Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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National Security Adviser: ChinaCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125674More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason did National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell meet with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on 23 March 2026.
Answer: The National Security Adviser meets with a range of individuals and organisations as part of his role providing advice to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet on national security matters. Such meetings are often sensitive in nature, and the Government does...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125673More
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 what progre
Answer: The Home Office is working with the Animals in Science Regulation Unit, funders and wider stakeholders to progress implementation of the Rawle report recommendations. Specifically, the Animals in Science Committee, a ministerial advisory body, has been co...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125672More
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 delivery of the commitment to collect annual data on the number of clinical trial applications that include toxicity tests conducted in 2 species, sits with NC3Rs.MHRA holds this data and NC3Rs are working with them on the best way to access and share...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125671More
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 Validation Accelerator grant commitment is being led by UKRI and will be delivered through a number of mechanisms, For example, Innovate UK’s £2 million Contracts for Innovation: Industrial Human‑Relevant Drug Models competition, launched in February ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125670More
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 delivery of the commitment to strengthen the commitment of journal editors to publishing research using alternative methods sits with NC3Rs. As set out in the strategy, this work will be initiated at the start of 2027. To support this, NC3Rs will l...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the policy paper: Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, whe
Answer: The delivery of the commitment to publish a list of regulatory priorities for alternative methods sits with NC3Rs.NC3Rs, working with its Regulatory Sciences Forum, is developing the publication, including its overall structure and the criteria for inclus...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125668More
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 delivery of the commitment to publish a list of regulatory priorities for alternative methods sits with NC3Rs.NC3Rs, working with its Regulatory Sciences Forum, is developing the publication, including its overall structure and the criteria for inclus...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHealth Data Research ServiceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the Policy paper: Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what progress h
Answer: The Health Data Research Service (HDRS) will deliver a single point of access to health data from multiple sources which will bring new treatments and cures to patients by safely enabling the use of patient data to super-charge research.Over the past year...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the olicy paper: Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, how
Answer: UKRI will report on its portfolio of investments in alternative methods, including any AI focused methods, in 2026. The Government will publish a delivery update, alongside key performance indicators on progress across all elements of the Replacing Animal...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125665More
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, what progr
Answer: The Home Office is responsible for the regulation and collection of statistics on the use of animals in science under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The Home Office is working closely with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technolo...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125664More
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 delivery of the commitment to Create a preclinical translational models hub is led by the Medical Research Council (MRC).The Preclinical translational models hub funding call to identify a host for the hub was launched on 2 March 2026 with decisions o...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125663More
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 working with industry partners to develop appropriate data sharing frameworks to support the safe and responsible development of AI methods.The Office for Life Sciences is working with the Regulatory Innovation Office to explore opportun...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125662More
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 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
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125661More
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 delivery of the commitment to develop out relationships with international regulators sits with the Office for Life Sciences.The Government is ensuring the UK is a global leader in alternative methods by strengthening regulatory confidence through MHR...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125660More
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 delivery of the commitment to develop out relationships with international regulators sits with the Office for Life Sciences.The Government is ensuring the UK is a global leader in alternative methods by strengthening regulatory confidence through MHR...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125659More
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 delivery of the commitment to develop out relationships with international regulators sits with the Office for Life Sciences.The Government is ensuring the UK is a global leader in alternative methods by strengthening regulatory confidence through MHR...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125658More
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: Responsibility for delivery of the UK Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (UKCVAM) sits with the Office for Life Sciences. The strategy commits to the establishment of the Centre by the end of 2026, with delivery activity continuing beyond th...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125657More
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: Increasing investment in data-driven biology sits with UKRI, which is engaging with stakeholders on how best to embed data enabled approaches within future funding opportunities. Reporting on the portfolio of investments in alternative methods is planned ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125656More
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: Increasing investment in data-driven biology sits with UKRI, which is engaging with stakeholders on how best to embed data enabled approaches within future funding opportunities. Reporting on the portfolio of investments in alternative methods is planned ...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125655More
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: Responsibility for delivery of the UK Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (UKCVAM) sits with the Office for Life Sciences. The strategy commits to the establishment of the Centre by the end of 2026, with delivery activity continuing beyond th...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125654More
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: Commitments in the strategy to build a skilled workforce, including early career researchers, to support the uptake of alternative methods are led by the NC3Rs.This work is focusing on building capacity in the development and adoption of alternative metho...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125653More
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 working with industry partners to develop appropriate data sharing frameworks to support the safe and responsible development of AI methods.The Office for Life Sciences is working with the Regulatory Innovation Office to explore opportun...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125652More
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: Delivery of increasing private investment is led by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) through the commitment to increase investment in alternative methods.The strategy sets out a long‑term, cross‑government programme to accelerate the development, validat...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125651More
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 has established governance arrangements for the Replacing Animals in Science Strategy, with the first Ministerial Board now convened to oversee delivery. We have announced £75 million to accelerate the development and adoption of alternativ...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordBoeing P-8: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125650More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his press conference of 9 April 2026, what is the £100m allocated to the Poseidon P-8 fleet for.
Answer: This allocation refers to a two-year contract extension awarded to Boeing Defence UK to provide training and support services to the RAF’s Poseidon P-8 fleet. This will run to March 2028 and covers aircraft support, maintenance, supply chain management, a...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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