Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Meteor MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in reaching consensus on the development path for Meteor across all six partner nations.
Answer: Options for future Meteor development remain under consideration by the Meteor Partner Nations. Further working level discussions are planned for September and October with the aim of reaching a consensus by the end of the year.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTrident SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on the Dreadnought programme.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to page 11 of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise 2025 Annual Update to Parliament, which was published on 22 May 2025. The publication is available at the following location: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/682f01c2e9440...
Answered 7 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on the single digital platform for the Armed Forces Recruiting Programme.
Answer: The Armed Forces Recruiting Programme (AFRP) has been directed to deliver a comprehensive tri-Service recruiting solution to establish a unified recruiting operating model. Future tri-Service recruiting will provide a flexible Candidate recruiting pathway...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTorpedoes: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on the Spearfish Upgrade programme.
Answer: I refer the right hon. Member to the answer given on 30 April 2025 to Question 47292 to the hon. Member for South Suffolk (Mr Cartlidge).
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Project Teutates is included within the Defence Nuclear Enterprise.
Answer: The TEUTATES programme is part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE). It includes the ongoing development of an interim firing point at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston site. The Technology Development Centre is also at AWE Aldermaston...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, where is the (a) technology development centre and (b) interim firing point that form part of Project Teutates located.
Answer: The TEUTATES programme is part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE). It includes the ongoing development of an interim firing point at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston site. The Technology Development Centre is also at AWE Aldermaston...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the potential cost to the public purse of the Teutates programme in the 2025-2026 financial year.
Answer: The TEUTATES programme is part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE). It includes the ongoing development of an interim firing point at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston site. The Technology Development Centre is also at AWE Aldermaston...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the cost of the Teutates programme.
Answer: The TEUTATES programme is part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE). It includes the ongoing development of an interim firing point at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston site. The Technology Development Centre is also at AWE Aldermaston...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Weapons: ResearchMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the Teutates programme.
Answer: The TEUTATES programme is part of the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (DNE). It includes the ongoing development of an interim firing point at the Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) Aldermaston site. The Technology Development Centre is also at AWE Aldermaston...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCruise Missiles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of F-35B aircraft (a) production and (b) delivery into service on the delivery of the SPEARCAP 3 programme.
Answer: The programme for the Spear Capability 3 air-to-surface weapon and its integration onto the F-35B is currently under review, with a Review Note in development and planned for submission towards the end of 2025. The estimated current timeline for in-servic...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLE TacCIS ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent progress he has made on the Land Environment tactical Communication and Information Systems programme.
Answer: The Land Environment Tactical Communication and Information Systems (LETacCIS) programme continues to make progress. Most recently, the programme has: Delivered the Networks element of Army’s Project ASGARD, providing the Dismounted Data System to the For...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLE TacCIS ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Project MORPHEUS.
Answer: MORPHEUS is a project within the Land Environment Tactical Communications and Information Systems (LETacCIS) Programme with the aim of delivering the next generation of Communication and Information Systems to forces operating in a Land Tactical Environme...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordArmy: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Project IRIS.
Answer: The aim of Project IRIS was to ensure the Army has the future Land Command, Control, Communications, Computers & Intelligence (C4I) capability necessary to achieve its "New Way of Winning" vision and define the pathway to a data-driven Army,...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the breakdown of the six Ajax variants within the 589 vehicles to be delivered as part of the Armoured Cavalry 2025 Programme.
Answer: A breakdown of the Ajax family of vehicles to be delivered as part of the Armoured Cavalry programme is provided below. VariantTotalRoleAJAX245Reconnaissance and joint fires observerARES93Deliver and support specialist troopsATHENA112Command and ControlAT...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in delivering the Armoured Cavalry 2025 Programme.
Answer: The Armoured Cavalry programme continues to remain on track to achieve Initial Operating Capability by December 2025. As at 1 September 2025, 143 Ajax platforms have been accepted by the Ministry of Defence, of which 135 have been delivered to the Field A...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNavy: DockyardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the Naval Bases project of the Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme.
Answer: The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) Programme continues to progress through the Assessment Phase with the NSIGN (Submarines) Project Outline Business Case (OBC) approved April 2025 and Full Business Case approval expected in early 2026. Co...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the submarine support project of the Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme.
Answer: The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) Programme continues to progress through the Assessment Phase with the NSIGN (Submarines) Project Outline Business Case (OBC) approved April 2025 and Full Business Case approval expected in early 2026. Co...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFleet Solid Support ShipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the Ships Support project of the Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme.
Answer: The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) Programme continues to progress through the Assessment Phase with the NSIGN (Submarines) Project Outline Business Case (OBC) approved April 2025 and Full Business Case approval expected in early 2026. Co...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFleet Solid Support ShipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will list what services are contracted through the Future Maritime Support Programme.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence contract for 11 Lots through the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP), with each Lot providing a suite of services to deliver end outputs as agreed through each Lot contract. An overview of the Lots and their descriptions are w...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestinian Martyrs for JusticeHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential threat posed by Palestinian Martyrs for Justice.
Answer: The Government does not routinely comment on intelligence and security matters, including individual groups or cases.
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Carbon EmissionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 135 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on decarbonising energy systems across defence.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review sets a path for the next decade and beyond to transform Defence and make the UK stronger both at home and abroad. The Government endorses the Review's vision and accepts all 62 recommendations.The implementation of the Review'...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: LandMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 135 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what MOD land for building new houses has been identified by the cross-government taskforce.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review sets a path for the next decade and beyond to transform Defence and make the UK stronger both at home and abroad. The Government endorses the Review’s vision and accepts all 62 recommendations. The implementation of the Review...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: LandMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 135 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made in exploiting the Defence estate to generate income for the MOD.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review (SDR) sets a path for the next decade and beyond to transform Defence and make the UK stronger both at home and abroad. The Government endorses the Review’s vision and accepts all 62 recommendations. The SDR highlights the sig...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPre-school Education: ReformDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what progress she has made in delivering the Early Years Childcare Reform Programme.
Answer: From 1 September, hundreds of thousands of families are better able to balance work and family life, with parents who use their full entitlement saving an average of £7,500 a year, and more children getting the high quality early education that will give ...
Answered 9 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSchool Rebuilding Programme: HuntingdonDepartment for EducationTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 73402More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, which schools are included in the scope of the School Rebuilding Programme in Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: The government has given a long-term commitment for funding through to 2034/35 to improve the condition of schools and colleges across England. The department is investing almost £20 billion in the school rebuilding programme (SRP), delivering rebuilding ...
Answered 3 Oct 2025
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