Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Food: Public SectorDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has she made in ensuring that 50% of food across the public sector is UK-sourced.
Answer: A new national procurement policy statement was published which sets expectations for government contracts to favour products certified to high environmental standards that British producers are well-placed to meet. Given the limited information on the or...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the UK contribution to the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative.
Answer: As a founding member of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) initiative, the UK has played an integral role in delivering CSpO’s objectives. The UK contributes subject matter expertise and representation to develop and align policy in pursuit of mutual ob...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of procuring the Anduril Bolt M Autonomous Air Vehicle.
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 recordArmed Forces: Offences against ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 21 April 2026 to question 126811 on Armed Forces: Offences against Children, under what circumstances is service detention used.
Answer: The sentence in any given case is a matter for the Court (the Judge Advocate and Board sentencing together). They will apply any extant sentencing council guidelines and also the Judge Advocate General’s guidance on sentencing in the Court Martial in doin...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordType 26 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the interoperability of the Type 26 with other ships in the Global Combat Ship Programme.
Answer: The UK works closely with Australia, Canada and Norway to ensure interoperability between the Global Combat Ships which are based on the Type 26 frigate design, including through shared design elements, common systems, and aligned operational standards.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPoland: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1733More
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, how the new UK agreement with Poland improve NATO’s eastern flank.
Answer: The UK and Poland have agreed a new Security and Defence Partnership Treaty. The treaty delivers a strategic partnership, standing together against Russia, united in defending European security including on NATO's eastern flank, and making the UK safer. I...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGermany: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1732More
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 has he made in delivering a new bilateral treaty with Germany.
Answer: The Prime Minister and Chancellor Merz signed the Treaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany on friendship and bilateral cooperation (The Kensington Treaty) on 17 July 2025.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAUKUSCabinet OfficeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1731More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what date is the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS scheduled to end.
Answer: Sir Stephen Lovegrove was appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS in April 2025. This appointment was made on an initial 12 month basis and has been extended for an additional year. Sir Stephen will continue to drive forward the ...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the letter from the MOD Permanent Secretary to the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee on 30 April 2026, for what reason was the Afloat Spares Pack on Operation HIGHMAST sized to support only
Answer: The Afloat Spares Pack is baselined at 12 Aircraft for planning and stores management purposes. This can be supplemented if larger aircraft deployments are planned.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDeportationHome OfficeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1722More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to his comments during the Times Radio interview on 29 April 2026, if he could provide a breakdown of the people deported by (a) number and (b) country.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on returns in the ‘Immigration System Statistics quarterly release’. Data on returns from the UK, broken down by enforced returns (of which ‘deportations’ is a legalised subset) and nationality can be found in table Ret_D01 ...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: ShippingMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential threat of the Russian Amur Class Repair Ship PM-82 to the Galloper wind farm array when operating in its vicinity on 5 May 2026.
Answer: While it is not routine practice to comment on the operational activity or intent of individual foreign vessels, the Ministry of Defence keeps all potential threats to the UK under constant review. This includes threats to critical national infrastructure...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 22 April 2026 to question 127881 on Ukraine: Military Aid, what is the projected cost to the core defence budget of the UK lead contribution to MNFU.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence invested £0.2 billion last financial year to prepare the UK Armed Forces for potential deployment as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine (MNFU). Future costs will depend on the scale, scope and duration of any deployment an...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1532More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of collaborating with the US Navy on the F/A-XX programme.
Answer: The UK continues to work closely with the United States Navy on future combat air capabilities. The UK is not a partner in the F/A-XX programme.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how much money has been saved from her Department's budget as a result of the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill not completing its passage in
Answer: No payments are due under the terms of the UK-Mauritius agreement until the Treaty has been ratified. Full details of the proposed payments have already been published in the Explanatory Memorandum accompanying the Treaty.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Ambulance Services: FuelsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of a shortage of aviation fuel on the operations of air ambulance charities.
Answer: We engage routinely with air ambulance charities on contingency planning. As part of this, we have engaged with air ambulance charities on fuel resilience.The United Kingdom remains well stocked for all fuel types and the Government is working with fuel s...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Barrow in FurnessDepartment for TransportTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what proportion of the £200 million Barrow Transformation Fund will be provided by the Department of Transport.
Answer: The Department for Transport does not contribute directly to the Barrow Transformation Fund. However, the Department is investing in important transport infrastructure schemes that support the Plan for Barrow, including £23.31 million towards the A595 Gri...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordWarshipsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his oral contribution during Oral Questions on 27 April 2026, Official Report column 568, which destroyers and frigates he was referring to; and how he calculated the 25% figure.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence publishes annual statistics on UK armed forces equipment and formations, including statistics on frigate and destroyer numbers. Statistics from 2016 can be found on Gov.uk here and the 2010 statistics here. These show that in 2010,...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1367More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many development contracts have been awarded following the deadline for proposals under Project Nightfall.
Answer: Contracts have been signed and will be announced shortly.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Armaments Director Group: Oil and Pipelines AgencyMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the recent alignment between the Oils and Pipelines Agency and the National Armaments Director Group.
Answer: The Oil and Pipelines Agency (OPA) remains a statutory public corporation established by the Oil and Pipelines Act 1985 and wholly owned by the Secretary of State for Defence. However, the recent alignment of the OPA with the National Armaments Director G...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordArctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential risk of Russian Yasen class submarines transiting the Greenland-Iceland-UK gap.
Answer: While it is not routine practice to comment on the operational activity or intent of individual foreign vessels, the Ministry of Defence keeps all potential threats to the UK under constant review. This includes threats to critical national infrastructure...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when he plans to table the Defence Readiness Bill.
Answer: There are readiness measures in the Armed Forces Bill and work is underway across Government on the Defence Readiness Bill. We are working towards later this Parliament subject to usual processes.
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Bulwark: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 21 April 2026 to question 125506 on HMS Bulwark, what is the projected cost of the regeneration 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 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAUKUS: Disclosure of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1022More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what progress he has made in publishing the unclassified public version of the UK AUKUS review report by Sir Stephen Lovegrove.
Answer: Sir Stephen Lovegrove submitted his classified report at the end of 2024. A version was also shared with the US and Australian governments, both of which have conducted their own reviews of AUKUS over the past 18 months. In order to protect the confidenti...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: PlanningCabinet OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1021More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which ministers form the membership of the Contingency Planning Small Ministerial Group.
Answer: A Contingency Planning Small Ministerial Group, chaired by the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister, meets regularly and ministers are invited as necessary.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1019More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Gordon Brown held discussions with the government of Mauritius in 2009 during which the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands was raised.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 9 February to Question 109314.
Answered 20 May 2026
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