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

Army: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the directive to stop collective training.
Answer: Defence keeps all spending under review to ensure the highest priorities are pursued in the face of an ever-changing threat, and issues direction as required to deliver against that. Defence continues to prioritise training that delivers the greatest oper...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: Production and ModernisationMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has been given access to the 2026 edition of the US Government Accountability Office's document entitled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: Update on Production and Modernization Efforts annual report.
Answer: The Department has not had sight of the 2026 edition of the US Government Accountability Office report entitled F-35 Joint Strike Fighter: Update on Production and Modernization Efforts.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Defence: TelecommunicationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in securing sovereign capability to develop terahertz point-to-point narrow-beam links.
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review and Defence Investment Plan, Defence must continually assess its capabilities against the evolving threat environment, operational requirements and available resources. Decisions are therefore kept under review t...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27067More
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 his Department plans to place an order for the Small Diameter Bomb (SDB-II).
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave him on 26 May 2026 to Question 2224.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-05-18/2224
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Defence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 2 September 2026 to Question 19165 on Defence: Space Technology, what progress his Department has made on gaining approval for the town planning application that was submitted to the loc
Answer: The planning application for the proposed Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability site at Cawdor Barracks was submitted to Pembrokeshire County Council in March 2026. On 21 July 2026, Welsh Ministers called in the application for their determination under se...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 2 September 2026 to Question 19168 on Military Aircraft: Training, what plans his Department has to (a) purchase outright or (b) lease the replacement jets for the Hawk for the fast-jet
Answer: The Jet Training System programme is ongoing and no final procurement decisions have been made.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Ballistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19164 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Ballistic Missile Defence, whether he has previously approved a demonstrator Common Armoured Vehicle System equipped wi
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has not previously approved a Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD)-capable Common Armoured Vehicle System (CAVS) demonstrator. Defence continues to develop options for a future SHORAD capability, for which CAVS remains the preferred op...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Defence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19175 on Defence: Space Technology, by when he plans to have established the first operational Space Squadron.
Answer: The first operational Space Squadrons have already been established. No.1 Space Operations Squadron and No.2 Space Warning Squadron provide operational space capabilities for Defence, including space domain awareness and missile warning functions.As set o...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Military Aircraft: In-flight RefuellingMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19561 on Military Aircraft: In-Flight Refuelling, by when does the Royal Air Force intend to commence development of a solid boom refuelling capability.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave him on 2 September 2026 to Question 19561.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-16/19561
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Warrior Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19559 on Warrior Vehicles: Procurement, when he expects the Trial Phase of Project ATILLA to be completed.
Answer: The trial Phase of Project ATILLA will cease in December 2027, in line with Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle’s out of service date.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27054More
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, whether he has commenced negotiations with the multinational Joint Program Office regarding 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 11 Sept 2026
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HMS Albion: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Press Release “HMS Bulwark to transfer to Brazilian Navy as UK turns to future of amphibious ships”, what are the disposal plans for HMS Albion.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to consider disposal options for HMS ALBION, with the aim of achieving value for money and ensuring that all relevant safety, environmental and security requirements are met. Further announcements will be made shortly.
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Defence: PhotonicsMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in securing sovereign UK capability to develop graphene photonics, including qubit cells and cryogenic control.
Answer: The UK is making substantial investments in sovereign quantum capabilities through the National Quantum Strategy, the National Quantum Technologies Programme (NQTP), the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), and associated industry-academia partnershi...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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Strategic Defence ReviewMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26732More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he is planning on a Strategic Defence Review in 2030.
Answer: Since the publication of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) on 2 June 2025, teams across the Department have responded with pace and purpose to deliver the SDR’s vision for UK Defence to be a leading, technology-enabled, defence power, with an Integrated ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26731More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for acquiring ire an F-35A fleet.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave to the hon. Member for South Shropshire (Stuart Anderson) on 13 July 2026 to Question 16066. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-06/16066
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Defence: HuntingdonMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26240More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions has his department held with dual-technology companies in the Huntingdon constituency regarding sovereign capability with applications within defence.
Answer: Defence continues to engage with companies, SMEs, investors and academic institutions across the defence and dual-use technology sectors to support innovation, strengthen the UK industrial base and bolster UK sovereign capability. However, the Department ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
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Defence: CambridgeshireMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26238More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions has his department held with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government regarding the potential impact on Defence of each of the options for Local Government Reorganisation in Camb
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 2 September 2026 to Question 19548.
Answered 4 Sept 2026
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HMS Bulwark: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026, to question 7772 on HMS Bulwark: Sales, and with reference to the Press Release “HMS Bulwark to transfer to Brazilian Navy as UK turns to future of amphibious ships,” what
Answer: HMS BULWARK is currently undergoing regeneration at HMNB Devonport in preparation for her transfer to Brazil. The regeneration costs and agreed sales figure are commercially sensitive; however, the sale is expected to provide a net financial return to the...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Armed Forces: Hang GlidingMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26229More
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, where is the technology already in operational use within UK a
Answer: Due to reasons of operational security, I am unable to provide any further detail beyond that already contained in the press release.
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Armed Forces: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 27 August 2026, to question 17495 on Defence: Procurement, what progress has Taskforce RAID made in establishing AI systems to support a) operational decision-making, b) anomaly detectio
Answer: While we do not comment in detail on aspects of Defence capability that could be useful to adversaries, I can say that Taskforce RAID is continuing to explore and evaluate a range of capabilities intended to support operational decision-making, improve th...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Defence Equipment: BridgesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the one General Support Bridge the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: The Army continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure that it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary. Routine changes in equipment and formation numbers are part of this process. All of the equipment referenced has either c...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the 41 Wolfhound vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: I can confirm that the two Ridgeback and 41 Wolfhound vehicles have been granted in kind to Ukraine.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Submarine Dismantling Project, for what reason has the While Life Cost increas
Answer: The matters identified in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) Major Projects Annual Report relate to the complexities inherent in delivering a first-of-class submarine recycling project including the technical, plannin...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, whether the in-year variance forecast adjus
Answer: Programme costings are routinely reviewed in line with the Department’s financial planning cycle. The cost variation identified in 2025-26 was accepted. Reprofiling of future year costings in line with the revised delivery schedule is being considered as ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Armoured Cavalry 2025, what assessment his Department made of the potential me
Answer: For the Armoured Cavalry project in 2025, the table shows the forecast expenditure was reduced by £40 million of CDEL and has therefore not incurred additional spend.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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