Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions 2025

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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 131 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, updated on 8 July 20025, what progress he has made in ensuring Defence Medical Services share expertise and skills with (a) the NHS and (b) private
Answer: There is a strong foundation of cross-Government working between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), including planning to meet the demands of warfighting and other strategic health emergencies. A series of w...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 131 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on developing specialist clinical capability in support of the Integrated Force (a) in crisis and (b) at war.
Answer: A key recommendation of the Strategic Defence Review is rebuilding medical capacity and capability, together with the NHS, to ensure our Armed Forces remain fighting fit in peacetime and are prepared to meet operational demands when at war. With allies, t...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: HealthMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of (a) Royal Navy, (b) Army and (c) Royal Air Force personnel are categorised as non-deployable.
Answer: The table below presents the portion of UK Armed Forces personnel categorised as Medically Not Deployable, broken down by service, as at 1 July 2025: Medically Not DeployableRoyal Navy (including Royal Marines)9.9%British Army10.0%Royal Air Force12.3%
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79514More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 131 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what options private sector healthcare offers for supporting personnel in (a) maintaining and (b) recovering fighting fitness.
Answer: As outlined in the Strategic Defence Review, the Ministry of Defence recognises private-sector healthcare offers options for supporting personnel in maintaining and recovering fighting fitness. Defence Medical Services commissions private healthcare treat...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 131 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a Sponsored Reserve model.
Answer: The Defence Medical Services (DMS) is exploring the potential for a ‘Sponsored Reserve’ model or equivalent to increase medical Reserve numbers, with more personnel held at readiness. The DMS is engaging with industry providers to inform this work and wil...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79512More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 131 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on aligning with the NHS on (a) pay, (b) benefits and (c) terms and conditions.
Answer: The implementation of the Strategic Defence Review vision and recommendations is underway, including to ensure that pay and benefits for military medical personnel are competitive with civilian healthcare roles. The Ministry of Defence has worked to align...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79511More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 131 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on making defence the employer of choice for (a) regular and (b) reserves medical staff.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review recognises Defence must become an employer of choice for medical staff (Regular and Reserves) by offering flexible employment, education, and training—facilitated by aligning with the NHS on pay, benefits, and terms and condit...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79510More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 131 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, how much funding from his Department will be required to increase shared capacity with the Department of Health and Social Care.
Answer: There is a strong foundation of cross-Government working between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), including planning to meet the demands of warfighting and other strategic health emergencies. A series of w...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79509More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 131 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on prioritising increasing shared capacity with the Department of Health and Social Care.
Answer: There is a strong foundation of cross-Government working between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), including planning to meet the demands of warfighting and other strategic health emergencies. A series of w...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 130 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on ensuring Defence Medical Services capability reflects the five priority areas of the NATO Medical Action Plan.
Answer: A key recommendation of the Strategic Defence Review is rebuilding medical capacity and capability, together with the NHS, to ensure our Armed Forces remain fighting fit in peacetime and are prepared to meet operational demands when at war. With allies, t...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 130 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on rebuilding medical capabilities for warfighting from a Defence Medical Services perspective.
Answer: A key recommendation of the Strategic Defence Review is rebuilding medical capacity and capability, together with the NHS, to ensure our Armed Forces remain fighting fit in peacetime and are prepared to meet operational demands when at war. With allies, t...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 130 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on creating a shared understanding of (a) current capacity, (b) current and potential future need and (c) shared plans fo
Answer: There is a strong foundation of cross-Government working between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), including planning to meet the demands of warfighting and other strategic health emergencies. A series of w...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79505More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 130 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on conducting an urgent sprint review to strengthen the partnership with the Department of Health and Social Care.
Answer: There is a strong foundation of cross-Government working between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), including planning to meet the demands of warfighting and other strategic health emergencies. A series of w...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79504More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 130 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on conducting organisational reform of medical services within defence.
Answer: In response to the Strategic Defence Review recommendations, and as part of Defence Reform, the Defence Medical Services (DMS) will be empowered as the Lead Command for medical within the Cyber and Specialist Operations Command (CSOC). Work is ongoing to ...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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Armed Forces: Health ServicesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 130 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on rebuilding defence medical (a) capacity and (b) capability together with the NHS.
Answer: A key recommendation of the Strategic Defence Review is rebuilding medical capacity and capability, together with the NHS, to ensure our Armed Forces remain fighting fit in peacetime and are prepared to meet operational demands when at war. With allies, t...
Answered 19 Oct 2025
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NATO: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79502More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 126 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what the criteria are that determine Level (a) 1, (b) 2 and (c) 3 of NATO’s Special Operations Taskforce 2026.
Answer: The criteria that determine Level (a) 1, (b) 2 and (c) 3 of NATO’s Special Operations Taskforce 2026 are outlined in NATO's Minimum Capability Requirements, which are captured in the NATO Defence Planning Process. The Minimum Capability Requirements are h...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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NATO: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79501More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 126 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what the UK’s contribution is to NATO’s Special Operations Taskforce 2026.
Answer: The UK’s contribution to NATO’s Special Operations Taskforce 2026 includes units such as the Army Rangers and the UK Commando Force. These units provide the special operations-capable forces required to improve the UK’s warfighting capabilities, as well a...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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Special ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79500More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 126 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what units are included within the single Service-designated Special Operations Forces.
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review was clear that the current threat environment means Defence needs greater choice and resilience across the spectrum of military effects. Units such as the Army Rangers and the Commando Force will provide the special operations...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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Special Forces: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79499More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 126 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what specialist military capabilities Special Forces provide in support of (a) the police and (b) civil authorities.
Answer: It is the longstanding policy of successive Governments not to comment on the details of the activity, personnel or capabilities of the UK Special Forces.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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Special ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 126 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on enhancing Special Forces.
Answer: It is the longstanding policy of successive Governments not to comment on the details of the activity, personnel or capabilities of the UK Special Forces.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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Permanent Joint Headquarters: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 52 of the Strategic Defence Review, published on 8 July 2025, what progress has he made on ensuring Permanent Joint Headquarters is more resilient to (a) physical and (b) cyber at
Answer: PJHQ's critical role in UK operations is recognised, and its resilience is constantly undergoing review in light of evolving threats. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will understand that for operational security reasons I cannot comment on specific measure...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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Permanent Joint Headquarters: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 125 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of relocating PJHQ to avoid unnecessary risks to the assured command
Answer: PJHQ's critical role in UK operations is recognised, and its resilience is constantly undergoing review in light of evolving threats. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will understand that for operational security reasons I cannot comment on specific measure...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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Permanent Joint Headquarters: SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 125 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what resilience PJHQ has to (a) air and (b) missile strikes.
Answer: PJHQ's critical role in UK operations is recognised, and its resilience is constantly undergoing review in light of evolving threats. I hope that the hon. Gentleman will understand that for operational security reasons I cannot comment on specific measure...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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Permanent Joint HeadquartersMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 35 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what progress the Chief of Joint Operations has made on establishing a single view of operational requirements for the def
Answer: A considered and detailed analysis has been conducted in relation to the matter raised. I hope that the Hon. Gentleman will understand that for operational security reasons I cannot comment on specific measures or assessments.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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National Armaments Director GroupMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79493More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what functions will be included within the National Armaments Director group.
Answer: The National Armaments Director Group was established in March 2025 and is still being designed. It currently includes five enabling organisations and four newly established areas: Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl)Defence SupportDefence Equ...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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