Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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River Great Ouse: Flood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106662More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what is the current asset condition of a) Brownshill and b) St Ives staunch.
Answer: The current asset condition of Brownshill Staunch sluice is rated as poor (gates 1 and 2) and very poor (gate 3). The current asset condition of St Ives Staunch sluice is rated as poor. The Environment Agency carries out an accredited visual inspection of...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRiver Great Ouse: Flood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 19 January 2026, to question 105593 on River Great Ouse: Flood Control, by when will the list of projects to receive Government funding in 26/27 be determined
Answer: Delivering on the Plan for Change, this Government is investing at least £10.5 billion until 2036 to construct new flood schemes and repair existing defences, protecting communities from the devastating impacts of climate change. The final list of schemes...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRiver Great Ouse: Flood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 19 January 2026, to question 104939 on River Great Ouse: Flood Control, by when will phase 1 of the gate refurbishment project be completed.
Answer: Phase 1 of the gate refurbishment project is expected to be completed by 31 March 2026.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: Compulsory PurchaseDepartment for TransportTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 16 January 2026 to question 103968 on High Speed 2 Line: Compulsory Purchase, how many of the 1,723 properties managed were acquired via compulsory purchase.
Answer: The majority of land and property that is acquired by compulsory purchase is not held in management or let but is utilised for the construction of the railway. Within HS2 Ltd’s managed portfolio, there are 73 properties (inclusive of residential, commerci...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTour de France: TelevisionDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential benefits of negotiating free-to-air television coverage of the 2027 Tour de France Grand Depart in the UK.
Answer: Hosting the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes Grand Départs in 2027 will cement Britain's reputation as a destination for major international sporting events. These events will stimulate growth, attract new visitors and leave a lasting legacy for a...
Answered 26 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordSecondary Education: CambridgeshireDepartment for EducationTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she made of the potential impact of Local Government Reorganisation upon the secondary school places in Huntingdonshire.
Answer: The department is reviewing all local government reorganisation proposals to consider the potential impact on children’s services, including school places. Huntingdonshire is in tranche three of the local government reorganisation process and the statutor...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits of adopting a short stroke piston operated system rather than direct gas impingement for any of the rifle variants tendered for development under Project Gray
Answer: Project GRAYBURN is currently in its concept phase. An important output of this phase will be the definition of user requirements, covering the full range of performance characteristics, including calibre and operating system.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefits of including an upper receiver which can accommodate .300 blackout as part of Project Grayburn.
Answer: Project GRAYBURN is currently in its concept phase. An important output of this phase will be the definition of user requirements, covering the full range of performance characteristics, including calibre and operating system.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he made of the potential benefits of including an upper receiver which can accommodate 6.5 Creedmoor as part of Project Grayburn.
Answer: Project GRAYBURN is currently in its concept phase. An important output of this phase will be the definition of user requirements, covering the full range of performance characteristics, including calibre and operating system.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordType 83 Destroyers: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2025 to question 72379, whether the outline business case is on track to be submitted in June 2026.
Answer: The Type 83 concept is currently under review against the Royal Navy’s Hybrid Navy Strategy. Future business case approval remains subject to the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was the role of the Permanent Secretary in the delivery of the Ajax programme since 23 July 2025.
Answer: As with all major defence programmes, including Ajax, the role of the Permanent Secretary as the Departmental Accounting Officer, is to ensure the proper management of defence funds, ensuring regularity and propriety. Regarding the Army’s Ajax programme, ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed Systems: MinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 19 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106651More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many MineWolf MW370 uncrewed mine and route clearance systems have been purchased by his Department.
Answer: In 2023, the Ministry of Defence procured two MineWolf MW370 systems which were donated to the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The British Army uses various systems to deliver mine and route clearance capability, but for operational security considerations, deta...
Answered 27 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 January 2026 to Question 105103 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what the value is of contractual payments to General Dynamics for the Ajax programme made since 23 July 2025.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence paid General Dynamics Land Systems UK £192 million in line with contractual obligations for the Ajax programme between 23 July 2025 and 12 Jan 2026.
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNuclear Submarines: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many operational SSN’s were at sea as of 1 January 2026.
Answer: It is UK policy not to disclose the operational availability or deployment details of submarines, including SSNs, as doing so would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness, or security of our Armed Forces.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out-of-service date is for a) Terrier, b) Titan and c) Trojan.
Answer: The current Out of Service Dates (OSDs) for the platforms can be found in the table below: PlatformOSDsFuchs2029Stormer2028 (extended from 2026)Terrier2043Titan2032Trojan2040 OSDs are continuously reviewed to ensure that the British Army has the capabilit...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out-of-service date is for Fuchs CBRN.
Answer: The current Out of Service Dates (OSDs) for the platforms can be found in the table below: PlatformOSDsFuchs2029Stormer2028 (extended from 2026)Terrier2043Titan2032Trojan2040 OSDs are continuously reviewed to ensure that the British Army has the capabilit...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the out-of-service date is for Stormer.
Answer: The current Out of Service Dates (OSDs) for the platforms can be found in the table below: PlatformOSDsFuchs2029Stormer2028 (extended from 2026)Terrier2043Titan2032Trojan2040 OSDs are continuously reviewed to ensure that the British Army has the capabilit...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to pipeline notice 2026/S 000-002873 regarding Project Grayburn, what proportion of the weapon system will be manufactured in the UK.
Answer: As the project is at concept phase it is not clear yet what proportion of each weapon system will be manufactured in the United Kingdom but I can assure the hon. Member that it is desirable for the project to create skilled employment in the UK as set out...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what direction was provided to Defence Equipment and Support by the Joint Requirements Oversight Committee regarding Project GRAYBURN.
Answer: As the project is at concept phase it is not clear yet what proportion of each weapon system will be manufactured in the United Kingdom but I can assure the hon. Member that it is desirable for the project to create skilled employment in the UK as set out...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to pipeline notice 2026/S 000-002873 regarding Project Grayburn, what weapons are included within the wider dismounted close combat weapons portfolio.
Answer: As the project is at concept phase it is not clear yet what proportion of each weapon system will be manufactured in the United Kingdom but I can assure the hon. Member that it is desirable for the project to create skilled employment in the UK as set out...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to pipeline notice 2026/S 000-002873 regarding Project Grayburn, what level of a) current and b) emerging body armour the new rifle is required to be able to defeat.
Answer: Project GRAYBURN will deliver a capability that will be able to defeat most prolific body armour types used by adversaries. The project remains in its concept phase and it is therefore too early to provide additional detail. However, due to operational se...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to pipeline notice 2026/S 000-002873 regarding Project Grayburn, what barrel length is required to fulfil the criteria of a) Dismounted Close Combat and b) Dismounted Close Combat (Short) and c) Pe
Answer: The decision on who needs a Dismounted Close Combat rifle versus a Generalist rifle will be based upon a wide range of criteria. The exact criteria will be determined during the Concept Phase. However, the list of criteria is likely to include the user ro...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to pipeline notice 2026/S 000-002873 regarding Project Grayburn, what criteria will be required to be fulfilled to distinguish between the a) Dismounted Close Combat and b) Generalist variants.
Answer: The decision on who needs a Dismounted Close Combat rifle versus a Generalist rifle will be based upon a wide range of criteria. The exact criteria will be determined during the Concept Phase. However, the list of criteria is likely to include the user ro...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChallenger TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what upgrades will be made to increase the a) power and b) torque of the Perkins CV12-6A V12 diesel engine as part of the Challenger 3 programme.
Answer: As a precursor to the conversion of Challenger 2 to Challenger 3, the Heavy Armour Automotive Improvement Programme introduced a series of upgrades to the automotive system, including bringing the Perkins CV12‑6A engine to a common build standard. Options...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice and Crime CommissionersHome OfficeTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106084More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 13 January 2026, to question 101929 on Police and Crime Commissioners, what is the composition of the £100m the Government expects to save in this Parliament as a result of a
Answer: The Government expects to save at least £100m from abolishing the PCC model this Parliament. This includes savings from cancelling future PCC elections, with the last elections in 2024 costing approximately £87m.In addition, we expect to generate efficien...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
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