Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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AUKUSMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6951More
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, what are the first capabilities expected to be in
Answer: The first capabilities expected to be in service by 2027 will focus on rapidly deployable, interoperable payloads that deliver immediate operational benefit.
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAUKUSMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6950More
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, how will the Royal Navy be able to integrate payl
Answer: The AUKUS Pillar 2 signature project will enable the Royal Navy to integrate payloads from the United States and Australia through the development of interoperable systems for uncrewed underwater vehicles. The AUKUS partners will agree interface standards...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6949More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in delivering a short take-off and landing, jet powered Autonomous Collaborative Platform capable of operating from a Queen Elizabeth Class carrier via Project VANQUISH.
Answer: Progress on Project VANQUISH is focused on feasibility, industry engagement, and option development ahead of any acquisition decisions. While investment decisions remain subject to the outcome of the Defence Investment Plan, the Royal Navy, working with i...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: SoftwareMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6948More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when does he expect the combat capable release of new software for the F-35B to be available to the UK Lightning Force.
Answer: The F-35B is an operationally deployable combat aircraft. Capability is enhanced through regular, incremental software releases delivered through the global F-35 programme, rather than a single combat capable release.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6946More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what date is the Royal Navy’s Maritime Data Gathering programme due to deliver its key milestones.
Answer: Detailed delivery timelines for the Royal Navy’s Maritime Data Gathering programme remain in development.
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEuropean Union: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6945More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out the (a) Royal Navy and (b) RAF's commitments to the European Carrier Group Interoperability Initiative.
Answer: As a leading European Carrier Strike nation, the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force play a key role in the European Carrier Group Interoperability Initiative, contributing to multinational efforts that strengthen interoperability and enable more effective and...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Natural Gas: RussiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6944More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to Question 3663 on Liquefied Natural Gas: Russia, by what date he plans to (a) amend, (b) suspend and (c) revoke the licences.
Answer: As he will see from the statutory instrument, the general trade licence for the maritime transportation of liquefied natural gas, under contracts with a duration of one year or less, will expire on 1 January 2027, although it can be varied, revoked or sus...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Natural Gas and Oil: RussiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6943More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to Question 3663 on Liquefied Natural Gas: Russia, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the general trade licences for refined oil and liquid nat
Answer: On 20 May 2026, the UK introduced new sanctions to further target Russian revenues and degrade its ability to wage its illegal war in Ukraine. Alongside these measures, general trade licences for refined oil and liquid natural gas (LNG) were issued to ens...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHawk AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 3 June 2026 to Question 5114 on Hawk Aircraft, if he will list the tail numbers of the Hawk T1 aircraft removed from the Military Aircraft Register since 16 January 2025.
Answer: XX159 and XX301 have been deregistered and retired from service.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet vessels have transited through 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 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: NATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on the UK's NATO Force Model contributions of the decision by the US of rightsizing its own contributions, as announced at NATO headquarters in Brussels on 22 M
Answer: We welcome the US’s briefing which enables NATO Allies to plan and sequence the shift as part of greater European burden sharing. The UK is a fully committed Ally; we offer almost all our Armed Forces and significant capability contributions to NATO. Curr...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when he plans to procure the GBU-53 StormBreaker Small Diameter Bomb II.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave him on 26 May 2026 to Question 2224. As the hon. Gentleman will understand I am withholding the date that this capability will be available as it would harm the capability, effectiveness, and security of the Ar...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Modini DART 250 he has procured.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely disclose details of munitions procured or held in service, as doing so could prejudice the operational effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact of reverting the order for 12 F-35As back to 12 F-35Bs on the public purse.
Answer: Future procurement for F-35A aircraft will be outlined in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAUKUS: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the Resilient and Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Technologies Project Arrangement.
Answer: The Resilient Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Technologies Project Agreement (RAAIT PA) aims to accelerate and enhance the AUKUS partners’ ability to perform complex operations using Autonomous and Artificial Intelligence Systems and Technologies wit...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBoeing P-8: Artificial IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2026 to Question 3447 on AUKUS: Artificial Intelligence, whether AI has been deployed on Royal Air Force P8 aircraft to date.
Answer: The AI algorithms in question were developed trilaterally using expertise across all three AUKUS nations. The algorithms are planned to be flown on our P8 aircraft in the future. The UK are currently benefitting from access to data, insights and operation...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Natural Gas: RussiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to Question 3663 on Liquefied Natural Gas: Russia, by when date does he expect to introduce the next phase of the implementation of the restrictions.
Answer: The ban on the maritime transportation of LNG under long-term contracts exceeding one year and signed before June 2025, is due to come into effect on 1 January 2027 in line with the timing of the EU’s ban on the same contracts.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLiquefied Natural Gas: RussiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 1 June 2026 to question 3663 on Liquefied Natural Gas: Russia, what specific Russian LNG has been permitted for maritime transportation on the spot market.
Answer: The LNG maritime services ban licence temporarily authorises UK service provision in relation to spot market trade (under contracts of less than a year) from Russian LNG projects Sakhalin-2 and Yamal until 1 January 2027. The licence does not authorise an...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy Supply: National SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will set out which month in 2026 he will publish the Energy Resilience Strategy.
Answer: The Government is working closely with industry, the National Energy System Operator, and the regulator to develop the Energy Resilience Strategy to ensure it is comprehensive, robust and reflects the full range of risks and opportunities facing the energ...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2026 to Question 3899 on Diego Garcia: Military Bases, what progress he has made with the United States and with Mauritius on the way forward
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer mentioned in his question. Future updates will be provided to the House in the normal way in due course.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBoys and Men: ConferencesMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 29 May 2026 to Question 3026 on Men, if he will list the key sector partners he plans to invite to the National Summit on Men and Boys.
Answer: The Prime Minister committed to holding a National Summit on Men and Boys in 2026 to bring together key sector partners and Government, to raise awareness and develop plans to tackle issues facing Men and Boys. He asked the Deputy Prime Minister to lead t...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBoys and Men: ConferencesMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 29 May 2026 to Question 3026 on Men, what planning has taken place for the National Men and Boys Summit to date.
Answer: The Prime Minister committed to holding a National Summit on Men and Boys in 2026 to bring together key sector partners and Government, to raise awareness and develop plans to tackle issues facing Men and Boys. He asked the Deputy Prime Minister to lead t...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2026 to Question 3445 on Electric Vehicles: Charging Points, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of infrastructure to support potential demand for charging
Answer: The Huntingdon constituency will benefit from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s £6.1m allocation through the Government’s Local EV Infrastructure Fund. LEVI allocated capital and resource funding to all highest tier LAs in England to en...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEGNOSDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the Answer of 29 May 2026 to Question 3018 on Air Ambulance Services: EGNOS, whether her Department has commenced negotiations with the European Union to rejoin the EGNOS programme.
Answer: The department will undertake a review of the transport case and the practicalities of rejoining the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). This work will be carried out in 2026 with the aim of enabling a decision to be made by the end ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordA1: TempsfordDepartment for TransportTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the current route of the A1 at Biggleswade and Sandy on the viability of the delivery of the proposed new town at Tempsford; and whether she has assessed
Answer: The Department recognises that some prospective new town and growth locations have particularly complex interfaces with the Strategic Road Network (SRN). National Highways is working closely with relevant partners to consider the impacts on the SRN of all...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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