Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Defence: TechnologyMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 69 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, where he plans to establish the Defence Energy and Capability Resilience
Answer: The Defence Energy and Capability Resilience Centre of Excellence (DECX) is being established initially as a virtual entity, with Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL) acting as the custodian. The final decision regarding location will be confi...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 65 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, when he plans to launch the competitions for novel uncrewed aerial system
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is working with the Front-Line Commands (FLCs) and across the ecosystem to build on existing uncrewed systems (UxS) delivery. There is significant work ongoing across Defence on the development of UxS as we look to rapidly it...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 65 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what the (a) scope and (b) criteria are of the new competitions to create
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is working with the Front-Line Commands (FLCs) and across the ecosystem to build on existing uncrewed systems (UxS) delivery. There is significant work ongoing across Defence on the development of UxS as we look to rapidly it...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Defence Innovation: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83141More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 65 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, from where the UK Defence Innovation Rapid Innovation Unit will access be
Answer: UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) will continue invest in structures to support business growth and to increase investment into SMEs, start-ups, and non-traditional defence and security suppliers to support a diverse and agile supply chain and ensure delivery ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Defence Innovation: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83140More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 65 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what seed grants he plans to use to fund the UK Defence Innovation Rapid
Answer: UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) will continue invest in structures to support business growth and to increase investment into SMEs, start-ups, and non-traditional defence and security suppliers to support a diverse and agile supply chain and ensure delivery ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83139More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 65 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what his planned timetable is for aligning the UK Defence Innovation Rapi
Answer: UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) launched in July 2025. Focus has now shifted to implementing, transitioning, and operationalising UKDI to ensure it is fully operational by July 2026. This work will include building on UKDI’s strong existing relationship with...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83138More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 64 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, how his Department plans to identify growth opportunities for the defence
Answer: UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) represents a fundamental transformation of how the Ministry of Defence approaches innovation. We recognise that innovative companies, start-ups and non-traditional defence suppliers have long faced significant barriers when en...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: InnovationMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83137More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 64 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, when he expects UK Defence Innovation to establish a defence innovation p
Answer: UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) represents a fundamental transformation of how the Ministry of Defence approaches innovation. We recognise that innovative companies, start-ups and non-traditional defence suppliers have long faced significant barriers when en...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Defence Innovation: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 63 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, to what structures UK Defence Innovation plans to provide funding to help
Answer: UK Defence Innovation (UKDI) represents a fundamental transformation of how the Ministry of Defence approaches innovation. We recognise that innovative companies, start-ups and non-traditional defence suppliers have long faced significant barriers when en...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: ExportsCabinet OfficeTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83135More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 55 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what his planned timetable is for including the Office of Defence Export
Answer: Defence is one of the key growth sectors identified by this government, and the GREAT Britain & Northern Ireland campaign (GREAT) has renewed its efforts to support defence exports. GREAT coordinates activities enabling government departments and over...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83134More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 54 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what his planned timetable is for identifying a pipeline of projects for
Answer: It is too early at this time to identify a pipeline of projects over the next five to ten years that may utilise the new planning routes. Ministry of Defence (MOD) Officials are currently drafting updated procedures to enable the use of these new routes. ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83133More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 52 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what progress he has made on implementing a bespoke commercial pathway fo
Answer: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) hold a crucial place in UK defence. They are the backbone of the UK economy and are vital to delivering the innovation, expertise and agility that we need now and in the future. This is recognised in the Defence I...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 52 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, when he plans to publish the SME Action Plan.
Answer: We are focused on ensuring that more SMEs can access opportunities throughout the defence supply-chain. We are committed to publishing our SME Action Plan which will focus on delivering a step-change in SME engagement both directly and indirectly. The act...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 52 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what steps he has taken to help support SMEs to access (a) financial and
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer my predecessor gave on 4 September 2025 to Question 70206 to the hon. Member for Mid Dorset and North Poole (Ms Slade).
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 52 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what recent steps he has taken to better cohere UK Defence Sector Supplie
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises that SMEs seeking to work in defence face unique challenges. The department is committed to simplifying access to UK defence for SMEs removing unnecessary barriers and making it easier for small businesses to find ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 52 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what recent progress he has made in establishing the Defence Office for S
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises that SMEs seeking to work in defence face unique challenges. The department is committed to simplifying access to UK defence for SMEs removing unnecessary barriers and making it easier for small businesses to find ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 52 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what support he plans to provide to (a) small businesses and (b) start-up
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) recognises that SMEs seeking to work in defence face unique challenges. The department is committed to simplifying access to UK defence for SMEs removing unnecessary barriers and making it easier for small businesses to find ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 51 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, when he plans to commission the Competition and Markets Authority to supp
Answer: In accordance with the Defence Industrial Strategy the Department is already engaged with the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) Public Policy Team to provide subject matter expertise on the review of the single source contracting regulations. The CM...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 51 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, when he plans to publish the new approach to applying social value to inc
Answer: The Defence Industrial Strategy (DIS) makes a commitment to establish a Social Value Model that works for defence. This includes adopting a new approach to applying social value in defence to incentivise industry to support DIS objectives of driving growt...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Foreign Investment in UKMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 51 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, which experts he plans to consult as part of the review and test of optio
Answer: The Defence Industrial Strategy set out measures to generate greater value from the Ministry of Defence’s procurement spend to boost UK investment, growth and employment making defence an engine for growth. An offset policy is being explored as a means to...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: Foreign Investment in UKMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 50 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, when he plans to establish an offsets model to help attract inward invest
Answer: The Defence Industrial Strategy set out measures to generate greater value from the Ministry of Defence’s procurement spend to boost UK investment, growth and employment making defence an engine for growth. We have launched an offsets consultation on 23 O...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 48 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what his Department's planned timetable is for broadening the range of em
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions through the new Jobs and Careers Service is taking steps to broaden its support for employers by engaging over 8,000 strategic and local businesses, tailoring services to regional labour market needs, and collaborating...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83122More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 47 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what his planned timeline is for delivering the Defence Skills Framework.
Answer: Defence is progressing the implementation of the Pan Defence Skills Framework (PDSF), which is the Defence Skills Framework referenced in the 2025 Defence Industrial Strategy. The PDSF represents a transformative shift in how Defence understands, develops...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 46 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what progress has he made on establishing a Defence Universities Alliance
Answer: The Defence Universities Alliance (DUA) will form a more strategic relationship between defence and the Higher Education sector to support national security and UK growth, building on existing collaborative relationships between the sectors. The Ministry ...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 46 of the Defence Industrial Strategy: Making Defence an Engine for Growth, published on 8 September 2025, CP 1388, what progress has he made on investing in cutting-edge teaching and unive
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is investing £80 million in our world leading universities so they can invest in cutting edge facilities and expand places in defence related courses, including in engineering and computer science disciplines. The MOD is work...
Answered 27 Oct 2025
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