Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Morgan McSweeneyCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123915More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps were taken by the former Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister to report the theft of his mobile phone to security services in October 2024.
Answer: The former Chief of Staff’s phone was stolen, and he reported it at the time to the police and relevant teams in No10. This was before the Humble Address that was passed in February. The Government is committed to complying with the Humble Address in full...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMorgan McSweeneyCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123914More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps his Department took to help prevent the exploitation of data from the unlocked mobile phone of the former Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister following its theft in October 2024.
Answer: The former Chief of Staff’s phone was stolen, and he reported it at the time to the police and relevant teams in No10. This was before the Humble Address that was passed in February. The Government is committed to complying with the Humble Address in full...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMorgan McSweeneyCabinet OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123913More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what assessment he has made of the potential security breach following the theft of the mobile phone of the former Chief Advisor to the Prime Minister, Morgan McSweeney in October 2024.
Answer: The Government takes matters of national security very seriously, including cyber security, and has robust procedures in place to prevent the loss of sensitive information. However the Government does not routinely comment on the specifics on matters rela...
Answered 14 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' Release: ReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 24 March 2024 to question 122048 on Prisoners' Release: Reoffenders, what proportion of those recalls were attributed to the introduction of the a) Fixed-Term Recall Statutory Instrument
Answer: The Ministry of Justice routinely publishes data in Offender Management Statistics Quarterly (OMSQ) on licence recalls.Further breakdowns of this information are not held by the Ministry of Justice.
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: TaiwanMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123835More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact upon the UK military of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan.
Answer: The UK actively monitors and assesses all emerging threats to national security to safeguard the nation's interests. It would be inappropriate to comment on a hypothetical operational scenario.
Answered 17 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Daring: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123834More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, on what date is HMS Daring due to a) start and b) finish sea trials.
Answer: As the hon. Gentleman will recall, in accordance with established practice, the Royal Navy does not routinely comment on the detailed operational programme of its vessels.
Answered 16 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAir Force: Defence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Rapid Sentry Systems have been procured for the RAF Regiment.
Answer: I am withholding the number of Rapid Sentry that have been procured as it would prejudice the capability, security and effectiveness of the Armed Forces.
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: HouthisMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential risk posed to British shipping in the Bab el Mandeb Strait by the Houthis.
Answer: The UK Government regularly assesses the security situation in the region including the Bab el Mandeb Strait. The Department for Transport, supported by the Royal Navy’s UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) organisation, continues to provide UK and Red En...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordProbation: TheftMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in which police force areas is the Acquisitive Crime scheme currently live.
Answer: The Domestic Abuse Perpetrators on Licence (DAPOL) pilot is currently live in eight probation regions: East Midlands; West Midlands; London; Kent, Surrey and Sussex; East of England; South West; South Central; and Wales.The Electronic Monitoring for Acqui...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordProbation: Domestic AbuseMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, in which probation regions is the Domestic Abuse Perpetrators on Licence pilot currently live.
Answer: The Domestic Abuse Perpetrators on Licence (DAPOL) pilot is currently live in eight probation regions: East Midlands; West Midlands; London; Kent, Surrey and Sussex; East of England; South West; South Central; and Wales.The Electronic Monitoring for Acqui...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordType 45 Destroyers: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123464More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the scheduled decommissioning date of each Royal Navy Type 45 ship.
Answer: On current plans, the last Type 45 Destroyer will retire from service by the end of 2038. The Royal Navy does not release out of service dates for individual ships.
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordSea Mines: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the use of a) Maham-3 and b) Maham-7 naval mines by Iran on freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Answer: As part of routine operational planning, the Ministry of Defence conducts frequent assessments of maritime threats and the activity of other States. To protect operational security and safeguard national defence interests, the results of these assessments...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSky SabreMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123462More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether Land Ceptor is capable of ballistic missile interception.
Answer: Sky Sabre is a system of systems made up of radars, Command and Control nodes and Land Ceptor launchers. The Land Ceptor is not configured for Ballistic Missile Defence capability.
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAllied Reaction ForceMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123461More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Royal Navy will take charge of the Allied Reaction Force (a) before or (b) after the Standing NATO Maritime Group One commitment.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 16 March 2026 to Question 119559. Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123460More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when did the Royal Navy last hold the flagship Standing NATO Maritime Group One commitment.
Answer: The Royal Navy (RN) has never held the Flagship role for Standing NATO Maritime Group (SNMG)1 but regularly commits resources to the Group.
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Duncan: DeploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether HMS Duncan was the Royal Navy fleet-ready escort on 1 February 2026.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave to the right. hon Member for Rayleigh and Wickford (Mark Francois MP) on 12 March 2026 to Question number 118155. Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRAF Fylingdales: Ballistic Missile DefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to enhance the detection capability of RAF Fylingdales within the Ballistic Missile Early Warning System.
Answer: I am withholding the information requested as its disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordShipping: HouthisDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 24 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123368More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of disruption to shipping by the Houthis in the Bab el Mandeb Strait on global trade.
Answer: Since the Houthi began attacks on international shipping in October 2023, global maritime trade via the Bab el Mandeb Strait (including ships coming to or leaving from the UK) has reduced very significantly. While precise trade figures for 2025 and onward...
Answered 1 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123103More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what type of Iranian missile that was intercepted by the United States Navy was directed at Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia.
Answer: We do not comment on the detail of such threats for reasons of safeguarding operational security.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will set out which senior (a) Ministers, (b) military officers and (c) civil servants are required to approve the Defence Investment Plan prior to publication.
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan will be a Government document and plan, underpinned by the normal and appropriate collective agreement.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLord MandelsonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, on what date Lord Mandelson (a) was appointed to and (b) commenced his role as Ambassador to the United States of America.
Answer: Peter Mandelson's appointment was announced on 20 December 2024 and he commenced his role as Ambassador to the United States of America on 10 February 2025.
Answered 30 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123098More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Powerful new Royal Navy warship programme advances as milestones reached for two ships, published on 24 February 2026, if he will confirm that defence spe
Answer: As the Hon. Gentleman will probably already know, based on the latest GDP projections, the UK's defence spending is currently forecast to reach 2.6% of GDP in 2027.
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Development AidTreasuryTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123096More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs' Oral Statement of 19 March 2026 on International Development, Official Report, columns 1042-1045, what proportion of the re
Answer: In 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29, 100 percent of the reduction in the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget will be spent on defence.
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: OilForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123071More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress she has made on legal options to pursue the Russian Shadow Fleet.
Answer: Disrupting the Russian shadow fleet is a priority for the UK and our action is having an impact. We have already sanctioned 595 shadow fleet vessels, and an estimated $4.5 billion less in Russian oil and oil products has been carried by these vessels as a...
Answered 10 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPoland: Global Combat Air ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123070More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what discussions he has had with his Polish counterpart on joining the Global Combat Air Programme.
Answer: The Secretary of State has regular discussions with his international counterparts on a range of issues. We have always maintained that we remain open to others joining GCAP, however, the UK and GCAP partners, Italy and Japan, are focused on delivering th...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
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