Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Armed Forces: RiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to procure an image intensifying capability for the Leupold L1A1 sight.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not hold Leupold L1A1 sights, therefore it has taken no steps to procure an image intensifying capability.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust: Medical RecordsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress has been made in digitising patient records systems in North-West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust.
Answer: The North-West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is collaborating urgently with NHS England regional and national colleagues on an investment case for the procurement of a modern, enterprise-wide electronic patient record system, to advance the organisation's d...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHinchingbrooke Hospital: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 6 June 2025 to Question 56675 on Hinchingbrooke Hospital: Roads, what discussions he has had with North-West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust on issues delaying construction of
Answer: There are currently no delays to the construction for the scheme commencing as set out in the New Hospital Programme Plan for Implementation, which is between 2027 to 2028. The final construction dates will be confirmed once the main scheme’s Full Busines...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has (a) witnessed and (a) seen verified video evidence of the Israeli Defence Forces deliberately firing on the civilian population in Gaza during the distribution
Answer: Reports and footage of the chaos at Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) sites are horrifying. It is appalling that at least 2,294 people have been killed and over 16,839 injured at or near the distribution sites. This further illustrates why humanitarian p...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: CertificationDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has had discussions with UK aviation authorities on the certification of the Royal Air Force’s Protector MQ-9B.
Answer: The UK’s independent aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is leading work with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and NATS towards developing the necessary approvals to integrate the RAF’s Protector MQ-9B. The aim of this collaborative approa...
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: Air Traffic ControlDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps he is taking to integrate the Royal Air Force’s Protector MQ-9B’s automatic (a) take-off and (b) landing capability with civilian (i) air traffic and (ii) air traffic control.
Answer: The aviation regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and NATS continue to work collaboratively towards integrating the RAF Protector (MQ-9B) technology so that it can be safely used within the UK’s controlled airspace....
Answered 5 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEconomic Situation: SubversionDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the threat posed to UK interests by economic coercion by adversaries.
Answer: The weaponisation of trade for geopolitical purposes is growing. This Government recognised those risks in our National Security Strategy, and why the Department of Business and Trade announced in the Trade Strategy that we would reform our trade defence ...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Defence and Security ExportsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Defence on the scope of the defence exports office.
Answer: The Secretary of State for Business and Trade continues to have regular discussions with all Cabinet colleagues, including the Secretary of State for Defence.The defence exports office officially transferred to the Ministry of Defence on 31st of July as c...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCambridgeshire Constabulary: PayHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what percentage increase in police pay did Cambridgeshire Constabulary budget for against the 4.2% pay increase awarded.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold paybill information for each police force. It is up to Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners to make decisions on local resourcing. They are best placed to make these decisions based on their lo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCambridgeshire Constabulary: PayHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the total cost of the 4.2% police pay rise for Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold paybill information for each police force. It is up to Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners to make decisions on local resourcing. They are best placed to make these decisions based on their lo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: PayHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much the 4.2% police pay rise will cost each police force.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold paybill information for each police force. It is up to Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners to make decisions on local resourcing. They are best placed to make these decisions based on their lo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of procuring (a) lower-value and (b) highly attritable autonomous collaborative platforms in order to saturate defensive systems.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review recommends that an immediate priority for force transformation should be a shift towards greater use of autonomy, including Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACPs), within the UK's conventional forces over the next five year...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Russian use of (a) Kinzhal and (b) Zircon missiles.
Answer: The Department is aware of and continues to monitor the impact of the Russian use of these and other missile types.
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the emergence of Higher Airspace Operations as a domain.
Answer: Thje Ministry of Defence is engaged with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Department of Transport in the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy, which will consider the integration of new entrants with established airspace users. The range of potential...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to develop hypersonic vectors for use by the Royal Air Force.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer provided to Question 48869, by my right hon. Friend Maria Eagle MP, on 12 May 2025.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: CommunicationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force’s RAVEN programme in supporting dynamic operational networking.
Answer: The Royal Air Force's RAVEN programme is a modern network which enables secure information systems to be deployed quickly into temporary operating locations worldwide. RAVEN reduces deployment time, enabling rapid response for Agile Combat Employment, Tra...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force’s APPIVATE programme to upskill users.
Answer: The effectiveness of the RAF's Appivate programme is continuously assessed through user testing, feedback and engagement from application development through to rollout. For each product delivered through the Appivate programme, metrics on customer satisf...
Answered 7 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: CommunicationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Royal Air Force’s NEXUS programme is taking to support battle space data transfer.
Answer: NEXUS is part of a broader shift towards cloud-based command and control - creating huge opportunities for improved use of our operational data. NEXUS offers a Government-owned approach to how we can share battle space data across air domain capabilities,...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether StormShroud will give the Royal Air Force the ability to conduct a pulsed operation.
Answer: StormShroud augments and enhances the effects delivered by Combat Air platforms such as Typhoon but given the complex, dynamic and interacting nature of the all the factors that may influence pulsed operations, it is not possible to say that StormShroud a...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of increasing the overall capability of the National Space Operations Centre.
Answer: The National Space Operations Centre acts as a central hub for UK Space Domain Awareness operations, working in collaboration with UK Space Agency and Met Office. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is investing in research and improving the UK's ability to mon...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of establishing UK Space Command as an independent branch of the UK armed forces.
Answer: UK Space Command remains an integral part of the Ministry of Defence and the UK Armed Forces, working collaboratively to ensure it remains a key component of UK Defence. Its role and effectiveness are continuously reviewed. Whilst there are no plans for t...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what independent capability the UK has to protect its own space assets and interests.
Answer: UK Space Command’s mission is to protect and defend national and military space interests, and enable UK forces to operate globally. The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) works to protect the UK from space-related threats and risks. As the military...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, from where does UK Space Command recruit space warfighters.
Answer: UK Space Command is a Joint Command staffed by the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, alongside Civil Servants and contractors. Civil Service positions within the Space Enterprise are conducted as part of fair and open recruitment, and any new...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what training is provided to space warfighters in order to (a) monitor objects in orbit, (b) detect anomalies and (c) track potential threats.
Answer: This Government recognises the importance of a long-term holistic approach to education and workforce development. UK Space Command are working closely across Government, and with industry and leading academic centres around the country to ensure a joined...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what direct offensive role is played by UK Space Command.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review 2025 acknowledges space as a critical national infrastructure sector, a site of growing competition, and a domain that is central to warfighting. In recognition of space’s growing strategic importance, the Ministry of Defence ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
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