Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Ballistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 19164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 July 2026 to question 16165 on Ballistic Missile Defence, what progress has he made in delivering a short range air defence solution mounted on the Common Armoured Vehicle System.
Answer: Defence continues to develop options for a future Short Range Air Defence (SHORAD) capability with the Common Armoured Vehicle System informing the current planning assumptions. The SHORAD programme is considering lessons identified from contemporary conf...
Answered 2 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWeapons of Mass DestructionMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18803More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 109, what is the a) full scope and b) breakdown of the £1.7 billion for Defence Support and Counter-CBRN.
Answer: The £1.7 billion for ‘Defence Support and Counter CBRN’ in the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) includes equipment projects managed by the National Armaments Logistic and Support organisation in National Armaments Director Group and selected other key enabli...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18802More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2026, to question 16169 on Jonathan Powell, if he will specify the exact start date Jonathan Powell commenced in the role as the Prime Minis
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer cited in his question.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: SatellitesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18801More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, what investment in ‘space as a service’ options does he intend to make.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan states that the Department will utilise modern technology through different procurement routes, including investment in “space as a service” options alongside allies, to support future space capabilities. The Department is expl...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18800More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 103, in what way he will boost capacity via the implementation of a more integrated intelligence enterprise.
Answer: In line with the Strategic Defence Review, Military Intelligence Services (MIS) will strengthen integration across Defence intelligence organisations and with partners across Government, industry and academia, enabling intelligence to be collected, analys...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Medical RecordsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18799More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 108, by what is the delivery and rollout timeline for the new technology from the Phoenix Partnership.
Answer: Work is ongoing to improve the transfer of healthcare information; Defence Medical Command (DMedC) is working towards greater interoperability with NHS systems and the electronic transfer of medical records from DMedC to NHS GPs. The aspiration is to ensu...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: CommunicationMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18798More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, High Readiness Forces, what is the full scope of CAIN.
Answer: Project CAIN is delivering a tactical communications and information system for 16 Air Assault Brigade, the core of the UK's Global Response Force. It will provide a rapidly deployable, resilient and high-capacity communications network to support command...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRailways: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18797More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 111, what is the full scope of the enhancement of rail deployment capabilities to move the Army to anywhere in Europe faster and
Answer: Drawing on Joint Support Enablement investment set out in the Defence Investment Plan, the Ministry of Defence intends to establish an integrated approach to international and domestic rail movements working with UK and allied industry. This framework wil...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence and National SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, chapter 3, paragraph 19, by when does he plan to deliver a national conversation campaign on defence and security.
Answer: The National Conversation is essential to promote unity of effort across society and support a whole-of-society approach to UK deterrence and defence. In many ways, the conversation has already begun, as evidenced in the Prime Minister’s statement evidenc...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: VisasMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18795More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, chapter 3, paragraph 14, does the £70 million allocation for Veterans between FY26/27 and FY29/30 include provision for waiving visa fees
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 26 January 2026 to Question 107232. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-20/107232.
Answered 27 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: Strait of HormuzTreasuryTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18794More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 10 July 2026 to question 16168 on Investment: Strait of Hormuz, how much has she approved from the HMT reserve to deploy additional capabilities in the Middle East for the Multinational Hor
Answer: As set out in the Defence Investment Plan, the UK and France stand ready to deploy the wider Multinational Military Mission to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Medical RecordsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18793More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 108, what progress has he made in integrating military medical records with the NHS for the first time.
Answer: Work is ongoing to improve the transfer of healthcare information; Defence Medical Command (DMedC) is working towards greater interoperability with NHS systems and the electronic transfer of medical records from DMedC to NHS GPs. The aspiration is to ensu...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: MauritiusForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18792More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what was the outcome of the recent discussions on the Chagos Islands deal between the director of the Foreign Office’s overseas territories and polar directorate and the atto
Answer: As has been the practice under successive governments, records of official-level meetings are not routinely published.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordVocational Guidance: Armed ForcesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18791More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 12, what progress has he made in partnering jobcentre staff with military personnel to enhance career and training adv
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is working closely with the Ministry of Defence (MOD) to improve the support available through Jobcentre Plus for people interested in Armed Forces careers. Local relationships already exist between Jobcentres, A...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordSkynetMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18790More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, for what reason did he not proceed with the SKYNET 6 Narrowband Satellite System.
Answer: A decision was taken to reprioritise elements of the SKYNET programme to ensure continued delivery of assured and resilient satellite communications, focusing investment on capabilities that offer the greatest benefit and deliverability within the availab...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordRAF WytonMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18789More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 104, what is the scope and scale of the investment in upgrading and consolidating Defence Intelligence purpose-built infrastruct
Answer: Defence will develop RAF Wyton as a modern, integrated intelligence hub through the upgrading and consolidation of purpose-built infrastructure, supporting the ambitions set out in the Strategic Defence Review and Defence Investment Plan as part of the wi...
Answered 21 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWeapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18788More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, High Readiness Forces, what projects fall within the scope of investment in personal weapons referred to.
Answer: The continued investment referred to in the Defence Investment Plan is the replacement personal weapon system for the Army under Project GRAYBURN which 16 air Assault Brigade will receive alongside the remainder of the Army. This is in addition to the spe...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordWeapons: LasersMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18787More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 93, what directed energy weapons are being developed in addition to DragonFire.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan (DIP) commits £490 million to Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) over the next four years. This investment will deliver DragonFire and help ensure the UK remains at the forefront of this technology within NATO, while laying the grou...
Answered 19 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordType 31 Frigates: AmmunitionMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18786More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 93, what is the scope of the investment in new gun ammunition for the Type 31.
Answer: Work is underway to provide ammunition for the Type 31 frigates gun systems, the precise scope, timing and value of individual ammunition procurements are subject to commercial considerations.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordAmmunition: FactoriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18785More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 91, what is the (a) location and (b) construction timeline of each of the six new munitions and energetics factories.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the hon. Member for Lewes, (James MacCleary) to Question 9886 on 23 June 2026.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many F-35 aircraft are scheduled to be produced for the Royal Air Force in Lots a) 15-17, b) 18-19 and c) 20-22.
Answer: 13 F-35 aircraft were produced for the UK in Lots 15-17, and all have been successfully delivered. No aircraft are scheduled to be produced for the UK for Lots 18-22. Production of future orders is subject to negotiation with the F-35 Joint Program Office...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordType 45 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 10 July 2026 to question 15401 on Type 45 Destroyers, what financial provision has been made in the Defence Investment Plan for a Type 45 Life Extension Programme.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan has allocated a specific funding line within this parliament to conduct a study on the transition between Type 45 and the Hybrid Navy Maritime Air Defence capability, including whether a life extension will be required. As prev...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChallenger TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 62, what the breakdown is of the £1.1 billion allocated to Challenger 3.
Answer: The £1.1 billion allocation identified in the Defence Investment Plan supports delivery of the Challenger 3 programme. A detailed breakdown of individual contracts and associated costs is commercially sensitive, and disclosure would prejudice the commerci...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordApache HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, Table 6: Spending on the Land Domain, what the full scope is of the £1.1 billion against Apache Helicopters.
Answer: The £1.1 billion identified in the Defence Investment Plan for Apache helicopters represents investment across the capability, including training and support arrangements, weapons procurement, capability upgrades, spiral development and obsolescence manag...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArtilleryMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 21 January 2026 to question 105107 on Artillery, what progress he has made on establishing a timeline for replacing the L118 105mm Light Gun by 2030.
Answer: An assessment of the future light fires capability requirement remains ongoing. No decisions have yet been taken on a replacement for the L118 105mm Light Gun, including the timeline for any replacement capability.
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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