Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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AUKUS: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2301More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on developing the hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities stream of AUKUS Pillar 2.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answers I gave him on 20 April 2026, to Questions 125446 and Question 125418.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in establishing a third F-35 squadron by 2033.
Answer: All spending decisions on capabilities are taken as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAUKUSCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2248More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many Cabinet-level AUKUS Ministerial meetings have been held since the publication of AUKUS0031 on 9 March 2025 and how many of those have been chaired by a) the Prime Minister and b) the Secretary of State
Answer: The Prime Minister and Defence Secretary are determined to deliver against our AUKUS commitments and are personally driving the renewed whole-of-government effort. It is a long-established precedent that information about the discussions that have taken p...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordArtillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army, published on 13 May 2026, how many tranches of RCH155 delivery will be split over; and o
Answer: RCH 155 will be delivered individually rather than in tranches. Deliveries are expected to take place between 2028 and 2032.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of the Regentcraft Squire sea glider drone as part of the Royal Navy’s capabilities in the High North.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continually monitors emerging maritime technologies, including uncrewed and novel platforms, to assess their potential contribution to Royal Navy capabilities, including in challenging environments such as the High North. While we ...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to deliver an Energy Resilience Strategy in conjunction with the National Energy System Operator.
Answer: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will publish an Energy Resilience Strategy in 2026, working closely with the National Energy System Operator, regulators, and partners across government and industry. The Strategy will set out the Government...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvanced Research and Invention AgencyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which projects are being delivered by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
Answer: The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) is funding world-leading research in a range of areas, including AI, compute, biomedical, climate and robotics. ARIA focuses on funding transformational research with long term benefits. More detail on ARI...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125359 on Teledyne Marine: Navy, by when he plans to deliver APEX floats to the Royal Navy.
Answer: APEX floats, alongside other autonomous ocean observing systems, will be delivered as part of the Royal Navy’s Maritime Data Gathering programme, provided by Teledyne Marine to enhance the collection and exploitation of maritime environmental data.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordItaly: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, CP1338, published on 24 June 2025, what progress he has made on strengthening the interoperability of UK and Italy’s c
Answer: Italy is a close NATO ally of the United Kingdom, and as carrier nations that both operate F-35B aircraft there is consistent collaboration, both bilaterally and through the European Carrier Group Interoperability Initiative (ECGII). As part of Operation ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, CP1338, published on 24 June 2025, what six-monthly foreign and security policy
Answer: The UK EU Security and Defence Partnership provides for regular foreign and security policy dialogue at ministerial and senior official level. Since May 2025, this has included high level dialogues in October 2025 and March 2026 covering a broad range of ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Barrow in FurnessMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be provided by his Department.
Answer: Recognising Barrow's role as a strategic national asset, the Government's commitment to the submarine building programme underpins the 10-year 'Plan for Barrow' backed by the £200 million Barrow Transformation Fund.The Ministry of Defence is contributing ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what date the interim stand-off capability will be available via the procurement of the Small Diameter Bomb II.
Answer: 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 Armed Forces. The procurement has been prioritised through the Foreign Military Sale...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: PlanningCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2212More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many times the Contingency Planning Small Ministerial Group has met since its inception.
Answer: The Contingency Planning Small Ministerial Group is meeting regularly to respond to the range of topics that arise as part of the Middle East response.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Barrow in FurnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be funded by his Department.
Answer: The Government has committed £200 million over 10 years to support regeneration in Barrow-in-Furness (the ‘Barrow Transformation Fund’). 25% of this funding is provided by MHCLG and the remaining 75% is provided by the Ministry of Defence.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Barrow in FurnesssDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be provided by his Department.
Answer: The Government has committed £200 million over 10 years to support regeneration in Barrow-in-Furness, via the Barrow Transformation Fund. 25% of this funding is provided by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the remaining 75% is pro...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Barrow in FurnessDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be funded by her Department.
Answer: The government has committed £200 million over 10 years to support regeneration in Barrow-in-Furness (the ‘Barrow Transformation Fund’). 25% of this funding is provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the remaining 75% is ...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: Air Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of hospital helipads cannot be used at night.
Answer: Neither NHS England nor the Department hold data centrally on the operational hours of hospital helipads. Hours of operation are typically determined locally and may be subject to planning restrictions, including those relating to noise.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign Relations: ChinaCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2207More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the National Security Adviser was present at the meeting between the Grandview Institution and Stephen Lillie in Beijing on 22 October 2025.
Answer: The National Security Adviser meets with a range of individuals and organisations as part of his role providing advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on national security matters. Such meetings are often sensitive in nature, and the Government does...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security: InfrastructureCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2137More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the a) National Security Strategy and b) Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill on private sector Critical National Infrastruc
Answer: The government is working tirelessly with groups across society, including operators of critical national infrastructure, to make the UK a harder target for hostile actors and to deliver growth.Strategies such as the National Security Strategy 2025, which...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what capabilities Middle East partner nations have procured through Task Force Sabre.
Answer: Task Force Sabre and the UK Government have facilitated and supported Middle East partner nations to procure short-range air defence launchers, advanced ground-based missile shields, and counter-drone systems. The Ministry of Defence continues to work wit...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the implications of his policy on natural gas production between October 2025 and February 2026 on energy prices.
Answer: The 2025 North Sea Future Plan set out details of how the government will deliver on its commitment not to issue further oil and gas licences to explore new fields, whilst managing existing fields for their lifespan. The North Sea is a naturally declining...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 21 April 2026 to Question 126806 on F-35 Aircraft: Cruise Missiles, what assessment he has made of the extent of corrosion across the F-35 force caused by maritime exposure.
Answer: The Department has extensive experience in mitigating and rectifying corrosion to aircraft caused by maritime exposure. F-35 corrosion inspection and maintenance was a planned activity following Operation HIGHMAST.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of ordering the NightFighter mini drone jammer for C-UAS capability.
Answer: The Department keeps its capability requirements under continual review and considers a broad range of options, including emerging technologies, to ensure the Armed Forces are equipped to respond to evolving threats. This work includes analysis and experi...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: Air Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether funding for air ambulance helipads is provided from the NHS budget.
Answer: Funding for air ambulance helipads is provided through a range of sources, including hospital budgets, National Health Service capital budgets, local authorities, charities and donors. Decisions on the provision and upgrading of helipads are taken at a lo...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvanced Research and Invention Agency: GeoengineeringDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what is the scope of Project REFLECT under the Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
Answer: The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) is an independent research body, and they are conducting cautious, controlled research aimed at improving understanding of the risks and impacts of Solar Radiation Modification. This will produce important...
Answered 22 May 2026
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