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

Qatar: Air ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to question 121233 on Qatar: Air Force, on what date the formal request from the Qatari Government was received to deploy 12 Squadron to Qatar.
Answer: The Qatari government made a formal request in January to deploy 12 Squadron in support of their collective self-defence noting rising regional tensions.
Answered 17 Apr 2026
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Qatar: Air ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 121233 on Qatar: Air Force, what the reason given by the Qatari Government was for the formal request of 12 Squadron moving to Qatar.
Answer: The Qatari government made a formal request in January to deploy 12 Squadron in support of their collective self-defence noting rising regional tensions.
Answered 17 Apr 2026
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China: TaiwanMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact upon the UK military of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Answer: The UK actively monitors and assesses all emerging threats to national security to safeguard the nation's interests. It would be inappropriate to comment on a hypothetical operational scenario.
Answered 17 Apr 2026
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HMS Daring: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date is HMS Daring due to a) start and b) finish sea trials.
Answer: As the hon. Gentleman will recall, in accordance with established practice, the Royal Navy does not routinely comment on the detailed operational programme of its vessels.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
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Air Force: Defence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Rapid Sentry Systems have been procured for the RAF Regiment.
Answer: I am withholding the number of Rapid Sentry that have been procured as it would prejudice the capability, security and effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
Answered 1 Apr 2026
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Shipping: HouthisMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential risk posed to British shipping in the Bab el Mandeb Strait by the Houthis.
Answer: The UK Government regularly assesses the security situation in the region including the Bab el Mandeb Strait. The Department for Transport, supported by the Royal Navy’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organisation, continues to provide UK and Red En...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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Type 45 Destroyers: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the scheduled decommissioning date of each Royal Navy Type 45 ship.
Answer: On current plans, the last Type 45 Destroyer will retire from service by the end of 2038. The Royal Navy does not release out of service dates for individual ships.
Answered 1 Apr 2026
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Sea Mines: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the use of a) Maham-3 and b) Maham-7 naval mines by Iran on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Answer: As part of routine operational planning, the Ministry of Defence conducts frequent assessments of maritime threats and the activity of other States. To protect operational security and safeguard national defence interests, the results of these assessments...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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Sky SabreMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Land Ceptor is capable of ballistic missile interception.
Answer: Sky Sabre is a system of systems made up of radars, Command and Control nodes and Land Ceptor launchers. The Land Ceptor is not configured for Ballistic Missile Defence capability.
Answered 13 Apr 2026
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Allied Reaction ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Royal Navy will take charge of the Allied Reaction Force (a) before or (b) after the Standing NATO Maritime Group One commitment.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 16 March 2026 to Question 119559. Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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NATO: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when did the Royal Navy last hold the flagship Standing NATO Maritime Group One commitment.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) has never held the Flagship role for Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG)1 but regularly commits resources to the Group.
Answered 30 Mar 2026
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HMS Duncan: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether HMS Duncan was the Royal Navy fleet-ready escort on 1 February 2026.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the right. hon Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mark Francois MP) on 12 March 2026 to Question number 118155. Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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RAF Fylingdales: Ballistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to enhance the detection capability of RAF Fylingdales within the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System.
Answer: I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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Diego Garcia: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what type of Iranian missile that was intercepted by the United States Navy was directed at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.
Answer: We do not comment on the detail of such threats for reasons of safeguarding operational security.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
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Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out which senior (a) Ministers, (b) military officers and (c) civil servants are required to approve the Defence Investment Plan prior to publication.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan will be a Government document and plan, underpinned by the normal and appropriate collective agreement.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
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Defence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Powerful new Royal Navy warship programme advances as milestones reached for two ships, published on 24 February 2026, if he will confirm that defence spe
Answer: As the Hon. Gentleman will probably already know, based on the latest GDP projections, the UK's defence spending is currently forecast to reach 2.6% of GDP in 2027.
Answered 27 Mar 2026
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Poland: Global Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his Polish counterpart on joining the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: The Secretary of State has regular discussions with his international counterparts on a range of issues. We have always maintained that we remain open to others joining GCAP, however, the UK and GCAP partners, Italy and Japan, are focused on delivering th...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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Type 83 Destroyers: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the a) concept and b) assessment phases of the Future Air Dominance System are scheduled to commence.
Answer: The Future Air Dominance System (FADS) programme is already in its Concept Phase, following approval of its Strategic Outline Case in 2025. The commencement of subsequent phases will be subject to future approvals in line with Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 13 Apr 2026
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Navy: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to integrate the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System into the a) digital targeting and b) maritime fighting web.
Answer: Ballistic missile early warning is a vital component of national defence, and the Government reaffirmed its commitment to this capability in the SDR, of which the Digital Targeting Web (DTW) will be a key element. Subject to the forthcoming Defence Invest...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
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Navy: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in assessing the potential compatibility of the Aster missile with the Mk 41 vertical launch system.
Answer: The Royal Navy has announced its intention to become a Mk41 Navy, to ensure that future combatants have a versatile missile launcher capable of deploying both offensive and defensive missiles. The Navy is currently assessing a range of effector options, i...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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Land Rover: Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the timeline is for phasing out the Land Rover from service.
Answer: As I recently confirmed at the Land Rover commemorative event in Bovington on 19 March 2026, the Light Mobility Vehicle programme aims to identify an enduring successor to the Land Rover, ensuring the Army’s continued operational effectiveness. The progra...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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HMS DaringMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date is HMS Daring due to rejoin the fleet.
Answer: HMS DARING entered Extended Readiness in October 2017 and will return to the Fleet later this year following completion of material upgrades including the Power Improvement Project. The Ministry of Defence provides Royal Navy Surface Fleet readiness data ...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
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HMS DaringMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for how many days has HMS Daring been out of service since 2017.
Answer: HMS DARING entered Extended Readiness in October 2017 and will return to the Fleet later this year following completion of material upgrades including the Power Improvement Project. The Ministry of Defence provides Royal Navy Surface Fleet readiness data ...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
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NATO: HMS DragonMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 18 March 2026 to question 118993 on NATO: HMS Dragon, will the access to the special reserve, granted by the Chancellor to the Ministry of Defence, also be available to deploy capabiliti
Answer: All National Security Council endorsed operations are funded from the special reserve. We do not comment on the eligibility of special reserve funding for live operations.
Answered 1 Apr 2026
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Iran: RAF AkrotiriMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123062More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 18 March 2026 to question 120529 on Iran: RAF Akrotiri, what counter-UAS equipment does 2 Force Protection Wing have that is optimised to defeat one-way attack UAS.
Answer: You will appreciate the sensitivity of providing operational details that can be exploited by our adversaries. I refer you to the answer I gave on 18 March 2026 to Question 120529.
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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