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

Challenger Tanks: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 23423 on Challenger Tanks, on what dates were each of the three Challenger 2 tanks disposed of.
Answer: It will take time to collate and review the information needed to answer the hon. Member’s question. I will write to him shortly and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Guided Weapons: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the available funding for mounted short range air defence.
Answer: As previously advised within my answer to Question 23368, the Department is reviewing options to ensure future capability remains affordable and aligned with Defence priorities.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 23368 on Guided Weapons, which proposed platform's estimated costs exceeded available funding.
Answer: As previously advised within my answer to Question 23368, the Department is reviewing options to ensure future capability remains affordable and aligned with Defence priorities.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Torpedoes: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 23312 on Torpedoes: Procurement, if he will publish the July 2026 review note on the Spearfish Upgrade Programme.
Answer: Due to operational sensitives and security classification, the Spearfish Upgrade Programme review note will not be published.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Nuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28492More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 22947 on Nuclear Weapons, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the National Endeavour communications campaign.
Answer: We assess the effectiveness of the National Endeavour communications campaign through a range of measures, including reach and engagement across traditional and digital media platforms, and levels of awareness, support for and understanding of the nuclear...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Defence: StandardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28491More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the list of key performance measures linked to the Strategic Defence Review and the Defence Investment Plan established as part of the productivity measurement framework.
Answer: Defence is developing a productivity measurement framework to support implementation of the Strategic Defence Review and the Defence Investment Plan. The measures under consideration include indicators of industrial output and workforce productivity, inve...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Ajax Vehicles: ReviewsMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when is Jonathan Simcock due to present his review to his Department.
Answer: Jonathan Simcock continues to keep the department informed of the progress of the Review. He expects to present the Ajax Simcock Review to MOD Ministers later this year. I will continue to keep the House informed about developments with Ajax, as I have do...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Fleet Solid Support Ships: WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 22844 on Fleet Solid Support Ships: Weapons, what is the Royal Navy's most likely future gun solution.
Answer: Consideration of the most appropriate gun solution for the Fleet Solid Support ships is ongoing.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 26224 on Submarines, if he will set out the meaning of the term used, namely the maturation of infrastructure.
Answer: Maturation of infrastructure means building and refining the capability needed to safely and effectively dismantle the demonstrator, Swiftsure.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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MOD Ashchurch: VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what type of white fleet vehicles are held in storage at MOD Ashchurch.
Answer: There are no Ministry of Defence (MOD) white fleet vehicles currently held in storage at MOD Ashchurch. Vehicles held at MOD Ashchurch that may resemble white fleet vehicles are managed under other vehicle categories and are not classified as white fleet.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Veterans: VisasMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026, to question 23015 on Veterans: Visas, what work on delivering the pledge is ongoing.
Answer: We are continuing to work with the Home Office on progressing policy and scope to deliver this commitment in a way that is fair, comprehensive and achievable.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Republic of Ireland: Air ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026, to question 23117 on Air Force: Republic of Ireland, whether the Royal Air Force defends the airspace of the Republic of Ireland.
Answer: The UK and Ireland work closely together on shared security challenges under the refreshed UK-Ireland Defence Memorandum of Understanding which prioritises cooperation in the air, cyber, and maritime domains. However, the UK is not responsible for defendi...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Military Aircraft: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what retired aircraft does his department hold which are no longer in active fleet management.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not hold a central, comprehensive list of retired aircraft no longer in active fleet management. This information could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his Department classes the Jackal as an Armoured Fighting Vehicle.
Answer: The Department does not generally classify the Jackal as an Armoured Fighting Vehicle (AFV). Jackal is classified as a High Mobility Tactical Vehicle (HMTV) designed primarily for reconnaissance and patrol tasks. While it provides protected mobility and c...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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HMS Bulwark: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026, to question 7772 on HMS Bulwark: Sales, with reference to the Press Release HMS Bulwark to transfer to Brazilian Navy as UK turns to future of amphibious ships, whether the
Answer: The constructive loss recorded refers to the remaining economic value of the Albion Class, rather than a cash loss or sale valuation. Comparison between this accounting figure and the proceeds of an individual asset sale would be misleading. The sale of H...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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ArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the fifth-generation Land Force programme.
Answer: The Fifth Generation Land Force will transform and modernise the future Land Force as part of the Integrated Force Design 2035 as set out in the Strategic Defence Review for modern NATO warfighting. The work is continuing to evolve and is examining how pe...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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Canada: ArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026, to question 23066 on Canada: Army, by when will the annual funding profile be determined.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2026, to question 16066 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, over how many years does he anticipate delivery of the next tranche of F-35 aircraft to take.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the previous answer to Question 16066 which remains extant. The exact delivery profile is subject to negotiation between the UK and multinational Joint Program Office.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2026, to question 16066 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, whether he plans to order a further tranche of F-35 aircraft prior to taking delivery of the next batch in the early-2030s.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the previous answer to Question 16066 which remains extant.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-06/16066
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026, to question 23062 on Military Bases, what progress has he made in identifying suitable redeployment opportunities within Defence and the wider Civil Service.
Answer: The Army is currently working to identify where redeployment opportunities may exist for affected employees across Defence and the wider Civil Service. This work is ongoing, and further information about support and potential redeployment opportunities wi...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Warships: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the scope of Project Horus.
Answer: Project HORUS is supporting urgent operational requirements for a rapidly procured, persistent air-search capability using uncrewed maritime platforms fitted with sensors to detect, track, identify and report airborne threats. The project is on contract a...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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Type 45 Destroyers: AmmunitionMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of 113mm ammunition until the Type 45 leaves service.
Answer: It would not be appropriate to comment on specific ammunition stock levels, as disclosure could prejudice operational security. The Ministry of Defence keeps all munitions requirements under regular review to ensure that the Royal Navy can meet its operat...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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Defence: PropertyMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026 to question 23267 on Defence: Property, which states that “No projects within the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio have been resubmitted with a reduced scope to mee
Answer: The resubmission and reduction in scope referenced at point four in the narrative relates to the overall schedule and funding profile for the totality of the portfolio. It does not refer to the resubmission of individual projects within the Defence Estate...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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Air Force: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026 to question 23071 on Air Force: Military Bases, what is the projected year each of the bases listed will be resurfaced.
Answer: The only Royal Air Force location where the runway is being resurfaced is RAF Brize Norton. The below locations form part of the Air Operating Surface Sub-Programme, which includes repairs to surfaces outside of the core runway. Location FYRAF Northolt25/...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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Trident Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026 to question 23037 on Trident Submarines: Procurement, what will trigger payment of the remaining £2.5bn allocated to Dreadnought Delivery Phase 4.
Answer: Further contracts will be placed into the wider supply chain during the Delivery Phase 4 period as the Dreadnought programme and scope matures, to ensure we are placing the right contracts at the right time for the right price.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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