Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

Written questions by answering department

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

Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15536More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many new prison places have been delivered since 5 July 2024 and at which prisons.
Answer: We are committed to continuing the Prison Supply Programmes, aiming to deliver 14,000 places by 2031. Between July 2024 and July 2026, we have delivered c.3,200 places at the following sites:SitePlacesMillsike1,500Rye Hill450Fosse Way300Stocken200Cookham ...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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Sexual Offences: VictimsMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 14025More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment has he made of the adequacy of the treatment of British victims of sexual assault in the US military court martial system during proceedings regarding offences committed on UK soil by US service p
Answer: The recent case in Cambridgeshire is clearly extremely concerning, and I extend my sympathy to the victim. Where an offence is committed in England and Wales, under the Victims’ Code all victims have the right to seek support from available victim support...
Answered 2 Jul 2026
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HMP Birmingham: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 25 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 13279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who is the new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Birmingham.
Answer: The new contractor for the construction of the additional places at HMP Birmingham is Galliford Try Construction Limited.
Answered 2 Jul 2026
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HMP Guys MarshMinistry of JusticeTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who the contractor is for the construction of additional places at HMP Guys Marsh.
Answer: The new contractor is Kier Construction Limited and they are currently undertaking pre-construction activities to deliver 180 places.
Answered 1 Jul 2026
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HMP Kirklevington Grange: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11886More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who the contractor is for the construction of additional places at HMP Kirklevington Grange.
Answer: The contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Kirklevington Grange is REDS10 (UK) Limited.
Answered 1 Jul 2026
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HMP Warren Hill: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11265More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who is the new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Warren Hill.
Answer: The new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Prescoed is Galliford Try Construction Limited.The new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Warren Hill is Algeco UK Limited
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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HMP/YOI Prescoed: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11264More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who is the new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Prescoed.
Answer: The new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Prescoed is Galliford Try Construction Limited.The new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Warren Hill is Algeco UK Limited
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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HMP Liverpool: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10783More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who is the new contractor for the construction of additional places at HMP Liverpool.
Answer: The new contractor is Wates Construction Limited and they are currently undertaking pre-construction activities to deliver 306 places.
Answered 26 Jun 2026
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HMP The Verne: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 9 June 2026, to question 5487 on HMP The Verne: Prison Accommodation, what is the remaining scope of work at HMP The Verne.
Answer: As per our response to Question 5487, 40 Rapid Deployment Cells have been delivered at HMP The Verne and are operational. The project is therefore complete.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
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HMP/YOI Standford Hill: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 10353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who is the new contractor for the construction of the 240 Category D additional places at HMP Standford Hill.
Answer: The contractor delivering the additional 240 Category D places at HMP Standford Hill is Bovis Construction.
Answered 24 Jun 2026
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HMP Leyhill: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5130 on HMP Leyhill: Prison Accommodation, what progress has he made in delivering the 100 additional places at HMP Leyhill under the Rapid Deployment Cells Progr
Answer: The Rapid Deployment Cells Programme is delivering around 100 places at HMP Leyhill. The project is in main works construction.
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the full breakdown by prison of the 14,000 prison places due to be delivered by 2031.
Answer: This Government is delivering 14,000 additional prison places through the Prison Supply Programmes (PSPs) and aims to do so by 2031. The PSPs are delivered through a portfolio approach, with final scope, phasing and site‑level delivery subject to planning...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
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HMP Erlestoke: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress he has made on delivering 180 places at HMP Erlestoke through the Small Secure Houseblocks Programme.
Answer: The Small Secure Houseblocks Programme is delivering 180 places at HMP Erlestoke. This project is now in main works construction.
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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HMP Ford: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, who the new contractor is for the construction of 360 Category D additional places at HMP Ford.
Answer: The contractor delivering the additional 360 Category D places at HMP Ford is Bovis Construction.
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8820More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the breakdown of the approximate 3,100 prison places that have been delivered since 5 July 2024.
Answer: We are committed to continuing the Prison Supply Programmes, aiming to deliver 14,000 places by 2031. Between July 2024 and June 2026, we have delivered at the following sites:SitePlacesMillsike1,500Rye Hill450Fosse Way300Stocken200Sudbury120Cookham Wood1...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
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Boys and Men: ConferencesMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 29 May 2026 to Question 3026 on Men, if he will list the key sector partners he plans to invite to the National Summit on Men and Boys.
Answer: The Prime Minister committed to holding a National Summit on Men and Boys in 2026 to bring together key sector partners and Government, to raise awareness and develop plans to tackle issues facing Men and Boys. He asked the Deputy Prime Minister to lead t...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
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Boys and Men: ConferencesMinistry of JusticeTabled 3 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 29 May 2026 to Question 3026 on Men, what planning has taken place for the National Men and Boys Summit to date.
Answer: The Prime Minister committed to holding a National Summit on Men and Boys in 2026 to bring together key sector partners and Government, to raise awareness and develop plans to tackle issues facing Men and Boys. He asked the Deputy Prime Minister to lead t...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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MenMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the Answer of 29 May 2026 to Question 3026 on Men, if he will list the (a) topic, (b) location and (b) date of the public facing events.
Answer: The Prime Minister committed to holding a National Summit on Men and Boys in 2026 to bring together key sector partners and Government, to raise awareness and develop plans to tackle issues facing Men and Boys. He asked the Deputy Prime Minister to lead t...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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Prisons: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential benefits of procuring the D-Fend Solutions counter-drone software for prisons in England and Wales.
Answer: HM Prison & Probation Service continues to adapt its counter-drone security measures to keep pace with the evolving threat. Its approach is multi-faceted, with a variety of countermeasures and intelligence tools to prevent drones from delivering contr...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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HMP Guys Marsh: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5851More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the current status of the expansion project at HMP Guy's Marsh.
Answer: At HMP Guy’s Marsh, work remains ongoing following ISG’s administration in September 2024. A new contractor has been appointed, and validation work is underway to deliver 180 places.
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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Prisons: Unmanned Air SystemsMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5498More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of equipping all sites across the prison estate with the a) CPM Wilson-Plus or b) CPM Watson-Plus drone jammers.
Answer: HM Prison & Probation Service continues to adapt its counter-drone security measures to keep pace with the evolving threat. Its approach is multi-faceted, with a variety of countermeasures and intelligence tools to prevent drones from delivering contr...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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HMP Kirklevington Grange: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5497More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether a new contractor has been appointed to deliver the new prison places at HMP Kirklevington Grange.
Answer: At HMPs Guys Marsh, Kirklevington Grange, Warren Hill and the new prison in Buckinghamshire, work remains ongoing following ISG’s administration in September 2024. Pre-construction work is either underway or complete at these sites, including design work,...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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HMP Warren Hill: Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5496More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether a new contractor has been appointed to deliver the new prison places at HMP Warren Hill.
Answer: At HMPs Guys Marsh, Kirklevington Grange, Warren Hill and the new prison in Buckinghamshire, work remains ongoing following ISG’s administration in September 2024. Pre-construction work is either underway or complete at these sites, including design work,...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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Prisons: BuckinghamshireMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5495More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether a new contractor has been appointed to deliver the new prison in Buckinghamshire.
Answer: At HMPs Guys Marsh, Kirklevington Grange, Warren Hill and the new prison in Buckinghamshire, work remains ongoing following ISG’s administration in September 2024. Pre-construction work is either underway or complete at these sites, including design work,...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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HMP Warren HillMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 5494More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress his Department has made in completing the design stage of HMP Warren Hill, and what stage is the prison currently at.
Answer: At HMPs Guys Marsh, Kirklevington Grange, Warren Hill and the new prison in Buckinghamshire, work remains ongoing following ISG’s administration in September 2024. Pre-construction work is either underway or complete at these sites, including design work,...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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