Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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AsylumHome OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53294More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when the Asylum applications, initial decisions and resettlement detailed datasets for Quarter 1 2025 will be published.
Answer: The Home Office publishes data on asylum and resettlement in the 'Immigration System Statistics Quarterly Release'. Data for the year ending March 2025 was published on Thursday 22 May 2025.Information on future Home Office statistical release dates can b...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDomestic Visits: HuntingdonCabinet OfficeTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53293More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many Cabinet Ministers have visited Huntingdon constituency and (a) informed and (b) not informed the hon. Member for Huntingdon of that visit in advance.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to my previous answer [46065] given on 19 May.
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFarms: Domestic VisitsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53292More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 16 May 2025 to Question 42383 on Farms: Domestic Visits, if he will list the (a) farms and (b) food production premises visited by the Minister of State for F
Answer: Since the election, the Minister has visited farms and food producers across the country on a regular basis. Since the election, the Minister has visited 14 farms in various regions.
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: GraduatesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of AI on the graduate job market.
Answer: We are already witnessing AI’s impact on the labour market: transforming the workplace, demanding new skills and changing the landscape. We remain mindful of this impact and its effect on the UK workforce, whilst working to harness the benefits that AI ca...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy Performance Certificates: Rented HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Warm homes and cheaper bills as government accelerates Plan for Change, published on 7 February 2025, what assessment he has made of
Answer: The Government recently consulted on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards in the domestic private rented sector. The consultation included proposals for rented homes to achieve Energy Performance Certificate C or equivalent by 2030 and was accom...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF Wyton: HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many homes will be built on Wyton Airfield in Cambridgeshire.
Answer: It is not yet possible to indicate the exact number of new homes that will be delivered at Wyton Airfield. Huntingdonshire District Council are in the process of updating its Local Plan and the Wyton Airfield site has been submitted through the ‘call for ...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness RatesTreasuryTabled 19 May 2025AnsweredUIN 53288More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she make it her policy to introduce a new business rates system before the 2026-27 financial year.
Answer: Transforming the business rates system is a multi-year process, and reforms taken forward will be phased over the course of the Parliament to provide certainty for businesses and local government finance.Through these reforms, we will create a fairer busi...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHinchingbrooke Hospital: RoadsHome OfficeTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 52026 on Hinchingbrooke Hospital, what discussions her Department has had with (a) Cambridgeshire Constabulary and (b) Hinchingbrooke Hospital on reso
Answer: The Home Office has had no role in these discussions between the interested parties in relation to an ongoing land ownership dispute for a new access road to Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
Answered 29 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAircraft CarriersMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 51569 on Aircraft Carriers, what factors his Department would consider on balancing funding decisions on aircraft launch and recovery equipment.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence considers numerous factors to ensure a balanced result when making procurement decisions. These include: operational capability enhancement and technical innovation offered by new equipment; alignment with national security and def...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWarships: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 46190 on Warships: Decommissioning, what ships will take on the role of mine clearance following the decommissioning of the Sandown Class vessels.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response I provided to Question 47760 to the hon. Member for Suffolk South (James Cartlidge), on 29 April 2025.
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWarships: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 46190 on Warships: Decommissioning, what the disposal plan is for (a) Wave and (b) Sandown class ships.
Answer: The Wave Class ships have been declared for regulatory and legislative-compliant disposal. All value for money options will be considered.With regards to the Sandown Class, the transfer of HMS Pembroke via Government to Government sale to Romania will com...
Answered 27 May 2025
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Royal Navy’s Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy has made a decision on the future of the F-35B Lightning fighter aircraft.
Answer: The F-35B Lightning will be at the forefront of the Nation's conventional deterrent for decades to come.The Royal Navy's Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy is investigating how to further expand the deployment of uncrewed air systems in Royal Navy ...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordTrade Agreements: USADepartment for Business and TradeTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the Answer of 15 May 2025 to Question 50961 on Trade Agreements: USA, whether he requested that the United States reduce the applied tariff of 41% for the Falkland Islands.
Answer: We have concluded a landmark economic deal with the US on 8 May, making the UK the first country to reach an agreement with President Trump. We are continuing talks on a wider UK-US Economic Deal.The US has confirmed, as part of the deal, that it will con...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52919More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the time taken for education, health and care plans on children not in school (a) nationally and (b) in Cambridgeshire.
Answer: All pupils of compulsory school age are entitled to a full-time education. For those who would not get this at school because of illness, exclusion or other reasons, local authorities must arrange suitable alternative education.Where a child may require a...
Answered 3 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: DeportationHome OfficeTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52918More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with her (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) international counterparts on the establishment of return hubs for illegal migrants to the UK.
Answer: The Home Office keeps all aspects of the immigration system under regular review, in consultation with a wide range stakeholders, including other government departments.
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordUK Border Force: Police National DatabaseHome OfficeTabled 16 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what level of access do Border Force staff have to the Police National Database.
Answer: Border Force does not routinely disclose operationally sensitive information, as to do so has the potential to prejudice law enforcement and the operation of immigration controls.However, Border Force continue to work closely with law enforcement partners...
Answered 28 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 14 May 2025 to Question 50625 on Armed Forces: Housing, how many service personnel have used the Forces Help to Buy scheme in each of the last five financial years.
Answer: The following table shows the number of First Stage applications for the Forces Help to Buy Scheme where the applicant has passed the initial eligibility checks. Financial YearNumber of First Stage Applications2020-2110,1352021-226,9972022-235,1082023-243...
Answered 23 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHMP Littlehey: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prison spaces are (a) available and (b) projected to be available at HMP Littlehey over the next three years; and what the maximum capacity is at that prison.
Answer: The operational capacity of each prison is published monthly at Prison population: monthly prison figures 2025 - GOV.UK. The current operational capacity of Littlehey is 1241, and there are currently no plans to change this.
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordRifles: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2025 to Question 33142 on Ministry of Defence: Rifles, how will out of service (a) SA80A2 and (b) A3 variants be disposed of.
Answer: The current Out of Service Date (OSD) for the L85 (SA80) Rifle family is 2030. Plans for the L85 Rifles beyond their OSD are yet to be formally agreed.
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 10 April 2025 to Question 44144 on Armed Forces: Training, what steps he has taken to help improve the OFSTED rating of the Defence Medical Academy.
Answer: Following an OFSTED inspection in December 2023, Defence Medical Academy (DMA) have addressed all areas requiring improvement and continue to do so. The steps taken have included establishing a structured process to develop the curriculum, increased coord...
Answered 22 May 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Protective ClothingMinistry of DefenceTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 9 April 2025 to Question 43786 on Armed Forces: Protective Clothing, what hearing protection is currently issued to Specialist Users.
Answer: The Tactical Hearing Protection System (THPS) Specialist User requirement is met by the 3M ComTac XPI.
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordAir Ambulance Services: CambridgeshireDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52371More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what Air Ambulance coverage there is in Cambridgeshire.
Answer: In Cambridgeshire air ambulance coverage is provided by two air ambulance charities, namely East Anglian Air Ambulance and Magpas Air Ambulance.
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFisheries: South Atlantic OceanDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 8 April 2025 to Question 43782 on Fisheries: South Atlantic Ocean, what the outcome was of his Department's consultations on the UN General Assembly Resolutio
Answer: Relevant fisheries data are essential to inform assessment of stock health and sustainable management for fish stocks in the South West Atlantic. As set out in my response to previous PQs 43782, 43781, and 46104, Defra officials continue to raise the issu...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFisheries: South Atlantic OceanDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52369More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 8 April 2025 to Question 43782 on Fisheries: South Atlantic Ocean, what the outcome was of his Department's consultations with the Food and Agriculture Organi
Answer: Relevant fisheries data are essential to inform assessment of stock health and sustainable management for fish stocks in the South West Atlantic. As set out in my response to previous PQs 43782, 43781, and 46104, Defra officials continue to raise the issu...
Answered 21 May 2025
Original Parliament recordFisheries: South Atlantic OceanDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 14 May 2025AnsweredUIN 52368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 8 April 2025 to Question 43782 on Fisheries: South Atlantic Ocean, what steps his Department has taken with relevant parties to (a) assess and (b) improve the
Answer: Relevant fisheries data are essential to inform assessment of stock health and sustainable management for fish stocks in the South West Atlantic. As set out in my response to previous PQs 43782, 43781, and 46104, Defra officials continue to raise the issu...
Answered 21 May 2025
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