Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

Written questions by answering department

4 Jul 2026–12 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

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4 Jul 2026–12 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality. Published records do not measure effort or effectiveness. Methodology.

Department or topic	Published records
Cabinet Office	36
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	18
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	1
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	4
Department for Education	8
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	7
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	34
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	1
Department for Transport	27
Department for Work and Pensions	5
Department of Health and Social Care	26
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	12
Home Office	52
Ministry of Defence	689
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	11
Ministry of Justice	91
Northern Ireland Office	2
Treasury	18

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Written questions

Defence and National SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29708More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the Answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 23232 on Defence and National Security, what outputs from the Home Defence Programme have been used to raise public awareness of the national conversation.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Foreign Relations: USACabinet OfficeTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27310More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what contact did the former Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Member for Holborn and St Pancras, have with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles between April 2025 and July 2026.
Answer: It would not be appropriate to comment on private conversations under the previous Prime Minister. Readouts of the Prime Minister’s conversations with foreign leaders are regularly published on gov.uk.
Answered 25 Sept 2026
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No 10 North: DoorsCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27070More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to FOI2026/14032, what assessment she has made of the value for money of spending £978.87 on moving a replica No.10 door from London to Manchester.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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USA: Foreign RelationsCabinet OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27062More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what formal contact did the former Deputy Prime Minister, the Rt Hon Member for Tottenham, have with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles between April 2025 and July 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Defence: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26733More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the oral statement by the First Secretary of State on 2 September 2026, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of removing the defence exemption from social value.
Answer: We are determined to ensure we maximise every opportunity for public contracts to deliver the jobs, skills and opportunities needed to drive economic growth and prosperity in every postcode.
Answered 25 Sept 2026
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Government Communications: RecruitmentCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23286More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people have been hired in the Government Media Unit since 20 July 2026.
Answer: The Cabinet Office is currently finalising the operational requirements of the Government Media Unit and we are actively recruiting for this new team.
Answered 25 Sept 2026
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1 Carlton GardensCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23275More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what date did the Rt Hon Member for Tottenham vacate the grace-and -favour residence at One Carlton Gardens.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Emergencies: Mobile PhonesCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23274More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what was the cost of the Emergency Alert sent to England and Wales on 14 August 2026.
Answer: The activation of the Emergency Alert capability on 14 August was issued at no cost to the taxpayer.
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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Defence and National SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23232More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, pursuant to the answer of 21 July 2026 to question 18796 on Defence and National Security, what progress her Department has made on starting the Prime Minister-led national conversation to increase public awaren
Answer: As set out in the Strategic Defence Review 2025, the national conversation will be a multi-year engagement designed to embed a whole-of-society approach, where Government, businesses, and the public all play a part in strengthening our resilience.The Cabi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Cabinet Office: Social Media and Video RecordingsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23227More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people have been hired in roles relating to a) video production and b) social media content since 20 July 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Nuclear WeaponsCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23208More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether her Department has a) received and is b) considering a policy proposal from former minister Nick Boles regarding the extension of Britain’s nuclear deterrent to cover non-NATO European allies.
Answer: It is not routine to disclose correspondence between the Cabinet Office and any individual or organisation. The Cabinet Office regularly receives correspondence from a range of stakeholders. Since 1962, the UK has declared our nuclear capability to the de...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Ministers: Official ResidencesCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23146More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if she will set out the grace and favour residences that have been allocated to Cabinet Ministers following the appointments to Cabinet in July 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Civil Service: Greater ManchesterCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23113More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Manchester Digital Campus, if a) the new cost plan at the end of RIBA3 and b)
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Civil Service: Greater ManchesterCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23112More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Manchester Digital Campus, whether the outline business case will be reviewed
Answer: While the Manchester Digital Campus represents a significant step in strengthening the Government presence in the North West, early media speculation regarding the integration of No10 North into this programme was incorrect. There are currently no plans t...
Answered 24 Sept 2026
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Civil Service: Greater ManchesterCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23111More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Manchester Digital Campus, does the current end date of 17 December 2032 rema
Answer: While the Manchester Digital Campus represents a significant step in strengthening the Government presence in the North West, early media speculation regarding the integration of No10 North into this programme was incorrect. There are currently no plans t...
Answered 24 Sept 2026
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Civil Service: Greater ManchesterCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23110More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Manchester Digital Campus, what assessment she has made of the potential impa
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Civil Service: Greater ManchesterCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23109More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Manchester Digital Campus, for what reason is the Delivery Confidence Assessm
Answer: As set out in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, the departmental commentary, explaining the Delivery Confidence Assessment rating for the Manchester Digital Campus, is being withhel...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Government Communications: StaffCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23108More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many people are employed in the Government Media Unit.
Answer: The Cabinet Office is currently finalising the operational requirements of the Government Media Unit and we are actively recruiting for this new team.
Answered 25 Sept 2026
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No 10 NorthCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23107More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the projected total cost to the public purse of establishing No.10 North in Greater Manchester.
Answer: No10 North is central to the Prime Minister’s commitment to get good growth in every postcode, drive devolution, and bring Government closer to the communities it serves. Mayors, employers, councils, and public services, will work in equal partnership wit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Cabinet Office: Departmental ResponsibilitiesCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23102More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the scope of the Future Service Programme.
Answer: The Future Civil Service programme is our collective movement to build a world-class organisation, one that is fit for an AI-powered future and relentless in its delivery for the public. These changes are about more than any one policy area: they are abou...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Public Sector: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23101More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether the Transforming Public Procurement programme was completed on 31 March 2026 and handed over to BAU.
Answer: Yes, the Transforming Public Procurement programme was completed on 31 March 2026, closed on the Government's Major Projects Portfolio and handed over to BAU.
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Cabinet Office: ICTCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23100More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Falcon Programme benefits narrative, whether the revision of the programme bu
Answer: The Falcon programme is currently in its pilot phase, which includes three business units. Key technical aspects of the pilot are expected to be completed by Christmas, followed by a wider Cabinet Office rollout starting in January, which will allow benef...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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Cabinet Office: ICTCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23099More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Falcon Programme schedule narrative, for what reason did platform testing in
Answer: The Falcon programme is currently in its pilot phase, which includes three business units. Key technical aspects of the pilot are expected to be completed by Christmas, followed by a wider Cabinet Office rollout starting in January, which will allow benef...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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Cabinet Office: ICTCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23098More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Falcon Programme schedule narrative, whether there is a cost o the programme’
Answer: The Falcon programme is currently in its pilot phase, which includes three business units. Key technical aspects of the pilot are expected to be completed by Christmas, followed by a wider Cabinet Office rollout starting in January, which will allow benef...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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Cabinet Office: ICTCabinet OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23097More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Falcon Programme Departmental Commentary on Delivery Confidence Assessment Ra
Answer: The Falcon programme is currently in its pilot phase, which includes three business units. Key technical aspects of the pilot are expected to be completed by Christmas, followed by a wider Cabinet Office rollout starting in January, which will allow benef...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
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