Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the Dynamic Readiness Levels are within the Commercial X Dynamic Market purchasing platform.
Answer: Dynamic Readiness Levels (DRLs) are used within Commercial X's Dynamic Market for supplier self-assessment of their maturity and progression potential when delivering innovative capabilities to Defence. It is designed to support suppliers on their scaling...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: ReservoirsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 4 September 2026 to question 23389 on Agriculture: Reservoirs, by when she plans to open a further round of the Water Management Grant.
Answer: Defra has recently announced that we are reopening the Water Management Grant, with up to £15m available to help farmers build on-farm reservoirs so they can store more water to irrigate crops and be better protected against dry conditions in future. Defr...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPakistan: Family PlanningForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much his Department has spent on the Delivering Accelerated Family Planning in Pakistan programme in each year since November 2017.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Member to the entry for this programme on DevTracker, which details spend for these financial years: https://devtracker.fcdo.gov.uk/programme/GB-GOV-1-300435/summary
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: LGBT+ PeopleMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the independent review on the impact of the ban on LGBT personnel serving in the UK Armed Forces between 1967 and 2000, how many former service personnel have sought a) financial restorative jus
Answer: As at 7 September 2026, Defence had received 1,184 applications for the Dismissed and Discharged Payment of £50,000, 1,435 applications for the Impact Payment of up to £20,000, and 1,203 applications for non-financial restorative measures, from both veter...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what operational restrictions are in place from the F-35 Joint Programme Office with regards to the use of the F-35B Lightning Force against allies of the United States.
Answer: The four Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft currently assigned to British Forces South Atlantic Islands are scheduled to be replaced by four Tranche 2 Typhoon aircraft from the existing fleet during the aircraft rotation planned for late November to early Decembe...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFalkland Islands: F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions has he held with his US counterpart and the F-35 Joint Programme Office on the future use of the F-35B Lightning Force in the defence of the Falkland Islands.
Answer: The four Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft currently assigned to British Forces South Atlantic Islands are scheduled to be replaced by four Tranche 2 Typhoon aircraft from the existing fleet during the aircraft rotation planned for late November to early Decembe...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTyphoon Aircraft: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 9 September 2025 to question 74241 on Typhoon Aircraft: Decommissioning, what steps he has taken to replace the four Tranche 1 Typhoon FGR4s with 1435 Flight in the Falkland Islands upon
Answer: The four Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft currently assigned to British Forces South Atlantic Islands are scheduled to be replaced by four Tranche 2 Typhoon aircraft from the existing fleet during the aircraft rotation planned for late November to early Decembe...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTyphoon Aircraft: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 29 August 2025 to question 72000 on Typhoon Aircraft: Procurement, what the disposal plans are for the remaining four Tranche 1 Typhoon FGR4s in the Falkland Islands upon their decommiss
Answer: When the four Tranche 1 Typhoon aircraft return from the Falkland Islands in 2027, ahead of disposal the aircraft will undergo a ‘Reduce to Produce’ programme to increase the inventory and help support the in-service Tranche 2 and Tranche 3 Typhoon aircra...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of his Department’s major projects are on budget as at the most recent period for which reporting is available.
Answer: Information on the status of major programmes within the Government Major Projects Portfolio, including details pertaining to schedule and expenditure, is published each year alongside the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NIST...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS ProtectorMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27620More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 July 2026 to question 14524 on HMS Protector, by when he plans to decide upon the a) method of procurement and b) exact timeline for the replacement of HMS Protector.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan announced plans to replace HMS Protector with a more modern variant to maintain this essential presence and support Government activities in the Arctic and around the British Antarctic Territory. Decisions on the method of proc...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAircraft CarriersMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the ability of the Royal Navy to mount a sovereign Carrier Strike Group without reliance upon escorts from allied navies.
Answer: The United Kingdom’s Carrier Strike Group is a sovereign capability that is international by design. Its ability to integrate seamlessly with Allied ships and aircraft strengthens, rather than diminishes, that capability by increasing reach, resilience an...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27618More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision to adopt vertical tails for the Tempest aircraft within GCAP on stealth capability.
Answer: Modern combat air survivability is achieved through a combination of low observability, sensors, electronic warfare, networking and mission-system capabilities. Understanding the impact of tail configurations is an integral aspect of the air vehicle desig...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27617More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026 to question 19165 on F-35 Aircraft: Guided Weapons, by when the precision-guided munition, Small Diameter Bomb will achieve Full Operating Capability.
Answer: As the hon. Gentleman will understand I am withholding the date that this capability will be available as it would harm the capability, effectiveness, and security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 15 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is full scope of the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) Programme's Capability Uplift Package 1.
Answer: The full scope of Capability Uplift Package 1 of the Land Ground Based Air Defence (GBAD) Programme comprises both equipment enhancements to improve current operational capability and assessment work to inform future capability development.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBallistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his proposed timeline is for selecting an option for a future SHORAD capability.
Answer: The Land Ground Based Air Defence Programme continues to assess options for future Short Range Air Defence capability. The programme is pursuing an incremental approach, prioritising lower-cost and faster-to-field capabilities while continuing to assess f...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: GrapheneMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in developing a graphene sensing surface configurable to target a) specific molecules, b) chemical agents or c) biological markers.
Answer: The development of sensing surfaces that can be configured to target specific molecules, chemical agents, or biological markers is an important contributor to the building of sensing capabilities for public and force health protection, or human performanc...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarrior Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles have be allocated to Project ATILLA.
Answer: Project ATILLA remains in the concept and trial phase. I am unable to disclose the number of Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicles allocated to Project ATILLA, as due to operational security we do not disclose equipment holdings at unit level.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 2 September 2026, to question 19556 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, when does he expect to have established the delivery profile for the second tranche.
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 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Hang GlidingMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Press Release New paraglider could give British troops an innovative way to strike from the sky, published on 28 August 2026, what are the contracts held with Blakcro.
Answer: Due to reasons of operational security, I am unable to provide any further detail beyond that already contained in the press release.
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIndustry: HuntingdonDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026 to Question 23103 on Industry: Huntingdon, by when does he expect the Treasury to decide on programme approvals that will include the Str
Answer: Due to commercial sensitivities, we are unable to provide a complete list of sites identified through engagement undertaken as part of the Strategic Sites Accelerator's development. Decisions on the future of the programme remain subject to government app...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIndustry: CambridgeshireDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026 to Question 23103 on Industry: Huntingdon, what is the complete list of potential opportunities across Cambridgeshire and Peterborough wh
Answer: Due to commercial sensitivities, we are unable to provide a complete list of sites identified through engagement undertaken as part of the Strategic Sites Accelerator's development. Decisions on the future of the programme remain subject to government app...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPhotonics: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what funding he has provided to UK companies developing graphene photonics and terahertz devices supporting high-bandwidth, narrow-beam links.
Answer: The Department does not hold information on total funding provided specifically to UK companies developing graphene photonics and terahertz devices supporting high-bandwidth, narrow-beam links. However, as announced in the Industrial Strategy, Government ...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign Relations: USACabinet OfficeTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27310More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what contact did the former Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Member for Holborn and St Pancras, have with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles between April 2025 and July 2026.
Answer: It would not be appropriate to comment on private conversations under the previous Prime Minister. Readouts of the Prime Minister’s conversations with foreign leaders are regularly published on gov.uk.
Answered 25 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27309More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Defence funding update (HCWS165), published on 30 June 2026, what is the breakdown of the £10.3 billion identified broken down by each department.
Answer: The UK faces rising threats and the government is responding by boosting defence spending. The £10.3 billion of funding underpinning the Defence Investment Plan, including from departmental savings, asset sales, and specific DESNZ and DfT savings, is set ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ReorganisationDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the answer of 3 September 2026, to question 23022 on Local Government: Cambridgeshire, if she will publish the proposals submitted to date to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Lo
Answer: Publication of any plans and proposals is a matter for the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. As the Hon Member will know, the Ministry announced on 7 September that it will be undertaking further consideration of the local government ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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