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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Rifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what definition his Department uses of export potential in the context of Project GRAYBURN.
Answer: As advised in my response to Question 106283, the project is within its concept stage, and we cannot yet assess the adequacy of the UK supply chain regarding this project. However, we have set clear expectations that Project Grayburn will be manufactured ...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the role of UK-based (a) manufacturing, (b) testing and (c) assurance activities under Project GRAYBURN.
Answer: As advised in my response to Question 106283, the project is within its concept stage, and we cannot yet assess the adequacy of the UK supply chain regarding this project. However, we have set clear expectations that Project Grayburn will be manufactured ...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Written QuestionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to provide an answer to Question 107814.
Answer: The Proteus Rotary Wing Uncrewed Air System has been designed and built to unlock the potential of uncrewed aerial systems, operating them side-by-side with crewed aircraft in a future ‘hybrid air wing’, and supporting future anti-submarine operations und...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Written QuestionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to provide an answer to Question 101920.
Answer: The number of personnel with a recorded code for the relevant symptom has been provided. It should be noted that personnel who had a recorded symptom for noise or vibration may have had this on their health record prior to their first Ajax use. For any se...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Response ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what British Army units form the Global Response Force.
Answer: The Army’s contribution to the Global Response Force is the Air Manoeuvre Task Force (AMTF). The AMTF is comprised of force elements from 16 Air Assault Brigade Combat Team (16 AABCT), a task dependent Task Force formed from 1 Aviation Brigade, and specia...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament record16 Air Assault BrigadeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in developing interoperability between 16 Air Assault Brigade and (a) the US 82nd Airborne Division and (b) the French 11e Brigade Parachutiste.
Answer: We continue to develop interoperability between 16 Air Assault Brigade, the 82nd Airborne Division and the French 11e Brigade Parachutiste. These links are strong and will continue to be demonstrated during 2026. 16 Air Assault Brigade will participate in...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: AccountabilityMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps his Department plans to take to help support defence organisations to meet their obligations under the Public Office (Accountability) Bill.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my hon. Friend the Minister of State for the Armed Forces (Al Carns) on 16 July 2025 to Question 65995 to the hon. Member for Lagan Valley (Sorcha Eastwood).https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what permissions the US requires from the UK Government in order to launch offensive operations from United States Visiting Force bases in the UK.
Answer: For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information relating to foreign nations’ military operations. Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of (a) operational, (b) logistical and (c) legal constraints on the the ability of the Royal Navy to conduct (i) deterrence or (ii) interdiction operations agai
Answer: The Home Office, through the Border Security Command, is the lead Government Department responsible for tackling illegal migration and people‑smuggling in the English Channel. His Majesty’s Coastguard is responsible for search and rescue at sea. Their res...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Maritime Fighting Web is part of the Digital Targeting Web.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response I gave to Question 112332 on 18 February 2026.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a (a) UK manufacturing and (b) Land Industrial Strategy components into all procurement programmes.
Answer: Defence Equipment & Support works within operative procurement rules and frameworks, such as the Procurement Act 2023 and the Land Industrial Strategy, which encourage compliant bids from UK suppliers in the delivery of Defence equipment programmes, i...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordBody Armour: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the ability of Defence Equipment and Support to incorporate a UK sovereign component into all upcoming body armour procurement programmes.
Answer: Defence Equipment & Support works within operative procurement rules and frameworks, such as the Procurement Act 2023 and the Land Industrial Strategy, which encourage compliant bids from UK suppliers in the delivery of Defence equipment programmes, i...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the medical discharge process on (a) financial, (b) housing and (c) wellbeing outcomes for Service families.
Answer: Tri-Service Medical Policy (Joint Service Publication (JSP) 950) sets out the standards and guidance for assessing medical conditions across the Armed Forces. Whilst JSP 950 provides consistency across the Services in terms of procedures and governance, e...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114219More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when was the last end-to-end review of the medical discharge process undertaken.
Answer: Tri-Service Medical Policy (Joint Service Publication (JSP) 950) sets out the standards and guidance for assessing medical conditions across the Armed Forces. Whilst JSP 950 provides consistency across the Services in terms of procedures and governance, e...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Mental Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many medically discharged personnel have been referred to (a) Op COURAGE, (b) Op RESTORE and (c) Op VALOUR in each of the last five years.
Answer: Op COURAGE and RESTORE are both NHS initiatives; to date Op COURAGE has received 35,000 referrals, whilst over 1,000 veterans have used the Op RESTORE service.VALOUR is a programme which will give veterans across the UK easier access to the essential care...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114217More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what feedback is collected by his Department from medically discharged personnel following the completion of the process.
Answer: Tri-Service Medical Policy (Joint Service Publication (JSP) 950) sets out the standards and guidance for assessing medical conditions across the Armed Forces. Whilst JSP 950 provides consistency across the Services in terms of procedures and governance, e...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114216More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in reducing the time taken by Veterans UK in case handling for medically discharged personnel.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence's (MOD) Armed Forces and Veterans Services (AFVS), known as Veterans UK, administer the War Pension Scheme and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme. Medical discharge cases are prioritised following the claims consideration process. Th...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Labour Turnover and RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of the medical discharge process on (a) recruitment and (b) retention across all three services.
Answer: Tri-Service Medical Policy (Joint Service Publication (JSP) 950) sets out the standards and guidance for assessing medical conditions across the Armed Forces. Whilst JSP 950 provides consistency across the Services in terms of procedures and governance, e...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: DischargesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what procedures are in place to enable effective handover of medical records from Defence Medical Services to the NHS for medically discharged personnel.
Answer: When an individual leaves the Armed Forces, the Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises the importance of facilitating the transfer of healthcare information to their civilian healthcare provider(s). On leaving Defence Medical Services (DMS) care, Service pe...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: Industrial DisputesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of proposed strike action by Royal Fleet Auxiliary seafarers on Royal Navy operations.
Answer: The Royal Fleet Auxiliary remains essential in supporting operations alongside the Royal Navy and our global allies. They continue to meet their operational commitments, and we are dedicated to resolving this dispute through ongoing dialogue with their tr...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNorth Korea: UkraineMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of North Korean military personnel who have become casualties during the conflict in Ukraine.
Answer: It is highly likely that DPRK forces sustained more than 6,000 casualties in offensive combat operations against Ukrainian forces in the Russian oblast of Kursk, amounting to more than half of the approximately 11,000 DPRK troops initially deployed to the...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role the Callen-Lenz Nyan One-Way Effector will play in the Army’s deep fires capability.
Answer: The Army intends to field an initial One-Way Effector capability, including the Callen Lenz NYAN effector, as part of the UK Forces’ deep fires contribution on Operation CABRIT.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many intercept scrambles of Russian military aircraft by USAF aircraft have taken place from a) RAF Lakenheath and b) RAF Mildenhall since 2020.
Answer: For operational security reasons, we do not offer comment or information in relation to foreign nations’ military operations.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the speech by the Prime Minister at the Munich Security Conference on 14 February 2026, on which US capabilities he plans to decrease dependence.
Answer: The forthcoming Defence Investment Plan will set out how the UK will deliver the ambition of the Strategic Defence Review, ensuring we are integrated into NATO force structures by design but capable of acting as an integrated sovereign force when needed. ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: ParachutingMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Basic Parachute Courses a) took place in 2024, b) took place in 2025 and c) are due to take place in 2026 at No 1 Parachute Training School, Brize Norton.
Answer: The number of Basic Parachute Courses (BPCs) by year at Brize Norton are as follows: 2024: 9 2025: 5 2026: 7 forecast
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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