Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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MOD ChicksandsMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 12 February 2026 to question 111273 on Military Bases: Sales, what his planned timetable is for a decision on the disposal of JITG Chicksands.
Answer: The decision has already been taken to dispose of Ministry of Defence Chicksands when it becomes surplus to military requirement, as announced by the previous administration in December 2023.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Warfare: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 12 February 2026 to question 110957 on Electronic Warfare: Procurement, by when will the delivery phase of Project Goldweed be completed.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided on 12 February 2026 to Question 110957. As I hope the hon. Member will understand, due to operational and commercial sensitivities I am unable to provide any further detail on Project Goldweed.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic Warfare: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 12 February 2026 to question 110957 on Electronic Warfare: Procurement, whether Project Goldweed is an electronic warfare procurement project.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided on 12 February 2026 to Question 110957. As I hope the hon. Member will understand, due to operational and commercial sensitivities I am unable to provide any further detail on Project Goldweed.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAntonia RomeoCabinet OfficeTabled 12 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 113290More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether previous disciplinary allegations against Dame Antonia Romeo have been assessed by the Cabinet Office since 2017.
Answer: The allegations were dismissed 9 years ago on the basis that there was no case to answer. These allegations were considered by the Cabinet Office as the individual was a permanent member of staff of that Department.
Answered 9 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many people have arrived against each job on the (a) Immigration Salary List and (b) the former Shortage Occupation List since 5 July 2024.
Answer: We are unable to estimate the number of workers with specific roles that have physically arrived to take up employment, but we do hold data on the numbers that have obtained visas with the intention of taking up a role.The Home Office publishes data on sp...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of procuring the Nightfall missile on the UK's precision fires capability.
Answer: The new ballistic missiles developed under Project Nightfall are intended to provide Ukraine with a long range-capability to counter Russian aggression as rapidly as possible. Decisions on the UK's precision strike capabilities will be prioritised appropr...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out how the Dismounted Data System will speed up battlefield decision-making using AI.
Answer: The Dismounted Data System (DDS) delivers reconnaissance and intelligence data to troops far faster than legacy systems, giving commanders quicker and more accurate information.It provides realtime clarity on friendly and enemy positions, reducing misiden...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of all central commands being led by the United States on NATO operations.
Answer: While the US will now command all of the Theatre Component Commands (TCC), the UK and other European allies will hold the respective Deputy Commander positions on rotation. This will give the UK insight and influence at these central commands. By focusing...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the UK taking command of Joint Force Command Norfolk on the UK's role as lead nation within the Joint Expeditionary Force.
Answer: The UK taking command of Joint Force Command (JFC) Norfolk will not impact the UK’s role as Framework Nation within the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF).
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact on UK naval priorities of losing NATO’s Marcom central maritime command appointment.
Answer: The UK’s commitment to NATO is unshakeable and we continue to reinforce our role as the leading European nation in the alliance.
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMigrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the total number of people who have arrived to fulfil jobs on the Immigration Salary List (formerly the Shortage Occupation List), since 5 July 2024.
Answer: We are unable to estimate the number of workers with specific roles that have physically arrived to take up employment, but we do hold data on the numbers that have obtained visas with the intention of taking up a role.The Home Office publishes data on sp...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release entitled Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones, published on 16 January 2026, what progress has he made in launching high-stakes competitions to develop
Answer: We are working closely with international partners across our priorities, including lessons learnt from the battlefield to counter the threat of malicious drones. Officials are in further discussion with counterparts in Ukraine and other international all...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112784More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release entitled Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones, published on 16 January 2026, how will his Department benefit from the £6.5 million UKRI funding availab
Answer: We are working closely with international partners across our priorities, including lessons learnt from the battlefield to counter the threat of malicious drones. Officials are in further discussion with counterparts in Ukraine and other international all...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release entitled Battlefield tactics to inspire UK fight against prison drones, published on 16 January 2026, how has he tasked prisons with learning from Ukraine's drone expertise.
Answer: We are working closely with international partners across our priorities, including lessons learnt from the battlefield to counter the threat of malicious drones. Officials are in further discussion with counterparts in Ukraine and other international all...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112713More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what plans he has to dispose of the SA80 family of weapons after they are replaced by a new individual weapon via Project Grayburn.
Answer: Project GRAYBURN is currently in the concept phase with the aim of identifying and understanding requirements. As part of this phase, a disposal plan is under consideration. Due to the current phase of the project and commercial sensitivities, I am unable...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112712More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of procuring the Leonardo Proteus helicopter.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response to Question 101435 provided on 8 January 2026.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112711More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of utilising the M134 minigun in a ground-based counter-Unmanned Aircraft System role.
Answer: The British Army continues to revolutionise its fighting capabilities, improving their range, persistence, precision and mass. The ability of our Armed Forces to counter the threat of highly developed uncrewed air systems is of vital importance, as is lea...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordNorway: Type 26 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Type 26 frigates are scheduled to be allocated to the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response to Question 108598 provided on 4 February 2026. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-27/108598
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChallenger Tanks: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 28 January 2026 to Question 107227 on Challenger Tanks: Exports, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Main Ground Combat System project on Challenger 3 exports.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 28 January 2026 to Question 107227 which remains extant. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-20/107227
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordQuantum TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112708More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made in developing a quantum illumination 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 recordArtillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 10 February 2026 to question 110161 on Artillery: Procurement, how the a) common design baseline and b) technical specification for the UK and Germany differs from the version of RCH155
Answer: Both Germany and the UK have agreed to a minor baseline modification to ensure the platform meets a common standard that satisfies each nation’s requirements. Following this, each nation will integrate its own national communications systems and secondary...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112706More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the trained strength is of the Royal Marines.
Answer: The latest statistics concerning UK Service personnel, including the trained strength of the Royal Marines, can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/quarterly-service-personnel-statistics-2025
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 9 February 2026 to question 109314 on Chagos Islands: Sovereignty, with reference to the Answer of 26 January 2010 to Question HL1306, what the resp
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to Question 109314 on 09 February 2026.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS VenturerMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the in-service date of HMS Venturer.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 4 February 2026 to the hon. Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mark Francois) to Question 108597.
Answered 18 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions has he held with his cabinet colleagues on retaining sovereign military helicopter manufacturing capability.
Answer: Cabinet colleagues engage in discussions about defence capabilities, which are supported by the Defence Industrial Strategy. This strategy highlights the Government's commitment to preserving sovereign capabilities, playing a crucial role in supporting jo...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
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