Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Army: Uncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 15075 on Uncrewed Systems, by when will he commence a programme to develop and produce uncrewed vehicles for the Army.
Answer: As part of the Defence Investment Plan, the Department set out its plan to invest £150M in the development and production of uncrewed vehicles for the Army. I can confirm that work to develop and field uncrewed ground vehicle capability as part of the Arm...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSky Sabre: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 15519 on Sky Sabre, on what date was the current Sky Sabre contract signed.
Answer: The Sky Sabre capability has been acquired through a number of separate contracts covering command and control systems, radars, launchers, missiles, support and capability upgrades. There is therefore no single "Sky Sabre contract". The initial ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHawk AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22781More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the replacement for the Hawk T1 will be able to be used for acrobatic display taskings with the Red Arrows prior to achieving a) Initial Operating Capability or b) Full Operating Capability.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordWarships: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 July 2026 to Question 15529 on Warships: Procurement, when the concept phase of the Type 91 uncrewed missile platform will (a) begin and (b) be completed.
Answer: Work on the Type 91-94 and Common Combat Vessel continues. Further detail will be released as appropriate as these programmes develop
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordType 31 Frigates: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 22779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when is the Type 31 frigate construction programme scheduled to be completed.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDefence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 79 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what progress he has made in establishing a new Space Systems Group.
Answer: The Space Systems Portfolio in the National Armament Directorate (NAD) Group will drive assured availability, resilience and operational integration of space systems capabilities to ensure the Integrated Force is ready to deter, fight and win. This portfo...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSkynetMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 83 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026., what assessment he has made of the potential challenges of extending the lifespan of SKYNET 5.
Answer: Expert assessments have been made and measures already taken on extant Skynet 5 satellites to extend life without impacting operations. However, the age of the satellites mean there is still a firm requirement for timely delivery of replacement satellites...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Marine Systems and Warships: FlagsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what pennant will a) CCV and b) Type 91-94 vessels carry.
Answer: Decisions on pennant numbers for future vessels, including the Common Combat Vessels (CCV) Type 91 and Type 94 vessels, have not yet been made. Such matters are considered through established Ministry of Defence processes, including advice from the Ship N...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what vessels are currently part of the Fleet Experimentation Squadron.
Answer: The Fleet Experimental Squadron uses the vessel XV Patrick Blackett to rapidly develop, experiment and operationally evaluate new and emerging maritime capabilities.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: BloodMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22774More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to paragraph 109 of the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, what the full scope is of the £10 million for forward blood products.
Answer: Following the announcement of Defence Investment Plan, Defence Medical Command (DMedC) is working to define the scope of the £10 million to develop or procure dried blood products to improve access closer to the point of injury on the battlefield. DMedC c...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordType 45 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22773More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the current status is of the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC) for the Type 45.
Answer: The United Kingdom undertook extensive studies and assessment activity on the Cooperative Engagement Capability (CEC). This work informed the UK's understanding of advanced network-enabled air defence and alternative approaches to integrated maritime air ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 July 2026, to question 18237 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles, how the land mobility programme is to be delivered over a 20-year period.
Answer: The Land Mobility programme is still in the assessment and concept phase. As part of this phase, we are exploring further how this programme will be delivered.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22771More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, in which lot does he plan to order the first of the next tranche of F-35 aircraft for the Royal Air Force, subject to approval by the Joint Programme Office.
Answer: Discussions with the F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) are ongoing regarding the procurement profiles and delivery schedule for the next batch of F-35 Lightning aircraft.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: CambridgeshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has his Department made of each business case submitted for the options in consideration for Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire and Peterborough.
Answer: The government will aim to reach a decision on which option, if any, to implement by October at the latest. This will still allow elections to new councils in May 2027 before they go live in April 2028.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHawk Aircraft: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the disposal plans for the Hawk T1 aircraft after March 2030.
Answer: Decisions on the final disposal of the Hawk T1 aircraft have not yet been taken.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArms Trade: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 10 July 2026, to question 15070 on Arms Trade: Exports, what is the publication schedule for the a) 2025 and b) 2026 annual defence export statistics.
Answer: The most recently published defence export statistics, covering 2024, were published on 5 March 2026. The 2025 statistics have a provisional release date of 19 November 2026. Statistics for subsequent years will be published in due course.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: In-flight RefuellingMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the demand for a solid boom refuelling capability in order to facilitate air-to-air refuelling of a) future F-35A, b) E7 Wedgetail, c) P8 Poseidon and d) RC-135 Rivet Joint aircraft
Answer: The Royal Air Force currently operates a probe and drogue air-to-air refuelling system and will complement this with the development of a boom system. This will ensure we have a sovereign air-to-air refuelling capability for the future Royal Air Force fle...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: CambridgeshireDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what discussions his department has had with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government om Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire.
Answer: The Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade (BIST) engages regularly with colleagues across government on a range of matters, including Local Government Reorganisation. This is particularly the case in Cambridgeshire, where BIST's ongoing c...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarrior Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 26 November 2025 to question 93241 on Warrior Vehicles: Procurement, what stage is Project ATILLA.
Answer: Project ATILLA aims to deliver an uncrewed ground vehicle minefield-breaching capability. Work is ongoing to convert Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles as part of the trial phase.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 23, what is meant by informed by AI.
Answer: The Digital Targeting Web will be informed by Artificial Intelligence, employing advanced data analytics and machine learning to process large volumes of information quickly and efficiently. By merging data from multiple sources, recognising patterns and ...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTornado AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Tornado a) F3 and b) GR4 aircraft are still held by his department.
Answer: No Tornado aircraft remain in UK military service. A few former Tornado airframes have been retained as technician ground training aids or preserved as gate guardians.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether funding has been provided for the next Tranche 2 phase of F-35 procurement.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan has provided funding for the UK’s second procurement phase of F-35 aircraft. Work is underway to establish the delivery profile, which will need to be negotiated and contracted through the multinational Joint Program Office.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: RussiaDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 15 July 2026 to Question 17502 on Shipping: Russia, how many of the (a) 343 unique vessels and (b) 849 occasions have been since 24 March 2026.
Answer: 96 of the 849 transits referenced in Question 17502 took place from 24 March 2026 onwards. 91 of these transits were undertaken by unique vessels.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: CambridgeshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, for what specific reasons was the decision made to delay the decision on selecting an option for Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire until the Autumn.
Answer: The government will aim to reach a decision on which option, if any, to implement by October at the latest. This will still allow elections to new councils in May 2027 before they go live in April 2028.
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: CambridgeshireTreasuryTabled 16 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19553More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions her department has had with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government on Local Government Reorganisation in Cambridgeshire.
Answer: HM Treasury engages regularly with colleagues across Government on a range of matters, including Local Government Reorganisation. In line with the practice of successive administrations, details of internal discussions are not routinely disclosed.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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