Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust: Medical RecordsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77257More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2025 to Question 72364 on North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust: Medical Records, by when he expects North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust to submit that inv
Answer: The North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is unable to confirm the date the investment case will be submitted, as this is subject to conversations between NHS England regional and national colleagues to confirm necessary approvals and funding for the Out...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: HuntingdonMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 77256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2025 to Question 74146 on Defence: Huntingdon, (a) what and (b) where those two projects are.
Answer: I hope the hon. Member will understand that I cannot place all the details in the public domain at this time, but the two projects potentially eligible for fast-track planning in Huntingdon are still under consideration. No final decision has been made wi...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the test flight of the General Atomics YFQ-42 drone.
Answer: This Government launched the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) which set out the pathway for the next decade and beyond to transform Defence. A key part of the SDR's vision for UK defence is innovation driven by lessons from Ukraine - harnessing drones, data...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: In-flight RefuellingMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the capability of the United States Navy’s MQ-25 Stingray aerial refuelling drone.
Answer: This Government launched the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) which set out the pathway for the next decade and beyond to transform Defence. A key part of the SDR's vision for UK defence is innovation driven by lessons from Ukraine - harnessing drones, data...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAustralia: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the test flights of the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat (Block 1) for the Royal Australian Air Force.
Answer: This Government launched the Strategic Defence Review (SDR) which set out the pathway for the next decade and beyond to transform Defence. A key part of the SDR's vision for UK defence is innovation driven by lessons from Ukraine - harnessing drones, data...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when the RAF’s dual-capable aircraft programme will be delivered.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer my predecessor gave to Question 63225 on 7 July 2025 to the hon. Member for Poole (Neil Duncan-Jordan). https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2025-06-26/63225
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total cost was of the Armoured Cavalry 2025 Programme.
Answer: The Approved Budget Level (ABL) for the Armoured Cavalry (Ajax) Programme is £6.3 billion. This has not changed since 2014. The estimated cost of the programme against this approval is £6.2 billion. The programme cost is estimated in real terms with infla...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2025 to Question 73562 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what his Department's definition is of specialist troops.
Answer: The Department does not formally define the term ‘specialist troops’. In the context of Ajax, as per the pursuant Parliamentary Question, the term ‘specialist troops’ is used informally, and in this context refers to Anti -Tank Javelin Teams, Snipers and ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ImportsTreasuryTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76682More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the introduction of CBAM in January 2027 on defence imports.
Answer: The UK government is introducing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) on 1 January 2027 to address the risk of carbon leakage. The UK CBAM is a new tax which will ensure that highly traded, carbon intensive goods which are imported from overseas fa...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Defence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions his Department has had with the former UK Ambassador to the US on the purchase of defence equipment from the US.
Answer: The UK Ambassador to the United States, met routinely with senior Defence officials to discuss a range of issues across the UK-US relationship, including opportunities for closer collaboration on technology partnership, AUKUS and other ways to deepen the ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2025 to Question 73562 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, how his Department defines specialist troops in this context.
Answer: The ARES variant is the common base for all the Ajax variants and will be used to deliver and support specialist troops across the battlefield. The term ‘specialist troops’ is used informally, and in this context refers to Anti -Tank Javelin Teams, Sniper...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 72208 on Unmanned Air Systems: Military Aid, on what dates were the 13 Military Aid to Civil Authority requests from 2022 to 2 September 2025 fulfilled by 2
Answer: I can provide some of the detail requested, however as the requests related to nationally significant events and other discreet tasks, I am withholding some information where its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiven...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 71981 on Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential implications for his policies of the outcome of Project Hunter ahead of the commencement of Pr
Answer: Project HUNTER was established to select a new weapon system to be employed in the Army Special Operations Brigade (ASOB) specialist role. Project GRAYBURN was commissioned to replace the L85 (SA80) rifle. Though two different weapons, lessons learned fro...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what comparative assessment he has made of the suitability of the (a) Ares vehicle platform for offensive infantry operations and (b) the Ajax Infantry Fighting Vehicle variant.
Answer: The Army continues to undergo a combined programme of work to ensure our Land Forces will have the lethality, protection and mobility to fight and win against any adversary. The ARES variant of Ajax is designed for mounted close combat and is being delive...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the full scope is of Project Keyes.
Answer: Project KEYES is a pre-concept plan to replace the L115 and L121 Sniper rifles in the early 2030s and will consider requirements as it progresses.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Space Operations CentreMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many military personnel work at the National Space Operations Centre.
Answer: The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) is staffed by civilian and military personnel and acts as a central hub for UK Control of Space operations, working in collaboration with the UK Space Agency and the Met Office. No 1 Space Operations Squadron i...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: Nuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76408More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 72212 on F-35 Aircraft: Nuclear Weapons, what progress he has made on integration of (a) Meteor and (b) SPEAR 3 via the F-35 Joint Program Office.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Answer my predecessor gave to him on 9 June 2025 to Question 52037, and I gave to him on 8 September to Question 73567.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordChallenger Tanks: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 73614 on Challenger Tanks: Supply Chains, when trials for Challenger 3 are due to be completed ahead of acceptance of the final build standard.
Answer: The Challenger 3 trials are currently planned to conclude by the end of 2026. This timeline is subject to ongoing review by the project team to ensure it remains aligned with delivery milestones, operational requirements, and any emerging technical risk.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: Stun GunsHome OfficeTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 71962 on Cambridgeshire Constabulary: Stun Guns, what is her planned timetable for taking a decision on whether to approve the Taser 10 for polic
Answer: We are considering the results of independent testing and assessments of the Taser 10, as you would expect, before taking a decision on whether to approve it for police use.The government is committed to giving police the necessary tools to protect the pu...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in developing lighter-than-air platforms designed for extended loiter times.
Answer: Cyber and Specialist Operations Command has sponsored two extended-duration lighter-than-air trials under Project AETHER. Payload testing on the first extended-duration trial was successful and validated the plans to achieve extended loiter times. The sec...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmy: RiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September to Question 71983 on Army: Rifles, what upgrades were made to the L129 rifle as part of the upgrade to A2 configuration.
Answer: Upgrades made include a new monolithic upper receiver with an M-LOK handguard that is more comfortable and allows the attachment of ancillaries. The butt stock has been replaced to allow users to adjust for their size and equipment. The new L129A2 rifles ...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNavigation: SatellitesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September to Question 72215 on Navigation: Satellites, what Alternative Position, Navigation and Timing technologies are being further investigated by the DE&S Space Delivery Team.
Answer: To ensure that Position, Navigation and Timing (PNT) capabilities are resilient when satellite systems are unavailable or have been compromised, the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) DE&S Space Delivery Team is focused on developing four initial key technol...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCompressed Natural Gas: HuntingdonDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to Question 71955 on Compressed Natural Gas: Huntingdon, what steps his Department is taking to help to continually (a) improve and (b) maintain the
Answer: The Government takes the protection and resilience of energy infrastructure incredibly seriously. We continue to work extensively with the energy sector, industry and other key stakeholders to identify and implement improvements to ensure energy infrastru...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on the (a) Mini Uncrewed Air Systems and (b) Beyond Visual Line of Sight persistent ISTAR aspects of the TIQUILA programme.
Answer: Project TIQUILA is delivering two Uncrewed Air Systems capabilities, Eagle and Kestral, to the British Army. Both of which reached the Army’s Initial Operating Capability in April 2025.
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 76400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of procuring the IFV variant of the General Dynamics Ajax.
Answer: There are no current plans to procure an IFV variant of Ajax.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
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