Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Lord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what date did Lord Mandelson receive STRAP level access.
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 recordNavy: DockyardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128422More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 16 April 2026 to question 121654 on Navy: Dockyards, has the contract now been signed to extend the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) to cover the period from April 2026 up to Oct
Answer: Progress continues to be made on the extension of the Future Maritime Support Programme. Contracts covering the majority of ship‑related services have been agreed, with the remaining elements in the process of finalisation, while arrangements are in place...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Freedom of InformationCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128417More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when his Department plans to respond to the Freedom of Information Act request by the hon. Member for Huntingdon, dated 9 March 2026.
Answer: The Cabinet Office responded to the Hon. Member's request for information on 21 April.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128387More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: The strategy has not committed to obtaining the full validation of the Comprehensive in vitro Proarrhythmia Assay (CiPA) initiative to predict the proarrhythmic potential of new drugs.Basket 2 of the strategy outlines long‑term ambitions which must be sci...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Heart DiseasesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: Basket 2 of the strategy outlines long‑term ambitions which must be science‑led, partnership‑based, and delivered over time.Innovate UK in partnership with NC3Rs launched a funding call supporting the development and commercialisation of alternative metho...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: This is an area of extensive effort across industry and stakeholders. NC3Rs are funding development of a virtual dog to replace dogs in second species testing (Virtual Second Species Innovation Platform). We continue working with partners to develop resou...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 202
Answer: The Government is committed to strengthening guidance on adventitious agents testing in due course, as set out in the strategy.The use of animals in science in the UK continues to be regulated under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, which requ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128383More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alterna
Answer: In line with the Government’s strategy to replace animals in science, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) supports the use of non-animal approaches where they are fit for purpose and accepts that, where a biological product is n...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128382More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 28 April 2026 to Question 128366.
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given on 20th April to Question UIN 125672.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: In line with the Government’s strategy to replace animals in science, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) supports the use of non-animal approaches where they are fit for purpose and accepts that, where a biological product is n...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128377More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: Where there is no pharmacologically relevant animal species for testing a biological product, the position of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is that there should be no studies done on animals, and in March 2026, the MHRA pu...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: Public OpinionDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128376More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: A competition has been launched to secure support in delivering the next waves of the survey on public attitudes to animal research. Feedback from key stakeholders has been sought on the survey questions from the last wave.
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: Rabbit pyrogen tests were removed from the British Pharmacopeia in 2025 under this Government, meaning that no rabbit pyrogenicity testing should now be conducted in the UK for any pharmacopoeial pyrogen testing purposes. International (ISO) standards for...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: RabbitsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: Rabbit pyrogen tests were removed from the British Pharmacopeia in 2025 under this Government, meaning that no rabbit pyrogenicity testing should now be conducted in the UK for any pharmacopoeial pyrogen testing purposes. International (ISO) standards for...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: RabbitsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: Rabbit pyrogen tests were removed from the British Pharmacopeia in 2025 under this Government, meaning that no rabbit pyrogenicity testing should now be conducted in the UK for any pharmacopoeial pyrogen testing purposes. International (ISO) standards for...
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128370More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2
Answer: The Alternative Methods Strategy Delivery Group first met on 24 February 2026, and its next meeting is scheduled for 28 April 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBotulinum Toxin: Animal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: In line with the Government’s strategy to replace animals in science, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) supports the use of non-animal approaches where they are fit for purpose and accepts that, where a biological product is n...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBotulinum Toxin: Animal ExperimentsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128366More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what pr
Answer: In line with the Government’s strategy to replace animals in science, the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) supports the use of non-animal approaches where they are fit for purpose and accepts that, where a biological product is n...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: CosmeticsHome OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128365More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many animals have died during UK preclinical testing for Botox (Botulinum toxin) used in aesthetic applications each year since 2005.
Answer: The Home Office does not collect data on the fate of animals at the end of procedures. Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, licensed establishments are responsible for keeping records which include the fate of the animals. Home Office Inspe...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 20 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, for what application are the 3 current active licences which authorise the use of the Forced Swim Test in preclinical animal testing.
Answer: The Home Office publishes annual National Statistics on the use of animals in scientific procedures in Great Britain under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.As part of these statistics, information is collected and published on techniques of sp...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: TrainingMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127883More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many officers in each prison are a) currently trained in Operation Tornado control and restraint procedures and b) what percentage of operational staff in each prison does this represent.
Answer: The number of officers trained in Operation Tornado control and restraint procedures, as of 31 March 2026, and the percentage of operational staff that these staff represent, are set out in the attached table.
Answered 24 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127881More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether activity related to Ukraine via the Coalition of the Willing will be funded by the Ministry of Defence or from the contingency reserve.
Answer: The Government is investing in the UK Armed Forces to prepare for deployment as part of the Multinational Force for Ukraine (MNFU). This capital spending is being funded from the core defence budget and sends a clear signal to allies and adversaries of th...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Diplomatic RelationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the “Defence Diplomacy Strategy, Keeping Britain Safe: secure at home and strong abroad”, page 30, by when does he plan to have produced a new Defence Diplomacy Doctrine.
Answer: In line with the commitments set out in the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is already progressing the development of a new Defence Diplomacy Doctrine, which will be published and in use across Defence in late 2026.
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: LanguagesMinistry of DefenceTabled 16 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the “Defence Diplomacy Strategy, Keeping Britain Safe: secure at home and strong abroad”, page 30, by when does he plan to have reviewed our defence language provision.
Answer: As part of the implementation of the Defence Diplomacy Strategy, the Ministry of Defence is reviewing options to strengthen language proficiency across Defence and to enhance the language training available to internationally facing personnel. This work i...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
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