Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions 2025
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Navy: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79365 on Navy: Military Aircraft, what the scope is of the Royal Navy’s approach to Maritime Aviation Transformation.
Answer: Maritime Aviation Transformation is the Royal Navy’s strategy to shift towards a digitally led, crewed-uncrewed operating model that supports the Hybrid Air Wing outlined in the Strategic Defence Review. By 2040, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaiss...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAir ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79415 on Air Force, what the scope is of the Chief of the Air Staff's Optimise Directive.
Answer: The principal focus of the Optimise Directive is to increase the operational readiness and resilience of the Royal Air Force by targeting effectiveness, driving change and maximising the potential of existing resource.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: North Atlantic OceanMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 18 October 2025 to Question 79357 on Navy: North Atlantic Ocean, what capability options under Atlantic Bastion have been submitted for consideration in the Defence Investment Plan.
Answer: The Atlantic Bastion capability options submitted for consideration in the Defence Investment Plan include a blend of uncrewed systems, underwater payloads, options to increase lethality, and improvements to crewed platforms. These are consistent with the...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordVeterans: Vocational GuidanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many veterans have accessed support via Op ASCEND since its launch.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to question 83061 on 27 October 2025.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85424More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his planned timetable is for the (a) completion and (b) publication of the Defence Accreditation Review.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is committed to ensuring that the Defence Accreditation Review is conducted thoroughly and effectively to support the development of a robust and future-focused training strategy for Defence. The MOD is currently aiming to co...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the combat edge human performance optimisation programme.
Answer: The Combat Edge Human Performance Optimisation Programme is a strategic initiative led by the Royal Air Force (RAF) to enhance the effectiveness of the UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS). It represents a mindset shift in military aviation and aim...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 79608 on Military Bases, how many of the projects in the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio are (a) completed and (b) under construction.
Answer: 17 construction projects within the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio have been completed and a further five projects are currently in construction.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: Patrol CraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 October 2025 to Question 79409 on Navy: Patrol Craft, what recent progress has he made in identifying the replacement for Batch 1 OPVs ahead of their out-of-service date.
Answer: All decisions on capabilities will be taken in the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordMaritime and Coastguard AgencyDepartment for TransportTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85420More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 18 October 2025 to Question 79364 on Defence Safety Authority, what recent progress the Maritime and Coastguard Authority has made on the development of its own maritime autonomy progr
Answer: The Maritime and Coastguard Agency have developed multiple workstreams to support the UK’s maritime autonomy industry. This includes marine guidance notices and the third edition of the UK’s Workboat Code, which provide a regulatory framework within which...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners have been released from prison early in error since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Releases in error have been increasing for several years and are another symptom of the prison system crisis inherited by this Government.While the overwhelming majority of offenders are released correctly, we are clamping down on those releases in error ...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prison officers have been suspended for mistakenly releasing prisoners early since 5 July 2024.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice cannot provide the information requested. The internal HR system records details of staff suspensions but does not include the reasons for those suspensions. It is therefore not possible to identify, from centrally held data, which...
Answered 30 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Relations: TrainingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the scope of the College of British Diplomacy will be.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 20 October to Question 79228.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Relations: TrainingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much funding her Department has allocated for the establishment of the College of British Diplomacy.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 20 October to Question 79228.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDiplomatic Relations: TrainingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to establish the College of British Diplomacy.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 20 October to Question 79228.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSubmarine Telegraph Act 1885Department for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of reviewing the Submarine Telegraph Act 1885.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given on 17 July 2025 to Question UIN 66464.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEuro 2028: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how much funding her Department has allocated to preparations for UEFA Euro 2028.
Answer: As part of the government’s Plan for Change, we are investing more than £500 million in the upcoming Spending Review period to support the delivery of world class sporting events being held in the UK over the coming years, including UEFA EURO 2028 and the...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordEU Countries: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what nations form the European Carrier Group Initiative.
Answer: The European Carrier Group Interoperability Initiative comprises the UK, France, Italy and Spain (Carrier Nations), alongside the non-Carrier members of Portugal, Greece, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands and Denmark.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 79390 on Armed Forces, when he plans to publish the review of future workforce requirements.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to make progress in enhancing Standing Joint Command (SJC), including a directed increase in resource to meet immediate priorities. Longer term workforce and capability requirements are being considered and, on current pl...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordNATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 79203 on NATO, what (a) plans and (b) capability targets have been set for the UK armed forces through NATO's Defence Planning Process.
Answer: NATO capability targets are designed to ensure Allied have the capabilities they need to strengthen NATO’s collective deterrence and defence. They cover the full spectrum of military capabilities, across all domains, and include personnel, equipment, logi...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 84991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 October 2025 to Question 79715 on Guided Weapons: Procurement, what conditions must be met in order for FASGW (Light) to progress from initial to full operating capability by December
Answer: In order to move from Initial Operating Capability to Full Operating Capability the full set of User Requirements will need to have been delivered and signed off by the Defence Lines of Development owners. The substantive elements of the programme have be...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: ImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2025WithdrawnUIN 84532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the proposed change in the point of eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain will apply to (a) current and (b) former non-UK armed forces (i) personnel and (ii) their families.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 11 September 2025 to Question 75431 on Undocumented Migrants: English Channel, how many migrants were (a) exchanged with France and (b) prevented from illegally entering the
Answer: As of 20 October 2025, 42 individuals have been returned to France and 23 have been brought to the UK via the new safe and legal route. Between the two dates specified, a total of 9,686 of these dangerous and unnecessary crossing attempts were prevented a...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Grid: Hinchingbrooke HospitalDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of whether the National Energy System Operator needs to approve additional grid connection for the final phase of the rebuild of Hinchingbrooke Hospita
Answer: I refer the hon Member to the answer I gave to him on 20 October to question UIN 82445
Answered 28 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation TrustDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2025 to Question 72364 on Electronic Patient Records, what assessment his Department has made of the digital maturity of the North-West Anglia NHS Foundation T
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 20 October 2025 to Question 81534 and on 22 October 2025 to Question 82444.
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 September 2025 to Question 76411 on Ajax Vehicles, if he will publish the findings of the assessment programme for the use of the ARES variant of Ajax for mounted close combat.
Answer: I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that I am withholding the details of the assessment programme findings, as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 23 Oct 2025
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