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 information her Department holds on the number of times the sanctioned Russian Shadow Fleet vessel SMYRTOS transited a) through the English Channel or b) through the wider UK EEZ since 24 March 2026.
Before the UK Government’s interdiction of the SMYRTOS on 14 June, the SMYRTOS had transited the Channel once since 24 March 2026 while on North-East passage to the Baltic across 24-25 May. This was on the French side of the Traffic Separation Scheme but ...
What progress has been made in upgrading the power and thermal management system (PTMS) of the F-35B Lightning II.
The F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) continue to explore a number of options for F-35B Enhanced Power and Cooling Systems. Once options are fully explored it will be a decision for the F-35 Program Partners on which to adopt.
What steps she has taken to update the Air Navigation Order 2016 to integrate Beyond Visual Line of Sight drone operations with other airspace users.
Through the Future of Flight Programme, the Department is working with the Civil Aviation Authority, industry and other government partners to put in place the policy, regulatory and legislative framework needed to support routine Beyond Visual Line of Si...
How many Malloy Aeronautics T-150 heavy lift UAVs have been procured for a) Ukrainian Armed Forces and b) British Armed Forces since 5 July 2024.
Since 5 July 2024, the Ministry of Defence has procured 175 Malloy Aeronautics T-150 heavy lift uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) for the Armed Forces of Ukraine, and 20 for the United Kingdom Armed Forces.
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 6167 on Russia: Shipping, whether the maritime interdiction of the Russian Shadow Fleet vessel SMYRTOS was conducted under Article 110 of UNCLOS.
The interdiction of the vessel SMYRTOS was conducted in accordance with domestic and international law, including under Article 110 of UNCLOS.
What steps has he taken to use machine learning to train defence AI in targeting based on the current Ukrainian targeting dataset.
The Ministry of Defence is drawing on lessons from Ukraine’s experience of modern warfare, particularly in the use of data and artificial intelligence. These insights are shaping our capability development, enhancing support for communications infrastruct...
Pursuant to the answer of 10 June 2026 to question 6942 on Hawk Aircraft, what was the percentage of Final Fatigue Index used for a) XX159 and b) XX301 at the time they were deregistered and retired from service.
The final percentage of fatigue index when the airframes were deregistered and retired from service was as follows:XX159 70.81%XX301 68.98%
What the size of the defence budget deficit was in 2010-11.
In their report of 21 July 2010, the NAO estimated that the shortfall between the estimated defence budget and the forward defence spending programme was between £6 billion and £36 billion over 10 years, depending on the budget assumptions used.
Pursuant to the answer of 12 June 2026 to question 6959 on F-35 Aircraft, what progress he has made on facilitating the ability of the Lightning Force to deliver tactical mission set 3.
Fitted with the AN/APG-81 radar and BAE Systems AN/ASQ-239 system the F-35B has powerful Electronic Attack and Radar Jamming capabilities to suppress and disrupt adversary radars. It can also geolocate those adversary radar systems at range and share this...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of engineering problems caused by gearboxes on the delivery timeline of Challenger 3.
Challenger 3 remains in the Demonstration phase. The design continues to be refined by the manufacturer to ensure the vehicle meets its required performance standards. As design maturity has improved, the Prime Contractor has refined elements of the desig...
Pursuant to the answer of 9 June 2026, to question 5487 on HMP The Verne: Prison Accommodation, what is the remaining scope of work at HMP The Verne.
As per our response to Question 5487, 40 Rapid Deployment Cells have been delivered at HMP The Verne and are operational. The project is therefore complete.
Who is the new contractor for the construction of the 240 Category D additional places at HMP Standford Hill.
The contractor delivering the additional 240 Category D places at HMP Standford Hill is Bovis Construction.
For what reason is the MI5, MI6 and GCHQ Summer Intelligence Internship only open to Black, Asian and ethnic minority applicants.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to rules on indefinite leave to remain on (a) non-British spouses and (b) children of service personnel.
The earned settlement model, proposed in ‘A Fairer Pathway to Settlement’, was subject to a public consultation, which opened on 20 November 2025 and closed on 12 February 2026.The standard qualifying period will move from five years to ten years for most...
Pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2026 to Question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what is the (a) whole life cost, (b) 2025-26 cost and (c) 2026-27 budget for Astraea.
As the Astraea programme is in its early development, it is too early to provide an accurate whole life cost estimate. Cost estimates are being developed and are subject to Cabinet Office and HM Treasury major project scrutiny in the usual way. I am withh...
Pursuant to the answer of 10 June 2026 to question 6942 on Hawk Aircraft, why were a) XX159 and b) XX301 deregistered and retired from service.
This activity was undertaken as part of the managed drawdown of the Hawk T1 fleet ahead of the planned Out of Service Date (OSD) in 2030.XX301 has been transferred to the Defence School of Aeronautical Engineering at RAF Cosford for use as an instructiona...
Pursuant to the answer of 9 June 2026 to question 6171 on F-35 Aircraft: Engines, what the timeline is for the upgrade of the remaining TR-3 refresh.
The timeline for the remaining upgrades of the United Kingdom’s F-35B aircraft to Technology Refresh 3 standard has yet to be finalised.
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5095 on Military Aircraft: Training, what is the average length of holdover time for pilots waiting to commence their front-line Operational Conversion Unit.
As of 16 June 2026, the average length of holdover time for fast jet pilots waiting to commence front-line Operational Conversion Unit (OCU) following the completion of UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) courses, was 121 days.
Pursuant to the answer of 10 June 2026 to question 6942 on Hawk Aircraft, at the date of their respective registration and retirement were a) XX159 and b) XX301 part of the sustainment fleet.
XX159 entered Service in January 1979 and was retired from Service and deregistered in May 2025. XX301 entered Service in February 1980 and was retired from Service and deregistered in September 2025. I can confirm both platforms that have been retired en...
Pursuant to the Answer of 10 June 2026 to Question 6962 on Glyphosate, what the expected timetable is for the Health and Safety Executive to have reviewed the renewal for approval of glyphosate.
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently undertaking a renewal assessment of the pesticide active substance glyphosate to determine whether it continues to meet the strict approval criteria for use in pesticide products in Great Britain.As part ...