosure would prejudice the ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Unmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 62, what are the 24 drones that will be delivered by 2029 under Project CORVUS.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to my answer to Question 16538 which remains extant: Project CORVUS is subject to ongoing competition, and it would therefore be inappropriate to provide any detail at this stage.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Defence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 79, what progress has he made in establishing six new space squadrons.
Answer: UK Space Command is undertaking detailed planning to establish the new Space Squadrons, including defining capability requirements and developing the structures necessary to support their delivery. Work is ongoing to determine the workforce, infrastructur...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Weapons of Mass DestructionMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 110, what is the full scope of the proposed enhanced protection measures against CBRN threats.
Answer: It is not Ministry of Defence policy to comment on the scope of Counter-Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear capabilities, as disclosure of such detail could undermine operational and national security.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Tranexamic Acid: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 109, what is the full scope of the £10 million for Tranexamic Acid.
Answer: The £10 million for Tranexamic Acid (TXA) will fund the development and procurement of the TXA Autoinjector to allow life-saving blood clotting treatment to be given at the push of a button. The funding will further support the selection of a supplier thr...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Submarines: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 30, what progress has he made in expanding and transforming submarine manufacturing capacity.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 20 July 2026 to Question 17792 to the hon. Member for South Shropshire (Mr. Stuart Anderson). https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-10/17792
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Devonport Dockyard: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 30, what progress has he made in delivering the Devonport Infrastructure Programme.
Answer: The Devonport Infrastructure Programme is making significant progress in modernising facilities at His Majesty’s Naval Base Devonport to reinforce its role as the Royal Navy’s centre for submarine deep maintenance. Upgrades to docking and waterfront infra...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Defence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 39, by when will he set out a clear policy framework governing the delivery of Responsible Use of AI.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 17 July 2026 to Question 17491: The Defence Strategic Approach to AI is currently being developed and will be finalised by the end of 2026. As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, this will be accompa...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what phases will the Jet Training System programme go through before a new jet training aircraft is available for use by a) the Military Flying Training System and b) the Red Arrows.
Answer: Through the Defence Investment Plan, the department is investing £360 million into a new fast-Jet Training System, replacing the iconic but ageing Hawk aircraft. The programme is ongoing and no final procurement decisions have been made.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Military IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 62, what phase will Project ASGARD be at at the completion of the scope of the £370m allocated.
Answer: Through the Defence Investment Plan, £370 million has been allocated to support the Army’s ASGARD initiative. ASGARD is not a conventional acquisition project with individual lifecycle phases. Instead, it provides an enduring environment in which the Army...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Defence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 81, what progress has he made in establishing a Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability.
Answer: The Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability (DARC) is a ground-based radar system that will provide 24/7, all-weather capabilities to detect, track, identify and characterise objects up to Geostationary Earth Orbit. DARC will require three permanent radar si...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 93, what is the scope of the investment in a range of stand-off and long-range weapons for the Lightning Force in order to enhan
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan identifies investment in a range of stand-off and long-range weapons to enhance the lethality of the Lightning Force, including investment of £460 million in the SPEAR 3 programme and up to £6.4 billion in wider munitions. In t...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Ballistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 July 2026 to question 16165 on Ballistic Missile Defence, what progress has he made in delivering a short range air defence solution mounted on the Common Armoured Vehicle System.
Answer: Defence continues to develop options for a future Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) capability with the Common Armoured Vehicle System informing the current planning assumptions. The SHORAD programme is considering lessons identified from contemporary conf...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
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Weapons of Mass DestructionMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 109, what is the a) full scope and b) breakdown of the £1.7 billion for Defence Support and Counter-CBRN.
Answer: The £1.7 billion for ‘Defence Support and Counter CBRN’ in the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) includes equipment projects managed by the National Armaments Logistic and Support organisation in National Armaments Director Group and selected other key enabli...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
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Defence: SatellitesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, what investment in ‘space as a service’ options does he intend to make.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan states that the Department will utilise modern technology through different procurement routes, including investment in “space as a service” options alongside allies, to support future space capabilities. The Department is expl...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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Military IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 103, in what way he will boost capacity via the implementation of a more integrated intelligence enterprise.
Answer: In line with the Strategic Defence Review, Military Intelligence Services (MIS) will strengthen integration across Defence intelligence organisations and with partners across Government, industry and academia, enabling intelligence to be collected, analys...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: Medical RecordsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 108, by what is the delivery and rollout timeline for the new technology from the Phoenix Partnership.
Answer: Work is ongoing to improve the transfer of healthcare information; Defence Medical Command (DMedC) is working towards greater interoperability with NHS systems and the electronic transfer of medical records from DMedC to NHS GPs. The aspiration is to ensu...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: CommunicationMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, High Readiness Forces, what is the full scope of CAIN.
Answer: Project CAIN is delivering a tactical communications and information system for 16 Air Assault Brigade, the core of the UK's Global Response Force. It will provide a rapidly deployable, resilient and high-capacity communications network to support command...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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Railways: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 111, what is the full scope of the enhancement of rail deployment capabilities to move the Army to anywhere in Europe faster and
Answer: Drawing on Joint Support Enablement investment set out in the Defence Investment Plan, the Ministry of Defence intends to establish an integrated approach to international and domestic rail movements working with UK and allied industry. This framework wil...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
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Defence and National SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, chapter 3, paragraph 19, by when does he plan to deliver a national conversation campaign on defence and security.
Answer: The National Conversation is essential to promote unity of effort across society and support a whole-of-society approach to UK deterrence and defence. In many ways, the conversation has already begun, as evidenced in the Prime Minister’s statement evidenc...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: VisasMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, chapter 3, paragraph 14, does the £70 million allocation for Veterans between FY26/27 and FY29/30 include provision for waiving visa fees
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 26 January 2026 to Question 107232. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-20/107232.
Answered 27 Jul 2026
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Armed Forces: Medical RecordsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 108, what progress has he made in integrating military medical records with the NHS for the first time.
Answer: Work is ongoing to improve the transfer of healthcare information; Defence Medical Command (DMedC) is working towards greater interoperability with NHS systems and the electronic transfer of medical records from DMedC to NHS GPs. The aspiration is to ensu...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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SkynetMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, for what reason did he not proceed with the SKYNET 6 Narrowband Satellite System.
Answer: A decision was taken to reprioritise elements of the SKYNET programme to ensure continued delivery of assured and resilient satellite communications, focusing investment on capabilities that offer the greatest benefit and deliverability within the availab...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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