Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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HMP Leyhill: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5132More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether a contractor has been appointed to deliver new prison places at HMP Leyhill.
Answer: This Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Leyhill: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5131More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the status is of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Leyhill.
Answer: This Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Leyhill: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the full scope of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Leyhill.
Answer: This Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordBritish Transport Police: Unmanned Air SystemsDepartment for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5129More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many a) CPM Wilson-Plus and b) CPM Watson-Plus drone jammers have been procured for British Transport Police.
Answer: The British Transport Police (BTP) are operationally independent, and procurement decisions are a matter for the force based on their operational requirements. BTP have confirmed that they have procured drone-jamming technology but for security reasons it...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector Decarbonisation SchemeDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5128More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what progress he has made on introducing a replacement to the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme.
Answer: By the time the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme (PSDS) closes in 2028 it will have disbursed around £3.4 billion to over 1,400 projects, building invaluable experience and capability across a wide range of sites and building types. This will allow de...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: HelicoptersMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5127More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the level of need to prioritise hospital helipad access in current planning considerations.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 110529 on 11 February 2026.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Police Air ServiceHome OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5126More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress has she made in delivering the national programme to replace the existing NPAS aviation fleet.
Answer: Since Home Office funding for the National Police Air Service (NPAS) Fleet Replacement programme was confirmed in February 2025, NPAS have been leading implementation to ensure successful delivery.The delivery of nine replacement police helicopters into t...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: ProcurementHome OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5125More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many a) CPM Wilson-Plus and b) CPM Watson-Plus drone jammers have been procured across police and security agencies.
Answer: The Home Office supports operational partners to develop appropriate counter-drone capabilities to ensure they are able to mitigate the possible threat from the misuse of drones. Procurement decisions are made by those organisations and we do not hold dir...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSyria: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5124More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many ISIS-linked British nationals are detained in camps in Syria.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 6 February 2025 in response to Question 27530.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSyria: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5123More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which Syrian detainment camps are holding British nationals by a) the number held in each camp, b) gender and c) adult status.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided in the House of Commons on 6 February 2025 in response to Question 27530.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5121More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, which Royal Navy ships will visit (a) New Orleans and (b) New Yo
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely comment on future ship movements for reasons of safeguarding operational security.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Red ArrowsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5120More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the risk of transiting to the Uni
Answer: A bespoke risk assessment was conducted to supplement the extant Hawk T1 Air System Safety Case. The associated risks are well understood and appropriately mitigated for the Atlantic crossing between the UK, Iceland, Greenland, Canada, and the USA.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: Red ArrowsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5119More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the news story entitled UK Armed Forces salute 250 years of American independence with US celebrations, published on 18 May 2026, how many Hawk T1 aircraft the Red Arrows will take to the United
Answer: The number of Hawk T1 aircraft transiting to the USA is currently expected to be between 10 and 12.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHawk Aircraft: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5116More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 16 January 2025 to question 23535 on Hawk Aircraft, how many Hawk T1 aircraft have a percentage of fatigue index used above 80%.
Answer: As at 1 June 2026, 14 Hawk T1 have a fatigue index greater than 80%.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHawk AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5115More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 16 January 2025 to question 23535 on Hawk Aircraft, how many Hawk T1 aircraft were within the fleet as at 1 June 2026.
Answer: As at 1 June 2026 there are 24 Hawk T1 aircraft within the fleet.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHawk AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5114More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the answer of 16 January 2025 to question 23535 on Hawk Aircraft, how many of the Hawk T1 aircraft, including the sustainment fleet, have retired from service.
Answer: Since 16 January 2025 two Hawk T1 aircraft have been retired from service and removed from the Military Aircraft Register.
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNavy: Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5113More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Kraken drone boats the Royal Navy holds.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continues to take delivery of Project BEEHIVE craft in line with the approved programme schedule. Of the 20 vessels on order, 18 have already been delivered, with the remaining craft expected shortly.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPeacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5112More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, whether that deployment will be funded by
Answer: The Chancellor has confirmed that she had approved access to the Special Reserve to deploy additional capabilities in the Middle East. This includes the £115 million UK contribution to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz announced in May....
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPeacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5111More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how many Typhoon jets will be
Answer: We do not routinely provide a breakdown of funding for specific capabilities linked to operational deployments.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPeacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5110More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what is the operation codenam
Answer: For reasons of national security, I am not able to disclose specific details about the codename of the operation in question.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPeacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5109More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how much new funding for (a)
Answer: We do not routinely provide a breakdown of funding for specific capabilities linked to operational deployments.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAntitank MissilesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5108More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of embedding Javelin anti-tank missiles at section level.
Answer: The optimal deployment of Javelin is subject to regular review including operational analysis wargaming, lessons from training and observations from live use. All of these consider its employment as part of a wider system of anti-tank systems.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmy: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5107More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of procuring Hendrick Technical Solutions’ Silent Tactical Energy Enhanced Dismount.
Answer: The Department is aware of the Silent Tactical Energy Enhanced Dismount system. Similar capabilities have previously been explored, and the system is currently undergoing trial activity to assess its potential utility for Defence.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSatellitesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5106More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the lifespan of the Noctis-1 military satellite.
Answer: Noctis-1 is a ground-based telescope, which is designed to remain in service until the mid-2030s. There is scope for extension through future upgrades.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordWarrior VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 5105More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Answer of 25 March 2025 to Question 39639 on Warrior Vehicles, on what date is each of those Regiments due to transition away from Warrior.
Answer: The current planned Out of Service Date for the Warrior platform is 2027 with all vehicles to be withdrawn from service by the end of the decade. I am unable to release further detail, including specific dates of Regiments transitioning away from Warrior,...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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