Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 33 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of amending the Single Source Contract Regulations.
Answer: In accordance with recommendation 33 of the Strategic Defence Review a comprehensive review of the Single Source Contract Regulations has been commissioned. The initial consultation will run from October 2025 through to January 2026 with recommendations d...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear FuelsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 101 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a nuclear fuels programme.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 9 September 2025 to Question 74105.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 32 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, which Departments are involved in the implementation of the nuclear deterrent.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 7 September 2025 to Question 70755 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (James Cartlidge).
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Security Council: MinistersCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79341More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to recommendation 32 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, which senior Ministers sit on the National Security Council (Nuclear) committee.
Answer: Membership of the National Security Council (Nuclear) comprises the Prime Minister, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, the Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Secretary of State for the Home Department, Secretary of State for Defence, and Secretary of Sta...
Answered 21 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence Nuclear EnterpriseMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 100 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what the full scope is of the National Endeavour approach to the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
Answer: The National Endeavour covers all programmes and policies which contribute to the delivery of the nuclear deterrent. This includes investing in the infrastructure, capabilities, science, people, and places which are critical to the nuclear deterrent. Some...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 29 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, by when he plans to create an always on munitions production capacity.
Answer: The SDR committed to invest £1.5bn in an 'always on' pipeline for munitions and to build at least 6 new energetics and munitions factories in the UK this parliament. The Ministry of Defence is currently developing a plan to deliver this commitment alongsi...
Answered 21 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 29 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a protected Defence AI Investment Fund.
Answer: Good progress has been made in establishing the AI components which will form the basis of the Defence AI Investment Fund. Working in close collaboration with other Government Departments and the Cabinet Office to ensure a joined-up approach, the scope of...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 29 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing an initial operating capability for a new Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre.
Answer: There are a series of sprints running to scope out the governance and structure of the Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre (DUSC) that will build on the work delivered to date by the Defence Uncrewed systems Design Authority (DUxDA). The outline governance pr...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 35 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, when he will confirm the intended number of SSN attack submarines.
Answer: The final decision will be based on analysis of defence requirements through the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 91 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, when he plans to introduce the Defence Readiness Bill.
Answer: We are developing proposals for inclusion in defence readiness legislation, including on potential military and civilian personnel requirements. That work will include consideration of the potential impacts of defence mobilisation in crisis or conflict on...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 91 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, by when he plans to enable the annual publication of percentage availability of in-service programmes.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) set out the need for external scrutiny of UK warfighting readiness through annual reporting of key data, as one of a number of possible measures in a wider Defence Readiness Bill. Given its potentially broad scope, a Def...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 91 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, by when he will enable the annual publication of schedule data of (a) in-development and (b) upgrade programmes.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) set out the need for external scrutiny of UK warfighting readiness through annual reporting of key data, as one of a number of possible measures in a wider Defence Readiness Bill. Given its potentially broad scope, a Def...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 91 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, by when he plans to enable the annual publication of a summary of assessments on programme availability.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) set out the need for external scrutiny of UK warfighting readiness through annual reporting of key data, as one of a number of possible measures in a wider Defence Readiness Bill. Given its potentially broad scope, a Def...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 91 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on reinvigorating the strategic reserve.
Answer: The Military Strategic Headquarters, in partnership with the Military Commands, is leading work to plan the reinvigoration of the Strategic Reserve. This includes scoping how to increase engagement through annual training opportunities, exercises and expl...
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 91 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on mapping reservists’ (a) locations and (b) skills.
Answer: In support of the Strategic Defence Review recommendation to step-up engagement with the Strategic Reserve, the Military Strategic Headquarters, in partnership with the Military Commands, is leading work to gather and assure the relevant information on ex...
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: CommunicationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 91 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a refreshed veterans’ communications strategy.
Answer: A new cross-Government Veterans’ Strategy is due to be published later this year.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on organising public engagement days.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 8 September 2025 to Question 70737 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (Mr James Cartlidge).
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: UK Relations with EUMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the UK’s contribution is to the European Long Range Strike Approach.
Answer: The UK is supporting and participating in a number of areas in the European Long Range Strike Approach (ELSA), including surface and air launched capabilities over different range and performance needs. The very long range (2000km+) Deep Precision Strike ...
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNATO: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on making improvements to NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence via the DIAMOND initiative.
Answer: Since the signing of the ‘Delivering Integrated Air and Missile Operational Networked Defences’ (DIAMOND) Letter of Intent in Autumn 2024, the UK has led work with the participating nations to agree the focus of the initiative. To complement related NATO-...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNATO: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what capability the UK contributes to the DIAMOND initiative.
Answer: Since the signing of the ‘Delivering Integrated Air and Missile Operational Networked Defences’ (DIAMOND) Letter of Intent in Autumn 2024, the UK has led work with the participating nations to agree the focus of the initiative. To complement related NATO-...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBahrain: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, under what agreement the UK operates the Naval Support Facility in Bahrain.
Answer: The Naval Support Facility in Bahrain operates under an arrangement reached with the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2014.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergenciesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a programme of exercises to test plans for response to an armed attack on (a) the UK and (b) NATO allies.
Answer: The Government regularly performs exercises on its ability to respond to an armed attack on the United Kingdom and our NATO Allies. The Ministry of Defence works closely with the Cabinet Office and the Home Office to test and strengthen national resilienc...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, when plans for home defence were last fully updated.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence routinely plans against a range of potential threats to ensure the UK remains prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any threat, including an armed attack on the UK. While we keep these plans under regular review, we are ta...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on exploring the development of a new force modelled on the reserves which connects local communities with defence.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 8 September 2025 to Question 70739 to the hon. Member for Gravesham (James Cartlidge).
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Seas and OceansMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on devising a strategy for the protection of critical national infrastructure by the (a) MOD Guard Service and (b) UK inte
Answer: The protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) is an important pillar of work in the Home Defence Programme. This work is led by the Cabinet Office and aims to develop a cross-Government plan to strengthen the nation’s security, preparedness, an...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
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