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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RNAD Coulport: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79413 on Nuclear Installations: Safety, what criteria define each classification of nuclear site event.
Answer: Categorisation is based on an independent assessment of the incident against the Nuclear Regulatory guidance of both the Office for Nuclear Regulation and the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator; the relevant regulations including the Ionising Radiations Reg...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79365 on Navy: Military Aircraft, what the scope is of the Royal Navy’s approach to Maritime Aviation Transformation.
Answer: Maritime Aviation Transformation is the Royal Navy’s strategy to shift towards a digitally led, crewed-uncrewed operating model that supports the Hybrid Air Wing outlined in the Strategic Defence Review. By 2040, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaiss...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAir ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79415 on Air Force, what the scope is of the Chief of the Air Staff's Optimise Directive.
Answer: The principal focus of the Optimise Directive is to increase the operational readiness and resilience of the Royal Air Force by targeting effectiveness, driving change and maximising the potential of existing resource.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: North Atlantic OceanMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 18 October 2025 to Question 79357 on Navy: North Atlantic Ocean, what capability options under Atlantic Bastion have been submitted for consideration in the Defence Investment Plan.
Answer: The Atlantic Bastion capability options submitted for consideration in the Defence Investment Plan include a blend of uncrewed systems, underwater payloads, options to increase lethality, and improvements to crewed platforms. These are consistent with the...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Vocational GuidanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veterans have accessed support via Op ASCEND since its launch.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question 83061 on 27 October 2025.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for the (a) completion and (b) publication of the Defence Accreditation Review.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to ensuring that the Defence Accreditation Review is conducted thoroughly and effectively to support the development of a robust and future-focused training strategy for Defence. The MOD is currently aiming to co...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the combat edge human performance optimisation programme.
Answer: The Combat Edge Human Performance Optimisation Programme is a strategic initiative led by the Royal Air Force (RAF) to enhance the effectiveness of the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). It represents a mindset shift in military aviation and aim...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 79608 on Military Bases, how many of the projects in the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio are (a) completed and (b) under construction.
Answer: 17 construction projects within the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio have been completed and a further five projects are currently in construction.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Patrol CraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79409 on Navy: Patrol Craft, what recent progress has he made in identifying the replacement for Batch 1 OPVs ahead of their out-of-service date.
Answer: All decisions on capabilities will be taken in the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what nations form the European Carrier Group Initiative.
Answer: The European Carrier Group Interoperability Initiative comprises the UK, France, Italy and Spain (Carrier Nations), alongside the non-Carrier members of Portugal, Greece, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 79390 on Armed Forces, when he plans to publish the review of future workforce requirements.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to make progress in enhancing Standing Joint Command (SJC), including a directed increase in resource to meet immediate priorities. Longer term workforce and capability requirements are being considered and, on current pl...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 79203 on NATO, what (a) plans and (b) capability targets have been set for the UK armed forces through NATO's Defence Planning Process.
Answer: NATO capability targets are designed to ensure Allied have the capabilities they need to strengthen NATO’s collective deterrence and defence. They cover the full spectrum of military capabilities, across all domains, and include personnel, equipment, logi...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 79715 on Guided Weapons: Procurement, what conditions must be met in order for FASGW (Light) to progress from initial to full operating capability by December
Answer: In order to move from Initial Operating Capability to Full Operating Capability the full set of User Requirements will need to have been delivered and signed off by the Defence Lines of Development owners. The substantive elements of the programme have be...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 September 2025 to Question 76411 on Ajax Vehicles, if he will publish the findings of the assessment programme for the use of the ARES variant of Ajax for mounted close combat.
Answer: I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that I am withholding the details of the assessment programme findings, as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 23 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Small BusinessesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83490More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of his Department's expenditure was with UK-based businesses in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: In 2024-25, The Ministry of Defence global expenditure with industry (including direct payments to industry, foreign governments and via Foreign Military Sales with the US) was £38 billion. Of this, £32 billion (84%) was for work taking place in the UK.
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Small BusinessesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of his Department's expenditure was with small and medium sized enterprises in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: The information is published annually. The most recent data can be accessed via the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/mod-regional-expenditure-statistics-with-industry-202425/mod-regional-expenditure-with-industry-202425#mod-expendi...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Venture CapitalMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on the level of venture capital investment there is within UK defence companies that sit within the Defence Industrial Strategy.
Answer: This Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) (published on 8 September 2025) sets how we will deliver a more competitive, innovative, resilient and integrated defence sector to make defence an engine for growth. To assess progress against the priority outcomes ...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Armaments DirectorMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for the appointment of the National Armaments Director.
Answer: The National Armaments Director (NAD) was appointed on 13 October 2025 and started the role on 14 October 2025. The hon. Gentleman met him on 27 October in the House and I hope he found it useful.
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to publish the Defence Reform and Efficiency Plan.
Answer: The Defence Reform and Efficiency Plan will be published later this year alongside the Defence Investment Plan. It will set out our plans to deliver relevant recommendations in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review.
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made in establishing the Defence Office for Small Business Growth.
Answer: Planning for the new Defence Office for Business Growth is well underway. The operating model has been produced following wide ranging consultation with industry. The Office will provide services to both small businesses and MOD teams, which will focus on...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made in establishing the Defence Energy and Capability Resilience Centre of Excellence.
Answer: The Defence Energy and Capability Resilience Centre of Excellence (DECX) will be established from the start of the next financial year.
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the average procurement cycle time to delivery was in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: The Defence Industrial Strategy set out average times to contract for major projects (such as tanks, frigates and aircraft) of six years, and for pace-setting modular upgrades (such as comms, sensors and weapons upgrades) of three years. We have set targe...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of his Department's expenditure with industry groups was spent in each region in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence publishes annual statistics on expenditure by region, with the latest publication for the 2024-25 period available GOV.UK:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/mod-regional-expenditure-with-industry-index.
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what information his Department holds on the share of the global defence export market held by UK-based companies.
Answer: The UK publishes annual Official Statistics on defence exports. The five-year moving average of UK defence exports orders has shown a trend of modest growth since 2018 and stands at approximately £10 billion. Market intelligence on other countries’ export...
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much and what proportion of his Department's expenditure was on research and development in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: The Departments expenditure on Research and Development for the latest period is £19,701,778.03 (exVAT).
Answered 28 Oct 2025
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