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 scope of the Army Warfighting Experiment.
The Army Warfighting Experiment is a continuous programme that tests and develops emerging military technologies and warfighting concepts. It brings together industry and military partners to evaluate capabilities to enhance operation effectiveness and in...
What is the full scope of the Resilient and Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Technologies Project Arrangement.
The Resilient Autonomy and Artificial Intelligence Technologies Project Agreement (RAAIT PA) aims to accelerate and enhance the AUKUS partners’ ability to perform complex operations using Autonomous and Artificial Intelligence Systems and Technologies wit...
By when he plans to procure the GBU-53 StormBreaker Small Diameter Bomb II.
I refer the hon. Member to the Answer I gave him on 26 May 2026 to Question 2224. As the hon. Gentleman will understand I am withholding the date that this capability will be available as it would harm the capability, effectiveness, and security of the Ar...
How many Modini DART 250 he has procured.
The Ministry of Defence does not routinely disclose details of munitions procured or held in service, as doing so could prejudice the operational effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces.
Pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2026 to Question 3447 on AUKUS: Artificial Intelligence, whether AI has been deployed on Royal Air Force P8 aircraft to date.
The AI algorithms in question were developed trilaterally using expertise across all three AUKUS nations. The algorithms are planned to be flown on our P8 aircraft in the future. The UK are currently benefitting from access to data, insights and operation...
What is the scope of the Defence Energy Enterprise.
The Defence Energy Enterprise brings together operational and estates energy, the Oil and Pipelines Agency and the Defence Energy and Capability Centre of Excellence (DECX), enabling coordinated and coherent end‑to‑end management of energy. The Enterprise...
What assessment has he made of the potential impact of reverting the order for 12 F-35As back to 12 F-35Bs on the public purse.
Future procurement for F-35A aircraft will be outlined in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
What powers define the segregated airspace within which British Transport Police are permitted to fly drones beyond visual line-of-sight.
As Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) drone operations are not yet integrated with other airspace users, the Civil Aviation Authority imposes segregated airspace structures to manage safety risks of such operations.In certain circumstances, state operate...
Pursuant to the Answer of 2 June 2026 to Question 3445 on Electric Vehicles: Charging Points, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the level of infrastructure to support potential demand for charging
The Huntingdon constituency will benefit from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority’s £6.1m allocation through the Government’s Local EV Infrastructure Fund. LEVI allocated capital and resource funding to all highest tier LAs in England to en...
Pursuant to the Answer of 29 May 2026 to Question 3018 on Air Ambulance Services: EGNOS, whether her Department has commenced negotiations with the European Union to rejoin the EGNOS programme.
The department will undertake a review of the transport case and the practicalities of rejoining the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). This work will be carried out in 2026 with the aim of enabling a decision to be made by the end ...
What assessment he has made of the potential benefits of procuring the D-Fend Solutions counter-drone software for prisons in England and Wales.
HM Prison & Probation Service continues to adapt its counter-drone security measures to keep pace with the evolving threat. Its approach is multi-faceted, with a variety of countermeasures and intelligence tools to prevent drones from delivering contr...
Pursuant to the answer of 1 June 2026 to question 2963 on Global Combat Air Programme: Finance, by when will he sign the full international contract.
The UK remains committed to the Global Combat Air Programme. Our focus remains on continuing to work closely with Italy and Japan on the next steps towards the full international contract.
Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of prioritising hospital helipad access in planning applications.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 110529 on 11 February 2026.
With reference to his oral contribution in response to the intervention by the Hon. Member for Huntingdon during the Health Bill debate on 1st June 2026, if he will write to the Member with an upda
I am happy to write to the Hon. Member with an update.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to Question 2959 on Shipping: Russia, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of interdicting Russian Shadow Fleet ve
Article 110 of the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea provides States with the Right of Visit in certain limited situations with regard to vessels encountered beyond a State's territorial waters. It does not provide this right within the territorial sea ...
Whether patients are able to exercise the National Data Opt-Out from inclusion in the Federated Data Platform.
The National Data Opt-Out does not currently apply to the NHS Federated Data Platform (NHS FDP). This is not because of a direction but because there are currently no products within the NHS FDP which are required to apply the National Data Opt-Out. If th...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 1 June 2026 to question 2959 on Shipping: Russia, what regulations within the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 are applicable to the mar
Sanctions enforcement can be taken, including with respect to vessels, by various domestic enforcement bodies under powers in the Sanctions and Anti-Money Laundering Act 2018 and the Russia (Sanctions) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019.
How many Nyan one-way effectors he has procured for the Royal Artillery in 2026.
The Ministry of Defence does not routinely release details of munitions procured or held in service, as the release of this information could prejudice the operational effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces.
How many of the fleet of 47 F-35Bs have been upgraded to Technology Refresh 3.
Thirteen of the United Kingdom’s 47 F-35B aircraft have been upgraded to the Technology Refresh 3 standard.
Pursuant to the Answer of 27 May 2926 to Question 3168 on Ammunition: Procurement, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of adopting the 6mm Advanced Rifle Cartridge for use in specialist weapons.
The Ministry of Defence regularly assesses the effectiveness of small arms ammunition to ensure that personnel are equipped with the most appropriate capability. Current work is focused on assessing a range of calibres to improve the performance of some s...