Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Ministry of Defence: Written QuestionsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106083More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by when will he respond to Written Question 98879, submitted on 10 December 2025.
Answer: 170 Ajax platforms have been delivered to Field Army Units up to and including 1 December 2025. The breakdown by variant is as follows: AJAX87ARES33ATHENA25ARGUS3APOLLO13ATLAS9
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106082More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence accounts 2024-25, what did the Melorius write-off and constructive losses of £12,552,000 relate to.
Answer: Initiated to replace an in-service capability, MELORIUS was a Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) Medical Countermeasure project to rapidly develop and provide immediate treatment to a person exposed to a Nerve Agent.A Commercial Off The...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRFA Wave Knight and RFA Wave RulerMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106081More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence accounts 2024-25, what did the retirement of the Knight and Ruler Wave Class Tankers and constructive losses of £58,081,000 relate to.
Answer: A decision was announced in November 2024 to retire Knight and Ruler Wave Class Tankers, effectively mothballed by the last Government, which had not been to sea since 2017 and 2022 respectively. Their retirement reflects value for money for the taxpayer ...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBoxer Vehicles: ArtilleryMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106080More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which Royal Artillery regiments will be equipped with RCH155.
Answer: On current plans, RCH 155 will initially be fielded to 1st Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, 4th Regiment Royal Artillery and 19 Regiment Royal Artillery. However, analysis of future force structures is ongoing, and the final fielding plan remains subject t...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBoxer Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106079More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Boxer vehicles have been delivered to the British Army.
Answer: Regarding the breakdown of Boxer variants, I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Question 100025 which remains extant. The Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (Boxer) programme deliveries from industry are progressing in line with the current forecasted...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBoxer Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106078More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the breakdown of the variants of the 623 Boxer vehicles which have been procured by the British Army.
Answer: Regarding the breakdown of Boxer variants, I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to Question 100025 which remains extant. The Mechanised Infantry Vehicle (Boxer) programme deliveries from industry are progressing in line with the current forecasted...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGeneral Dynamics Land Systems: Ajax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106077More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential risk of closure of the General Dynamics Land Systems UK factory in Merthyr Tydfil following the completion of the 589 Ajax vehicles in 2027.
Answer: While the future of the Merthyr Tydfil factory is a matter for General Dynamics Land Systems UK, I have frequent engagement with representatives from General Dynamics, the Welsh Government and the local MPs regarding the Ajax platform.
Answered 28 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106076More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 January 2026 to question 101527 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement, what was the project regarding the ammunition capability of the Armour Piercing Fin-Stabilised Discarding S
Answer: The Armour Piercing Fin-Stabilised Discarding Sabot munitions was one of three ammunitions proposed to be reinstated for use in the 30mm Rarden used by the Warrior Infantry Fighting Vehicle. It did not have a specific project name.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106075More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 January 2026 to question 101527 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement, if he will take steps to revalidate all information in the 2024-25 Ministry of Defence Accounts.
Answer: I will write to the hon. Member shortly with a full response and place a copy of that letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106074More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 January 2026 to question 101527 on Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement, by when he plans re-publish the 2024-25 Ministry of Defence Accounts and publish a public correction.
Answer: I will write to the hon. Member shortly with a full response and place a copy of that letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106073More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 14 January 2026 to Question 103534 on Uncrewed Systems, when is the design phase due to be completed.
Answer: The Uncrewed Systems Centre purpose and function has been agreed for implementation. To ensure alignment with Defence Reform, work on the design, structure and outputs for Full Operating Capability will continue through 2026. Further announcements will be...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106072More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what were the a) names, b) dates, c) training areas used and d) exercising units equipped with Ajax of the three exercises that took place between 23rd July 2025 and Exercise Titan Storm.
Answer: The three exercises that took place between 23 July 2025 and Exercise Titan Storm were: Exercise CYCLONE STORM between 21 July - 1 August 2025 on Salisbury Plain Training Area by The Queen’s Royal Hussars. Exercise TRADEWIND between 17 – 24 October 2025, ...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, where were each of the (a) 23 Ajax vehicles on Exercise Titan Storm and (b) the Ajax vehicle, subsequently used to establish a baseline for noise and vibration, (i) manufactured and (ii) assembled.
Answer: The 23 Ajax vehicles on Exercise Titan Storm and the Ajax vehicle subsequently used to establish a baseline for noise and vibration were all part of Capability Drop 3; manufactured and assembled in Merthyr Tydfil.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: NoiseMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what Capability Drop were each of the a) 23 Ajax vehicles on Exercise Titan Storm and b) the Ajax vehicle subsequently used to establish a baseline for noise and vibration.
Answer: The 23 Ajax vehicles on Exercise Titan Storm and the Ajax vehicle subsequently used to establish a baseline for noise and vibration were all part of Capability Drop 3; manufactured and assembled in Merthyr Tydfil.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106069More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 14th January 2026, to answer 104283 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, on what dates assurances and advice regarding the safety of the platform were provided to Ministers.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him to Question 98241 on 12 December 2025. However, I would like to reassure him that it is my intention to provide an update on the safety of Ajax and the Ministerial Review to Parliament in the near future...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106068More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria was met which permitted Initial Operating Capability for Ajax to be achieved on 5 November 2025.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to him to Question 104285 on 14 January 2025. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-08/104285
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106067More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what criteria must be met in order to achieve Full Operating Capability for Ajax.
Answer: Full Operating Capability will see the Armoured Cavalry and other Ajax users Trained, Sustainable and Ready for Deployment. It would not be appropriate to release a complete list of criteria as to do so could, or would be likely to, prejudice the capabili...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: SportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106066More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he plans to roll out the Royal Navy’s (a) Combat Sports Initiative and (b) the Combat Sister Project nationwide.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence are pleased that volunteers from the Royal Navy and Royal Marines plan to continue to deliver the Combat Sports Initiative and Combat Sister Project in 2026, at locations across the UK. These initiatives are not Ministry of Defence...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 106064More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of Project Octopus.
Answer: Project OCTOPUS is the first joint UK-Ukraine defence industrial project initiated under Project LYRA and was announced on 10 September 2025 by the Prime Minister. Under Project OCTOPUS, the UK and Ukraine will work together to rapidly optimise an Ukraini...
Answered 23 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRiver Great Ouse: Flood ControlDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105593More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how much funding was allocated to (a) St Ives and (b) Brownshill sluice for 2026/27.
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 list of projects to r...
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordRiver Great Ouse: DredgingDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105592More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when was the River Great Ouse last dredged.
Answer: The Environment Agency (EA) does not operate a routine dredging programme for the River Great Ouse. Dredging was last undertaken in the 1970s and 1980s, prior to the EA’s establishment in 1996.
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: VisasMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105591More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 5 January 2026 to Q101187 on Veterans: Visas, by what date will he have waived visa fees for dependents of Commonwealth veterans.
Answer: Work is ongoing with the Home Office to deliver the manifesto commitment to scrap visa fees for non-UK veterans and their dependants including those from the Commonwealth, but it is not possible at this stage to provide an implementation date.
Answered 19 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordNATOMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many NATO administered facilities are based within the UK.
Answer: The UK currently has six designated NATO facilities: Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM) – Northwood HeadquartersNATO Joint Electronic Warfare Core Staff (JEWCS) – Royal Naval Air Station YeoviltonNATO Intelligence Fusion Centre (NIFC) – Royal Air Force Mole...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArtillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many RCH155 Early Capability Demonstrators will be procured as part of the Mobile Fires Platform programme.
Answer: The UK will procure one Early Capability Demonstrator platform as part of the Mobile Fires Platform programme with Germany procuring two additional demonstrators. This will allow all three to be used for joint trials and evaluation, providing both time an...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary IntelligenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 105588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what dates does he plan to have delivered the Digital Targeting Web in full.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I provided to Question 96241 on 10 December 2025. No target date will be given for the ‘full’ implementation of the Digital Targeting Web. This is because to be competitive, the UK must continually adapt and develop i...
Answered 21 Jan 2026
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