Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Syria: Islamic StateForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Answer of 27 April 2026, to Question 125343 on Syria: Islamic State, what is the full scope of the “closer work together on returns” that was discussed
Answer: On 31 March, the Prime Minister welcomed Syrian President Ahmed Al Sharaa on his first official visit to the UK. Details of his discussions with the PM and other UK Government interlocutors were included in the press notice released on 31 March and discus...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory BillMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1016More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the total savings are for each financial year for the remainder of the current parliament owing to the Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill not completing its passage through Pa
Answer: Funding associated with the future of the British Indian Ocean Territory remains subject to ongoing discussions and will continue to be managed as part of the Department's usual financial planning processes, in conjunction with His Majesty's Treasury.
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRepatriation: SyriaHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 901More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to FOI 2026/03320 for what reason did her department deem it to be a) unlawful and b) unfair with respect to the withholding of the requested information regarding the number of ISIS-li
Answer: The Government’s priority is the safety and security of the UK and our citizens. This can, where appropriate, include the exercise of immigration powers, the use of domestic and international watchlists, and law enforcement partners to disrupt the travel ...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: HuntingdonDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 747More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment has she made of the potential impact of reductions in the Specialist Teaching Team in Cambridgeshire upon schools in the Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: Cambridgeshire’s staffing structures are a matter for the local authority, as is the impact assessment of any changes.We are improving schools’ access to expert advice and support through the new Experts at Hand service, a £1.8 billion investment over thr...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAntisubmarine Warfare: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 746More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, by what year does he plan to deliver the Long-Range Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon.
Answer: The Long-Range Anti-Submarine Warfare Weapon remains in its early concept phase. The Ministry of Defence continues to mature the requirement and will determine delivery timelines subject to the outcome of the Defence Investment Plan.
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordIran: RAF AkrotiriMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 27 April 2026, to question 118987 on Iran: RAF Akrotiri, what ballistic missile interception capability was deployed in defence of RAF Akrotiri during HMS Dragon’s maintenance in C
Answer: As previously stated, we have deployed significant layered air defence capability into RAF Akrotiri since January. It would not be appropriate to detail the exact capabilities, as that information may be utilised by our adversaries.
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, from what financial year will the 10-year Defence Investment Plan start.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan will set out an affordable and deliverable plan for Defence for the next 10 years, detailing the Department's investment priorities and the capabilities required to meet emerging threats. It will be published as soon as possibl...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125513 on F-35 Aircraft: Procurement, by when does he plan to have completed the Block 4 upgrade programme.
Answer: I have nothing to add to the answer I gave the hon. Member on 20 April 2026 to Question 125513: We do not routinely comment on detailed delivery schedules. However, the Block 4 upgrade programme continues, it did not impact the declaration of Lightning Fu...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125519 on Navy: Guided Weapons, by when does he plan to have achieved a) Initial Operating Capability and b) Full Operating Capability for the Mk 41 vertical la
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to progress integration of the Mk 41 Vertical Launch System across relevant platforms. In-service dates remain subject to ongoing programme delivery, integration activity, and approval processes, and will be confirmed in ...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordRoyal Naval CollegeMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the feasibility of keeping Britannia Royal Naval College open (a) until 2040 and (b) after 2040.
Answer: Britannia Royal Naval College (BRNC) at Dartmouth continues to play a central role in the training of Royal Navy officers. There are no plans to close the establishment.
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: AnniversariesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125362 on USA:Anniversaries, whether his Department has accepted the invitation by Sail Boston to showcase a Daring Class Destroyer between 11 to 16 July 2026.
Answer: HM Government continues to support the USA in the celebration of their 250th anniversary, highlighted through the State Visit of His Majesty the King. The Ministry of Defence does not comment on future ship movements or commitments for reasons of operatio...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordService Pupil PremiumDepartment for EducationTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the answer of 22 April 2026 to question 908740 on Service Pupil Premium, how additional funding via the mobility factor in the schools national funding formula is allocated.
Answer: To better support the educational needs of mobile pupils, the mobility factor in the schools national funding formula allocates additional funding to support schools with high levels of pupil mobility.Schools where more than 6% of pupils joined at a non-t...
Answered 22 May 2026
Original Parliament recordHare CoursingHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to question 125523 on Hare Coursing, which policing priority covers hare coursing in the National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy 202
Answer: The National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy 2025-28, published in November 2025, addresses hare coursing within its policing priority to tackle illegal hunting and poaching.
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordMBR Acres: DogsHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 15 April 2026 to Question 125325 on Animal Welfare: Inspections, how many beagles were bred in the last 12 months by MBR Acres Ltd for which the latest data is available.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold data on the number of animals bred by individual establishments. Responsibility for recording such information rests with the licensed establishments themselves.Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, licensed est...
Answered 18 May 2026
Original Parliament recordSlaveryHome OfficeTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to update the Modern slavery strategy, published on 29 November 2014.
Answer: This government is taking forward an updated approach to tackling modern slavery through delivery, reform and integration across wider Government strategies, rather than by re-issuing an updated standalone strategy.Our March 2025 Modern Slavery Action Pla...
Answered 20 May 2026
Original Parliament recordControl of Lead at Work Regulations 2002Department for Culture, Media and SportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions of the potential impact of proposed changes to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002 on work across (a) stain
Answer: The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) is currently consulting on proposed changes to the Control of Lead at Work Regulations 2002. The deadline for submitting responses to the consultation is 24 May 2026. The consultation exercise will allow HSE to gain m...
Answered 21 May 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129513More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the news story entitled Jonathan Powell appointed as Special Envoy for BIOT negotiations, published on 6 September 2024, whether the phrase He will begin hi
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 18 March in response to Question 118787.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public AppointmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2024 to Question 2404 on Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments, on what dates her predecessor met with Jonat
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on 11, 18 and 19 March in response to Questions 117954, 118781 and 119899.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public AppointmentsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2024 to Question 2404 on Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Public Appointments, on what date did her predecessor a) appoint
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on 11, 18 and 19 March in response to Questions 117954, 118781 and 119899.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Jonathan Powell was interviewed for the role of the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over t
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on 11, 18 and 19 March in response to Questions 117954, 118781 and 119899.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, when Jonathan Powell was appointed as the Prime Minister’s Special Envoy for negotiations between the UK and Mauritius on the exercise of sovereignty over the BIOT; and what
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answers provided on 11, 18 and 19 March in response to Questions 117954, 118781 and 119899.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIslamic State: SyriaHome OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Auestion 125323 on Ahmed al-Sharaa, whether she discussed the repatriation of ISIS-linked individuals from the Al-Roj camp in Syria with the (a) President of
Answer: The details of conversations between the Home Secretary and senior international partners on matters of national security are confidential and not for release.Minister Falconer made a written ministerial statement to the house on 28 January on the situati...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuel Oil: ReservesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the surety of heating oil supply for October 2026 onwards.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supply under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse security of fuel supplies, including heating oil. While heating oil markets can experience periods of operational pressure, ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what date did Lord Mandelson (a) submit his application for STRAP clearance and (b) receive that clearance.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the statement made by the Prime Minister on 21 April, and his answers to the questions raised in response, including his commitment that the Government would continue to comply with the instructions of Parliament in the Humble Ad...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129038More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125514 on Armed Forces: Housing, for what reason has the number of void service family properties in Huntingdon constituency increased from 19 to 99 since May 2
Answer: The figure of 19 void properties in May 2025 given in the Answer of 20 April 2026 to Question 125514 referred to void properties in the hon. Member's constituency which had been reacquired from Annington and that were not suitable for occupation; it did n...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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