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.

Department or topic	Published records
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

AWE BurghfieldMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the cost estimate to deliver to AWE Burghfield.
Answer: While it is not clear which costs the Hon. Member is referring to, I can confirm that the latest cost estimate of delivering the MENSA programme at AWE Burghfield is £3.6 billion.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23310More
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, how much has been spent so far on the progr
Answer: As at July 2026, the Armour Main Battle Tank Programme had spent approximately £705 million. Against the published Whole Life Cost of £1,944.09 million in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025-2...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23309More
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, Brimstone 3, when does he expect to receive endorsement of the revised program
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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SkynetMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23308More
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, SKYNET 6 (aka FBLOS), whether supplier performance delayed the delivery of the
Answer: There are many reasons for the delay in the build of SKYNET 6A, the first SKYNET 6 satellite – the first of type ever built in the UK. The main ones relate to the impact of the Covid restrictions, the sequestration by the US Government of some key US supp...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Astute Class SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23307More
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, Astute Boats 1-7, whether delays have impacted the in-water phase for Boat 6.
Answer: In September 2025, the sixth Astute Class submarine, HMS AGAMEMNON was commissioned into the Royal Navy and is undertaking the final stages of her in-water commissioning, before a handover to the Royal Navy to undertake sea trials. Achilles, the seventh a...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23306More
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, what is the status of the programme.
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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Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23305More
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, Protector, what progress he has made in solving the weapon testing delays.
Answer: Previous delays have been overcome through a revised plan of combined USA and UK based testing, with final elements of safe separation trials concluding in the USA in June 2026 and further UK testing being conducted in August 2026. Paveway IV has been ope...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Challenger TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of equipping Challenger 3 with a hard-kill Counter-UAS active protection system.
Answer: Challenger 3 is being equipped with a hard-kill Active Protection System as part of its planned survivability enhancements. The Department continues to assess emerging Counter-UAS capabilities and technologies across the force structure to ensure Army pla...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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ArtilleryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23300More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the availability of spares for the L118 105mm Light Gun.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23282More
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 assessment he has made of the potential im
Answer: The reduction in the Mechanised Infantry Programme Whole Life Cost reported in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26 reflects Defence Investment Plan outcomes and Army reprioritisation decisi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23281More
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 is the nature of the unforeseen challenges
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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NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether his department has submitted the NSIGN Subs Full Business Case.
Answer: The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) Submarine Support Full Business Case is currently progressing through the Ministry of Defence approvals process. As with all major defence business cases, approval is subject to the completion of the Dep...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23279More
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, following the publication o
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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Ministry of Defence: Civil ServantsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many civil service posts across the Ministry of Defence are currently being filled by service personnel owing to the civil service recruitment freeze.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence operates locally led recruitment controls and workforce deployment decision making. This enables business areas to recruit to Civil Service posts where justified by business need, aligned with Departmental priorities and within aff...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23271More
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, what steps is he taking to mitigate the unaffordable
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to assess options to deliver the required Ground Based Air Defence capability in an affordable manner. The programme is pursuing a more incremental and adaptable approach, prioritising lower-cost and faster-to-field capab...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23270More
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, what are the recognised capability shortfalls.
Answer: The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) assess the Mine Hunting Capability programme to be affordable and deliverable. Delivery confidence continues to improve with close collaboration between the MoD, industry partners an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Boeing E-7Ministry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23269More
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, E7 Wedgetail, what is the extent of the schedule optimism bias that has caused
Answer: The E-7 programme has involved considerable complexity, which influenced the schedule and was exacerbated by equipment re-design and re-certification.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23268More
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, whether a re-approval is required following the Ministe
Answer: In conjunction with General Dynamics, the Demonstration phase timetable is being considered as part of the Department's wider assessment of the programme. Future approval requirements will also be considered as part of that assessment.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Defence: PropertyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23267More
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, which projects have been resubmitted an
Answer: No projects within the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio (DEOP) have been resubmitted with a reduced scope to meet affordability targets. Affordability across DEOP has been considered through the Defence Investment Plan and subsequent portfolio review...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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LE TacCIS ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23266More
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 Environment Tactical Communication and Information Systems, whether the p
Answer: The publication of the Defence Investment Plan has provided greater clarity on Defence investment priorities. The formal reset from the Land Environment Tactical Communication and Information Systems (LETacCIS) Programme to the Land Domain Command, Contro...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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Defence: TelecommunicationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23265More
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, how far beyond the allocated fu
Answer: At the time of the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority review, the risk-adjusted schedules indicated a potential delivery timeline extending beyond the period covered by the Defence Investment Plan funding allocation. The latest s...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23264More
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, what is the length of the forecast delay an
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 23263More
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, which aspects of the service are not progr
Answer: The Armed Forces Recruiting solution continues to mature in line with the required service commencement dates, and the Programme remains focused on delivery against the agreed plan. Digital and data delivery remain key programme risk areas, reflecting the...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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SkynetMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23262More
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, SKYNET 6 (aka FBLOS), following the publication of the Defence Investment Plan
Answer: The SKYNET 6 programme’s scope and budget are aligned for the duration of the current Parliament. Balance of investment assessments will continue to be made throughout the life SKYNET as operational requirements, threat assessments and priorities change.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23261More
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, Future Air Dominance System, whether he has built the evidence needed to infor
Answer: The Future Air Dominance System (FADS) programme has made substantial progress and continues to mature evidence through ongoing analysis, experimentation and concept development. These activities are designed to test operational concepts, generate evidenc...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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