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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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88005More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Fifty First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024-26 on The UK’s F-35 stealth fighter capability, HC 1232, published on 31 October 2025, what steps is he taking to addre
Answer: The F-35B Lightning's fifth-generation capabilities are transforming its operational effectiveness. The Lightning uses advanced stealth low observable capabilities and unparalleled sensor fusion and threat detection. When combined with the Lightning Elect...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many planes was the F-35 training squadron reduced by in order to facilitate the recent deployment of the Carrier Strike Group.
Answer: The Lightning Fleet operates as a total Force, individual airframes are not permanently allocated to units. They are allocated on a day-to-day basis to meet daily tasking requirements of each unit. Throughout the period of the Carrier Strike Group deploym...
Answered 13 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88003More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 5 of the Fifty First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024-26 on The UK’s F-35 stealth fighter capability, HC 1232, published on 31 October 2025, for what reason t
Answer: The decision to extend the out-of-service date for the UK F-35B fleet to 2069 was made by the previous Government.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88002More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate has he made of the additional whole-life costs of operating the F-35A as a Dual-Capable Aircraft.
Answer: The whole-life cost estimate includes procurement and sustainment of 138 F-35 aircraft to 2069, including technical infrastructure, weapons integration, and aircraft upgrades. Within the development of the Defence Investment Plan, F-35A Dual Capable Aircr...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88001More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 23 of the Fifty First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024-26 on The UK’s F-35 stealth fighter capability, HC 1232, published on 31 October 2025, what progress ha
Answer: The Department is considering the PAC report in detail and will respond to its findings in detail through the Treasury Minute process. New infrastructure for the Naval Air Programme continues to be progressed with a current completion target of the first ...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 88000More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what elements are included within the whole-life cost estimate of £57 billion for the F-35 programme.
Answer: The whole-life cost estimate includes procurement and sustainment of 138 F-35 aircraft to 2069, including technical infrastructure, weapons integration, and aircraft upgrades. Within the development of the Defence Investment Plan, F-35A Dual Capable Aircr...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 13 of the Fifty-First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024-26 on The UK’s F-35 stealth fighter capability, HC1232, published on 31 October 2025, what progress he
Answer: The F-35B Lightning's fifth-generation capabilities are transforming its operational effectiveness. The Lightning uses advanced stealth low observable capabilities and unparalleled sensor fusion and threat detection. When combined with the Lightning Elect...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in building the sovereign Air Signature Assessment Facility.
Answer: A revised Business Case for a Sovereign Low Observable Verification Facility will be submitted in 2027. We do not comment on the stealth characteristics of individual aircraft for very obvious operational reasons.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he will set out a timetable for the purchase of the remaining 90 F-35 aircraft his Department committed to purchasing.
Answer: The recommendations of the Strategic Defence Review are being taken forward in the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF MarhamMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the timeline is for completion of new service accommodation at RAF Marham.
Answer: Four new Single Living Accommodation blocks are under construction at RAF Marham. The first block is scheduled for completion and handover for occupation on 4 December 2025, with two further blocks due for completion by February 2026. The final block is p...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what interim solutions he has identified to fill the capability gap left by delays to the SPEAR 3 missile programme.
Answer: The F-35B Lightning's fifth-generation capabilities are transforming its operational effectiveness. The Lightning uses advanced stealth low observable capabilities and unparalleled sensor fusion and threat detection. When combined with the Lightning Elect...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87989More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 3 of the Fifty First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024-26 on The UK’s F-35 stealth fighter capability, HC 1232, published on 31 October 2025, (a) what steps and (b)
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to page 15, paragraphs 15-17 of the Fifty First Report of the Committee of Public Accounts of Session 2024-26 on The UK’s F-35 stealth fighter capability, HC 1232, published on 31 October 2025. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) has inc...
Answered 17 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what percentage of flying instructor roles are currently gapped within the F-35 programme.
Answer: 53% of flying instructor roles are currently gapped on the Lightning training Squadron, this is an improvement of some 20% since the publication of the National Audit Office report in July 2025. The shortfall is mitigated by using flying instructors from ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTurkey: Typhoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the effect of the order of 20 Eurofighter Typhoons on the timeline of the delivery of the Phase 4 Enhancement Programme for the UK Typhoon fleet.
Answer: The order of 20 Eurofighter Typhoons for Türkiye aligns with long term goals of supplying a NATO member with advanced military equipment. A sale of this significance will bring benefits to UK Industry, the Eurofighter Partner Nations and NATO. It has been...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTurkey: Typhoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what tranche of Eurofighter Typhoon has been purchased by Turkey.
Answer: Turkey have purchased Tranche 4 aircraft.
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordWeapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of replacing the L16 81mm mortar.
Answer: The L16A2 81 mm mortar remains an effective piece of equipment. The Army is regularly assessing the effectiveness of its capabilities to ensure that soldiers have the best possible range of weapons to help them achieve their mission.
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what vehicles are in scope to be procured under the Common Armoured Vehicle System programme.
Answer: The Army has joined the Technical Agreement for Common Armoured Vehicle System joining several European partners in early scoping of a modular single platform which can be adapted for different roles. The vehicle roles in scope are General Purpose, Utilit...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79398 on NATO Countries: Armoured Fighting Vehicles, what recent progress he has made in appointing a new Director General International Collaboration and Exp
Answer: Avril Joliffe is the Director General for International Collaboration and Exports. This is a permanent position with no current plans for recruitment.
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he expects the Joint Requirements Oversight Committee meeting to take place for Project Grayburn.
Answer: On current plans, the Joint Requirements Oversight Committee (JROC) is expected to meet this Autumn regarding Project GRAYBURN.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSecurity Action for EuropeMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79246 on Military Alliances, what steps he has taken to enhance cooperation through the EU's Security Action for Europe instrument.
Answer: I refer the Member to the answer I gave on Friday 31 October to Question 84841.
Answered 6 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85999More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to deliver the Global Decision Support System.
Answer: The Global Decision Support System is in the capability planning and concept development stage. The establishment of a funded project remains dependant on Defence investment prioritisation.
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85998More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79317 on Defence: Industry, from which FTSE100 companies he has invited senior executives to participate in defence education courses.
Answer: In accordance with the Strategic Defence Review, the Defence Academy is assessing options to invite FTSE100 executives to attend courses at Shrivenham.
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85997More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the full scope is of Project Shamer.
Answer: Project Shamer is a Defence procurement project. For reasons of operational security, I cannot provide any further details.
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the full scope is of Project Shrinker.
Answer: Project Shrinker is a Defence procurement project. For reasons of operational security, I cannot provide any further details.
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordTurkey: Typhoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft will be delivered to Turkey in each year from 2030.
Answer: Information about the number of aircraft delivered on an annual basis is commercially and military sensitive information, and it would not be appropriate for us to disclose this on behalf of our Turkish partners.
Answered 30 Oct 2025
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