Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Cambridgeshire Constabulary: PayHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what percentage increase in police pay did Cambridgeshire Constabulary budget for against the 4.2% pay increase awarded.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold paybill information for each police force. It is up to Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners to make decisions on local resourcing. They are best placed to make these decisions based on their lo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCambridgeshire Constabulary: PayHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the total cost of the 4.2% police pay rise for Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold paybill information for each police force. It is up to Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners to make decisions on local resourcing. They are best placed to make these decisions based on their lo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: PayHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how much the 4.2% police pay rise will cost each police force.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold paybill information for each police force. It is up to Chief Constables and directly elected Police and Crime Commissioners to make decisions on local resourcing. They are best placed to make these decisions based on their lo...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of procuring (a) lower-value and (b) highly attritable autonomous collaborative platforms in order to saturate defensive systems.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review recommends that an immediate priority for force transformation should be a shift towards greater use of autonomy, including Autonomous Collaborative Platforms (ACPs), within the UK's conventional forces over the next five year...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Russian use of (a) Kinzhal and (b) Zircon missiles.
Answer: The Department is aware of and continues to monitor the impact of the Russian use of these and other missile types.
Answered 6 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the emergence of Higher Airspace Operations as a domain.
Answer: Thje Ministry of Defence is engaged with the UK Civil Aviation Authority and the Department of Transport in the UK Airspace Modernisation Strategy, which will consider the integration of new entrants with established airspace users. The range of potential...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to develop hypersonic vectors for use by the Royal Air Force.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer provided to Question 48869, by my right hon. Friend Maria Eagle MP, on 12 May 2025.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: CommunicationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force’s RAVEN programme in supporting dynamic operational networking.
Answer: The Royal Air Force's RAVEN programme is a modern network which enables secure information systems to be deployed quickly into temporary operating locations worldwide. RAVEN reduces deployment time, enabling rapid response for Agile Combat Employment, Tra...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Royal Air Force’s APPIVATE programme to upskill users.
Answer: The effectiveness of the RAF's Appivate programme is continuously assessed through user testing, feedback and engagement from application development through to rollout. For each product delivered through the Appivate programme, metrics on customer satisf...
Answered 7 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: CommunicationMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps the Royal Air Force’s NEXUS programme is taking to support battle space data transfer.
Answer: NEXUS is part of a broader shift towards cloud-based command and control - creating huge opportunities for improved use of our operational data. NEXUS offers a Government-owned approach to how we can share battle space data across air domain capabilities,...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether StormShroud will give the Royal Air Force the ability to conduct a pulsed operation.
Answer: StormShroud augments and enhances the effects delivered by Combat Air platforms such as Typhoon but given the complex, dynamic and interacting nature of the all the factors that may influence pulsed operations, it is not possible to say that StormShroud a...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of increasing the overall capability of the National Space Operations Centre.
Answer: The National Space Operations Centre acts as a central hub for UK Space Domain Awareness operations, working in collaboration with UK Space Agency and Met Office. The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is investing in research and improving the UK's ability to mon...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of establishing UK Space Command as an independent branch of the UK armed forces.
Answer: UK Space Command remains an integral part of the Ministry of Defence and the UK Armed Forces, working collaboratively to ensure it remains a key component of UK Defence. Its role and effectiveness are continuously reviewed. Whilst there are no plans for t...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what independent capability the UK has to protect its own space assets and interests.
Answer: UK Space Command’s mission is to protect and defend national and military space interests, and enable UK forces to operate globally. The National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC) works to protect the UK from space-related threats and risks. As the military...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, from where does UK Space Command recruit space warfighters.
Answer: UK Space Command is a Joint Command staffed by the Royal Navy, British Army, and Royal Air Force, alongside Civil Servants and contractors. Civil Service positions within the Space Enterprise are conducted as part of fair and open recruitment, and any new...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what training is provided to space warfighters in order to (a) monitor objects in orbit, (b) detect anomalies and (c) track potential threats.
Answer: This Government recognises the importance of a long-term holistic approach to education and workforce development. UK Space Command are working closely across Government, and with industry and leading academic centres around the country to ensure a joined...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what direct offensive role is played by UK Space Command.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review 2025 acknowledges space as a critical national infrastructure sector, a site of growing competition, and a domain that is central to warfighting. In recognition of space’s growing strategic importance, the Ministry of Defence ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Force: InfrastructureMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of RAF infrastructure is more than 50 years old.
Answer: This information is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost. I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that considerable amounts of the defence estate is over 50 years old but the Government does not keep statistics based on...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of renegotiating the 1967 Outer Space Treaty to reflect current exploitation of the difference between (a) air and (b) space.
Answer: The Outer Space Treaty (OST) is the cornerstone of international space law with all major space-faring nations being party to this treaty. The Treaty explicitly affirms that activities in the exploration and use of outer space must be carried out in accor...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: Alternative FuelsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the outcome of Project Monet.
Answer: Project MONET delivered detailed reporting on the potential for emerging technologies to enhance Defence flying training which will inform future investment decisions.
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are his Department’s ethical principles for developing and deploying AI.
Answer: The SDR recognised the transformative potential of AI and set out MOD's commitment to accelerate the adoption of AI-enabled capabilities across warfighting domains. All development and use of AI across Defence must align with MOD's AI Ethics Principles, p...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of elevating space assets to a priority portfolio under the National Armaments Director.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is introducing Service-agnostic capability portfolios to increase flexibility and drive pace in procurement. As set out in the Strategic Defence Review, delivering space-based capabilities is a priority for defence and a space syst...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Defence and Security ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date will the Defence Exports Office be operational.
Answer: Design work for the Exports function is well underway and building momentum through several pilot Government to Government exports. Initial stand up is expected no later than end October 2025 with full implementation continuing over the next 12 months.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the implications for his policies of the result of the trial drone against drone engagement using the APKWS precision-guided rocket conducted by BAE Systems Falconworks unit.
Answer: The trial referenced by the hon. Member was conducted by BAE Systems for a multi-rotor Uncrewed Air System (UAS) and the information on the trial can be found on the open internet.The UK Armed Forces remain steadfast in their commitment to advancing their...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: ResettlementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Afghans housed in Service Families Accommodation under Operation Lazurite were brought to the UK under the Afghan Response Route.
Answer: We are committed to honouring the promise made to those Afghans who supported the UK mission in Afghanistan, often at great personal risk.As of 4 September 2025, there are 97 Afghan Response Route (ARR) eligible families residing in Settled Service Family...
Answered 9 Oct 2025
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