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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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

Broadband: HuntingdonDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of Satellite broadband coverage in Huntingdonshire.
Answer: We are committed to delivering gigabit broadband coverage to 99% of premises by 2032. Where premises are too costly to connect via gigabit fibre, alternative such as satellite broadband can play a role in providing quality connectivity, including in Hunti...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
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Geoengineering: ExpenditureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 16 June 2026 to Question 8818 on Geoengineering: Expenditure, by when are the 3 projects scheduled to (a) start and (b) finish.
Answer: The start and end dates of the 3 projects are as below: ‘Marine Cloud Brightening In a Complex World’ commenced on 25 August 2025 and will end on 30 September 2027. ‘A REsponsible innovation Framework for assessing noveL spray tEChnology research To exami...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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Animal Experiments: ChinaDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what recent discussions has she had with her Chinese counterparts on collaboration on the (a) development,
Answer: The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. This has included officials-level engagement with senior counterparts from the Chinese National Institutes for Food and Drug Cont...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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Animal Experiments: SwedenDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what recent engagement has she had with counterparts in Sweden to explore collaboration on the development,
Answer: The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods. This includes bilateral engagement with Sweden through the UK–Sweden Life Sciences MoU Working Group, which met on 6 May 2026. Th...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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GeoengineeringDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 22 May 2026 to question 1739 on Advanced Research and Invention Agency: Geoengineering, when she will conclude whether spraying seawater could increase the ref
Answer: ARIA's Exploring Climate Cooling programme, which explores the feasibility, efficacy, safety and governability of climate cooling approaches, including Marine Cloud Brightening, is ongoing. ARIA has committed to publishing the outcomes of its research in ...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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Geoengineering: ExpenditureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 22 May 2026 to Question 1739 on Advanced Research and Invention Agency: Geoengineering, how much has her Department spent on investigating whether spraying sea
Answer: The Advanced Research and Invention Agency’s (ARIA) ‘Exploring Climate Cooling’ programme has allocated £8.53 million of funding over 3 years to 3 projects that examine the effect of spraying seawater on cloud reflectivity. These projects focus on modelli...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency: ReformDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 3443 on Medicines and Healthcare products, what the full scope is of the measures introduced by the MHRA.
Answer: Measures introduced by the MHRA include published guidance on its approach to assessing medicines applications using alternative methods, and development of an early regulatory review process, from January 2027, for relevant dossier sections that do not i...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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Telecommunications Cables: Seas and OceansDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 3606 on Seas and Oceans: Telecommunications Cables, by when she will have (a) finished exploring options for securing UK-based and UK-f
Answer: As set out in the answer of 5 June, the Department has undertaken market engagement to fully consider the range of options available to Government to deliver a UK-based and UK-flagged subsea cable repair capability, in a way that provides value for money ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what progress has she made in considering how the UK’s 2027 G20 presidency could help convene regulators t
Answer: The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and acceptance of alternative methods, including through engagement with regulators and key international partners. We are currently exploring how the UK’s 2027 G20...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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Artificial Intelligence: CanadaDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6503More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, 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 she has made in enhancing c
Answer: The UK is pleased to collaborate with a number of international partners through bilateral and multilateral activity, including Canada. The UK and Canada share common values and are working together to promote the safe, secure and responsible development ...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
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Transport: Global Navigation Satellite SystemsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what progress has she made in adopting the sovereign Satellite Based Augmentation System (UK SBAS).
Answer: Following the trial of a UK Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), the Government is assessing options for access to an SBAS, including the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). DfT are reviewing the case and viability of rejoinin...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4880More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4879More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given on 10 April to Question 125668.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4877More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in eye irritation through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are available and used wherever possible, with animal testing required where sufficie...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
Answer: The Government is working to strengthen international collaboration on the validation and acceptance of alternative methods, including engagement with regulators and international forums. As part of this, we are exploring opportunities to convene internat...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Technology: International CooperationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 21 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, what progress has he made in bringing new creativity to
Answer: DSIT plays a central role in delivering the National Security Strategy by helping to ensure the UK’s science and technology base is secure, resilient and aligned with national security objectives. Since its publication, the department has strengthened its...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Telecommunications Cables: Seas and OceansDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3606More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of the UK deploying a sovereign maritime cable repair capability.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of a UK-based and UK-flagged subsea telecoms cable repair vessel. This enables a rapid response to cable breaks in UK waters and ensures that vessel is under UK jurisdiction. DSIT is exploring options for securing ...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3444More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Answer of 16 April 2026 to question 126825 on Animal Experiments, with which countries is she currently scoping opportunities for international engagement at a) mu
Answer: The Government is positioning the UK as a global leader in alternative methods and we are currently scoping opportunities for international engagement at both multilateral and bilateral levels, including through partnerships with international regulators ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency: ReformDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3443More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 16 April 2026 to question 126825 on Animal Experiments, what progress has she made regarding reform of the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
Answer: The Government is strengthening regulatory confidence in alternative methods through working closely with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), including steps to support the assessment and use of non‑animal data in medicines reg...
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Animal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 May 2026AnsweredUIN 3442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 16 April 2026 to question 126825 on Animal Experiments, by what date in 2026 does she plan to publish a delivery update.
Answer: The Government will publish a delivery update, alongside key performance indicators on progress across all elements of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy, later in 2026. A specific publication date has not yet been set.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Advanced Research and Invention AgencyDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, which projects are being delivered by the Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
Answer: The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) is funding world-leading research in a range of areas, including AI, compute, biomedical, climate and robotics. ARIA focuses on funding transformational research with long term benefits. More detail on ARI...
Answered 26 May 2026
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Advanced Research and Invention Agency: GeoengineeringDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 15 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1739More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what is the scope of Project REFLECT under the Advanced Research and Invention Agency.
Answer: The Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA) is an independent research body, and they are conducting cautious, controlled research aimed at improving understanding of the risks and impacts of Solar Radiation Modification. This will produce important...
Answered 22 May 2026
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