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.

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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

Amphibious Bridging VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23396More
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 the status is of the one M3 Amphibious Bridging Vehicle the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: I can confirm that the vehicle referenced is currently undergoing repair and is expected to return to the fleet in due course.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Panther Command and Liaison VehicleMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the status of the one Panther vehicle the fleet.
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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Type 31 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23394More
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, Type 31, how is the Type 31 general purpose frigate programme acting as the pa
Answer: The Type 31 programme is innovative, using a competitive procurement and delivery approach to deliver a flexible and adaptable general-purpose frigate capability for the Royal Navy, while supporting the maritime industry base, skills development and expor...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23393More
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, Mine Hunting Capability, who are the international partners with whom this pro
Answer: The Maritime Mine Countermeasures (MMCM) project, which forms part of Block 1 of the wider Mine Hunting Capability programme, is being delivered as a UK-France collaboration as set out in the Lancaster House Treaty signed in 2010.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23388More
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, Mechanised Infantry Programme, what is the nature of the supply chain delays i
Answer: The key supply chain delays have been driven by global supply chain issues following the war in Ukraine, and Covid, which are not unique to Defence or the Boxer programme, but impact at a key point of vehicle manufacture.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Typhoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23387More
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 5 Typhoon aircraft the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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ArtilleryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on 16 Air Assault Brigade’s operational airborne capability of the current restriction in place regarding parachute deployment of the L118 105mm Light Gun.
Answer: 16 Air Assault Brigade remains able to deploy Light Guns by air, including through Rapid Air Landing using A400M ATLAS aircraft once a Tactical Landing Zone has been established. The Light Guns may also be deployed by parachute from suitably cleared allie...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of including the Counter-UAS active protection system in the Armoured Cavalry Programme.
Answer: Counter-UAS opportunities are being explored, but no decision has yet been taken to include within the current scope of the Armoured Cavalry Programme. The Department continues to assess capability options to address evolving threats.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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RiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using Carpenter Technology’s GNB-200 steel to reduce barrel wear within Project GRAYBURN.
Answer: Project GRAYBURN is in the concept phase. One of the primary outputs of this phase will be user requirements. These will consider the full range of performance characteristics including materials and coating requirements.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Defence: Motor VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23372More
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 the status is of the one Foxhound vehicle 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 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23371More
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, Mechanised Infantry Programme, what progress he has made on a) resetting and b
Answer: The Mechanised Infantry Programme has been reset to reflect delivery progress, programme maturity, infrastructure readiness, equipment availability and ongoing supply chain challenges. As part of this work, the Department has reviewed the dependencies bet...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23370More
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, what gaps have been identified in that project’
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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Navy: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23369More
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, Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme, whether the timeline to con
Answer: The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) programme continues to progress, with risk substantially addressed or actively managed through established processes. The reduction in reported Whole Life Cost reflects updated assumptions on scope, deli...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23368More
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, Ground Based Air Defence, which elements within short-range air defence capabi
Answer: The affordability concerns relate to the proposed Mounted Short Range Air Defence capability, where current cost estimates exceed available funding. The Department is reviewing options to ensure future capability remains affordable and aligned with Defenc...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23367More
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, Type 31, what challenges remain in the schedule against a) an ambitious build
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to work closely with Babcock, the prime contractor, to ensure the Type 31 programme meets all user requirements to deliver a maritime security capability at a value for money price, in a timescale that is competitiv...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23366More
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, Mine Hunting Capability, for what reason the Delivery Confidence Assessment Ra
Answer: Elements of the Block 1 Mine Hunting Capability are being procured internationally via the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR). The relevant Departmental Commentary information was withheld under section 27 of the Freedom of Information A...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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ISTARMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23365More
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, Land Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance, what fou
Answer: In the 2025-26 reporting period, the four sub-programmes identified as having experienced delay within the Land Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Programme portfolio were ZODIAC, CORVUS, SERPENS and MCBRIDE. All sub-program...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23364More
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 the total percentage of in-year variance over 5% w
Answer: The financial in-year variance is 23.88% as stated in the NISTA table.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence Equipment: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23363More
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, New Style of Information Technology Deployed, whether delivery of OpNET to the
Answer: The delivery of OpNET to the Land environment was not fully completed in May 2026. However, sufficient capability has been delivered to enable the transition away from a number of legacy services and the cessation of associated legacy support contracts. W...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23362More
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, Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio, by when he plans to complete the Review
Answer: I can confirm there are no plans to complete a Review Note in relation to the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio. Delivery activity remains ongoing across the portfolio, which represents a significant long-term investment in defence infrastructure, inc...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23361More
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, Next Generation (Fixed) Communication Network, whether the review team has com
Answer: No. The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority has not completed the Q1 2026/2027 reassessment of programme performance. Following the March 2026 Gateway Review, the programme has worked collaboratively with the assurers to develop a...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Challenger TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23360More
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, by when he plans to decide whether to exten
Answer: The Armour Main Battle Tank Programme is currently subject to an ongoing review of programme performance and a related reapproval process. Under current plans, reapproval is expected during Financial Year 2026-27. As part of this work, the Department is c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Armed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23359More
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, Armed Forces Recruitment Programme, what progress he has made on aggregating i
Answer: The Armed Forces Recruiting Programme is developing a common data model and integrated digital platform to bring together information from across the three Services and provide a single view of candidate progress throughout the recruitment journey. Work i...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Armed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23358More
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, Armed Forces Recruitment Programme, what the level of risk being carried is fo
Answer: The delivery of the technical solution and the migration of data remain among the Programme’s principal delivery risks. These risks are being actively managed through the application of progressive assurance, and a controlled and phased migration approach...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23357More
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, Multi Role Strike Ship, by what date the programme will be reset.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan confirmed that the Multi-Role Strike Ship programme would not be pursued and directed a shift in approach centred on the Amphibious Transport Ship. This reflects the Royal Navy’s developing Hybrid Navy concept and future Comman...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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