Ben Obese-Jecty

15 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Submarines: Manufacturing Industries

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 30, what progress has he made in expanding and transforming submarine manufacturing capacity.

15 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Devonport Dockyard: Infrastructure

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, page 30, what progress has he made in delivering the Devonport Infrastructure Programme.

15 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Artificial Intelligence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 39, by when will he set out a clear policy framework governing the delivery of Responsible Use of AI.

15 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Military Aircraft: Training

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what phases will the Jet Training System programme go through before a new jet training aircraft is available for use by a) the Military Flying Training System and b) the Red Arrows.

15 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Military Intelligence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 62, what phase will Project ASGARD be at at the completion of the scope of the £370m allocated.

15 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Space Technology

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 81, what progress has he made in establishing a Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability.

15 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

F-35 Aircraft: Guided Weapons

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 93, what is the scope of the investment in a range of stand-off and long-range weapons for the Lightning Force in order to enhan

15 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Ballistic Missile Defence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 13 July 2026 to question 16165 on Ballistic Missile Defence, what progress has he made in delivering a short range air defence solution mounted on the Common Armoured Vehicle System.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Weapons of Mass Destruction

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 109, what is the a) full scope and b) breakdown of the £1.7 billion for Defence Support and Counter-CBRN.

14 Jul 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Jonathan Powell

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the answer of 13 July 2026, to question 16169 on Jonathan Powell, if he will specify the exact start date Jonathan Powell commenced in the role as the Prime Minis

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence: Satellites

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, what investment in ‘space as a service’ options does he intend to make.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Military Intelligence

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 103, in what way he will boost capacity via the implementation of a more integrated intelligence enterprise.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces: Medical Records

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 108, by what is the delivery and rollout timeline for the new technology from the Phoenix Partnership.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces: Communication

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, High Readiness Forces, what is the full scope of CAIN.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Railways: Armed Forces

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 111, what is the full scope of the enhancement of rail deployment capabilities to move the Army to anywhere in Europe faster and

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Defence and National Security

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, chapter 3, paragraph 19, by when does he plan to deliver a national conversation campaign on defence and security.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces: Visas

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, chapter 3, paragraph 14, does the £70 million allocation for Veterans between FY26/27 and FY29/30 include provision for waiving visa fees

14 Jul 2026 · Treasury

Shipping: Strait of Hormuz

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, pursuant to the answer of 10 July 2026 to question 16168 on Investment: Strait of Hormuz, how much has she approved from the HMT reserve to deploy additional capabilities in the Middle East for the Multinational Hor

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces: Medical Records

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 108, what progress has he made in integrating military medical records with the NHS for the first time.

14 Jul 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Chagos Islands: Mauritius

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what was the outcome of the recent discussions on the Chagos Islands deal between the director of the Foreign Office’s overseas territories and polar directorate and the atto

14 Jul 2026 · Department for Work and Pensions

Vocational Guidance: Armed Forces

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 12, what progress has he made in partnering jobcentre staff with military personnel to enhance career and training adv

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Skynet

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 83, for what reason did he not proceed with the SKYNET 6 Narrowband Satellite System.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

RAF Wyton

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 104, what is the scope and scale of the investment in upgrading and consolidating Defence Intelligence purpose-built infrastruct

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Weapons: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, High Readiness Forces, what projects fall within the scope of investment in personal weapons referred to.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Weapons: Lasers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 93, what directed energy weapons are being developed in addition to DragonFire.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Type 31 Frigates: Ammunition

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 93, what is the scope of the investment in new gun ammunition for the Type 31.

14 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Ammunition: Factories

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 91, what is the (a) location and (b) construction timeline of each of the six new munitions and energetics factories.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

F-35 Aircraft

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many F-35 aircraft are scheduled to be produced for the Royal Air Force in Lots a) 15-17, b) 18-19 and c) 20-22.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Type 45 Destroyers

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 10 July 2026 to question 15401 on Type 45 Destroyers, what financial provision has been made in the Defence Investment Plan for a Type 45 Life Extension Programme.

13 Jul 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Challenger Tanks

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Defence Investment Plan, published on 30 June 2026, paragraph 62, what the breakdown is of the £1.1 billion allocated to Challenger 3.