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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Ministry of Defence Police: Seized ArticlesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many items classified as Attractive to Criminal and Terrorist Organisations have been (a) seized and (b) recovered by Ministry of Defence Police in each year since 2016 by type of item.
Answer: The Department has robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft of items Attractive to Criminal and Terrorist Organisations (ACTO). Any loss will be thoroughly investigated. The figures requested are as follows: Type2016201720182...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2026 to Question 5081 on Armed Forces: Firearms, what were the circumstances which led to the loss of a) two C8 rifles in 2024 and b) one C8 rifle in 2025.
Answer: The security of small arms is taken very seriously within MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. All losses and thefts of small arms are fully and rigorously investigated.Whil...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of interdicting sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet vessels in the English Channel under a) Article 19 or b) Article 21 of UNCLOS.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continuously monitors maritime activity in UK waters. Any enforcement action is considered on a case‑by‑case basis. We will not provide details on our decision-making process as this could compromise our ability to successfully tak...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 17 June 2026, to question 5081 on Armed Forces: Firearms, how many a) lost and b) stolen UK military firearms have been recovered between 2000 and 2021, by year and weapon type.
Answer: The security of small arms is taken very seriously within MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. All losses and thefts of small arms are fully and rigorously investigated.Give...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: EnginesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2026 to Question 10070 on F-35 Aircraft: Engines, what his planned timetable is for finalising the timeline of remaining upgrades to Technology Refresh 3 standard.
Answer: The timings for the transition of the UK’s F-35 fleet from Technology Refresh 2 to Technology Refresh 3 standard are under active consideration. Decisions will be made in line with the wider global F-35 programme.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHawk AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2026 to Question 10071 on Hawk Aircraft, how has XX159 been disposed of.
Answer: The deregistered Hawk Aircraft XX159 is being held in storage pending selection of the appropriate disposal route for scrapping and recycling.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2026 to Question 10074 on Nuclear Weapons: Procurement, when his Department plans to complete its cost estimates on the Astraea programme.
Answer: Given the significant work involved in developing a new warhead, I do not expect that we will be in a position to complete costs estimates in this Parliament as the hon. Gentleman has requested. This is a multi-decade programme to support our nuclear dete...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11270More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 18 June 2026 to question 10074 on Nuclear Weapons: Procurement, what his Department's planned timetable is for completing their part in the development of cost estimates regarding the A
Answer: Given the significant work involved in developing a new warhead, I do not expect that we will be in a position to complete costs estimates in this Parliament as the hon. Gentleman has requested. This is a multi-decade programme to support our nuclear dete...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAntiaircraft MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for ASRAAM.
Answer: I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAntiaircraft MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for AMRAAM.
Answer: I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the US Government Accountability Office’s report entitled F-35 Sustainment: Actions Needed to Ensure Updated Strategy Improves Persistent Readiness Challenges, published on 11 June 2026, what as
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Questions 11056 and 11058 on 23 June 2026.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: In-flight RefuellingMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the compatibility of current UK air-to-air refuelling capability with the new Probe Refuelling Adapter for the US Air National Guard Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderb
Answer: Air to air refuelling remains a key capability within the Air Mobility Force and increases the endurance, range, payload and flexibility of all capable receiver aircraft. The RAF currently operates a probe and drogue system, which is compatible with platf...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Nuclear EnterpriseMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026 to question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what is the a) whole life cost, b) 2025/26 cost and c) 2026/27 budget for the Nuclear Fuels Programme.
Answer: As the Nuclear Fuels Programme remains in its early development phase, it is too early to provide an accurate whole lift cost estimate. We are continuing to work with industry to develop options for the programme’s delivery and these options will then inf...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAntitank Missiles: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the outcome of the most recent Breakdown Test and Critical Analysis (BTCA) on all Javelin missiles.
Answer: Following analysis of the recent Breakdown Test and Criticality Analysis (BTCA) programme conducted on Javelin missiles, the Safety Responsible and Senior Safety Responsible delegation holders have endorsed a five-year extension to the Javelin in-service ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifles have been (a) lost, (b) stolen and (c) subsequently recovered since the introduction of the weapon.
Answer: No incidents have been raised for the loss or theft of the L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifle since its introduction into service in 2010. The security of small arms is taken very seriously within MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and pr...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11260More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the threat posed to UK armed forces by the new Chinese QN-202 mini-guided missile.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not comment on matters relating to the operational security of UK Armed Forces personnel.
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Table 4 of Appendix II: F-35 Sustainment Estimated Costs of the US Government Accountability Office’s report entitled F-35 Sustainment: Actions Needed to Ensure Updated Strategy Improves Persist
Answer: The F-35 Joint Program Office has instigated a new initiative, the F-35 Global Support Solution (GSS) Reset, to improve aircraft performance metrics across the global fleet of F-35 aircraft.Mission Capable Rates and procurement costs of United States Mari...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the US Government Accountability Office’s report entitled F-35 Sustainment: Actions Needed to Ensure Updated Strategy Improves Persistent Readiness Challenges, published on 11 June 2026, what as
Answer: The F-35 Joint Program Office has instigated a new initiative, the F-35 Global Support Solution (GSS) Reset, to improve aircraft performance metrics across the global fleet of F-35 aircraft.Mission Capable Rates and procurement costs of United States Mari...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBoxer VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2026 to Question 9058 on Army, which Mechanised Infantry Units will receive Boxer from 2030 - 2035.
Answer: Force design work remains ongoing. Consequently, no decisions have yet been taken on which Infantry units will receive Boxer between 2030 and 2035.
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBoxer VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2026 to Question 9058 on Army, which armoured units within 3rd (UK) Division will receive Boxer in a supporting capability.
Answer: Under current plans, Boxer is being fielded in supporting roles to Armoured, Armoured Cavalry and Armoured Infantry units within 3rd (UK) Division. These roles include Command and Control, Specialist Troop Carrier, and Medical functions. The 1st Battalion...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBoxer VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11052More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2026 to Question 9058 on Army, in what supporting capability role is Boxer being fielded to Armoured Units.
Answer: Under current plans, Boxer is being fielded in supporting roles to Armoured, Armoured Cavalry and Armoured Infantry units within 3rd (UK) Division. These roles include Command and Control, Specialist Troop Carrier, and Medical functions. The 1st Battalion...
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 17 June 2026 to question 8248 on F-35 Aircraft, how many F-35B aircraft are based with the Operational Conversion Unit, 207 Squadron.
Answer: The F-35B Fleet based at RAF Marham is pooled for use by all based Squadrons on a daily basis, according to unit requirements.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 17 June 2026 to question 8711 on Military Aircraft: Training, how many trainee pilots have quit UKMFTS prior to completion of their training in a) 2024, b) 2025 and c) 2026 (year-to-date
Answer: From 1 January 2024 to 31 December 2024, two trainees voluntarily withdrew from the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) Fast Jet Training. In 2025, no trainees voluntarily withdrew from UKMFTS Fast Jet Training. From 1 January 2026 to 18 June 2026...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the F-35 Joint Program Office Global Support Solution (GSS) Reset on the UK Lightning Force.
Answer: The Global Support Solution reset is intended to improve aircraft availability and readiness performance across the F-35 enterprise.
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy Reserve: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 June 2026, to question 8857 on Army Reserve: Finance, what the budget allocation for funding the British Army’s strategic reserve is for this reporting period.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him on 16 June 2026, to Question 8857. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-06-10/8857
Answered 25 Jun 2026
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