Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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National GridDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the efficiency of the current grid access prioritisation process.
Answer: Government has worked closely with the National Energy System Operator and network companies on their programme of connections reforms which have already reduced the queue for generation and storage connections by over half. NESO and the network companies...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: AllowancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116042More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many armed forces personnel have qualified for the operational allowance each year since its introduction.
Answer: It is taking time to collate the required information to answer the hon. Member's Question. I will write to him when the information is available, and a copy of this letter will be placed in the Library of The House.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116041More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much is projected a) overall and b) core spending on defence in i) 2025/26, ii) 2026/27 and iii) 2027/28.
Answer: The Department does not routinely publish forecast figures. The Government is committed to defence spending reaching 2.6% of GDP in 2027 and is on track to do so.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how much was a) overall and b) core spending on defence in each of the last ten years.
Answer: The UK's defence spending is reported to and published by NATO. The figures requested can be found online: https://www.nato.int/content/dam/nato/webready/documents/finance/def-exp-2025-en.pdf
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided Weapons: Electronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116039More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in developing an airborne electromagnetic attack capability running proven counter-C5ISRT software, including third-party software applications.
Answer: I welcome innovation across the Defence industrial sector. The Ministry of Defence is aware of the importance of the Electromagnetic battlespace and is pursuing a number of options, both in the near-term and in the research and development programme, to a...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsAttorney GeneralTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116038More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, if the Attorney General whether he provided advice to (a) the Prime Minister and (b) the Secretary of State for Local Government on the original decision to cancel local elections in May 2026.
Answer: By long standing convention, whether the Law Officers have been asked to provide advice, and the contents of any such advice, is not disclosed outside Government.This convention protects the Law Officers’ ability as chief legal advisers to the Government ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJonathan PowellForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 116037More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what was the first meeting with the Government of Mauritius, after 5th July 2024, attended by National Security Advisor Jonathan Powell in association with her department.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer given to Question 115118 on 3 March.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115888More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the terms of reference are for the Ministerial-led review of the Ajax Programme.
Answer: As you will be aware, I released a written Ministerial Statement in the House on 22 January 2026 in which I provided an update to Parliament on the British Army’s Armoured Cavalry Programme (commonly known as Ajax) and the findings of the Ministerial revi...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115887More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the UK's participation in Project Convergence.
Answer: Project Convergence is a series of multinational experiments led by the United States Army Futures Command to test, integrate, and evaluate emerging technologies that enable faster, data driven decision making across domains. The United Kingdom participat...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRAF Fairford: Military OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115863More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the use of RAF Fairford by the United States Air Force to launch offensive military action on UK security.
Answer: The United States requested permission to use British bases for the limited, defensive purpose of preventing Iranian missiles from killing civilians, British nationals, or our allies in countries that played no part in the initial strike. Permissions to u...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: Nuclear WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of China's no first use nuclear strike policy.
Answer: The UK’s nuclear policy, most recently outlined in the 2025 Strategic Defence Review, remains unchanged. The UK does not believe China’s No First Use policy is credible. It is extremely unlikely that in extreme circumstances a state in possession of nucle...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReorganisationHome OfficeTabled 25 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 44 of the Police reform white paper “From Local to National: A New Model for Policing” (CP1489), what is the earliest date by which she plans to stand up a delivery programme eq
Answer: We will imminently launch an Independent Review of Police Structures, which will make recommendations on the optimum number and configuration of police forces across England and Wales and the best approach to implementation.The Government will subsequentl...
Answered 5 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisons: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Tech challenge launched to counter drone threats in prisons, published on 4 November 2025, on what date is the 12-week Counter-Drone Challenge due to end.
Answer: We have recently launched a new innovation challenge with His Majesty’s Government Communications Centre (HMGCC) Co-Creation aimed at combatting the growing threat of drones around prisons.The Counter-Drone Challenge competition closed on 4 December 2025....
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDaniel BoakyeMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress has he made with the Secretary of State for the Home Department in apprehending Daniel Boakye following his abscondment.
Answer: A formal investigation has been commissioned into the circumstances surrounding the escape from custody. Additional management checks are also being undertaken in relation to all operational staff who may be called upon to undertake escort duty.Public saf...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDaniel BoakyeMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the factors that led to the abscondment of Daniel Boakye.
Answer: A formal investigation has been commissioned into the circumstances surrounding the escape from custody. Additional management checks are also being undertaken in relation to all operational staff who may be called upon to undertake escort duty.Public saf...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Justice: ICTMinistry of JusticeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115634More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many (a) phones, (b) laptops and (c) other electronic devices have been lost by his Department between 5 July 2024 and 29 April 2025.
Answer: Between 5 July 2024 and 29 April 2025, the Ministry of Justice recorded lost or stolen:59 laptops91 mobile phones5 other devicesAll Ministry of Justice laptops and mobile phones are encrypted and protected to National Cyber Security Centre standards. The ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115633More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 65 of the Police reform white paper entitled From Local to National: A New Model for Policing, CP1489, when she plans to introduce a local intervention model to policing.
Answer: The Home Secretary announced her plans to introduce a local intervention model and new powers for His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to intervene in failing forces in the police reform White Paper entitled ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115632More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 64 of the Police reform white paper entitled From Local to National: A New Model for Policing, CP1489, how she plans to ensure that other policing bodies respond to HMICFRS reco
Answer: The Home Secretary announced her plans to introduce a local intervention model and new powers for His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to intervene in failing forces in the police reform White Paper entitled ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: StandardsHome OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to page 64 of the Police reform white paper entitled From Local to National: A New Model for Policing, CP1489, when she plans to give HMICFRS new powers to intervene in failing forces.
Answer: The Home Secretary announced her plans to introduce a local intervention model and new powers for His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) to intervene in failing forces in the police reform White Paper entitled ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the flight testing performance of the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Collaborative Combat Aircraft YFQ-42A Dark Merlin.
Answer: The RAF continues to monitor the development of the global collaborative combat air market and develop advanced capabilities to augment crewed combat air as part of the Future force mix that will deliver control of the air for the UK.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115627More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes on the importation of illegal drugs into the UK.
Answer: We assess the recent death of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes to have limited potential impact on the importation of illegal drugs into the UK.However, we continue to monitor for potential changes in drug supply, including the potential impact of the related c...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: International Court of JusticeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has she made of the potential implications for her policies of the provisional measures order from the International Court of Justice regarding the Chagos Isl
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer to Questions 114799 and 114800.
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRifles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of levels of (a) workforce skills, (b) industrial capacity and (c) sustainment of specialist manufacturing expertise on the effective delivery of Project GRAYBU
Answer: Project GRAYBURN is in the formal concept phase and therefore the scope, timeline and complexity are yet to be determined. Project GRAYBURN will deliver against the Defence Industrial Strategy and our strategic partnership with industry will generate new ...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHinchingbrooke Hospital: Batteries and Solar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the press release published on 5 February 2026 titled Clean energy upgrades for hospitals and military sites, whether funding for new batteries and solar panels will be allo
Answer: None of this funding was allocated for Hinchingbrooke Hospital.
Answered 4 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAUKUS: Nuclear SubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 24 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 115619More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full scope of the bilateral Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty regarding the a) design, b) build, c) operation, d) sustainment and e) disposal of SSN-AUKUS submarines.
Answer: The Government is fully committed to AUKUS. The Nuclear-Powered Submarine Partnership and Collaboration Treaty is a key part of this partnership and will enable comprehensive cooperation between the UK and Australia on the design, build, operation, sustai...
Answered 4 Mar 2026
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