Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115535More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Project VANAHEIM.
Answer: Project FLYTRAP (formerly Project VANAHEIM) is a joint UK/US/Australian Army initiative focused on countering small uncrewed aerial systems. The project aims to accelerate the British Army’s ability to address this threat through operational experimentati...
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 23 February 2026 to Question 112783 on Prisons: Unmanned Air Systems, what is the full scope of the challenge launched on behalf of the Ministry of Justice by UK Defence Innovation.
Answer: This UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) competition is run on behalf of the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), His Majesty’s Prison and Probation Service (HMPPS), the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), the Home Office, the Police, I...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the UK contribution to NATO’s Standing Naval Maritime Group 1.
Answer: The Standing Naval Forces are under the control of NATO Allied Maritime Command which responds to Allied Command Operations. This multinational, integrated force is continuously available for tasking, ranging from NATO missions to exercise participation.
Answered 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security Adviser: Public AppointmentsCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115466More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when the National Security Advisor was (a) appointed and (b) commenced his role.
Answer: The National Security Adviser was appointed on the 8th November 2024 (as announced on gov.uk) and commenced his role on the 2nd December 2024.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when the National Security Advisor first received any (a) email and (b) other digital communications from her Department on the British Indian Ocean Territory prior to his co
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given to Question 115118 on 3 March.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyCabinet OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115464More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what dates the National Security Advisor held discussions with Philippe Sands KC on the Chagos Islands.
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 9 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSovereignty: Chagos IslandsAttorney GeneralTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115462More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, on how many occasions the Attorney General held discussions with Dapo Akande on the Chagos Islands.
Answer: The Attorney General has never engaged in discussion with Dapo Akande on the UK-Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: USAAttorney GeneralTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115120More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, whether the Attorney General has provided legal advice on granting permission to the United States to launch offensive military action against Iran from (a) Diego Garcia and (b) RAF Fairford.
Answer: As you may know, the Law Officers’ Convention applies to advice which may or may not have been given by the Law Officers, or requested of the Law Officers, and the Convention applies to your question. The Law Officers’ Convention can be found at paragraph...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyAttorney GeneralTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115119More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, on how many occasions did the Attorney General meet with Philippe Sands KC in discussions on the Chagos Islands.
Answer: The Attorney General has never engaged in discussion with Philippe Sands KC on the UK-Mauritius Agreement concerning the Chagos Archipelago.
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115118More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many emails classified as (a) OFFICIAL, (b) OFFICIAL-SENSITIVE and (c) SECRET and above were sent to the Inter Mediate email address of National Security Advisor Jonathan
Answer: Mr Powell was appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Envoy in early August 2024. All information provided to him in that role was shared appropriately and in line with established procedures.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115117More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many meetings has National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell attended with the Government of Mauritius, including in the period he spent working with her Department prior
Answer: Mr Powell was appointed as the Prime Minister's Special Envoy in early August 2024. All information provided to him in that role was shared appropriately and in line with established procedures.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Electric VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what Chinese made electric vehicles are currently leased by his Department through the Phoenix II white fleet contract.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given by my predecessor the Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry (Maria Eagle) on 29 April 2025 to Question 45896 to the hon. Member for Rutland and Stamford (Alicia Kearns).
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114941More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what decision framework is being used to assess potential future calibre changes within Project Grayburn.
Answer: As advised in my response to Question 106283, the project is within its concept stage, and we cannot yet assess the adequacy of the UK supply chain regarding this project. However, we have set clear expectations that Project Grayburn will be manufactured ...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114940More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what definition his Department uses of export potential in the context of Project GRAYBURN.
Answer: As advised in my response to Question 106283, the project is within its concept stage, and we cannot yet assess the adequacy of the UK supply chain regarding this project. However, we have set clear expectations that Project Grayburn will be manufactured ...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114939More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the role of UK-based (a) manufacturing, (b) testing and (c) assurance activities under Project GRAYBURN.
Answer: As advised in my response to Question 106283, the project is within its concept stage, and we cannot yet assess the adequacy of the UK supply chain regarding this project. However, we have set clear expectations that Project Grayburn will be manufactured ...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114938More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to provide an answer to Question 111938.
Answer: I refer the honourable gentleman to the answer to PQ 111938.
Answered 11 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114937More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to provide an answer to Question 111933.
Answer: A response has been issued here.
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114936More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to provide an answer to Question 111932.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given on 4th March, Official Report, PQ 111932.
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Written QuestionsDepartment for TransportTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114935More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 106659.
Answer: The Department has answered Question 106659 on 24 February 2026.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written QuestionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114934More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 111941.
Answer: I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's question. The question was answered on 2 March.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written QuestionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114933More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 111474.
Answer: I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's questions. The questions were answered on 27 February.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written QuestionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114932More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 111266.
Answer: I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's questions. The questions were answered on 27 February.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written QuestionsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when she plans to provide an answer to Question 111265.
Answer: I apologise for the delay in responding to the Hon Member's questions. The questions were answered on 27 February.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114930More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to provide an answer to Question 110951.
Answer: A response has been issued here.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 23 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114929More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to provide an answer to Question 110950.
Answer: A response has been issued here.
Answered 18 Mar 2026
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