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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Animal Welfare: InspectionsHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 15 April 2026, to question 125325 on Animal Welfare: Inspections, what is the number of animals used annually by MBR Acres.
Answer: The Home Office publishes annual statistics on the use of animals in science which contain information on the number of procedures conducted, including breakdowns by species of animals. The statistics report both the total number of procedures conducted a...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Experiments: ResearchHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Policy paper: “Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods”, Published on 11 November 2025, what progress ha
Answer: The Home Office is working with the Animals in Science Regulation Unit, funders and wider stakeholders to progress implementation of the Rawle report recommendations. Specifically, the Animals in Science Committee, a ministerial advisory body, has been co...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 15 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress the Animals in Science Regulation Unit has made in its (a) Regulatory Reform programme and (b) new target operating model.
Answer: The Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) launched its new organisational design and operating model in late 2025. This included increasing the size of the inspectorate from an average of 14.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) posts in 2023 to 22 FTE in 2026...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127184More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what progr
Answer: The Home Office has two key strands of work to improve licence approval processes under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 regulatory framework. First, it is working with the Animals in Science Regulation Unit, funders and wider stakeholders to ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceHome OfficeTabled 14 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 127181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her oral response to the hon. Member for Huntingdon on 5 January 2026, Official Report, column 25, by what date she will write to the hon. Member for Huntingdon.
Answer: A letter to the hon. Gentleman was sent on 28 April.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: RussiaHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126829More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the maritime interdiction of Russian Shadow Fleet vessels in British waters on asylum applications from Russian service
Answer: The Home Office is working closely with other Government departments in relation to the Russian Shadow Fleet. It would not be appropriate to comment in detail on those discussions or on security matters.The Home Office monitors impacts of HMG actions, pol...
Answered 22 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, by when th
Answer: The Animals in Science Regulation Unit (ASRU) launched its new organisational design and operating model in late 2025. This included increasing the size of the inspectorate from an average of 14.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) posts in 2023 to 22 FTE in 2026...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126821More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, by when sh
Answer: The Animals in Science Committee (ASC) published its report, Strengthening leading practice in the animals in science sector, on 19th January 2026. It is available to read here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/strengthening-leading-practice-in-...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordWildlife: CrimeHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the National Police Chief's Council report entitled Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy 2025-2028, what offences are classified under bat crime.
Answer: Under the NPCC Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy 2025–2028, bat crime includes:Section 9 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981.Intentionally or recklessly disturb a bat occupying a structure or place used for shelter or protection.Intentionally or reck...
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Rural AreasHome OfficeTabled 13 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what consideration has she given to the incorporation of the 2025-2028 Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy into the structural changes following from the Police reform white paper entitled From Local to
Answer: The Home Office will continue to work closely with policing and partners to ensure that police reforms support effective delivery through neighbourhood policing, specialist capabilities and national coordination.
Answered 21 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025 what progre
Answer: The Home Office is working with the Animals in Science Regulation Unit, funders and wider stakeholders to progress implementation of the Rawle report recommendations. Specifically, the Animals in Science Committee, a ministerial advisory body, has been co...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on 11 November 2025, what progr
Answer: The Home Office is responsible for the regulation and collection of statistics on the use of animals in science under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986. The Home Office is working closely with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technolo...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordHare CoursingHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether hare coursing contributes to any of the strategic priorities in the 2025-2028 Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy.
Answer: The National Police Chiefs’ Council’s Rural and Wildlife Crime Strategy for 2025-28, which was published in November 2025, sets out policing priorities to tackle crimes that predominantly affect rural communities. This includes illegal hunting, poaching a...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordExtradition: BangladeshHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 1 April 2026 to Question 118319 on Extradition: Bangladesh, from when the data will no longer be categorised as provisional.
Answer: Further to the response to question 118319 dated 1 April 2026, we can confirm that this information is taken from local management information and has not been quality assured to the level of published National Statistics. It is the ongoing position that ...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordExtraditionHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 5 March 2026 to Question 114022 on Extradition, what the (a) country and (b) date was for each of the extradition requests received from Category 2 Type B countries.
Answer: The numbers of requests from each Category 2 Type B country received between 5th July 2024 and 23 February 2026 (the date of question 114022), where they number more than 5 requests are listed below. The total requests received in the timeframe, which was...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordMBR Acres: Animal WelfareHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 12 January 2026 to Question 101926 on MBR Acres: Animal Welfare, what the outcome was of the announced audit in November 2025.
Answer: The announced audit carried out at MBR Acres in November 2025 identified no critical or major findings, and no low‑level concerns. Three minor findings were identified and, where required, actions to address these areas were issued to the establishment. T...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal Welfare: InspectionsHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 12 January 2026 to Question 101926 on MBR Acres: Animal Welfare, what factors determine the frequency of unannounced audits.
Answer: The announced audit carried out at MBR Acres in November 2025 identified no critical or major findings, and no low‑level concerns. Three minor findings were identified and, where required, actions to address these areas were issued to the establishment. T...
Answered 15 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordAhmed al-SharaaHome OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 125323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she met President Ahmed al-Sharaa of Syria during his visit to the UK on 31 March 2026.
Answer: The Secretary of State for the Home Department met with President al-Sharaa of Syria during his visit to the UK on 31 March 2026.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordIntelligence Services and Police: VehiclesHome OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has taken steps to prevent the use of Chinese software connected vehicles by (a) police forces and (b) the security services.
Answer: As noted in Question 121206 the Government prioritises national security and does not routinely provide details on operational matters or specific threats.The Home Office works closely with the National Technical Authorities, Police Digital Service, Natio...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: VehiclesHome OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police forces are currently using Chinese software connected vehicles within their fleets.
Answer: Police forces are operationally independent; this includes the procurement and use of vehicles. The Home Office does not routinely collect information on vehicle types within Police fleets.The Home Office works closely with the National Technical Authorit...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: VehiclesHome OfficeTabled 25 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 123955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 24 March 2026 to Question 121206 on Police: Vehicles, what guidance has been provided to Chief Constables by the NPCC on understanding and effectively managing risks from con
Answer: The Government prioritises national security and does not routinely provide details on operational matters or specific threats.The Home Office works closely with the National Technical Authorities, Police Digital Service, National Police Chief’s Council (...
Answered 13 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 19 March 2026 to Question 117963 on Firearms: Licensing, what steps are detailed in the action plan on how the three police forces intend to address the issues in the acceler
Answer: His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS) issued an accelerated cause of concern notice to the Chief Constables of the three forces involved in the tripartite firearms licensing arrangement involving Bedfordshire ...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordHome 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
Original Parliament recordPolice: VehiclesHome OfficeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has she made of the potential security threat posed to police forces in England and Wales by the use of Chinese software connected vehicles.
Answer: The Government prioritises national security and does not routinely provide details on operational matters or specific threats.The Home Office works closely with the National Technical Authorities, Police Digital Service, National Police Chief’s Council (...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: OvertimeHome OfficeTabled 16 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has she made of the potential merits of paying officers planned overtime for extra work at the end of shifts.
Answer: The Police Remuneration Review Body (PRRB) makes recommendations to the Government on the appropriate level of pay and allowances for police officers, including overtime payments.The PRRB gathers and invites parties to submit evidence to inform their deci...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
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