Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Agriculture: Water SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Press release PM: Farmers should not carry the risk of a changing climate alone,published on 14 August 2026, what steps she is taking to improve access to water d
Answer: The Government is taking action both to improve farmers’ access to water during drought conditions and to support the development of new on-farm irrigation reservoirs. As part of the drought support package, we reminded farmers that they can apply to the ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured 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
Original Parliament recordSubmarinesMinistry 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
Original Parliament recordNavyMinistry 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
Original Parliament recordNavyMinistry 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
Original Parliament recordEast Coast Main Line: Digital TechnologyDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, East Coast Digital Programme, what progress has she made in rebaselining the
Answer: The East Coast Digital Programme remains a key element of the Government’s plans to deliver a more reliable, higher-performing railway through the deployment of digital signalling technology on the East Coast Main Line. As set out in the National Infrastr...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23277More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Defence funding update (HCWS165), published on 30 June 2026, whether it is still the Treasury’s expectation that departments will bring forward details of the monetisation of assets to fund def
Answer: In the Defence funding update (HCWS165), the Government set out its intention to monetise assets to help fund defence. The Government remains committed to improving the efficiency of public assets so that they deliver maximum value for taxpayers. Further ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken to ban the importation of child sex dolls.
Answer: Border Force works with law enforcement partners under Operation Shiraz to identify and disrupt the importation of child-like sexual abuse dolls and related items into the United Kingdom. Seizures made under the operation are recorded for operational and ...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament record1 Carlton GardensCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23275More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what date did the Rt Hon Member for Tottenham vacate the grace-and -favour residence at One Carlton Gardens.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: Mobile PhonesCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23274More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what was the cost of the Emergency Alert sent to England and Wales on 14 August 2026.
Answer: The activation of the Emergency Alert capability on 14 August was issued at no cost to the taxpayer.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordImport Controls: Offences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many child-sex dolls have been seized via Operation Shiraz in each year since the operation began.
Answer: Border Force works with law enforcement partners under Operation Shiraz to identify and disrupt the importation of child-like sexual abuse dolls and related items into the United Kingdom. Seizures made under the operation are recorded for operational and ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry 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
Original Parliament recordGuided 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
Original Parliament recordMinesweepersMinistry 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
Original Parliament recordBoeing 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
Original Parliament recordArmoured 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
Original Parliament recordDefence: 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
Original Parliament recordLE 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
Original Parliament recordDefence: 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
Original Parliament recordTanksMinistry 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
Original Parliament recordArmed 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
Original Parliament recordSkynetMinistry 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
Original Parliament recordUnmanned 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
Original Parliament recordWarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23260More
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 was the change to the programme total cost that c
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
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23259More
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 resolving the Protector programme’s Fu
Answer: Protector has been employed on operations since November 25, with Full Motion Video being passed to operational users. Metadata issues are expected to be resolved by the end of Quarter 3 of Financial Year 2026-27 (October to December 2026).
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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