Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Chagos Islands: SovereigntyCabinet OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126827More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether Gordon Brown held discussions with the government of Mauritius in 2009 on the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, 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, by when th
Answer: The Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) launched its new organisational design and operating model in late 2025. This included increasing the size of the inspectorate from an average of 14.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) posts in 2023 to 22 FTE in 2026...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126825More
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 Government is positioning the UK as a global leader in alternative methods by strengthening regulatory confidence through MHRA reform and investing in validation infrastructure and skills, supporting UK leadership by setting international benchmarks f...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126824More
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: UKRI is leading the commitment to publish Areas of Research Interest for alternative methods.The strategy commits to initiating this work in the first half of 2026, with discussions now happening between the Medical Research Council (MRC), the Biotechnolo...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126823More
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: Work to increase the visibility of available alternative methods to facilitate their uptake is led by the NC3Rs and delivered through an expansion of their gateway publishing platform, so that it is available to all researchers developing alternative meth...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126822More
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 strategy aims to improve animal research approval and dissemination mechanisms, to better assess where alternative methods can be used. This work is being taken forward through the commitments set out under the Discovery Research Themes, with activiti...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, 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, by when sh
Answer: The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) published its report, Strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector, on 19th January 2026. It is available to read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strengthening-leading-practice-in-...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Health and SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 March 2026 to Question 122321 on Ajax Vehicles: Health and Safety, whether he has considered publishing the membership of the expert panel.
Answer: An Independent Expert Panel Review of the programme is ongoing. This panel was established to identify human, environmental and technical factors affecting the users of Armoured vehicles. While this review is ongoing, it would be inappropriate to provide ...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWildlife: CrimeHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the National Police Chief's Council report entitled Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy 2025-2028, what offences are classified under bat crime.
Answer: Under the NPCC Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy 2025–2028, bat crime includes:Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.Intentionally or recklessly disturb a bat occupying a structure or place used for shelter or protection.Intentionally or reck...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration has she given to the incorporation of the 2025-2028 Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy into the structural changes following from the Police reform white paper entitled From Local to
Answer: The Home Office will continue to work closely with policing and partners to ensure that police reforms support effective delivery through neighbourhood policing, specialist capabilities and national coordination.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Glasgow: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of procuring ammunition for HMS Glasgow’s Vertical Launching System prior to its first operational patrol in 2028.
Answer: Ammunition procurement is considered through routine Defence equipment planning processes, which takes account of operational requirements, platform readiness and value for money.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNorway: Type 26 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which number ships from the Type 26 production run will go to the Royal Norwegian Navy.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the response to Question 108598 provided on 4 February 2026. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-27/108598
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordRAF WytonMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of Crest Nicholson’s option on the surplus land at RAF Wyton from the Defence Infrastructure Organisation on Project Fairfax.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) does not hold an option agreement with Crest Nicholson in relation to the surplus land at RAF Wyton. Instead, the MOD has a development management agreement with Crest Nicholson. This agreement supports the MOD’s promotion of...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces CommissionerMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Polly Miller-Perkins CBE is the interim or permanent Armed Forces Commissioner.
Answer: Former Air Commodore Polly Miller-Perkins CBE took up the post of Armed Forces Commissioner on 30 March 2026, serving in the role on an interim basis for a term of one year. An open competition to recruit a permanent appointee will commence later this yea...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces CommissionerMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled Independent champion for Armed Forces appointed as new team stands up, published on 5 April 2026, when he plans to commence the open competition for the permanent appo
Answer: Former Air Commodore Polly Miller-Perkins CBE took up the post of Armed Forces Commissioner on 30 March 2026, serving in the role on an interim basis for a term of one year. An open competition to recruit a permanent appointee will commence later this yea...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Domestic AbuseMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Heading 10 entitled Domestic Abuse in the Official Statistics entitled Murder, manslaughter, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the Service Justice System: 2025, published on 26 March 2026, h
Answer: In the interest of protecting the anonymity of victims of domestic abuse (which may constitute victims of sexual offences) and to ensure that victims of domestic abuse (which may include sexual offences) are not deterred from coming forward, I do not inte...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Offences against ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Heading 9 entitled Court Martial Results for Indecent Images of Children in the Official Statistics entitled Murder, manslaughter, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the Service Justice Syste
Answer: The information the hon. Member has requested has been grouped together by defendant, as follows: Sentence of Defendant 1Charge 1: Dismissed from His Majesty's Service, 14 months’ imprisonment suspended for two years with a requirement to undertake 240 ho...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Offences against ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126810More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to Heading 8 entitled Service Prosecuting Authority – Indecent Images of Children in the Official Statistics entitled Murder, manslaughter, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the Service Justice
Answer: The offences related to Indecent Images of Children (s1 of the Protection of Children Act 1978) are listed as Schedule 2 offences within the Armed Forces Act 2006 and therefore cannot be referred to a Commanding Officer (CO) to be dealt with via summary h...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Offences against ChildrenMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126809More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics: Murder, manslaughter, sexual offences and domestic abuse in the Service Justice System: 2025, published on 26 March 2026, and with reference to the investigations into 1
Answer: At the time the data on police investigations was extracted, six investigations had not been referred to the Service Prosecuting Authority, and as at 16 April 2026 none of the other six have been referred. Therefore, none of the 12 suspects have been char...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordVeterans: VisasMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on waiving dependent visa fees for foreign and commonwealth veterans.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him on 5 January 2026, to Question 101187.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made in implementing the Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy.
Answer: The Maritime Aviation Transformation Strategy will ensure aviation remains capable and sustainable as the Royal Navy transitions to a Hybrid Navy of crewed, uncrewed, and autonomous platforms that will redefine maritime military power. Progress is being m...
Answered 23 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: Cruise MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 May 2025 to Question 52038 on F-35 Aircraft: Cruise Missiles, when the review note was (a) submitted and (b) approved.
Answer: The Review Note has been subject to an extended consultation phase which has now been finalised; Submission is expected imminently.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 Aircraft: Cruise MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 19 May 2025 to Question 52038 on F-35 Aircraft: Cruise Missiles, what the outcome was of the re-baselining conducted in 2025.
Answer: The re-baselining conducted throughout 2025 will be formalised on approval of the associated Review Note. Fielding this critical F-35 warfighting capability is targeted within the joint programme from financial year 2028-29; spiral capability upgrades acr...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSyria: Military InterventionMinistry of DefenceTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126804More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether, during the meeting between the Chief of the Defence Staff and President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria on 31 March 2026, he discussed a potential end date for Operation Shader.
Answer: In the meeting between the Chief of the Defence Staff President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria on 31 March 2026, a potential end date for Operation Shader was not discussed.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125707More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps she is taking to help improve regulatory confidence and acceptance of alternative methods.
Answer: The strategy sets out seven commitments to increase confidence in the validation and regulatory uptake of alternative methods.On 24 March, the MHRA announced it will offer early regulatory review of non animal data, including data generated using in silic...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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