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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How many 16” L2A1 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many 12” L2A1 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the digital targeting web on integration across domains.
The Digital Targeting Web (DTW) is not a single piece of equipment or software. It is the ecosystem that enables the transfer of targeting data through classifications, domains, networks and systems seamlessly on the Digital Backbone. It connects sensors, to deciders to effectors across domains in an automated, secure and scalable approach - allowing defence to not only reuse existing capabilities and in-flight programmes, but to integrate new, innovative and novel software and hardware into the DTW at the pace of relevance. Integrating existing capability - including weapons systems and tooling used for battlefield decisions – is fundamental, but a key challenge is connecting it. The programme’s focus is on enabling this integration, facilitating data flows, and breaking down data silos. This will be achieved through an iterative, collaborative approach, guided by Defence’s needs, and underpinned by an integration service and dedicated funding pipeline. Alongside the technical elements of the DTW, it will also address other Defence Line of Development including Doctrine and training.
How many 12.7mm HMGs were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L32A1 shotguns were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many AW50 L121A1 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L119A1 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many Heckler and Koch MP5Ks were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L115A3 sniper rifles (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L110A2 LMGs were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L100A2 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L102A1 pistols were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L131A1 pistols were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many Stoner SR25 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L127A1 Less Lethal Guns were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L22A1 carbines were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many L123A2 underslung grenade launchers were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defence Police, (g) Cadet Forces, (h) other MoD services and (i) his Department in dry storage on 28 May 2025.
I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
When the Air Tanker refuelling contract is due to (a) be eligible for renegotiation and (b) expire.
The Voyager Concession Contract is due to expire in March 2035. There is no specific date at which the contract is eligible for renegotiation. Amendments can occur at any point throughout the life of the contract subject to agreement by all parties.
What NATO operations UK armed forces are participating in.
In line with the government’s NATO First policy, UK armed forces are deployed in support of a wide range of NATO operations, including:NATO’s enhanced air policing mission;Baltic Sentry, NATO’s vigilance activity to detect and understand surface and sub-surface threats to critical undersea infrastructure;NATO Mission Iraq, and;NATO’s Kosovo Force, where the UK also provides the high-readiness Strategic Reserve Force. Around 1,000 personnel are provided into NATO’s Command Structure, including the post of the Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe (DSACEUR) and the Maritime Component Commander in Northwood.The UK is also the framework nation for NATO’s Forward Land Force in Estonia under Operation CABRIT and is a major workforce contributor to NATO’s Security Assistance and Training for Ukraine (NSATU) initiative. The UK supports a wide range of activities which help maintain NATO’s technological edge, including hosting the European headquarters of the Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA) programme.
Where the Cyber and Electromagnetic Command will be (a) headquartered and (b) otherwise located.
On Monday, 2 June 2025, the Strategic Defence Review confirmed the establishment of a new Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, within Strategic Command. Currently, the UK Strategic Command Transformation team is working on the detailed design for the Cyber and Electromagnetic Command, which is due to reach Initial Operating Capability by the end of 2025. The locations of the Cyber and Electromagnetic Command and other units that fall under this will be confirmed in due course, subject to these design considerations.