Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Ministry of Defence: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8406More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many procurement contracts have been (a) cancelled, (b) delayed or (c) renegotiated by his department since 1 April 2026.
Answer: Since 1 April 2026, zero Ministry of Defence procurement contracts have been cancelled. Data relating to the number of contracts delayed or renegotiated is not held centrally and could be provided only at disproportionate cost.
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026 to question 4901 on Defence: Finance, on what date was the Armed Forces Minister first given sight of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answer: Ministers have been engaged in broad discussions about the Strategic Defence Review, the Defence Industrial Strategy and the Defence Investment Plan since we took office. Drafts were shared with Ministers for input as the Defence Investment Plan was devel...
Answered 8 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAntitank Missiles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5082 on Antitank Missiles: Procurement, how many Lightweight Command Launch Units have been ordered; and whether they will replace all of the current Command Laun
Answer: The UK’s existing Javelin Command Launch units will be gradually phased out, to be replaced by the new Lightweight Command Launch Unit. Javelin capability will be maintained by a mixed fleet during this transition. As I am certain the hon. Member will und...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4921 on Reserve Forces, by when he will have assessed the feasibility of developing a new force modelled on the Reserves which connects local communities with Def
Answer: On SDR recommendation 27, MOD is developing options for the protection of critical national infrastructure in the event of crisis or conflict, including exploring the development of a new force that is modelled on the Reserves and connects local communiti...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5091 on Military Aircraft: Training, what mixed reality resources have been integrated into the training pipeline as part of Phase 1 of the Fast Jet Transformatio
Answer: The Fast Jet Transformation Programme Phase 1 has upgraded five Texan T1 and six Hawk T2 synthetic training devices. These training devices are used within the fast jet training pipeline as part of Basic Flying Training and Advanced Jet Training and now i...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: FuelsMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of of 8 June 2026 to question 4902 on Military Aircraft: Fuels, by when he plans to write regarding the requested information.
Answer: The requested information is now available and is given below. The Ministry of Defence does not undertake the blending of SAF with conventional jet fuel; therefore, the current impact on the services is negligible. The fuel used at Main Operating Bases is...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 23 January 2026 to question 106284 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Decommissioning, what progress he has made on identifying a vehicle platform to replace Stormer.
Answer: As he will know the long-term replacement for Stormer is under consideration as part of the Heavy Protected Mobility (PM) sub-programme, within the Land Mobility Programme. The Heavy PM sub-programme is in its concept phase and is currently evaluating the...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4912 on Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety, what recent progress he has made on the Ajax programme; and what the outcome was of the IEPR.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 8 June 2026, to Question 4912, which remains extant.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Codes of PracticeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5064 on Public Houses: Codes of Practice, by what date will she set out further conclusions.
Answer: As set out in the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5064, the department continues to consider evidence on beer market access as part of a broader and ongoing process. Given the complexity of the issues involved, including the need to balance the interest...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Codes of PracticeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on what date the beer market access review was published.
Answer: As set out in the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5064, the department continues to consider evidence on beer market access as part of a broader and ongoing process. Given the complexity of the issues involved, including the need to balance the interest...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Secondhand GoodsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4884 on Motor Vehicles: Secondhand Goods, by when does she plan to start conducting a cost benefit analysis.
Answer: We have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate by early 2027. Following that review, we will consider any legislative changes as appropriate, with a Cost Benefit Analysis prepared for any relevant legislation.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Secondhand GoodsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4884 on Motor Vehicles: Secondhand Goods, by when does she assess the relevant legislation will be brought forward.
Answer: We have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate by early 2027. Following that review, we will consider any legislative changes as appropriate, with a Cost Benefit Analysis prepared for any relevant legislation.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Secondhand GoodsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4884 on Motor Vehicles: Secondhand Goods, by when she plans to consult further on the detailed regulatory approach for requirements post-2030.
Answer: We have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate by early 2027. Following that review, we will consider any legislative changes as appropriate, with a Cost Benefit Analysis prepared for any relevant legislation.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency: ReformDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 3443 on Medicines and Healthcare products, what the full scope is of the measures introduced by the MHRA.
Answer: Measures introduced by the MHRA include published guidance on its approach to assessing medicines applications using alternative methods, and development of an early regulatory review process, from January 2027, for relevant dossier sections that do not i...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Seas and OceansDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 3606 on Seas and Oceans: Telecommunications Cables, by when she will have (a) finished exploring options for securing UK-based and UK-f
Answer: As set out in the answer of 5 June, the Department has undertaken market engagement to fully consider the range of options available to Government to deliver a UK-based and UK-flagged subsea cable repair capability, in a way that provides value for money ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what progress has she made in considering how the UK’s 2027 G20 presidency could help convene regulators t
Answer: The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and acceptance of alternative methods, including through engagement with regulators and key international partners. We are currently exploring how the UK’s 2027 G20...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, following the completion of the delivery of the 48th F-35B Lightning II, what is the distribution of F-35Bs across the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm’s a) operational and b) training locations.
Answer: Following delivery of the 48th UK F-35B Lightning aircraft, 42 are currently based at RAF Marham. These aircraft are distributed between two frontline squadrons, 617 Squadron and 809 Naval Air Squadron, which provide operational capability and participa...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 5073 on Electronic Warfare, by when does he plan the capability from Project CRENIC to enter service.
Answer: The Planning Assumption for Service Entry (PASE) for the dismounted, soldier worn CRENIC system is 2028.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 2, for what reason did the department not have adequate accounting records in relation to audit evidence that £
Answer: The Department did not maintain appropriate accounting records to support the classification of £6.1 billion of AWE assets under construction due to inadequate legacy record-keeping. Many of these costs are historic, some dating back to 15 years old, and ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Bulwark: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026 to question 1023 on HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance, by when the regeneration of HMS Bulwark will be completed.
Answer: The regeneration of HMS Bulwark is expected to complete this year.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGeorge Cross CommitteeCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7853More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what dates the George Cross Committee has met to assess gallantry award submissions since 12 December 2024.
Answer: The George Cross Committee has met on three occasions since 12 December 2024: Thursday 13 March 2025, Thursday 18 September 2025 and Thursday 19 March 2026.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAWE: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 2, for what reason did his Department classify historic expenditure by the Atomic Weapons Establishment as spen
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) classifies historic expenditure by AWE as spending on infrastructure development as these costs relate to assets under construction. These include buildings, infrastructure and equipment, managed by AWE but owned and capitali...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7781More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussion has she has had with NATO-Partner countries on membership of the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.
Answer: The UK announced that it is exploring setting up the Multilateral Defence Mechanism with Finland, the Netherlands and other partners by 2027. This will be designed to improve value for money and increase standardisation in the defence sector through joint...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan Police: AmmunitionHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice, 2026/S 000-050599 published on 29 May 2026, what firearms does the Metropolitan Police Service hold chambered in .300BLK.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold information on the specific firearms and ammunition held by the Metropolitan Police Service. Decisions about the types of firearms and ammunition used by police forces are operational matters for forces’ chief officers.Chief ...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan Police: AmmunitionHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice, 2026/S 000-050599, published on 29 May 2026, what National Policing functions under the Metropolitan Police Service use a) .300BLK supe
Answer: The Home Office does not hold information on the specific firearms and ammunition held by the Metropolitan Police Service. Decisions about the types of firearms and ammunition used by police forces are operational matters for forces’ chief officers.Chief ...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
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