Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Italy: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2227More
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 strengthening the interoperability of UK and Italy’s c
Answer: Italy is a close NATO ally of the United Kingdom, and as carrier nations that both operate F-35B aircraft there is consistent collaboration, both bilaterally and through the European Carrier Group Interoperability Initiative (ECGII). As part of Operation ...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, CP1338, published on 24 June 2025, what six-monthly foreign and security policy
Answer: The UK EU Security and Defence Partnership provides for regular foreign and security policy dialogue at ministerial and senior official level. Since May 2025, this has included high level dialogues in October 2025 and March 2026 covering a broad range of ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Barrow in FurnessMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be provided by his Department.
Answer: Recognising Barrow's role as a strategic national asset, the Government's commitment to the submarine building programme underpins the 10-year 'Plan for Barrow' backed by the £200 million Barrow Transformation Fund.The Ministry of Defence is contributing ...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what date the interim stand-off capability will be available via the procurement of the Small Diameter Bomb II.
Answer: As the hon. Gentleman will understand I am withholding the date that this capability will be available as it would harm the capability, effectiveness, and security of the Armed Forces. The procurement has been prioritised through the Foreign Military Sale...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEmergencies: PlanningCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2212More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many times the Contingency Planning Small Ministerial Group has met since its inception.
Answer: The Contingency Planning Small Ministerial Group is meeting regularly to respond to the range of topics that arise as part of the Middle East response.
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Barrow in FurnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be funded by his Department.
Answer: The Government has committed £200 million over 10 years to support regeneration in Barrow-in-Furness (the ‘Barrow Transformation Fund’). 25% of this funding is provided by MHCLG and the remaining 75% is provided by the Ministry of Defence.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Barrow in FurnesssDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be provided by his Department.
Answer: The Government has committed £200 million over 10 years to support regeneration in Barrow-in-Furness, via the Barrow Transformation Fund. 25% of this funding is provided by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the remaining 75% is pro...
Answered 4 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRegeneration: Barrow in FurnessDepartment for EducationTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be funded by her Department.
Answer: The government has committed £200 million over 10 years to support regeneration in Barrow-in-Furness (the ‘Barrow Transformation Fund’). 25% of this funding is provided by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the remaining 75% is ...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: Air Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of hospital helipads cannot be used at night.
Answer: Neither NHS England nor the Department hold data centrally on the operational hours of hospital helipads. Hours of operation are typically determined locally and may be subject to planning restrictions, including those relating to noise.
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign Relations: ChinaCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2207More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the National Security Adviser was present at the meeting between the Grandview Institution and Stephen Lillie in Beijing on 22 October 2025.
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 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Security: InfrastructureCabinet OfficeTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2137More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the a) National Security Strategy and b) Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill on private sector Critical National Infrastruc
Answer: The government is working tirelessly with groups across society, including operators of critical national infrastructure, to make the UK a harder target for hostile actors and to deliver growth.Strategies such as the National Security Strategy 2025, which...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: Armed ConflictMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what capabilities Middle East partner nations have procured through Task Force Sabre.
Answer: Task Force Sabre and the UK Government have facilitated and supported Middle East partner nations to procure short-range air defence launchers, advanced ground-based missile shields, and counter-drone systems. The Ministry of Defence continues to work wit...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the implications of his policy on natural gas production between October 2025 and February 2026 on energy prices.
Answer: The 2025 North Sea Future Plan set out details of how the government will deliver on its commitment not to issue further oil and gas licences to explore new fields, whilst managing existing fields for their lifespan. The North Sea is a naturally declining...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 21 April 2026 to Question 126806 on F-35 Aircraft: Cruise Missiles, what assessment he has made of the extent of corrosion across the F-35 force caused by maritime exposure.
Answer: The Department has extensive experience in mitigating and rectifying corrosion to aircraft caused by maritime exposure. F-35 corrosion inspection and maintenance was a planned activity following Operation HIGHMAST.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of ordering the NightFighter mini drone jammer for C-UAS capability.
Answer: The Department keeps its capability requirements under continual review and considers a broad range of options, including emerging technologies, to ensure the Armed Forces are equipped to respond to evolving threats. This work includes analysis and experi...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: Air Ambulance ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether funding for air ambulance helipads is provided from the NHS budget.
Answer: Funding for air ambulance helipads is provided through a range of sources, including hospital budgets, National Health Service capital budgets, local authorities, charities and donors. Decisions on the provision and upgrading of helipads are taken at a lo...
Answered 1 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAdvanced Research and Invention Agency: GeoengineeringDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what is the scope of Project REFLECT under the Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
Answer: The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) is an independent research body, and they are conducting cautious, controlled research aimed at improving understanding of the risks and impacts of Solar Radiation Modification. This will produce important...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Public SectorDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1738More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has she made in ensuring that 50% of food across the public sector is UK-sourced.
Answer: A new national procurement policy statement was published which sets expectations for government contracts to favour products certified to high environmental standards that British producers are well-placed to meet. Given the limited information on the or...
Answered 28 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: International CooperationMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1737More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the UK contribution to the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative.
Answer: As a founding member of the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) initiative, the UK has played an integral role in delivering CSpO’s objectives. The UK contributes subject matter expertise and representation to develop and align policy in pursuit of mutual ob...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1736More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential merits of procuring the Anduril Bolt M Autonomous Air Vehicle.
Answer: The Department keeps its capability requirements under continual review and considers a broad range of options, including emerging technologies, to ensure the Armed Forces are equipped to respond to evolving threats. This work includes analysis and experi...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Offences against ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1735More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 21 April 2026 to question 126811 on Armed Forces: Offences against Children, under what circumstances is service detention used.
Answer: The sentence in any given case is a matter for the Court (the Judge Advocate and Board sentencing together). They will apply any extant sentencing council guidelines and also the Judge Advocate General’s guidance on sentencing in the Court Martial in doin...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordType 26 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1734More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the interoperability of the Type 26 with other ships in the Global Combat Ship Programme.
Answer: The UK works closely with Australia, Canada and Norway to ensure interoperability between the Global Combat Ships which are based on the Type 26 frigate design, including through shared design elements, common systems, and aligned operational standards.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordPoland: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1733More
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, how the new UK agreement with Poland improve NATO’s eastern flank.
Answer: The UK and Poland have agreed a new Security and Defence Partnership Treaty. The treaty delivers a strategic partnership, standing together against Russia, united in defending European security including on NATO's eastern flank, and making the UK safer. I...
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordGermany: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1732More
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 has he made in delivering a new bilateral treaty with Germany.
Answer: The Prime Minister and Chancellor Merz signed the Treaty between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Federal Republic of Germany on friendship and bilateral cooperation (The Kensington Treaty) on 17 July 2025.
Answered 26 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAUKUSCabinet OfficeTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1731More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what date is the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS scheduled to end.
Answer: Sir Stephen Lovegrove was appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Representative on AUKUS in April 2025. This appointment was made on an initial 12 month basis and has been extended for an additional year. Sir Stephen will continue to drive forward the ...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
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