Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

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4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

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4 Jul 2025–3 Jul 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
Attorney General	12
Cabinet Office	109
Department for Business and Trade	60
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	28
Department for Education	58
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	45
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	53
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	137
Department for Transport	93
Department for Work and Pensions	13
Department of Health and Social Care	87
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	124
Home Office	313
Ministry of Defence	2023
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	61
Ministry of Justice	178
Northern Ireland Office	2
Treasury	56

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Written questions

Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme: HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12604More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a replacement to the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme on the UK housing sector.
Answer: Neither social nor private housing have ever been eligible for grant funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, which currently provides funding for public sector organisations in England to install low carbon heating and energy efficiency ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
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Energy Supply: National SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will set out which month in 2026 he will publish the Energy Resilience Strategy.
Answer: The Government is working closely with industry, the National Energy System Operator, and the regulator to develop the Energy Resilience Strategy to ensure it is comprehensive, robust and reflects the full range of risks and opportunities facing the energ...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
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Public 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
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National SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4866More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Fourth Report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy of Session 2024-26 on The National Security Strategy, HC 1045, published on 27 March 2026, what pr
Answer: Government works continually to improve and maintain the security and resilience of energy infrastructure against a wide range of risks. This involves working closely with the National Energy System Operator, energy industry, security authorities, regulat...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Energy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4865More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the Fourth Report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy of Session 2024-26 on The National Security Strategy, HC 1045, published on 27 March 2026, what pr
Answer: On Thursday 28 May, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DENSZ) published the Energy Sector Cyber Security Strategy, in partnership with Ofgem, the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) and the National Energy System Operator (NESO). The Energ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Nuclear Fusion: CanadaDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4643More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the National Security Strategy 2025: Security for the British People in a Dangerous World (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, what progress has he made in enhancing collabo
Answer: The department is working closely with our fusion delivery partners to explore opportunities to maximise UK and Canadian expertise in fusion energy, building on our Fusion MoU signed with Natural Resources Canada in 2024. In September 2025, the UK Atomic ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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East Park Energy: Planning PermissionDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 900231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, when he plans to make a decision on the application for East Park Energy Solar Park.
Answer: This is a live planning application that is currently under independent examination by the Planning Inspectorate; it would not be appropriate to comment further. I would encourage anyone with an interest to register with the Planning Inspectorate to share...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
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Energy SupplyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to deliver an Energy Resilience Strategy in conjunction with the National Energy System Operator.
Answer: The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero will publish an Energy Resilience Strategy in 2026, working closely with the National Energy System Operator, regulators, and partners across government and industry. The Strategy will set out the Government...
Answered 27 May 2026
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Energy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2130More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the implications of his policy on natural gas production between October 2025 and February 2026 on energy prices.
Answer: The 2025 North Sea Future Plan set out details of how the government will deliver on its commitment not to issue further oil and gas licences to explore new fields, whilst managing existing fields for their lifespan. The North Sea is a naturally declining...
Answered 27 May 2026
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Fuel Oil: ReservesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129040More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the surety of heating oil supply for October 2026 onwards.
Answer: The Government keeps the security of heating oil supply under close and continuous review. The UK benefits from strong and diverse security of fuel supplies, including heating oil. While heating oil markets can experience periods of operational pressure, ...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Liquefied Natural Gas: QatarDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 25 March 2026 to Question 122231 on Energy: Prices, what estimate he has made of the proportion of demand made up of liquified natural gas imported from Qatar by 203
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment as to the proportion of demand that Qatari LNG will account for in 2035. LNG will continue to play an important role in the UK’s gas supply mix and it is the Department’s view that this will continue to arrive fro...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Wind Power: Seas and OceansDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the level of risk of Russian physical interference in the UK’s offshore wind turbine energy infrastructure.
Answer: National Security is a key priority for the government. The Department is working with the National Protective Security Authority, the energy industry, regulators, and other stakeholders to continually improve and maintain the security and resilience of e...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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Energy: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the potential impact on domestic energy prices of the damage to the Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, caused by the Iranian missile strike on 18 March 2026.
Answer: The Prime Minister has condemned in the strongest terms the Iranian strikes on Gulf oil and gas facilities. The UK benefits from a strong and diverse security of energy supplies, with only around 1% of the UK's gas supply coming from Qatar. Thanks to the ...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
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Fuels: ShortagesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121625More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will hold discussions with Cabinet colleagues on preparations for potential fuel rationing, in the context of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Answer: The UK has a strong and diverse security of energy supplies. Petrol stations in the UK are well-stocked. Both the AA and Fuels Industry UK have been clear drivers should fill up as normal, with fuel production and imports continuing across the UK as usual...
Answered 23 Mar 2026
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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
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Hinchingbrooke 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
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Small Modular Reactors: USADepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 108372More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the US joint Department of Army and Department of Energy Project Janus, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of helping develop small modular reactors.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering a new golden age of nuclear, securing an abundance of clean energy, protecting family finances, taking back control of our energy supply, and tackling the climate crisis. The government has committed almost £17bn ...
Answered 3 Feb 2026
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National Gas: SecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what was the budget for a) security and b) cyber security in the National Gas business plan each year for the past five years.
Answer: Funding for National Gas Transmission is set by Ofgem’s RIIO (Revenue = Incentives + Innovation + Outputs) framework for each five-year regulatory period. For security reasons, Ofgem does not publish the specific allowances awarded for physical or cyber s...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
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Nuclear PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 93477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what recent progress has he made in delivering the Great British Nuclear programme.
Answer: As announced in June, the Great British Nuclear – Energy (GBE-N) small modular reactor (SMR) programme was allocated over £2.5 billion across the Spending Review period. In November, the government announced that the SMR project will be sited at Wylfa on ...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
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Drax Power Station: BiofuelsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 19 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 92652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the import costs of biomass sourcing of the fuel for the Drax power station.
Answer: It is for generators to determine the most cost effective way of importing biomass, as this is a commercial decision. All transportation of biomass must comply with strict supply chain emission thresholds in order to be eligible for any subsidy.
Answered 28 Nov 2025
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National Grid: Hinchingbrooke HospitalDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 83506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of whether the National Energy System Operator needs to approve additional grid connection for the final phase of the rebuild of Hinchingbrooke Hospita
Answer: I refer the hon Member to the answer I gave to him on 20 October to question UIN 82445
Answered 28 Oct 2025
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Natural Gas: CybersecurityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how much was allocated to the security and cybersecurity spend of the National Gas Business Plan in (a) 2024-25, (b) 2025-26 and (c) 2026-27.
Answer: Funding for National Gas Transmission is set by Ofgem’s RIIO (Revenue = Incentives + Innovation + Outputs) framework for each five-year regulatory period. Both the current RIIO-2 framework (covering the 2021-2026 regulatory period) and the draft RIIO-3 fr...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
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National Grid: Hinchingbrooke HospitalDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of receiving approval from NESO for additional grid connection for the final phase of Hinchingbrooke Hospital’s rebuild.
Answer: Details of the requirements for individual connections to the electricity network are held in private connection contracts between the relevant parties. Faster grid connections are crucial to the Government's clean energy superpower and growth missions. W...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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NHS: Solar PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79752More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the press release entitled Great British Energy to cut bills for hospitals and schools, published on 21 March 2025, over how many financial years the partnership with Great
Answer: The investment announced by Great British Energy and the UK government in March is for schools and hospitals for the 2025/26 financial year. Beyond 2025/26, we expect decisions on funding and investment to be made by Great British Energy as it becomes ful...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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Community Energy FundDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79751More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what type of projects the the Great British Energy Community Fund is permitted to be spent on.
Answer: Great British Energy announced that £5 million will be allocated to the Great British Energy Community Fund (GBECF) in 2025/26, a grant funding scheme to support community energy groups to generate their own clean power projects. GBECF can support project...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
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