Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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HMS Bulwark: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026, to question 7772 on HMS Bulwark: Sales, with reference to the Press Release HMS Bulwark to transfer to Brazilian Navy as UK turns to future of amphibious ships, whether the
Answer: The constructive loss recorded refers to the remaining economic value of the Albion Class, rather than a cash loss or sale valuation. Comparison between this accounting figure and the proceeds of an individual asset sale would be misleading. The sale of H...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArgentina: AntarcticForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has he made of the potential impact on the British presence in Antarctica of the progress made by Argentina in developing the Admiral Berisso Integrated Naval
Answer: We are aware of Argentina's plans to develop the Integrated Naval Base at Ushuaia into a combined naval and civilian Antarctic logistics centre, alongside the existing Admiral Berisso naval base. The project was announced under the previous Argentine gove...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the fifth-generation Land Force programme.
Answer: The Fifth Generation Land Force will transform and modernise the future Land Force as part of the Integrated Force Design 2035 as set out in the Strategic Defence Review for modern NATO warfighting. The work is continuing to evolve and is examining how pe...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Infrastructure and Service Transformation AuthorityHome OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 23377 on National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority, what was the outcome of the Programme Assessment Review of the Future Asyl
Answer: The Programme Assessment Review of the Future Asylum Contracts Transformation Tranche 1 Outline Business Case returned an Amber Delivery Confidence Assessment. An Amber NISTA Delivery Confidence Assessment means that successful delivery of the programme t...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCanada: ArmyMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026, to question 23066 on Canada: Army, by when will the annual funding profile be determined.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2026, to question 16066 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, over how many years does he anticipate delivery of the next tranche of F-35 aircraft to take.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the previous answer to Question 16066 which remains extant. The exact delivery profile is subject to negotiation between the UK and multinational Joint Program Office.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2026, to question 16066 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, whether he plans to order a further tranche of F-35 aircraft prior to taking delivery of the next batch in the early-2030s.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the previous answer to Question 16066 which remains extant.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-07-06/16066
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28104More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026, to question 23062 on Military Bases, what progress has he made in identifying suitable redeployment opportunities within Defence and the wider Civil Service.
Answer: The Army is currently working to identify where redeployment opportunities may exist for affected employees across Defence and the wider Civil Service. This work is ongoing, and further information about support and potential redeployment opportunities wi...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRadioactive WasteDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026, to question 23174 on Radioactive Waste: Waste Management, by when will he have delivered the a) review, b) update of the programme’s business case
Answer: Nuclear Waste Services is in the process of developing the business case assumptions for the next phase of the GDF programme and revised lifetime plan. Nuclear Waste Services and NISTA will also undertake an Assurance of Action Plan this Autumn.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: HuntingdonDepartment for TransportTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 7 September 2026 to Question 22814 on Driving Tests: Huntingdon, what estimate he has made of the potential increase in test availability that this will provide in Huntingdon.
Answer: In the financial year 2025/26 and following the announcement of the reintroduction of overtime incentives, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) provided 4,331 more tests through overtime at test centres serving Huntingdon when compared to the pr...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28101More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the scope of Project Horus.
Answer: Project HORUS is supporting urgent operational requirements for a rapidly procured, persistent air-search capability using uncrewed maritime platforms fitted with sensors to detect, track, identify and report airborne threats. The project is on contract a...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the scope of the £110m of funding fast-tracked to accelerate construction of new prison places and secure new land for prisons.
Answer: As announced by the Lord Chancellor on 1 September 2026, we will accelerate the prison building programme through a £110 million investment. By bringing forward funding, we will convert unused or underutilised existing space across the prison estate, such...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNavyHome OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28099More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department has had with the Ministry of Defence regarding the requirements of the Maritime Capability Replacement Programme to support military naval operations.
Answer: Officials continue to work closely with both the Ministry of Defence and National Shipbuilding Office on the requirements for the new vessels. The new vessels will contribute to our national maritime security by providing support to other government depar...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordType 45 Destroyers: AmmunitionMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the availability of 113mm ammunition until the Type 45 leaves service.
Answer: It would not be appropriate to comment on specific ammunition stock levels, as disclosure could prejudice operational security. The Ministry of Defence keeps all munitions requirements under regular review to ensure that the Royal Navy can meet its operat...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordCaribbean: SlaveryForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28097More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of CARICOM’s 10-point plan for reparatory justice.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the answer provided to Question 32987 on 10 March.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: FinanceDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28096More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what is the scope of the Future Rural Payments Service.
Answer: As we set out in the Farming Roadmap, the Future Rural Payments Service (FRPS) is working towards a modern and efficient service that simplifies and streamlines the grant application process and reduces the demand on farmer’s time for administration. The ...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: PropertyMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28095More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026 to question 23267 on Defence: Property, which states that “No projects within the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio have been resubmitted with a reduced scope to mee
Answer: The resubmission and reduction in scope referenced at point four in the narrative relates to the overall schedule and funding profile for the totality of the portfolio. It does not refer to the resubmission of individual projects within the Defence Estate...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Force: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28094More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026 to question 23071 on Air Force: Military Bases, what is the projected year each of the bases listed will be resurfaced.
Answer: The only Royal Air Force location where the runway is being resurfaced is RAF Brize Norton. The below locations form part of the Air Operating Surface Sub-Programme, which includes repairs to surfaces outside of the core runway. Location FYRAF Northolt25/...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTrident Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28093More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026 to question 23037 on Trident Submarines: Procurement, what will trigger payment of the remaining £2.5bn allocated to Dreadnought Delivery Phase 4.
Answer: Further contracts will be placed into the wider supply chain during the Delivery Phase 4 period as the Dreadnought programme and scope matures, to ensure we are placing the right contracts at the right time for the right price.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28092More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 7 September 2026 to question 22868 on Military Exercises, what was the outcome of tests on the Talaria Sting R e-bikes.
Answer: The Army’s testing of the Talaria Sting R e-bike demonstrated potential operational benefits in specific roles, including improved tactical mobility over difficult terrain, reduced physical burden on personnel and a lower acoustic signature than conventio...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: KurdsHome OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether asylum claims made by male Iraqi Kurds have claimed to be in a relationship with the daughter of the prime minister of the Kurdistan region since 5 July 2024.
Answer: This information is not published and could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.Those seeking to remain in the UK through fraudulent means will have their applications refused. Anyone who has ...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: PakistanHome OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether asylum claims made by male Pakistanis have claimed to be in a homosexual relationship with the same one individual since 5 July 2024.
Answer: This information is not published and could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.Those seeking to remain in the UK through fraudulent means will have their applications refused. Anyone who has ...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Force: Defence Equipment and TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to ensure the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office is aligned with the USAF Autonomy Government Reference Architecture.
Answer: Work is being conducted to assess the compatibility of relevant projects/activities in the RAF Rapid Capabilities Office with the USAF Autonomy Government Reference Architecture (A-GRA).For example, the UK's PYRAMID Technical Standard open avionics system...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: SoftwareMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which current RAF platforms are not compatible with the Future Airborne Capability Environment.
Answer: The RAF does not hold a definitive list of in-service platforms designated as not compatible with the Future Airborne Capability Environment (FACE) Technical Standard.There is no regulatory or certification requirements to record whether all systems and a...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO: ArcticMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the UK’s contribution to NATO enhanced deterrence in the Arctic Region under Arctic Sentry.
Answer: The United Kingdom considers itself the nearest neighbour to the Arctic region and recognises that the security of this region is inextricably linked to our own national security. By assuming command of NATO's Joint Force Command Norfolk, which is respons...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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