Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Repatriation: SyriaHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 3 June 2026 to question 3166 on Repatriation: Syria, for what reason her Department does not record information on returning foreign fighters who have been a) arrested and b)
Answer: Arrests and prosecutions are matters for the independent police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Where these relate to terrorism offences, the CPS provides relevant data to the Home Office for quarterly publication. This forms part of the official...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7777More
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 21, what progress he has made in restarting trials with Ajax by the end of 2026.
Answer: As advised within my last Written Ministerial Statement on 28 April 2026, we are considering a phased approach to the restarting of the Ajax programme. The first phase will include the restarting of the trials using the current version of Ajax. As I have ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7776More
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 5, what is the full scope of the Ajax 2’package of upgrades currently being developed.
Answer: As advised within my last Written Ministerial Statement on 28 April 2026, we are considering a phased approach to the restarting of the Ajax programme. The first phase will include the restarting of the trials using the current version of Ajax. As I have ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Nuclear EnterpriseMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7775More
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 11, what are the nine DNE programmes have whole-life costs of more than £10 billion.
Answer: The following nine Defence Nuclear Enterprise programmes have whole-life costs exceeding £10 billion: AstuteAstraeaClyde Transformation ProgrammeCore Production CapabilityDreadnoughtFuture Materials CampusNuclear Fuels ProgrammeSSNASubmarine Build Modern...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Bulwark: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7772More
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, what the projected net return for his Department is of the sale of HMS Bulwark.
Answer: HMS BULWARK is currently in HMNB Devonport undergoing regeneration. Regeneration costs are not yet confirmed and will be announced in due course. The cost of generating her will be offset by any agreed sales figure which we expect will represent a net ret...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release UK-led Operation Interflex enters new phase of specialist training for Ukraine, published on 5 June 2026, what the additional cost is of delivering the new phase o
Answer: The new phase of Interflex brings all the elements of UK-delivered training for the Ukrainian Armed Forces under a single, unified framework. This is an evolution and consolidation of the Operation Interflex training offer to Ukraine which comes at no add...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7769More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential benefit to the UK of joining 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 recordArmed Forces: MortuariesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of mortuary affairs qualified personnel within the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely publish the number of qualified personnel in niche operational capability areas, as disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces. However, I can confirm t...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Workplace PensionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7766More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of his Department's budget was spent on military pensions in 2024-25.
Answer: Spend on military pensions in 2024-25 represented 8% of the defence budget.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Nuclear Enterprise: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7765More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of the Ministry of Defence budget was spent on the Defence Nuclear Enterprise in 2024-25.
Answer: In 2024-25, 18% of the Ministry of Defence budget was spent on the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. The Defence Nuclear Enterprise is a hugely complex, scientifically advanced and risky portfolio which spans decades. As a Government we are undertaking signific...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEarly Warning Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7764More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in procuring a replacement for CROWSNEST.
Answer: The Royal Navy is investigating successor systems for the Crowsnest Airborne Early Warning system, including the potential use of Uncrewed Air Systems. This approach is consistent with the development of Hybrid Air Wing as set out in the Strategic Defence...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the value of contracts awarded by the Dismounted Close Combat Team each year between FY2015/16 - FY2025/26.
Answer: The total contract spend, as indicated by data drawn from MOD Contract, Purchasing and Finance records for the National Armaments Materiel Dismounted Close Combat Team, is as follows: Financial YearTotal Spend2015/16£62,066,659.722016/17£140,771,358.24201...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's Transparency Notice 715870491-Procurement of General-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 weapon systems (GPMG System) and associated ancillaries, published on 5 June 2026, what is the full
Answer: The recently published Voluntary Transparency Notice for the General-Purpose Machine Gun contract arrangement does not impact the planned Out of Service Date of 2035. I am unable to provide details relating to the detailed technical specification of the L...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what impact the awarding of a 10 year contract for supply of General-Purpose Machine Gun L7A2 weapon systems will have on the planned out-of-service date of the L7A2 of 2035.
Answer: The recently published Voluntary Transparency Notice for the General-Purpose Machine Gun contract arrangement does not impact the planned Out of Service Date of 2035. I am unable to provide details relating to the detailed technical specification of the L...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear FuelsMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in re-establishing his Department's capability to produce nuclear fuel.
Answer: The Nuclear Fuels programme is in its early development phase, and we are currently working with industry to develop options for its delivery. These options will inform the timescales for completion.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGlyphosateDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has she made of the potential impact on a) pre-harvest desiccation and b) the wider farming industry of banning glyphosate.
Answer: Defra recognises there is significant interest in the continued access to glyphosate for farmers and growers. The renewal of approval for glyphosate is currently being reviewed in Great Britain (GB) by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Defra cannot p...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what percentage of the defence budget is dedicated to the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: Investment decisions will be made as part of the Defence Investment Plan, which will outline the department’s spending plans in line with the Strategic Defence Review and Spending Review outcomes.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Russian-sanctioned vessels transiting UK waters have changed flag mid-voyage prior to entering UK waters since 24 March 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually monitors all activity within UK waters. We will not provide details on the numbers of vessels or our decision-making process as this could compromise our ability to successfully take action against sanctioned ships, onl...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what are the seven mission sets for the UK Lightning Force.
Answer: The United Kingdom aligns its multi‑role aircraft with NATO air doctrine as set out in the Allied Joint Doctrine for Air and Space Operations (AJP-3.3). Within this framework, air power is organised into seven core tactical mission sets: Offensive Counter...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: PlanningCabinet OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6958More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 28 May 2026 to question 1021 on Emergencies: Planning, which ministers have attended the Contingency Planning Small Ministerial Group met since its inception.
Answer: I refer the Honourable Gentleman to the answer provided to PQ 1021.
Answered 23 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRepatriation: SyriaHome OfficeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 3 June 2026, to question 3166 on Repatriation: Syria, for what reason her department is not recording information on returning foreign fighters who have been a) arrested and
Answer: Arrests and prosecutions are matters for the independent police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Where these relate to terrorism offences, the CPS provides relevant data to the Home Office for quarterly publication. This forms part of the official...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the full mission-capable rate was of the UK F-35B Lightning Force in a) 2024 and b) 2025.
Answer: I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or the security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMerlin Helicopters: AccidentsMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when will he publish the board of enquiry report into the crash of Royal Navy Augusta Westland AW101 Merlin HC4 ZJ135 in the English Channel on 4 September 2024.
Answer: The Defence Safety Authority Service Inquiry into the loss of Royal Navy Augusta Westland AW101 Merlin HC4 ZJ135 on 4 September 2024 is nearing completion and will be published as soon as practicable.
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Space TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 28 May 2026 to question 2968 on Defence: Space Technology, which EU member states is his department exploring opportunities for engagement with.
Answer: The UK frequently explores opportunities for engagement with EU Members States on space security. This includes engagement with France, Germany and Italy through the Combined Space Operations Initiative and Multinational Force Operation Olympic Defender. ...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAUKUS: Nuclear SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled Cutting-edge underwater tech for AUKUS forces to be developed through landmark partnership, published on 30 May 2026, from what month and year will the first UK deploy
Answer: Submarine Rotational Force-West is on track to be established in 2027, as confirmed in the joint AUKUS Defence Ministers’ statement of 30 May 2026. The UK has reaffirmed its commitment to maintain a rotational presence as part of Submarine Rotational Forc...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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