Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Non-departmental Public BodiesCabinet OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46958More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 21 March 2025 to Question 38049 on Non-departmental Public Bodies, if he will list the 249 non-departmental public bodies operating as of March 2025.
Answer: The Cabinet Office publishes an annual arms length body landscape analysis, which includes non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) around a year in arrears. The most recently published landscape analysis was published on 17 December 2024 and is available h...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordSports: Transgender PeopleDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what her Department's policy is on the participation of trans women in elite-level women’s sport in the UK in events sanctioned by an international sporting body that allows trans women to compet
Answer: We have always been clear that, when it comes to women's sport, biology matters. We will continue to support sports to develop policies that protect fairness and safety, particularly when it is not possible to balance those factors with inclusion. In term...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Loans: UkraineTreasuryTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46956More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what the total value is of the UK's contributions to the Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme.
Answer: The total UK contribution to the G7 Extraordinary Revenue Acceleration Loans for Ukraine scheme is £2.26bn ($3bn). To date, approximately £1.5bn of this has been disbursed in the form of budgetary support earmarked for military procurement.
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which branches of the armed forces use the L110A2 Light Machine Gun.
Answer: The L110A2 Light Machine Gun remains in limited use by the UK Armed Forces. However, for reasons of operational security I cannot provide any further details on which areas of the UK Armed Forces still use the L110A2, the numbers held and what operations ...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordBrazil: HMS Albion and HMS BulwarkMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the sale of (a) HMS Albion and (b) HMS Bulwark to Brazil.
Answer: On a recent visit to Brazil, at the Latin American Aerospace and Defence Expo, I witnessed the signing of a Statement of Intent (SOI) between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the UK Ministry of Defence. This concerned cooperation and assistance in re...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRoyal Fleet Auxiliary: ConstructionMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish a list of Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels currently awaiting construction.
Answer: The Fleet Solid Support (FSS) project is currently in the design phase and on schedule, and its successful delivery remains a priority. Production of the first FSS is expected to begin in 2025, with all three vessels bolstering the Royal Fleet Auxiliary (...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Motor VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish a list of the vehicles gifted to Ukraine.
Answer: The UK continues to work with our Ukrainian partners to identify the capabilities they need to counter Russian aggression. I hope the hon. Member will understand that we will not provide further details of vehicle or equipment due to security classificati...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish a list of the (a) vehicles and (b) armour that have been identified for disposal in (i) 2025-26, (ii) 2026-27 and (iii) 2027-28.
Answer: Future disposals cannot currently be disclosed, since they will be subject to the outcome of the Strategic Defence Review (SDR). It would therefore be inappropriate to comment until the SDR has reported and decisions have been made.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L7A2 machine guns his Department holds.
Answer: Further analysis of the information held is required in order to provide an answer. I will write to the hon. Member as soon as practical and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46203More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how old the stock of L7A2 machine guns are held by his Department across all branches of the armed forces.
Answer: Further analysis of the information held is required in order to provide an answer. I will write to the hon. Member as soon as practical and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46202More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned out-of-service date is of the L7A2 machine gun.
Answer: The planned Out of Service Date for the L7A2 General Purpose Machine Gun is 2035.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordFirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46201More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L110A2 Light Machine Guns his Department holds.
Answer: The L110A2 Light Machine Gun remains in limited use by the UK Armed Forces. However, for reasons of operational security I cannot provide any further details on which areas of the UK Armed Forces still use the L110A2, the numbers held and what operations ...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAmphibious WarshipsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46200More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what amphibious landing capability the Royal Navy has.
Answer: Amphibious operations will continue to be delivered by the Bay Class and RFA Argus until the introduction of the Multi Role Strike Ship, which will succeed the amphibious fleet in the 2030s.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordHMS Albion and HMS Bulwark: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46199More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how was the sale price of (a) HMS Albion and (b) HMS Bulwark calculated.
Answer: On a recent visit to Brazil, at the Latin American Aerospace and Defence Expo, I witnessed the signing of a Statement of Intent (SOI) between the Federative Republic of Brazil and the UK Ministry of Defence. This concerned cooperation and assistance in re...
Answered 30 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordType 31 Frigates: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46198More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned completion date is of the Type 31 frigates.
Answer: The first Type 31 frigate, HMS Venturer is scheduled to be ready for operations by the end of the decade. All five Type 31s are planned to be in service by the early 2030s.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordType 26 Frigates: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46197More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned completion date is of the Type 26 frigates.
Answer: All eight Type 26 ships are scheduled to enter service between 2028 and 2035.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordWarships: StandardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the seaworthiness is of all Royal Navy ships.
Answer: The Royal Navy maintains rigorous standards to ensure the seaworthiness of its ships, with regular assessments and maintenance programmes in place. Each ship undergoes thorough checks and certifications to ensure it meets operational safety requirements...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordAstute Class Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46195More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned completion date is of the Astute-class submarines.
Answer: This Government is committed to delivery of all seven Astute Class submarines. We continue to work closely with industry to deliver the sixth vessel, Agamemnon, by the end of 2026. The delivery date for the seventh and final vessel, Achilles, is currently...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordTrident Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46194More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned completion date is of the Dreadnought-class submarines.
Answer: The planned in-service dates for Royal Navy submarines are withheld as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness, or security of the Armed Forces. The Dreadnought programme remains on track for the First of Class, HM...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordType 32 Frigates: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to introduce a Type 32 Frigate to the Royal Navy.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is continuously evaluating its capabilities, which includes considering potential enhancements to the Royal Navy's fleet. Future capability plans for the Royal Navy will be part of the Strategic Defence Review.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned out of service date is of all British Army armoured vehicles.
Answer: The current projected Out of Service Dates (OSD) for British Army armoured vehicles can be found in the table below. Armoured Vehicle OSDChallenger 22028Warrior2027Ajax2055Boxer2062
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46191More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned out of service date is of all Royal Air Force planes.
Answer: The out of service date for all Departmental owned fleets of the Royal Air Force is as follows:Atlas 2050C-17 Globemaster 2040Chinook 2040F-35 Lightning 2069Hawk T1 2030Hawk T2 2040Poseidon 2045Protector 2040Rivet Joint 2035Reaper 2025Shadow 2030Typhoon 2...
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordWarships: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46190More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the planned out of service date is of all Royal Navy ships.
Answer: The Royal Navy constantly reviews out of service dates to achieve maximum availability of its platforms for operational tasking. For operational security reasons, the Royal Navy does not release the out of service dates of individual platforms. Class of ...
Answered 15 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46189More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what his Department's amortisation process is for (a) aircraft, (b) ships, (c) vehicles and (d) armour.
Answer: All assets are depreciated on a straight-line basis over their useful economic life, other than some capital spares which use the diminishing balance depreciation method.
Answered 29 Apr 2025
Original Parliament recordRiver Great Ouse: Flood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 46188More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the condition of the hundred foot washes of the River Great Ouse.
Answer: The Ouse Washes are a crucial component of the long-term adaptive plan for flood infrastructure in the Fens. The 'Fens 2100+’ Programme is a £9.8 million initiative aimed at developing a comprehensive flood resilience investment strategy for the Fens, ens...
Answered 28 Apr 2025
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