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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Warrior VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many of each Warrior variant are still in service; and with which sub-units.
Answer: As of 8 December 2025, there are 388 Warrior vehicles in service in the active fleet and those yet to start the disposal process: VariantTotalFV510191FV51159FV51270FV51332FV51436FV5150Total388 The Out of Service date for Warrior is 2027 with all vehicles...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 December 2025 to question 94926 on Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety, if he will set out the criteria that will allow the pause to be lifted.
Answer: Investigations by the Defence Accident Investigation Branch supported by the Army Safety Investigation Team and General Dynamics are ongoing. Further detail will be available once the investigation has concluded. Any decisions on the pause will be made by...
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Alliances: SpaceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97017More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 28 November 2025 to Question 93242 on Military Alliances: Space, what is included under the banner of space services.
Answer: The space services to which the UK assures access to include the following: (1) Intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, (2) Position, navigation and timing, (3) Satellite communications, (4) Missile warning and tracking and (5) Environmental monito...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 97014More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date did Project Matcha (a) start and (b) end.
Answer: The then Secretary of State for Defence granted approval for Project MATCHA in May 2021. The final programme activity occurred through a Closure Board in November 2024.
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96858More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 December 2025 to question 94926 on Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety, whether vehicles within the Ajax programme will be available for use prior to the a) conclusion and b) implementati
Answer: On 22 November, during a routine training exercise, around 30 soldiers operating in Ajax reported being affected by noise and vibration exposure. As a result, I directed the Army to pause all use of Ajax for training and exercising, while a safety investi...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96857More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 December 2025 to question 94926 on Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety, when the review into the Ajax programme will a) start and b) conclude.
Answer: On 22 November, during a routine training exercise, around 30 soldiers operating in Ajax reported being affected by noise and vibration exposure. As a result, I directed the Army to pause all use of Ajax for training and exercising, while a safety investi...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MesotheliomaMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 1 December 2025 to question 94541 on Ministry of Defence: Asbestos, what the cost was of the 119 awards for mesothelioma.
Answer: To provide the cost of the 119 War Pension Scheme awards for mesothelioma or any asbestos-related condition made 1 April 2024 and 31 March 2025 would require a manual review of each case to determine the exact money paid and could be provided only at disp...
Answered 11 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his comment given to British Forces Broadcasting Service following reporting of medical discharges relating to operating in Ajax vehicles that Medical discharges are not attributed to individual
Answer: As a former member of the Armed Forces the hon. Member will know that the nature of military service exposes Service personnel to a wide range of hazards. For example, noise from weapons systems, Armoured Fighting Vehicles and helicopters over a full care...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 27 November 2025 to question 93243 on Defence: Procurement, for what reason was Project Magenta cancelled.
Answer: A routine programme review found Project Magenta was no longer viable in terms of cost or time. The review led to an alternate solution that was not available at the time of project approval.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordApache Helicopters: Northern IrelandMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date was the Gazelle AH Mk1 helicopter withdrawn from service In Northern Ireland.
Answer: The Gazelle AH Mk1 helicopter was withdrawn from service in Northern Ireland on 26 October 2023.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 November 2025 to Question 93240 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement, what was the a) start and b) finish date of Project RARDEN.
Answer: Project RARDEN is a legacy project that introduced the Rarden cannon into service in the 1970s. On current planning, the Rarden cannon will be removed from service December 2027.
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Hearing ImpairmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 96354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service personnel are undergoing treatment for hearing loss following operating within an Ajax or Ajax-platform vehicle.
Answer: On 22 November 2025, during a routine training exercise, around 30 soldiers operating in Ajax reported being affected by noise and vibration exposure. Out of an abundance of caution, and in line with our safety protocols, the exercise was halted within 30...
Answered 17 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: NoiseMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many service personnel have had a hearing assessment following operating within an Ajax or Ajax-platform vehicle.
Answer: All Ajax users follow routine audiometry protocols which includes an annual hearing test. This is required for users of all armoured vehicles.
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChina: Defence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95833More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of equipment of Chinese origin, used by the UK armed forces, which are subject to China’s National Intelligence Law.
Answer: As the Secretary of State and I have made clear, there is risk in Chinese components being present in in civil and military technology in the UK and across our alliances. We keep technology under review to protect our national security.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: 3D PrintingMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the risk posed by UK armed forces of using 3D printers manufactured by Chinese firm Bambu Labs.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has strict security procedures in place to ensure all sensitive information is protected. Safeguarding the UK’s national security is the foundation of everything the MOD does. Our policies and procedures take account of the p...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: 3D PrintingMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95831More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many portable 3D printers manufactured by Bambi Labs the (a) Royal Navy, (b) British Army and (c) Royal Air Force currently have.
Answer: Safeguarding the UK’s national security is the foundation of everything the Ministry of Defence (MOD) does. Therefore, the MOD works closely with the Defence, Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) on cyber security testing to strengthen the professiona...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the impact of the collapse of negotiations on UK access to the SAFE fund.
Answer: The Security and Defence Partnership agreed with the European Union on 19 May is an example of this Government's commitment to delivering on its manifesto pledges to strengthen European security, support economic growth, and reinforce NATO. We are working...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordWarrior VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the current book value is of the British Army’s Warrior fleet of vehicles.
Answer: The current Net Book Value of the British Army’s Warrior fleet of vehicles is £19,029,595.
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS Albion: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the sale of HMS Albion.
Answer: HMS ALBION is currently moored at HMNB Devonport. No plans for HMS ALBION’s disposal have been confirmed. HMS Albion was never due to go to sea ahead of its out-of-service date in 2033. It’s disposal shows that we are delivering for defence by divesting o...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS Albion: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the current cost of maintaining HMS Albion is.
Answer: HMS Albion was never due to go to sea ahead of its out-of-service date in 2033. It’s disposal shows that we are delivering for defence by divesting ourselves of old capabilities to make way for the future. This ship was effectively mothballed by the previ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS AlbionMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the current book value of HMS Albion is.
Answer: HMS Albion was never due to go to sea ahead of its out-of-service date in 2033. It’s disposal shows that we are delivering for defence by divesting ourselves of old capabilities to make way for the future. This ship was effectively mothballed by the previ...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 95824More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the (a) immediate and (b) longer-term impact of grounding the SV fleet following the issues encountered during Exercise Titan Storm.
Answer: The safety of our personnel is always our utmost priority. A number of Rheinmetall MAN Military (RMMV) Support Vehicles (SV) been affected by a minor mechanical fault, which is being quickly rectified. This issue did not occur on Exercise TITAN STORM. Fol...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many instances of noise and vibration symptoms have occurred since the start of the Armoured Cavalry Programme.
Answer: The health and safety of our Service personnel will always remain my top priority. The problems with the Armoured Cavalry programme (commonly known as Ajax) are a matter of public record under the last Government. As reported to the House in my recent Wri...
Answered 29 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many compensation claims relating to noise and vibration symptoms incurred during use of Ajax-variants have been made since the start of the Armoured Cavalry Programme.
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 2 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with references to the Written Statement on the Armoured Cavalry Programme (HCWS1099), published on 26 November 2025, what steps he has taken to help tackle issues relating to noise and vibration prior to declari
Answer: Ajax has been through rigorous trials and an assured safety process, including with the Health and Safety Executive, with the evidence showing it is safe to operate. We will always put the safety of our personnel first and the current pause shows that we ...
Answered 2 Dec 2025
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