Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Special Educational Needs: CambridgeshireDepartment for EducationTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has she made of the potential impact of proposed local government reorganisation in Cambridgeshire on her proposed plans to reform SEND provision in that area.
Answer: The department is reviewing all local government reorganisation (LGR) proposals to consider the potential impact on education and children’s services, including plans to reform special educational needs and disabilities provision. Huntingdonshire is in tr...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNorway: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many M270 launchers have been procured from Norway.
Answer: The UK has acquired 11 M270A0 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems launchers from Norway.
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in upgrading the M270B1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems to A2 standard.
Answer: The Multiple Launch Rocket Systems launchers and Repair and Recovery Vehicles (RRVs) are on contract to be upgraded to the A2 standard. Two launchers have now been delivered to the UK and a further 13 launchers and two RRVs are currently on the production...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116388More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the current size of the Royal Artillery’s M270B1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems fleet.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence has an operational fleet of 21 M270B1 Multiple Launch Rocket Systems, comprising launcher and repair and recovery vehicle variants.
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the delivery timeline for the (a) 61 M270 MLRS launchers and (b) eight Repair and Recovery vehicles.
Answer: The Multiple Launch Rocket Systems launchers and Repair and Recovery Vehicles (RRVs) are on contract to be upgraded to the A2 standard. Two launchers have now been delivered to the UK and a further 13 launchers and two RRVs are currently on the production...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in procuring a) GMLRS and b) ER-GMLRS munitions.
Answer: Replenishment of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems (GMLRS) stockpile is on contract with the first deliveries expected to arrive in the UK in Quarter two 2026. The procurement of Extended Range GMLRS (ER-GMLRS) is on contract with the first delive...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the decision of the (a) US Marines to retain the M27 rifle and (b) US Army’s adoption of the M7 on the ability of UK forces to operate with US forces.
Answer: The UK and US share evidence on research and experimentation on the development of small arms. Enhancing interoperability with Allies remains an important consideration in any procurement of capability that the Department undertakes. This includes the Bri...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAustralia: LasersMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on developing cooperation with Australia on directed-energy weapons.
Answer: As part of the UK's ambition to accelerate the development and deployment of Directed Energy Weapons (DEW) we are engaging with key allies who share our mutual aims in this field. For reasons of national security, it would not be appropriate to comment fu...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAustralia: RadarMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in exploring the potential of using Australian Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar technologies for the UK.
Answer: As part of the Ministry of Defence’s capability delivery process the UK is exploring possibilities, including better understanding of Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) with our allied partners. A series of targeted risk-reduction activities has b...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAutonomous WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the Low-Cost Effectors & Autonomous Platforms’ initiative.
Answer: The LEAP initiative is another firm signal of European collective commitments, delivering a united front of deterrence against Russia. LEAP will embrace groundbreaking industry innovation to exploit rapidly evolving technology at pace to deliver capabilit...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 26 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had discussions with representatives from India on the development of the engine for their new Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to engage at all levels to support and advance the UK’s bid for the Engine Development Programme for India’s Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft. Deepening the UK-India relationship on defence capability is a Prime Minister p...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAllied Reaction Force: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which units form the UK's contribution to the NATO Allied Reaction Force Special Operations Component.
Answer: The United Kingdom will assume leadership of NATO’s Allied Reaction Force (ARF) Special Operations Component from July 2026 to June 2027. As part of this commitment, the UK is providing the Special Operations Component Command headquarters, responsible fo...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEngland and Wales Cricket BoardDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether she has had discussions with the England and Wales Cricket Board on the potential exclusion of players on the grounds of nationality.
Answer: We were concerned to hear of the reports on potential exclusion of players on the grounds of nationality and have discussed with the ECB directly who have put out a clear position confirming that nationality should not be a factor in the selection of play...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRAF Fairford: Military OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116054More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has had recent discussions with (a) the Prime Minister, (b) Cabinet colleagues, (c) senior civil servants and (d) the Attorney General on the legality of authorising the United States to launch offensi
Answer: UK bases were not involved in the initial strikes on Iran. Permissions to utilise UK military bases are considered on a case-by-case basis and the decision to grant permission is dependent on the nature and purpose of their activity.
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPhotonicsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116053More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress she has made in developing photonic computing.
Answer: DSIT are funding an Innovation and Knowledge Centre led by the University of Southampton’s world leading silicon photonics research foundry, Cornerstone. This centre is focused on translating silicon photonics technologies from research to industry, inclu...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLarge Goods Vehicles: Electric VehiclesDepartment for TransportTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116051More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress she has made in implementing nationwide E-HGV charging infrastructure.
Answer: Through the Zero Emission HGV and Infrastructure Demonstrator (ZEHID) programme, Government has already provided £120 million of funding to kickstart the deployment of zero emission HGV infrastructure. This is funding 73 planned infrastructure locations, ...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVisasHome OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116050More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has she made in maturing the eVisa programme.
Answer: eVisas were introduced in 2018 and are replacing physical evidence of immigration status such as Biometric Residence Permits (BRPs), Biometric Residence Cards (BRCs) and vignettes.The Minister for Migration and Citizenship provided an update on the transi...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNational GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the efficiency of the current grid access prioritisation process.
Answer: Government has worked closely with the National Energy System Operator and network companies on their programme of connections reforms which have already reduced the queue for generation and storage connections by over half. NESO and the network companies...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: AllowancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116042More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel have qualified for the operational allowance each year since its introduction.
Answer: It is taking time to collate the required information to answer the hon. Member's Question. I will write to him when the information is available, and a copy of this letter will be placed in the Library of The House.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much is projected a) overall and b) core spending on defence in i) 2025/26, ii) 2026/27 and iii) 2027/28.
Answer: The Department does not routinely publish forecast figures. The Government is committed to defence spending reaching 2.6% of GDP in 2027 and is on track to do so.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was a) overall and b) core spending on defence in each of the last ten years.
Answer: The UK's defence spending is reported to and published by NATO. The figures requested can be found online: https://www.nato.int/content/dam/nato/webready/documents/finance/def-exp-2025-en.pdf
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in developing an airborne electromagnetic attack capability running proven counter-C5ISRT software, including third-party software applications.
Answer: I welcome innovation across the Defence industrial sector. The Ministry of Defence is aware of the importance of the Electromagnetic battlespace and is pursuing a number of options, both in the near-term and in the research and development programme, to a...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsAttorney GeneralTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116038More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, if the Attorney General whether he provided advice to (a) the Prime Minister and (b) the Secretary of State for Local Government on the original decision to cancel local elections in May 2026.
Answer: By long standing convention, whether the Law Officers have been asked to provide advice, and the contents of any such advice, is not disclosed outside Government.This convention protects the Law Officers’ ability as chief legal advisers to the Government ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what was the first meeting with the Government of Mauritius, after 5th July 2024, attended by National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell in association with her department.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given to Question 115118 on 3 March.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the terms of reference are for the Ministerial-led review of the Ajax Programme.
Answer: As you will be aware, I released a written Ministerial Statement in the House on 22 January 2026 in which I provided an update to Parliament on the British Army’s Armoured Cavalry Programme (commonly known as Ajax) and the findings of the Ministerial revi...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
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