Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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British Indian Ocean Territory: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113936More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 12 February 2026 to question 111937, what the outcome was of the meetings with Mauritius in a) January and b) July 2009 on the sovereignty of the Br
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to Question 109314 on 09 February 2026.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO: Baltic SeaMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what he plans to commit to NATO’s Task Force X Baltic.
Answer: The UK is fully committed to NATO’s broader deterrence posture in the Baltic region, demonstrated through our significant contributions across air, maritime, and land domains. This includes our Forward Land Force commitment in Estonia, regular participati...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Queen ElizabethMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when HMS Queen Elizabeth will be seaworthy.
Answer: HMS Queen Elizabeth entered dry dock in Rosyth on 29 August 2025 to undertake planned maintenance. Information relating to the maintenance status and movements of warships are not published to avoid compromising operational security.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Queen ElizabethMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when HMS Queen Elizabeth entered dry-dock.
Answer: HMS Queen Elizabeth entered dry dock in Rosyth on 29 August 2025 to undertake planned maintenance. Information relating to the maintenance status and movements of warships are not published to avoid compromising operational security.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on delivering Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting Systems.
Answer: Over the past three years, the Support Weapons Enhanced Sighting Systems project has delivered a range of enhanced capabilities to the UK's Armed Forces which are now in service on systems including Heavy Machine Gun, Grenade Machine Gun, and General-Purp...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the approval of Italy’s €8.77 billion in initial funding on the progress of the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: All three trilateral partners are making significant investments in the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), with the partnership itself designed to enhance affordability through shared development and delivery. The precise investment profiles of our inter...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: RedundancyMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 February 2026 to question 111268 on Ministry of Defence: Redundancy, how many civil service redundancies within his Department he plans to achieve through a) the targeted voluntary ex
Answer: Applications for the voluntary exit scheme closed on 23 January 2026. This is not a redundancy process but provides eligible employees with the opportunity to leave the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on a voluntary basis. The scheme is targeted at specific in-...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: RedundancyMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 February 2026 to question 111268 on Ministry of Defence: Redundancy, when the targeted voluntary exit scheme launched on 6 January 2026 will close.
Answer: Applications for the voluntary exit scheme closed on 23 January 2026. This is not a redundancy process but provides eligible employees with the opportunity to leave the Ministry of Defence (MOD) on a voluntary basis. The scheme is targeted at specific in-...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of replacing the Royal Navy’s Automated Small Calibre Gun.
Answer: The Automated Small Calibre Gun (ASCG) continues to provide a reliable, stabilised, and remotely‑operated capability for close‑in defence across a range of Royal Navy (RN) platforms. As part of routine capability planning, the RN is assessing future requi...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: North Atlantic OceanMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when does he expect the UK’s commitment to Atlantic Strike to commence.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response to Question 98877 provided on 18 December 2026.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordQuantum Technology: RadarMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in developing a Quantum Radar capability.
Answer: Defence quantum experts within Defence Science and Technology (DST), the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl), and Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE) work closely with our international allies and partners in wider Government, industry and aca...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones, published on 16 January 2026, how many prisons across the prison estate currently have access to active counter-U
Answer: We are working hard to deter, detect and disrupt the illegal use of drones that deliver contraband so that prisoners have access to a safe and stable rehabilitative environment. Our approach is multi-faceted and includes physical security countermeasures,...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of JusticeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what counter-Unmanned Aircraft System capabilities are available to HM Prison and Probation Service staff.
Answer: We are working hard to deter, detect and disrupt the illegal use of drones that deliver contraband so that prisoners have access to a safe and stable rehabilitative environment. Our approach is multi-faceted and includes physical security countermeasures,...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChallenger TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total planned number of Challenger 3 tanks for Royal Armoured Corps Regiments.
Answer: 148 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks are being upgraded to the Challenger 3 standard. All 148 are for the Royal Armoured Corps.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChallenger TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the total planned number of tanks to be upgraded to Challenger 3.
Answer: 148 Challenger 2 Main Battle Tanks are being upgraded to the Challenger 3 standard. All 148 are for the Royal Armoured Corps.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Intelligence: Digital TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 12 February 2026 to Question 110953 on Military Intelligence: Digital Technology, when does he expect the SCC to be fully operational.
Answer: Secret Community Cloud capability will continue to be delivered on a phased basis, with Full Operating Capability expected in Autumn 2026.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ModernisationMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 11 February 2026 to question 110522 on Ajax Vehicles: Modernisation, when he expects the Ajax-family vehicles due to reach Drop 3 standard by October 2028 reach Drop 4 standard.
Answer: All 589 Ajax family vehicles will reach Capability Drop 4 by September 2029 as contracted, subject to reviews that are ongoing.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ModernisationMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 February 2026 to question 110522 on Ajax Vehicles: Modernisation, by when will those Ajax-family vehicles due to reach Drop 3 standard by October 2028 will reach Drop 4 standard.
Answer: All 589 Ajax family vehicles will reach Capability Drop 4 by September 2029 as contracted, subject to reviews that are ongoing.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordThatched RoofingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 11 February 2026 to question 111279 on Thatched Roofing, what steps is she taking to increase the number of thatching-straw growers in the UK.
Answer: Agricultural policy is the responsibility of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The Government has allocated a record £11.8 billion to sustainable farming and food production over this parliament, investing more than £2.7 billion a ye...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordThatched RoofingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, pursuant to the Answer of 11 February 2026 to Question 111279 on Thatched Roofing, what is the date and location of the April 2026 thatching-straw growers workshop.
Answer: Agricultural policy is the responsibility of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs. The Government has allocated a record £11.8 billion to sustainable farming and food production over this parliament, investing more than £2.7 billion a ye...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPoliceHome OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) warranted Police Officers, (b) Police Community Support Officers and (c) Special Constables there were on (i) 31 March 2025 and (ii) 11 February 2026.
Answer: The Home Office collects and publishes data on the size of the police workforce in England and Wales, on a biannual basis, as at 31 March and 30 September each year in the Police Workforce, England and Wales statistical bulletin available here: https://ww...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAntonia RomeoCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113304More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what the outcome was of the investigation into Dame Antonia Romeo in 2017.
Answer: The allegations were dismissed 9 years ago on the basis that there was no case to answer. We do not release confidential documents relating to internal HR processes.
Answered 9 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPupil Premium: CambridgeshireDepartment for EducationTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what is the current level provided for the (a) service pupil premium and the (b) primary pupil premium in Cambridgeshire.
Answer: Pupil premium and service pupil premium allocations, including at local authority level, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pupil-premium-allocations-and-conditions-of-grant-2025-to-2026.The allocations amount in the 2025/26 fin...
Answered 25 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK announces urgent new air defence package for Ukraine worth over half a billion pounds, published on 12 February 2026, what calibre are the 200,000 rounds of artille
Answer: The calibre of this artillery ammunition cannot be detailed due to operational sensitives.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113295More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK announces urgent new air defence package for Ukraine worth over half a billion pounds, published on 12 February 2026, what is the a) total value of the package anno
Answer: The total value of the air defence package announced by the Defence Secretary at the most recent Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting, is £540 million. This is funded through the UK’s annual commitment of military aid to Ukraine and Ukrainian funding und...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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