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 is the establishment of a Boxer Mechanised Infantry Regiment for a) vehicles and b) soldiers.
Under current plans, Boxer is initially being fielded as a supporting capability to Armoured Units within 3rd (UK) Division, before being fielded to Mechanised Infantry Units between 2030 – 2035.
What steps he is taking to address variation in the proportion of people with multiple sclerosis starting a high-efficacy disease modifying therapy.
The Government recognises that there is geographical variation in England in the proportion of people with multiple sclerosis (MS) who are started on high-efficacy disease-modifying therapies (DMDs) and is committed to improving equitable access to the mo...
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5096 on Military Aircraft: Training, if he will list the stage of the fast jet training pipeline that each trainee fast jet pilots is currently at.
I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability and effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
What steps he is taking to reduce emergency hospital admissions for people with neurological conditions for a) urinary tract infections, b) respiratory infections or c) other complications.
The Government recognises that people living with neurological conditions can be at increased risk of complications, such as urinary tract infections, respiratory infections, and other causes of avoidable emergency admission, and that reducing these admis...
What is the composition of the control group on the In-Service Evaluation in relation to spinal muscular atrophy screening.
The Department invests in research through the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR). The NIHR is funding a £4.1 million study on in-service evaluation of newborn screening (NBS) for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA), led by Professor Laurent...
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 4926 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what criteria need to be met before the second phase of delivering an improved Ajax vehicle can begin.
Under current plans, the second phase of the Ajax programme will look to deliver a number of significant enhancements, including improvements to air filtration, crew compartment heating and the electrical power generation system. These enhancements reflec...
What assessment has he made of the potential merits of defence AI learning from the Ukrainian Delta battle management system.
The United Kingdom has worked closely with Ukraine throughout its defence against Russia's illegal invasion.The UK continues to learn from Ukraine's approach to innovation and battlefield adaptation and these lessons are informing UK Defence's approach to...
What progress he has made in developing the use of machine vision for lock-on and terminal phase of one-way effectors.
The Department continues to explore how machine vision technologies may enhance targeting processes, including in one-way effectors, to improve operational effectiveness. Policy development is ongoing, in consultation with MOD legal teams, to ensure compl...
Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what recent engagement has she had with counterparts in Sweden to explore collaboration on the development,
The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. This includes bilateral engagement with Sweden through the UK–Sweden Life Sciences MoU Working Group, which met on 6 May 2026. Th...
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5130 on HMP Leyhill: Prison Accommodation, what progress has he made in delivering the 100 additional places at HMP Leyhill under the Rapid Deployment Cells Progr
The Rapid Deployment Cells Programme is delivering around 100 places at HMP Leyhill. The project is in main works construction.
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5077 on F-35 Aircraft, by when does he expect the F-35B production line to close.
The decision on when to close the F-35B production line will be for the UK F-35 Joint Program Office (JPO) to make. The requirement for F-35 Lightning aircraft through the life of the programme is well understood by the multi-national JPO.
Pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026 to question 1023 on HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance, what progress he has made in identifying a vendor for the purchase of HMS Bulwark.
A vendor has been secured and a final announcement will be made shortly.
What is the full breakdown by prison of the 14,000 prison places due to be delivered by 2031.
This Government is delivering 14,000 additional prison places through the Prison Supply Programmes (PSPs) and aims to do so by 2031. The PSPs are delivered through a portfolio approach, with final scope, phasing and site‑level delivery subject to planning...
What new air and missile defence capabilities have been delivered by the UK-Poland Joint Programme Office to date.
As close allies, the UK and Poland enjoy deep cooperation on air and missile defence capabilities, as evidenced by industrial cooperation for Poland's NAREW ground-based air defence programme. The UK-Poland Joint Programme Office (JPO) was established in ...
If he can confirm what the budget allocation for funding the British Army’s active reserve is for this reporting period.
The Strategic Defence Review is clear that Reserve Forces are integral to a future force, with an emphasis on increasing the proportion of trained, deployable and routinely utilised personnel. This Government is committed to increasing the proportion of a...
Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 1739 on Advanced Research and Invention Agency: Geoengineering, how much has her Department spent on investigating whether spraying sea
The Advanced Research and Invention Agency’s (ARIA) ‘Exploring Climate Cooling’ programme has allocated £8.53 million of funding over 3 years to 3 projects that examine the effect of spraying seawater on cloud reflectivity. These projects focus on modelli...
What was the outcome of the most recent Breakdown Test and Critical Analysis (on all RAF munitions.
Breakdown Test and Critical Analysis (BTCA) is routinely undertaken across different weapons in the RAF munitions stockpile, with specific outcomes held at Official-Sensitive classification. The evidence from the most recent programme of BTCA activity, co...
Pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 4885 on Transport: Global Navigation Satellite Systems, by when will she have assessed the options for access to a Satellite Based Augmentation System.
The department will undertake a review of the transport case and the practicalities of gaining access to a Satellite Based Augmentation System, principally the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). This work will be carried out in 2026...
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 between UK Military Flying Training System courses.
The current average cumulative holdover time for fast jet pilots between UK Military Flying Training System (UKMFTS) courses is 690 days. This cumulative holdover duration is a result of trainees having faced extended legacy holdovers, which has now been ...
Pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5107 on Army: Procurement, by when his Department will complete trial activity to assess the potential utility of the Hendrick Technical Solutions’ Silent Tactica
The system is currently being trialled over the summer period to assess its potential utility.