Every parliamentary written question tabled by Ben Obese-Jecty this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the establishment of new SSN-AUKUS facilities in Australia on levels of workforce retention at conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines (SSN) facilities in (a) Barrow-in-Furness and (b) Plymouth.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy entitled National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World, published on 24 June 2025, what progress he has made in establishing greater robustness and consistency in how the UK approaches the impact of China as a global actor.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the press release entitled Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army, published on 13 May 2026, when did discussions regarding the procurement of RCH155 start.
Awaiting answer.
What progress has he made with Lockheed Martin in facilitating the delivery of the two F-35Bs stranded at Lajes International Airport on Terceira Island in the Azores since March 2026.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of adopting the 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge (6×38mm) for use in a) individual and b) specialist weapons within the UK armed forces.
Awaiting answer.
What capabilities Middle East partner nations have procured through Task Force Sabre.
Awaiting answer.
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.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125359 on Teledyne Marine: Navy, by when he plans to deliver APEX floats to the Royal Navy.
Awaiting answer.
What progress he has made on developing the hypersonic and counter-hypersonic capabilities stream of AUKUS Pillar 2.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of the Regentcraft Squire sea glider drone as part of the Royal Navy’s capabilities in the High North.
Awaiting answer.
What proportion of the Barrow Transformation Fund will be provided by his Department.
Awaiting answer.
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 carrier strike groups.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the press release entitled Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army, published on 13 May 2026, how many tranches of RCH155 delivery will be split over; and on what dates each tranche is scheduled for delivery.
RCH 155 will be delivered individually rather than in tranches. Deliveries are expected to take place between 2028 and 2032.
By what date the interim stand-off capability will be available via the procurement of the Small Diameter Bomb II.
Awaiting answer.
What progress he has made in establishing a third F-35 squadron by 2033.
All spending decisions on capabilities are taken as part of the Defence Investment Plan.
Pursuant to the answer of 21 April 2026 to question 126820 on Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety, following statement HCWS1545, published on 28 April 2026, when is the Independent Expert Panel Review final report scheduled to be published.
I can confirm the Independent Expert Panel Review has now concluded and the report is being reviewed. As I have done since Exercise Titan Storm I will continue to update the House on progress with Ajax.
What assessment has he made of the potential merits of procuring the Anduril Bolt M Autonomous Air Vehicle.
Awaiting answer.
What is the UK contribution to the Combined Space Operations (CSpO) Initiative.
Awaiting answer.
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.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to the letter from the MOD Permanent Secretary to the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee on 30 April 2026, for what reason was the Afloat Spares Pack on Operation HIGHMAST sized to support only 12 aircraft rather than to support the 24 deployed.
Awaiting answer.