Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

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Cabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026WithdrawnUIN 122063More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to answer question 110951, published on 9 February 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Cabinet Office: Written QuestionsCabinet OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026WithdrawnUIN 122062More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, when he plans to answer question 111933, published on 9 February 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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HMP/YOI Standford Hill: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 89778 on Prisons: Construction, on what date did ISG Construction Limited cease on-site work at HMP Standford Hill.
Answer: ISG Construction Limited ceased work on all Ministry of Justice sites on the date of their administration, 20 September 2024. This included the expansion at HMP Erlestoke.Although the sites at HMP Leyhill, HMP Ford and HMP Standford Hill were due to be co...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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HMP Ford: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122058More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 89778 on Prisons: Construction, on what date did ISG Construction Limited cease on-site work at HMP Ford.
Answer: ISG Construction Limited ceased work on all Ministry of Justice sites on the date of their administration, 20 September 2024. This included the expansion at HMP Erlestoke.Although the sites at HMP Leyhill, HMP Ford and HMP Standford Hill were due to be co...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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HMP Leyhill: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 89778 on Prisons: Construction, on what date did ISG Construction Limited cease on-site work at HMP Leyhill.
Answer: ISG Construction Limited ceased work on all Ministry of Justice sites on the date of their administration, 20 September 2024. This included the expansion at HMP Erlestoke.Although the sites at HMP Leyhill, HMP Ford and HMP Standford Hill were due to be co...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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HMP Erlestoke: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122055More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 89778 on Prisons: Construction, on what date did ISG Construction Limited cease on-site work at HMP Erlestoke.
Answer: ISG Construction Limited ceased work on all Ministry of Justice sites on the date of their administration, 20 September 2024. This included the expansion at HMP Erlestoke.Although the sites at HMP Leyhill, HMP Ford and HMP Standford Hill were due to be co...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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Prisoners' Release: ReoffendersMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122048More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the reasons were for trends in the level of licence recalls between July and September (a) 2025 and (b) 2024.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice routinely publishes data in Offender Management Statistics Quarterly (OMSQ) on licence recalls.As per the OMSQ statistics, the level of recalls in the last five quarters are likely associated with the introduction of (a) Fixed-Term...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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Home Office: Written QuestionsHome OfficeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, by when will his department answer question 110947, published on 2 February 2026.
Answer: The answer for UIN 110947 was given on 19th March 2026.
Answered 27 Mar 2026
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Mediterranean Region: Type-45 DestroyersMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122046More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the Royal Navy’s ability to deploy a Type-45 destroyer to the Eastern Mediterranean prior to March 2026.
Answer: For reasons of operational security, the Ministry of Defence does not comment on detailed readiness assessments or the timelines associated with specific platform movements.
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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HMS Richmond: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122045More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, when is HMS Richmond due to be decommissioned.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 108883 tabled on 4 February 2026.
Answered 27 Mar 2026
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Navy: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121942More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he has taken with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency to procure a Joint Commando Craft for the Royal Navy.
Answer: The UK is considering a bilateral programme with Norway to procure a Joint Commando Craft (JCC) and, working in conjunction with the Norwegian Defence Materiel Agency, has released a Request for Information. The programme is intended to deliver vessels ca...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
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Prisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many offenders released on licence since 5 July 2024 and recalled to custody had not been returned to custody by the end of December 2025.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost.Once an offender’s licence has been revoked, it falls to the Police to apprehend the offender and return them to prison custody.
Answered 25 Mar 2026
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NATO: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scheduled handover date to the Royal Navy is of the Standing NATO Maritime Group 1 flagship commitment.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 6 March 2026 to Question 119559.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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F-35 Aircraft: WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of domestic weapons integration advantages of the F-35I over the British F-35B.
Answer: Israel procures F-35 directly from the US. This is a matter between the Israeli and US Governments.
Answered 25 Mar 2026
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Food Supply: Strait of HormuzDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will hold discussions with Cabinet colleagues on mitigations to the impact on food supply in the event that the Strait of Hormuz’s closure becomes critical to fuel availability.
Answer: Defra works with industry and across Government to monitor risks that may arise. This includes extensive, regular and ongoing engagement in preparedness for, and response to, issues with the potential to cause disruption to food supply chains. At present,...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
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Navy: DockyardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 9 September 2025 to question 73557 on Navy: Dockyards, what progress he has made in delivering the NSIGN Projects to enable the Ministry of Defence to contract for Submarine and enabling
Answer: Good progress has been made on both programmes. Contract placement is on track to extend the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) to cover the period from April 2026 up to October 2028. The extension will ensure a smooth transition to the Naval Suppor...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
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Navy: DockyardsMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 9 September 2025 to question 73557 on Navy: Dockyards, what progress he has made in delivering the extension of the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) where required, for the perio
Answer: Good progress has been made on both programmes. Contract placement is on track to extend the Future Maritime Support Programme (FMSP) to cover the period from April 2026 up to October 2028. The extension will ensure a smooth transition to the Naval Suppor...
Answered 16 Apr 2026
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Navy: Red SeaMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the Royal Navy’s contribution to the Aspides naval mission.
Answer: The Royal Navy does not make a direct contribution to Operation ASPIDES.
Answered 25 Mar 2026
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Ajax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121650More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to question 118321 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, by what date does he expect all current ongoing investigations into Ajax to have concluded.
Answer: As I confirmed to the House during Defence Oral Questions on 16 March 2026, we have received the final Army safety investigation report, and work is ongoing to agree next steps. The department continues to engage with General Dynamics on the report and ne...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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Ajax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121649More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 13 March 2026, to question 118321 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what investigations into Ajax are still ongoing.
Answer: As I confirmed to the House during Defence Oral Questions on 16 March 2026, we have received the final Army safety investigation report, and work is ongoing to agree next steps. The department continues to engage with General Dynamics on the report and ne...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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HMP Guys Marsh: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 89778 on Prisons: Construction, on what date did ISG Construction Limited cease on-site work at HMP Guys Marsh.
Answer: ISG Construction Limited ceased work on all Ministry of Justice sites on the date of their administration, 20 September 2024. This included the expansions at HMP The Verne and HMP Guys Marsh.Although the sites at HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Warren Hill,...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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HMP Warren Hill: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121630More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 89778 on Prisons: Construction, on what date did ISG Construction Limited cease on-site work at HMP Warren Hill.
Answer: ISG Construction Limited ceased work on all Ministry of Justice sites on the date of their administration, 20 September 2024. This included the expansions at HMP The Verne and HMP Guys Marsh.Although the sites at HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Warren Hill,...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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HMP Kirklevington Grange: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 89778 on Prisons: Construction, on what date did ISG Construction Limited cease on-site work at HMP Kirklevington Grange.
Answer: ISG Construction Limited ceased work on all Ministry of Justice sites on the date of their administration, 20 September 2024. This included the expansions at HMP The Verne and HMP Guys Marsh.Although the sites at HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Warren Hill,...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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HMP The Verne: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121628More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 89778 on Prisons: Construction, on what date did ISG Construction Limited cease on-site work at HMP The Verne.
Answer: ISG Construction Limited ceased work on all Ministry of Justice sites on the date of their administration, 20 September 2024. This included the expansions at HMP The Verne and HMP Guys Marsh.Although the sites at HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Warren Hill,...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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Prisons: BuckinghamshireMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121626More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 19 November 2025 to Question 89778 on Prisons: Construction, on what date did ISG Construction Limited cease on-site work at the planned new prison in Buckinghamshire.
Answer: ISG Construction Limited ceased work on all Ministry of Justice sites on the date of their administration, 20 September 2024. This included the expansions at HMP The Verne and HMP Guys Marsh.Although the sites at HMP Kirklevington Grange, HMP Warren Hill,...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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