Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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F-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Lockheed Martin shutting the F-35B production line once the USMC has completed its programme of record on the RAF Lightning Force.
Answer: Future procurement for F-35B aircraft will be outlined in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan, which will consider known programme factors, including the expected closure of the F-35B production line.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on equipping Ministry of Defence sites with the a) CPM Wilson-Plus and b) CPM Watson-Plus drone jammers.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is required to maintain a set of core capabilities to support the Department. This includes Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) and Counter Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) capability. The MDP operates CPM Wilson and Watson dro...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Bases: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many a) CPM Wilson-Plus and b) CPM Watson-Plus drone jammers have been procured across his Department.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) is required to maintain a set of core capabilities to support the Department. This includes Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) and Counter Uncrewed Aerial System (C-UAS) capability. The MDP operates CPM Wilson and Watson dro...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Sky Mantis drones he has procured for the a) Army, b) Royal Navy, c) Royal Air Force and d) Ministry of Defence Police.
Answer: I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that the provision of the specific details requested would be inappropriate, as disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of any relevant forces.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on delivering Project Crenic.
Answer: Project CRENIC passed Critical Design Review in summer 2025, and the first prototype systems are expected in Q1 2027 for testing. Work is ongoing to optimise the capability to protect Service Personnel from emerging radio-controlled threats, while ensurin...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordType 45 Destroyers: CrewMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of implementing a new management system across the Type 45 fleet to facilitate a reduction in crew size.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence keeps the personnel requirements and operating models of its surface fleet, including the Type 45 Destroyers, under continual review to ensure they remain effective, safe and aligned with operational demands. Any change would be su...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has undertaken analysis of the limitations of Batch Testing Criticality Analysis testing on carriage hours for the Royal Air Force.
Answer: Subject matter experts within the Ministry of Defence and its industry partners who undertake Breakdown Test and Critical Analysis (BTCA) understand the limitations of the test methods used, and apply it appropriately where used to inform decisions on air...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAntitank MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason the shelf life of javelin anti-tank missiles was extended by 5 years following the review of Batch Testing Criticality Analysis.
Answer: The extension of the shelf life of Javelin missiles is a routine activity which preserves the value of the munitions stockpile.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence Police: BiometricsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken to equip Ministry of Defence Police with Live Facial Recognition vans.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) does not possess its own Live Facial Recognition (FR) van for deployments. However, the MDP continues to collaborate with national policing partners, with ongoing discussions regarding access to regional Live FR vans a...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCycling: HuntingdonDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of bringing the UCI Cyclocross World a) Cup and b) Championships to Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: The Government remains committed to delivering major international sporting events with pride - building upon the UK’s global reputation for excellence in event delivery - and seeking new opportunities to do so.Regarding the cyclo-cross event - in May I e...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCycling: HuntingdonDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what resources are available to deliver elite-level cycling a) infrastructure, b) resources and c) events in Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: UK Sport, the government's arm's length body, provides funding for events and elite-level cycling on a nationwide basis rather than through constituency-specific allocations. Sport England, the Government’s arms length body for grassroots sport, has inves...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGymnastics: HuntingdonDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what funding is available to help a) develop and b) deliver elite-level gymnastics in Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: UK Sport, the government's arm's length body, provides funding for elite-level gymnastics on a nationwide basis rather than through constituency-specific allocations. Sport England, the Government’s arms length body for grassroots sport, has invested £116...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5065More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether legislation prevents the depiction of firearms being fired by service personnel in television advertising for the armed forces.
Answer: Advertising on television is co-regulated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Ofcom, independently of the Government. The Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP), an organisation independent of government and a sister organisation ...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Codes of PracticeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he is taking steps to introduce the right for tied pubs in England to request a Guest Beer Agreement.
Answer: The Government is currently undertaking a statutory review of the Pubs Code, alongside a Post-Implementation Review, to assess how the Code has operated and its impact since its introduction in 2016.In parallel, we are carefully considering the evidence g...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses and Pubs Code Adjudicator: ReviewsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5063More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of holding a statutory review of the Pubs Code and Pubs Code Adjudicator.
Answer: The Pubs Code and Pubs Code Adjudicator is subject to a statutory review every 3 years. The third statutory review covering the period 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2025 is in progress, and the government aims to publish its report before the Summer Recess.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Infrastructure and Service Transformation AuthorityTreasuryTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5062More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, by when he plans to publish the NISTA annual report 2025-26.
Answer: The current plan is to publish the NISTA 2025-26 Annual Report by the end of July 2026.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Diplomatic RelationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4931More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 30 of his Department's policy paper entitled Defence Diplomacy Strategy, Keeping Britain Safe: secure at home and strong abroad, published on 24 March 2026, by when he plans to have a) revi
Answer: In line with the commitments set out in the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is progressing a review of our hospitality and protocol policy. As stated in the Strategy we are working to introduce a refreshed policy by Q4 2026.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Uncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4930More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 16 April 2026 to question 124255 on Navy: Uncrewed Systems, which autonomous systems have been a) developed and b) adopted via the Maritime Big Play programme.
Answer: Maritime Big Play is focussed on technology standards and solutions that will facilitate tri-lateral AUKUS interoperability of uncrewed systems. The intended outcome is the provision of clear recommendations to ensure that the nations are able to operate ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125359 on Teledyne Marine: Navy, by when he plans to deliver Sentinel and Slocum gliders to the Royal Navy.
Answer: Sentinel and Slocum gliders are being delivered as part of the Royal Navy’s Future Maritime Data Gathering programme, with remaining deliveries expected in summer 2026.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his foreword in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made on delivering land drone swarms.
Answer: The British Army and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory are progressing a research and development project to deliver land drone swarming capabilities. Phase 1 completed in April 2026 and focused on developing a software defined swarm testbed, ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his foreword in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, what progress he has made on delivering up to 7,000 new long range weapons.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to deliver the munitions programme for the UK’s Armed Forces against evolving threats. The Defence Investment Plan will turn the Strategic Defence Review’s vision and recommendations into an affordable delivery plan. It w...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on the development of Ajax 2.
Answer: The Department is working on a phased approach to delivering an improved Ajax vehicle. The first phase will restart trials using the current version of Ajax, with a limited number of vehicles operated under tightly controlled conditions and maintenance re...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPoland: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4925More
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 he has made on collaborating with Poland on air and missile defence.
Answer: In accordance with the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, we are prioritising collaboration and capability development with European allies, including Poland. The UK and Poland signed the Northolt Treaty on 27 May, a b...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCanada: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4924More
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 he has made on improving the defence and security partnership with C
Answer: As set out in the Joint Statement by the Prime Ministers of the United Kingdom and Canada on 15 June 2025, we are working to strengthen cooperation bilaterally, through NATO and the Five Eyes partnership, including to support Ukraine in its self-defence a...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEuropean Union: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4923More
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 he has made on enabling closer cooperation with the EU on maritime s
Answer: The UK-EU Security and Defence Partnership (SDP) makes provision for UK-EU maritime security cooperation including on the Shadow Fleet. Officials are continuing to explore ways to deepen practical UK-EU maritime-security engagement that complements and re...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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