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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4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 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
Attorney General	12
Cabinet Office	109
Department for Business and Trade	60
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	28
Department for Education	58
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	45
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	53
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	137
Department for Transport	93
Department for Work and Pensions	13
Department of Health and Social Care	87
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	124
Home Office	313
Ministry of Defence	2023
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	61
Ministry of Justice	178
Northern Ireland Office	2
Treasury	56

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Written questions

Ajax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4912 on Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety, what recent progress he has made on the Ajax programme; and what the outcome was of the IEPR.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 8 June 2026, to Question 4912, which remains extant.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, following the completion of the delivery of the 48th F-35B Lightning II, what is the distribution of F-35Bs across the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm’s a) operational and b) training locations.
Answer: Following delivery of the 48th UK F-35B Lightning aircraft, 42 are currently based at RAF Marham. These aircraft are distributed between two frontline squadrons, 617 Squadron and 809 Naval Air Squadron, which provide operational capability and participa...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 5073 on Electronic Warfare, by when does he plan the capability from Project CRENIC to enter service.
Answer: The Planning Assumption for Service Entry (PASE) for the dismounted, soldier worn CRENIC system is 2028.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Ministry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 2, for what reason did the department not have adequate accounting records in relation to audit evidence that £
Answer: The Department did not maintain appropriate accounting records to support the classification of £6.1 billion of AWE assets under construction due to inadequate legacy record-keeping. Many of these costs are historic, some dating back to 15 years old, and ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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HMS Bulwark: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026 to question 1023 on HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance, by when the regeneration of HMS Bulwark will be completed.
Answer: The regeneration of HMS Bulwark is expected to complete this year.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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AWE: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 2, for what reason did his Department classify historic expenditure by the Atomic Weapons Establishment as spen
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) classifies historic expenditure by AWE as spending on infrastructure development as these costs relate to assets under construction. These include buildings, infrastructure and equipment, managed by AWE but owned and capitali...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Ajax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 21, what progress he has made in restarting trials with Ajax by the end of 2026.
Answer: As advised within my last Written Ministerial Statement on 28 April 2026, we are considering a phased approach to the restarting of the Ajax programme. The first phase will include the restarting of the trials using the current version of Ajax. As I have ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Ajax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 5, what is the full scope of the Ajax 2’package of upgrades currently being developed.
Answer: As advised within my last Written Ministerial Statement on 28 April 2026, we are considering a phased approach to the restarting of the Ajax programme. The first phase will include the restarting of the trials using the current version of Ajax. As I have ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Defence Nuclear EnterpriseMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 11, what are the nine DNE programmes have whole-life costs of more than £10 billion.
Answer: The following nine Defence Nuclear Enterprise programmes have whole-life costs exceeding £10 billion: AstuteAstraeaClyde Transformation ProgrammeCore Production CapabilityDreadnoughtFuture Materials CampusNuclear Fuels ProgrammeSSNASubmarine Build Modern...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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HMS Bulwark: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 1023 on HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance, what the projected net return for his Department is of the sale of HMS Bulwark.
Answer: HMS BULWARK is currently in HMNB Devonport undergoing regeneration. Regeneration costs are not yet confirmed and will be announced in due course. The cost of generating her will be offset by any agreed sales figure which we expect will represent a net ret...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Ukraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release UK-led Operation Interflex enters new phase of specialist training for Ukraine, published on 5 June 2026, what the additional cost is of delivering the new phase o
Answer: The new phase of Interflex brings all the elements of UK-delivered training for the Ukrainian Armed Forces under a single, unified framework. This is an evolution and consolidation of the Operation Interflex training offer to Ukraine which comes at no add...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces: MortuariesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of mortuary affairs qualified personnel within the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely publish the number of qualified personnel in niche operational capability areas, as disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces. However, I can confirm t...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of his Department's budget was spent on military pensions in 2024-25.
Answer: Spend on military pensions in 2024-25 represented 8% of the defence budget.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Defence Nuclear Enterprise: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of the Ministry of Defence budget was spent on the Defence Nuclear Enterprise in 2024-25.
Answer: In 2024-25, 18% of the Ministry of Defence budget was spent on the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. The Defence Nuclear Enterprise is a hugely complex, scientifically advanced and risky portfolio which spans decades. As a Government we are undertaking signific...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Early Warning Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in procuring a replacement for CROWSNEST.
Answer: The Royal Navy is investigating successor systems for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system, including the potential use of Uncrewed Air Systems. This approach is consistent with the development of Hybrid Air Wing as set out in the Strategic Defence...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Firearms: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the value of contracts awarded by the Dismounted Close Combat Team each year between FY2015/16 - FY2025/26.
Answer: The total contract spend, as indicated by data drawn from MOD Contract, Purchasing and Finance records for the National Armaments Materiel Dismounted Close Combat Team, is as follows: Financial YearTotal Spend2015/16£62,066,659.722016/17£140,771,358.24201...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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Firearms: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Transparency Notice 715870491-Procurement of General-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 weapon systems (GPMG System) and associated ancillaries, published on 5 June 2026, what is the full
Answer: The recently published Voluntary Transparency Notice for the General-Purpose Machine Gun contract arrangement does not impact the planned Out of Service Date of 2035. I am unable to provide details relating to the detailed technical specification of the L...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Firearms: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what impact the awarding of a 10 year contract for supply of General-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 weapon systems will have on the planned out-of-service date of the L7A2 of 2035.
Answer: The recently published Voluntary Transparency Notice for the General-Purpose Machine Gun contract arrangement does not impact the planned Out of Service Date of 2035. I am unable to provide details relating to the detailed technical specification of the L...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Nuclear FuelsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in re-establishing his Department's capability to produce nuclear fuel.
Answer: The Nuclear Fuels programme is in its early development phase, and we are currently working with industry to develop options for its delivery. These options will inform the timescales for completion.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Global Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of the defence budget is dedicated to the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: Investment decisions will be made as part of the Defence Investment Plan, which will outline the department’s spending plans in line with the Strategic Defence Review and Spending Review outcomes.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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Russia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Russian-sanctioned vessels transiting UK waters have changed flag mid-voyage prior to entering UK waters since 24 March 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually monitors all activity within UK waters. We will not provide details on the numbers of vessels or our decision-making process as this could compromise our ability to successfully take action against sanctioned ships, onl...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the seven mission sets for the UK Lightning Force.
Answer: The United Kingdom aligns its multi‑role aircraft with NATO air doctrine as set out in the Allied Joint Doctrine for Air and Space Operations (AJP-3.3). Within this framework, air power is organised into seven core tactical mission sets: Offensive Counter...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
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F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the full mission-capable rate was of the UK F-35B Lightning Force in a) 2024 and b) 2025.
Answer: I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or the security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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Merlin Helicopters: AccidentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when will he publish the board of enquiry report into the crash of Royal Navy Augusta Westland AW101 Merlin HC4 ZJ135 in the English Channel on 4 September 2024.
Answer: The Defence Safety Authority Service Inquiry into the loss of Royal Navy Augusta Westland AW101 Merlin HC4 ZJ135 on 4 September 2024 is nearing completion and will be published as soon as practicable.
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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Defence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 28 May 2026 to question 2968 on Defence: Space Technology, which EU member states is his department exploring opportunities for engagement with.
Answer: The UK frequently explores opportunities for engagement with EU Members States on space security. This includes engagement with France, Germany and Italy through the Combined Space Operations Initiative and Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender. ...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
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