Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Antiship MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 20 October 2025 to question 79699 on Antiship Missiles, by what date will the Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon programme full business case receive a decision on approval.
Answer: The Future Cruise Anti-Ship Weapon programme continues to move towards its Full Business Case approval in 2026. The schedule for completing the approval process is structured to allow continued delivery of industry work (where approvals are already in pla...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 27 October 2025 to question 79399 on Unmanned Aircraft Systems: Procurement, how much funding will he provide to counter-drone capability to RAF Akrotiri.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continually monitors the threat posed to the UK and our interests, and has processes in place to rapidly deliver capability required by specific Operational Commanders to manage risks to life that arise around the world. Inte...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Conflict: IranCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 116964More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Prime Minister was informed by the (a) US and (b) Israeli government of their intention to attack Iran prior to strikes being launched.
Answer: The Government was informed of the action in advance.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOttawa ConventionMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of withdrawing from the Ottawa Treaty.
Answer: His Majesty's Government has noted the withdrawal of Finland, Estonia and Poland from the Ottawa Convention. The UK acknowledges and shares concerns about the security environment in the region as a result of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We also ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordOttawa ConventionMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impactions for his policies of the recent withdrawals of a) Poland, b) Estonia and c) Finland from the Ottawa Treaty.
Answer: His Majesty's Government has noted the withdrawal of Finland, Estonia and Poland from the Ottawa Convention. The UK acknowledges and shares concerns about the security environment in the region as a result of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. We also ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: AfghanistanHome OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many individuals arrived from Afghanistan to the UK between 25 October 2022 and 6 December 2023.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on resettlement as part of the Immigration System Statistics quarterly release. Data on refugees resettled under the Afghan Resettlement Program is published in table Res_D02 of the resettlement detailed datasets. The latest...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFemale Genital Mutilation and Forced MarriageHome OfficeTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 26 November 2025 to Question 92643, by when will she have made an assessment on the feasibility of a prevalence study for forced marriage and FGM.
Answer: In 2023, the Home Office commissioned the University of Birmingham to conduct a study on the feasibility of producing a prevalence estimate of forced marriage and female genital mutilation (FGM) in England and Wales.Published in December 2025, the “Freedo...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: PeatlandsDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps is she taking to help improve the condition of roads built on peatland within the Cambridgeshire fens.
Answer: To support local highway authorities in the maintenance of their highway networks, the Government has confirmed a record investment of £7.3 billion for local highways maintenance over the next four years. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: CambridgeshireDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has she made of the potential impact of proposed local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire on her proposed plans to reform SEND provision in that area.
Answer: The department is reviewing all local government reorganisation (LGR) proposals to consider the potential impact on education and children’s services, including plans to reform special educational needs and disabilities provision. Huntingdonshire is in tr...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNorway: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many M270 launchers have been procured from Norway.
Answer: The UK has acquired 11 M270A0 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems launchers from Norway.
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in upgrading the M270B1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to A2 standard.
Answer: The Multiple Launch Rocket Systems launchers and Repair and Recovery Vehicles (RRVs) are on contract to be upgraded to the A2 standard. Two launchers have now been delivered to the UK and a further 13 launchers and two RRVs are currently on the production...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current size of the Royal Artillery’s M270B1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems fleet.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has an operational fleet of 21 M270B1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, comprising launcher and repair and recovery vehicle variants.
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the delivery timeline for the (a) 61 M270 MLRS launchers and (b) eight Repair and Recovery vehicles.
Answer: The Multiple Launch Rocket Systems launchers and Repair and Recovery Vehicles (RRVs) are on contract to be upgraded to the A2 standard. Two launchers have now been delivered to the UK and a further 13 launchers and two RRVs are currently on the production...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in procuring a) GMLRS and b) ER-GMLRS munitions.
Answer: Replenishment of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) stockpile is on contract with the first deliveries expected to arrive in the UK in Quarter two 2026. The procurement of Extended Range GMLRS (ER-GMLRS) is on contract with the first delive...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision of the (a) US Marines to retain the M27 rifle and (b) US Army’s adoption of the M7 on the ability of UK forces to operate with US forces.
Answer: The UK and US share evidence on research and experimentation on the development of small arms. Enhancing interoperability with Allies remains an important consideration in any procurement of capability that the Department undertakes. This includes the Bri...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAustralia: LasersMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on developing cooperation with Australia on directed-energy weapons.
Answer: As part of the UK's ambition to accelerate the development and deployment of Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) we are engaging with key allies who share our mutual aims in this field. For reasons of national security, it would not be appropriate to comment fu...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAustralia: RadarMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in exploring the potential of using Australian Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar technologies for the UK.
Answer: As part of the Ministry of Defence’s capability delivery process the UK is exploring possibilities, including better understanding of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) with our allied partners. A series of targeted risk-reduction activities has b...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAutonomous WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the Low-Cost Effectors & Autonomous Platforms’ initiative.
Answer: The LEAP initiative is another firm signal of European collective commitments, delivering a united front of deterrence against Russia. LEAP will embrace groundbreaking industry innovation to exploit rapidly evolving technology at pace to deliver capabilit...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with representatives from India on the development of the engine for their new Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to engage at all levels to support and advance the UK’s bid for the Engine Development Programme for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. Deepening the UK-India relationship on defence capability is a Prime Minister p...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAllied Reaction Force: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which units form the UK's contribution to the NATO Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component.
Answer: The United Kingdom will assume leadership of NATO’s Allied Reaction Force (ARF) Special Operations Component from July 2026 to June 2027. As part of this commitment, the UK is providing the Special Operations Component Command headquarters, responsible fo...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEngland and Wales Cricket BoardDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with the England and Wales Cricket Board on the potential exclusion of players on the grounds of nationality.
Answer: We were concerned to hear of the reports on potential exclusion of players on the grounds of nationality and have discussed with the ECB directly who have put out a clear position confirming that nationality should not be a factor in the selection of play...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRAF Fairford: Military OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with (a) the Prime Minister, (b) Cabinet colleagues, (c) senior civil servants and (d) the Attorney General on the legality of authorising the United States to launch offensi
Answer: UK bases were not involved in the initial strikes on Iran. Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on the nature and purpose of their activity.
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPhotonicsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress she has made in developing photonic computing.
Answer: DSIT are funding an Innovation and Knowledge Centre led by the University of Southampton’s world leading silicon photonics research foundry, Cornerstone. This centre is focused on translating silicon photonics technologies from research to industry, inclu...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: Electric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress she has made in implementing nationwide E-HGV charging infrastructure.
Answer: Through the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, Government has already provided £120 million of funding to kickstart the deployment of zero emission HGV infrastructure. This is funding 73 planned infrastructure locations, ...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVisasHome OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has she made in maturing the eVisa programme.
Answer: eVisas were introduced in 2018 and are replacing physical evidence of immigration status such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) and vignettes.The Minister for Migration and Citizenship provided an update on the transi...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
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