Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026

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Written questions

HMP Kirklevington Grange: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who the contractor is for the construction of additional places at HMP Kirklevington Grange.
Answer: The contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Kirklevington Grange is REDS10 (UK) Limited.
Answered 1 Jul 2026
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Nuclear Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026 to question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what the a) whole life cost, b) 2025/26 cost and c) 2026/27 budget is for the SSNA Programme.
Answer: The SSN-AUKUS programme is in the Detailed Design and Long Lead (D2L2) phase, with contracts totaling around £4 billion having been placed. The Ministry of Defence publishes annual Defence Nuclear Enterprise expenditure, including by financial year, in th...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Armoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of Project Niala.
Answer: Project NIALA is an Army initiative established to meet an emergent capability requirement for 11 Brigade following its transition from a Security Force Assistance Brigade to a Tactical Recce Strike Brigade. The project will provide 270 Recce Strike Vehic...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what vehicle platform the award of a £19.7 million contract for 270 Recce Strike Vehicle for 11 Brigade was made.
Answer: Project NIALA is an Army initiative established to meet an emergent capability requirement for 11 Brigade following its transition from a Security Force Assistance Brigade to a Tactical Recce Strike Brigade. The project will provide 270 Recce Strike Vehic...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for GBU-24 Paveway III.
Answer: Paveway II and Paveway III are no longer in UK service. Regarding Paveway IV carriage hours limitations, I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for GBU-12 Paveway II.
Answer: Paveway II and Paveway III are no longer in UK service. Regarding Paveway IV carriage hours limitations, I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for Paveway IV.
Answer: Paveway II and Paveway III are no longer in UK service. Regarding Paveway IV carriage hours limitations, I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the specifications are for the three prototype missiles created by a) MBDA UK, b) MGI Engineering and c) Rotron Aerospace for Project Brakestop.
Answer: The Brakestop missile requirements are a range of at least 500km, carrying a warhead weighing at least 225kg, at a speed of more than 600km/hour, with a target unit cost of around £400,000 excluding the warhead. At this stage, the MOD is unable to provide...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Ministry of Defence Police: Seized ArticlesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many items classified as Attractive to Criminal and Terrorist Organisations have been (a) seized and (b) recovered by Ministry of Defence Police in each year since 2016 by type of item.
Answer: The Department has robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft of items Attractive to Criminal and Terrorist Organisations (ACTO). Any loss will be thoroughly investigated. The figures requested are as follows: Type2016201720182...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Russia: ShippingDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 19 June 2026 to question 9089 on Russia: Shipping, how many UK-sanctioned Russian shadow fleet vessels transited the UK territorial sea without a legitimate flag in a) 2025 and b) 2026
Answer: The UK Government constantly monitors all vessels in the UK territorial sea using a variety of information sources to uphold the safety of mariners, the marine environment and the UK’s national security.
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 17 June 2026 to Question 5081 on Armed Forces: Firearms, what were the circumstances which led to the loss of a) two C8 rifles in 2024 and b) one C8 rifle in 2025.
Answer: The security of small arms is taken very seriously within MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. All losses and thefts of small arms are fully and rigorously investigated.Whil...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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Russia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of interdicting sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet vessels in the English Channel under a) Article 19 or b) Article 21 of UNCLOS.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continuously monitors maritime activity in UK waters. Any enforcement action is considered on a case‑by‑case basis. We will not provide details on our decision-making process as this could compromise our ability to successfully tak...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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Local Government: ReorganisationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions his Department has held with officials from the Unison union on local government reorganisation.
Answer: The Department has been working closely with trade unions, including Unison, as we develop support and guidance to assist councils with the transition and will continue to do so throughout the process. Several discussions have focussed on staffing matters...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 17 June 2026, to question 5081 on Armed Forces: Firearms, how many a) lost and b) stolen UK military firearms have been recovered between 2000 and 2021, by year and weapon type.
Answer: The security of small arms is taken very seriously within MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. All losses and thefts of small arms are fully and rigorously investigated.Give...
Answered 24 Jun 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: EnginesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2026 to Question 10070 on F-35 Aircraft: Engines, what his planned timetable is for finalising the timeline of remaining upgrades to Technology Refresh 3 standard.
Answer: The timings for the transition of the UK’s F-35 fleet from Technology Refresh 2 to Technology Refresh 3 standard are under active consideration. Decisions will be made in line with the wider global F-35 programme.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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Hawk AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2026 to Question 10071 on Hawk Aircraft, how has XX159 been disposed of.
Answer: The deregistered Hawk Aircraft XX159 is being held in storage pending selection of the appropriate disposal route for scrapping and recycling.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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Nuclear Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 18 June 2026 to Question 10074 on Nuclear Weapons: Procurement, when his Department plans to complete its cost estimates on the Astraea programme.
Answer: Given the significant work involved in developing a new warhead, I do not expect that we will be in a position to complete costs estimates in this Parliament as the hon. Gentleman has requested. This is a multi-decade programme to support our nuclear dete...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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Nuclear Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11270More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 18 June 2026 to question 10074 on Nuclear Weapons: Procurement, what his Department's planned timetable is for completing their part in the development of cost estimates regarding the A
Answer: Given the significant work involved in developing a new warhead, I do not expect that we will be in a position to complete costs estimates in this Parliament as the hon. Gentleman has requested. This is a multi-decade programme to support our nuclear dete...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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Antiaircraft MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for ASRAAM.
Answer: I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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Antiaircraft MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for AMRAAM.
Answer: I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the US Government Accountability Office’s report entitled F-35 Sustainment: Actions Needed to Ensure Updated Strategy Improves Persistent Readiness Challenges, published on 11 June 2026, what as
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Questions 11056 and 11058 on 23 June 2026.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
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Military Aircraft: In-flight RefuellingMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11266More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the compatibility of current UK air-to-air refuelling capability with the new Probe Refuelling Adapter for the US Air National Guard Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderb
Answer: Air to air refuelling remains a key capability within the Air Mobility Force and increases the endurance, range, payload and flexibility of all capable receiver aircraft. The RAF currently operates a probe and drogue system, which is compatible with platf...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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HMP Warren Hill: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who is the new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Warren Hill.
Answer: The new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Prescoed is Galliford Try Construction Limited.The new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Warren Hill is Algeco UK Limited
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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HMP/YOI Prescoed: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who is the new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Prescoed.
Answer: The new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Prescoed is Galliford Try Construction Limited.The new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Warren Hill is Algeco UK Limited
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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Defence Nuclear EnterpriseMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11263More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026 to question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what is the a) whole life cost, b) 2025/26 cost and c) 2026/27 budget for the Nuclear Fuels Programme.
Answer: As the Nuclear Fuels Programme remains in its early development phase, it is too early to provide an accurate whole lift cost estimate. We are continuing to work with industry to develop options for the programme’s delivery and these options will then inf...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
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