Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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F-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12605More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the additional cost to the public purse of the (a) logistics, (b) training and (c) infrastructure related to the procurement of the F-35A compared to the F-35B.
Answer: When procuring new platforms, all elements are assessed, including affordability, to ensure that the UK’s capability requirements are met. Future procurement for F-35A aircraft will be outlined in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a replacement to the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme on the UK housing sector.
Answer: Neither social nor private housing have ever been eligible for grant funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, which currently provides funding for public sector organisations in England to install low carbon heating and energy efficiency ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordChallenger Tanks: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the Planning Assumption for Service Entry is for Challenger 3.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to Question 100127, which remains extant. The term Planning Assumption for Service Entry (PASE) is typically used at the Outline Business Case stage in Defence Acquisition and is usually replaced by an Initial Operating Capability ...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what meetings took place between Jonathan Powell and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office civil servants from the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate between 5
Answer: As part of his role as the PM's Special Envoy on BIOT, Jonathan Powell had meetings with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials from the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate on 2 August 2024, 30 August 2024 and 4 September 2024. Thes...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Jonathan Powell visited China on Departmental business between 5 July and 8 November 2024.
Answer: Jonathan Powell was appointed as National Security Adviser subsequent to the period specified. While he was appointed BIOT Envoy in August, he did not visit China in relation to this role during the specified period.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the oral contribution of the Deputy Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Huntingdon during the statement on the G7 Summit on 22 June 2026, when he plans to write to that hon. Member on the deta
Answer: On 14 June the Prime Minister confirmed that the UK Government would proceed with the next international contract for the Global Combat Air Programme by the end of the month. Details of the international contract will be made available in due course.
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12293More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of of 19 June 2026 to question 9116 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what is included within the list of improvements he plans to make to the AJAX vehicle platform.
Answer: It would be inappropriate to disclose the full list of planned improvements to the Ajax family of vehicles, including specific improvements to the electrical power generation system, as doing so could, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability of ou...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCASOMMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for Storm Shadow.
Answer: I normally welcome the hon. Gentleman’s questions, but I am certain he understands that asking questions about carriage hours for some of our most powerful munitions would be of benefit to adversary nations in seeking to understand UK stockpiles. He will ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Nuclear EnterpriseMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026 to question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what the a) whole life cost, b) 2025/26 cost and c) 2026/27 budget is for the Future Materials Campus.
Answer: As the Future Materials Campus (FMC) programme remains in an early phase of its development, it is too early to provide an accurate whole life cost estimate. Work is ongoing to optimise the approach to the FMC and cost estimates will continue to mature as...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what day the next funding package for GCAP was a) agreed and b) signed.
Answer: The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) funding was agreed as part of the Defence Investment Plan which was published on 30 June 2026.
Answered 3 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the a) duration and b) amount is of funding provided for the GCAP package in place on 1 July 2026.
Answer: The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) funding was agreed as part of the Defence Investment Plan which was published on 30 June 2026.
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Protective ClothingMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12023More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on Headworn Protection Project.
Answer: The Aircrew Helmets Programme was initiated in February 2025 to replace obsolescence and address the change in design requirements driven by the new Military Aircrew Head Injury Protection Standard. Concept work was completed Q4 2025. A combination of the...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRepatriationHome OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the statement by the Deputy Prime Minister on the G7 Summit on 22 June 2026, how many and what proportion of the 67,000 people that have been removed were voluntary departures.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on returns in the ‘Immigration System Statistics quarterly release’. Data on the number of returns by return type since July 2024 can be found in table Ret_D01 of the ‘Returns detailed datasets’.The data show since July 2024...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Waiting ListsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many unreported removals from NHS waiting lists were there in 2025/26.
Answer: The number of unreported removals from the National Health Service waiting list is published by NHS England at the following link:https://www.england.nhs.uk/statistics/statistical-work-areas/rtt-waiting-times/rtt-data-2026-27/
Answered 2 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordBoxer Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11897More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Boxer vehicles have been delivered under the Mechanised Infantry Vehicle programme.
Answer: As of 23 June 2026, 100 of the 623 contracted Boxer vehicles have been delivered.
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11896More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of of 19 June 2026 to question 9116 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what improvements to the electrical power generation system on the AJAX vehicle platform he plans to make.
Answer: It would be inappropriate to disclose the full list of planned improvements to the Ajax family of vehicles, including specific improvements to the electrical power generation system, as doing so could, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability of ou...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLucy HunteDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether disciplinary action was taken against Lucy Hunte, national programme manager for apprenticeships at NHS England, over social media posts about the Leader of the Opposition.
Answer: Ministers cannot comment on matters relating to individual employees. Whether or not to take disciplinary action is a private employment decision and is the responsibility of the employer concerned. Any such decision would not be widely shared because dis...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Bicycles and ScootersDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing stricter geo-fencing requirements for electrically assisted pedal cycle and scooter hire companies.
Answer: The Government's English Devolution and Community Empowerment Act will enable local leaders to license shared cycle schemes and to set the terms under which schemes may operate in their area and act decisively to tackle issues such as irresponsible parkin...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Kirklevington Grange: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who the contractor is for the construction of additional places at HMP Kirklevington Grange.
Answer: The contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Kirklevington Grange is REDS10 (UK) Limited.
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026 to question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what the a) whole life cost, b) 2025/26 cost and c) 2026/27 budget is for the SSNA Programme.
Answer: The SSN-AUKUS programme is in the Detailed Design and Long Lead (D2L2) phase, with contracts totaling around £4 billion having been placed. The Ministry of Defence publishes annual Defence Nuclear Enterprise expenditure, including by financial year, in th...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11884More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of Project Niala.
Answer: Project NIALA is an Army initiative established to meet an emergent capability requirement for 11 Brigade following its transition from a Security Force Assistance Brigade to a Tactical Recce Strike Brigade. The project will provide 270 Recce Strike Vehic...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what vehicle platform the award of a £19.7 million contract for 270 Recce Strike Vehicle for 11 Brigade was made.
Answer: Project NIALA is an Army initiative established to meet an emergent capability requirement for 11 Brigade following its transition from a Security Force Assistance Brigade to a Tactical Recce Strike Brigade. The project will provide 270 Recce Strike Vehic...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11882More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for GBU-24 Paveway III.
Answer: Paveway II and Paveway III are no longer in UK service. Regarding Paveway IV carriage hours limitations, I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for GBU-12 Paveway II.
Answer: Paveway II and Paveway III are no longer in UK service. Regarding Paveway IV carriage hours limitations, I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the carriage hours limitations are for Paveway IV.
Answer: Paveway II and Paveway III are no longer in UK service. Regarding Paveway IV carriage hours limitations, I am withholding this information for reasons of operational security.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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