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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How many L115A3 sniper rifles (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L110A2 LMGs were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L131A1 pistols were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
What military training is provided to people recruited into the Cyber Direct Entry programme.
Cyber Direct Entry recruits will receive military training specific to their cyber career pathway. Successful candidates will complete three to five weeks of basic training at either HMS Raleigh or RAF Halton, shorter than the typical 10-week course. This training will be followed by three months of specialist training at the Defence Cyber Academy.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the digital targeting web on (a) the connection of armed forces weapons systems and (b) battlefield decisions for targeting enemy threats.
The Digital Targeting Web (DTW) is not a single piece of equipment or software. It is the ecosystem that enables the transfer of targeting data through classifications, domains, networks and systems seamlessly on the Digital Backbone. It connects sensors, to deciders to effectors across domains in an automated, secure and scalable approach - allowing defence to not only reuse existing capabilities and in-flight programmes, but to integrate new, innovative and novel software and hardware into the DTW at the pace of relevance. Integrating existing capability - including weapons systems and tooling used for battlefield decisions – is fundamental, but a key challenge is connecting it. The programme’s focus is on enabling this integration, facilitating data flows, and breaking down data silos. This will be achieved through an iterative, collaborative approach, guided by Defence’s needs, and underpinned by an integration service and dedicated funding pipeline. Alongside the technical elements of the DTW, it will also address other Defence Line of Development including Doctrine and training.
What steps his Department is taking to assess the suitability of alternative vehicle platforms to replace Land Rovers for all armed forces.
The planned Out of Service Date (OSD) for all current variants of the Land Rover fleet is 2030. The British Army’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) includes a Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) project that seeks to replace the Land Rover fleet across the Joint Force. Several LMV capability and procurement options are being considered, through early engagement with the market and international partners, to inform which option will be taken forward to a formal assessment phase.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of air-to-air refuelling from the RAF A400 fleet.
Current UK air-to-air refuelling requirements are met by the Voyager fleet. Following the Strategic Defence Review, a range of options to meet future air-to-air refuelling requirements will be considered.
What is the out-of-service date of all variants of Land Rover.
The planned Out of Service Date (OSD) for all current variants of the Land Rover fleet is 2030. The British Army’s Land Mobility Programme (LMP) includes a Light Mobility Vehicle (LMV) project that seeks to replace the Land Rover fleet across the Joint Force. Several LMV capability and procurement options are being considered, through early engagement with the market and international partners, to inform which option will be taken forward to a formal assessment phase.
How many L105A2 pistols were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police,(g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many 4.6mm Heckler and Koch MP7s were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L134A1 GMGs were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many Heckler and Koch MP5A3s were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many 10” L119A2 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many Heckler and Koch MP5SDs were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
When the Air Tanker refuelling contract is due to (a) be eligible for renegotiation and (b) expire.
The Voyager Concession Contract is due to expire in March 2035. There is no specific date at which the contract is eligible for renegotiation. Amendments can occur at any point throughout the life of the contract subject to agreement by all parties.
How many L127A1 Less Lethal Guns were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L123A2 underslung grenade launchers were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L22A1 carbines were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L119A1 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many 16” L119A2 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.