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 ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026 to question 22868 on Military Exercises, what was the outcome of tests on the Talaria Sting R e-bikes.
Answer: The Army’s testing of the Talaria Sting R e-bike demonstrated potential operational benefits in specific roles, including improved tactical mobility over difficult terrain, reduced physical burden on personnel and a lower acoustic signature than conventio...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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Air Force: Defence Equipment and TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to ensure the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office is aligned with the USAF Autonomy Government Reference Architecture.
Answer: Work is being conducted to assess the compatibility of relevant projects/activities in the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office with the USAF Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA).For example, the UK's PYRAMID Technical Standard open avionics system...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Military Aircraft: SoftwareMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which current RAF platforms are not compatible with the Future Airborne Capability Environment.
Answer: The RAF does not hold a definitive list of in-service platforms designated as not compatible with the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Technical Standard.There is no regulatory or certification requirements to record whether all systems and a...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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NATO: ArcticMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the UK’s contribution to NATO enhanced deterrence in the Arctic Region under Arctic Sentry.
Answer: The United Kingdom considers itself the nearest neighbour to the Arctic region and recognises that the security of this region is inextricably linked to our own national security. By assuming command of NATO's Joint Force Command Norfolk, which is respons...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the Dynamic Readiness Levels are within the Commercial X Dynamic Market purchasing platform.
Answer: Dynamic Readiness Levels (DRLs) are used within Commercial X's Dynamic Market for supplier self-assessment of their maturity and progression potential when delivering innovative capabilities to Defence. It is designed to support suppliers on their scaling...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Veterans: LGBT+ PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the independent review on the impact of the ban on LGBT personnel serving in the UK Armed Forces between 1967 and 2000, how many former service personnel have sought a) financial restorative jus
Answer: As at 7 September 2026, Defence had received 1,184 applications for the Dismissed and Discharged Payment of £50,000, 1,435 applications for the Impact Payment of up to £20,000, and 1,203 applications for non-financial restorative measures, from both veter...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what operational restrictions are in place from the F-35 Joint Programme Office with regards to the use of the F-35B Lightning Force against allies of the United States.
Answer: The four Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft currently assigned to British Forces South Atlantic Islands are scheduled to be replaced by four Tranche 2 Typhoon aircraft from the existing fleet during the aircraft rotation planned for late November to early Decembe...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Falkland Islands: F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions has he held with his US counterpart and the F-35 Joint Programme Office on the future use of the F-35B Lightning Force in the defence of the Falkland Islands.
Answer: The four Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft currently assigned to British Forces South Atlantic Islands are scheduled to be replaced by four Tranche 2 Typhoon aircraft from the existing fleet during the aircraft rotation planned for late November to early Decembe...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Typhoon Aircraft: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 9 September 2025 to question 74241 on Typhoon Aircraft: Decommissioning, what steps he has taken to replace the four Tranche 1 Typhoon FGR4s with 1435 Flight in the Falkland Islands upon
Answer: The four Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft currently assigned to British Forces South Atlantic Islands are scheduled to be replaced by four Tranche 2 Typhoon aircraft from the existing fleet during the aircraft rotation planned for late November to early Decembe...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Typhoon Aircraft: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 29 August 2025 to question 72000 on Typhoon Aircraft: Procurement, what the disposal plans are for the remaining four Tranche 1 Typhoon FGR4s in the Falkland Islands upon their decommiss
Answer: When the four Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft return from the Falkland Islands in 2027, ahead of disposal the aircraft will undergo a ‘Reduce to Produce’ programme to increase the inventory and help support the in-service Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 Typhoon aircra...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Ministry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of his Department’s major projects are on budget as at the most recent period for which reporting is available.
Answer: Information on the status of major programmes within the Government Major Projects Portfolio, including details pertaining to schedule and expenditure, is published each year alongside the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NIST...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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HMS ProtectorMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27620More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 July 2026 to question 14524 on HMS Protector, by when he plans to decide upon the a) method of procurement and b) exact timeline for the replacement of HMS Protector.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced plans to replace HMS Protector with a more modern variant to maintain this essential presence and support Government activities in the Arctic and around the British Antarctic Territory. Decisions on the method of proc...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Aircraft CarriersMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ability of the Royal Navy to mount a sovereign Carrier Strike Group without reliance upon escorts from allied navies.
Answer: The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group is a sovereign capability that is international by design. Its ability to integrate seamlessly with Allied ships and aircraft strengthens, rather than diminishes, that capability by increasing reach, resilience an...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Global Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision to adopt vertical tails for the Tempest aircraft within GCAP on stealth capability.
Answer: Modern combat air survivability is achieved through a combination of low observability, sensors, electronic warfare, networking and mission-system capabilities. Understanding the impact of tail configurations is an integral aspect of the air vehicle desig...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026 to question 19165 on F-35 Aircraft: Guided Weapons, by when the precision-guided munition, Small Diameter Bomb will achieve Full Operating Capability.
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.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is full scope of the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) Programme's Capability Uplift Package 1.
Answer: The full scope of Capability Uplift Package 1 of the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) Programme comprises both equipment enhancements to improve current operational capability and assessment work to inform future capability development.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Ballistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his proposed timeline is for selecting an option for a future SHORAD capability.
Answer: The Land Ground Based Air Defence Programme continues to assess options for future Short Range Air Defence capability. The programme is pursuing an incremental approach, prioritising lower-cost and faster-to-field capabilities while continuing to assess f...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Defence: GrapheneMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in developing a graphene sensing surface configurable to target a) specific molecules, b) chemical agents or c) biological markers.
Answer: The development of sensing surfaces that can be configured to target specific molecules, chemical agents, or biological markers is an important contributor to the building of sensing capabilities for public and force health protection, or human performanc...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Warrior Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles have be allocated to Project ATILLA.
Answer: Project ATILLA remains in the concept and trial phase. I am unable to disclose the number of Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles allocated to Project ATILLA, as due to operational security we do not disclose equipment holdings at unit level.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19556 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, when does he expect to have established the delivery profile for the second tranche.
Answer: Discussions with the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) are ongoing regarding the procurement profiles and delivery schedule for the next batch of F-35 Lightning aircraft.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Armed Forces: Hang GlidingMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Press Release New paraglider could give British troops an innovative way to strike from the sky, published on 28 August 2026, what are the contracts held with Blakcro.
Answer: Due to reasons of operational security, I am unable to provide any further detail beyond that already contained in the press release.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Defence: TelecommunicationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in securing sovereign UK capability to develop high-bandwidth, platform-to-platform and ground-to-space links.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Royal Tank Regiment: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the Royal Tank Regiment’s live-firing exercise during week commencing 7th September has been cancelled.
Answer: The exercise was cancelled following wider Defence direction to prioritise training that delivers the greatest operational effect while protecting essential readiness, operational commitments, safety-critical activity and our NATO commitments. This direct...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Tranexamic Acid: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19173 on Tranexamic Acid: Finance, by when will the competitive process commence and when is it schedule to be completed by.
Answer: The timing for the competitive process to develop and procure the Tranexamic Acid (TXA) Autoinjector will be determined by ongoing work to establish the competitive tendering procedures and consideration of the requirement to ensure regulatory approval fr...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Military Aircraft: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19179 on Military Aircraft, what is the out of service date of Shadow Mk1.
Answer: The planned out of service date for the Shadow R1 fleet is 31 March 2027.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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