Written questions

Ben Obese-Jecty

5,096 written questions tabled, most recent first.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Military Exercises

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 5th January 2026 to question 100522 on General Dynamics, how many exercises took place using Ajax-family vehicles between 23 July 2026 and 05 November 2026.

6 Jan 2026 · Department for Transport

Buses: China

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has she made of the potential vulnerability to being disabled of Chinese-origin buses that are reliant upon sim connection for software upgrades.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Ajax Vehicles: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role has former CGS General Sir Peter Wall played in a) delivery of the Ajax Programme by General Dynamics and b) the decision of General Dynamics to declare Initial Operating Capability on 23 July 2025.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Greenland: Armed Forces

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what a) UK and b) other NATO forces are currently deployed in Greenland.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of procuring the AMPV from BAE as a replacement for the FV430 Mk3 Bulldog.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Puma Helicopters

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in disposing the 20 Puma helicopters no longer in service.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces: Cadets

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason was the Short Service Limited Commission discontinued in 2007.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces Foundation Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether those participating in the Armed Forces Foundation Scheme be able to deploy overseas in a) training exercises or b) operations.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armoured Fighting Vehicles

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of utilising the Ares vehicle as a direct replacement for the FV430 series Mk3 Bulldog.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armoured Fighting Vehicles: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in identifying a tracked replacement for the FV430-series Mk3 Bulldog ahead of its out-of-service date of 2030.

6 Jan 2026 · Attorney General

USA: Venezuela

To ask the Solicitor General, what assessment he has made of the legality of the US military operation to capture President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Armed Forces Foundation Scheme

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what Phase 2 training and/or qualifications will those participating in the Armed Forces Foundation Scheme receive.

6 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Defence

Boxer Vehicles: Procurement

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full delivery timeline for all RCH 155mm.

6 Jan 2026 · Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

Delcy Rodríguez

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the new Venezuelan President, Delcy Rodríguez, has had sanctions imposed upon her by the UK Government.

5 Jan 2026 · Ministry of Justice

Prisoner Escapes

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Urgent Question HMP Leyhill: Offender Abscondments, how many of the 57 prisoner abscondments that occurred in 2025 remained at large as of 1 January 2026.

5 Jan 2026 · Home Office

Firearms: Licensing

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the approval rate percentage of shotgun licence renewals within the target timeframe for Cambridgeshire Constabulary compared to the national average.

5 Jan 2026 · Home Office

MBR Acres: Animal Welfare

To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when was the last inspection of MBR Acres under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.

5 Jan 2026 · Cabinet Office

Public Sector: Facilities Agreements

To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the total cost of facility time in the latest period for which reporting is available, across all organisations, broken down by organisation, where that cost is paid by the public purse.