Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

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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.

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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

Prison Officers: DismissalMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30302More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prison officers have been sacked in the past five years having been found guilty of misconduct in public office.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Prisons: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prison places were out of use for maintenance-related reasons on 5th July 2024.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Prisons: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026 to question 23284 on Prisons: Repairs and Maintenance, by when are the 3,364 prison places out of use for maintenance-related reasons due to be brought back into use.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Prisons: BuckinghamshireMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what prison category and capacity will the new prison at Grendon be.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Prisons: LancashireMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what prison category and capacity will the new prison at Garth be.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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HMP Liverpool: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 22797 on HMP Liverpool, who is the new contractor that has been identified and by when will a new contractual programme have been confirmed.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 15 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 30148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the current remaining capacity across the Category A prison estate.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29855More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 23332 on Prison Accommodation, when were the 6,000 places delivered, and in what locations, prior to the publication of the 10-Year Capacity Strategy.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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HMP Liverpool: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of JusticeTabled 14 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 29854More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to the answer of 8 September 2026 to Question 22797 on HMP Liverpool, for how long has work at the prison been paused.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Prisons: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28100More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what is the scope of the £110m of funding fast-tracked to accelerate construction of new prison places and secure new land for prisons.
Answer: As announced by the Lord Chancellor on 1 September 2026, we will accelerate the prison building programme through a £110 million investment. By bringing forward funding, we will convert unused or underutilised existing space across the prison estate, such...
Answered 11 Sept 2026
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HMP Littlehey: Prisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26730More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prisoners identified for early release will be released from HMP Littlehey in the Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: The Government recently announced further offence-based exclusions from the Sentence Act 2026 progression model, including offences relating to unlawful killing and indecent assault, building on the previously announced exclusions for rape, serious child ...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Game: PoachingMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26729More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prosecutions have been made for Taking or destroying game by night (Night Poaching Act 1828, s.1) since 1 June 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice published data on prosecutions and convictions for a wide range of offences in the Outcomes by Offences data tool, including hare coursing and game poaching. This can be downloaded from the Criminal Statistics landing page here: Cr...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Game: Gun SportsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26728More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prosecutions have been made for Trespass in the daytime in search of game (Game Act 1831, s.30) since 1 June 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice published data on prosecutions and convictions for a wide range of offences in the Outcomes by Offences data tool, including hare coursing and game poaching. This can be downloaded from the Criminal Statistics landing page here: Cr...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Hare Coursing: ProsecutionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26727More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prosecutions have been made for Being equipped for searching for or pursuing hares with dogs (PCSC Act 2022, s.64) since 1 June 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice published data on prosecutions and convictions for a wide range of offences in the Outcomes by Offences data tool, including hare coursing and game poaching. This can be downloaded from the Criminal Statistics landing page here: Cr...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Hare Coursing: ProsecutionsMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26726More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prosecutions have been made for Trespass with intent to search for or pursue hares with dogs (PCSC Act 2022, s.63) since 1 June 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice published data on prosecutions and convictions for a wide range of offences in the Outcomes by Offences data tool, including hare coursing and game poaching. This can be downloaded from the Criminal Statistics landing page here: Cr...
Answered 10 Sept 2026
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Prisons: ProcurementMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23440More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, PFI Prison Expiry and Transfer Tranche 3, whether he has re-procured the Priso
Answer: The Ministry of Justice is currently in the process of establishing Prison Operator Services Framework 2 (POSF2) following the expiry of the first generation of the Prison Operator Services Framework in July 2025. The procurement process was launched in M...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Prisons: ConstructionMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23439More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, 10K Additional Prison Places Estate Expansion - New Build, by when will the re
Answer: The Ministry of Justice signed the enabling works contract with Laing O'Rourke in August 2026 in relation to the new prison at Garth. The enabling works contract in relation to the new prison at Grendon is expected by the end of 2026.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23438More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, 10K Additional Prison Places Estate Expansion Houseblocks and Refurbishments,
Answer: The following places have been delivered/are to be delivered as part of the Houseblocks and Refurbishments programme:Site Category Places delivered HMP StockenCategory C210HMP High downCategory C90HMP LiverpoolCategory B80HMP Cookham WoodCategory C180HMP ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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HMP/YOI Holloway: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23437More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what was the specific reason cited for the closure of HMP Holloway and on what date was that decision taken.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. To determine the specific rationale and internal decision date for each prison closure, the Department would need to identify and review historical records relating to closure deci...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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HMP/YOI HollowayMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23436More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, between 1997 and 2010, what investment did his department make in improving the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Holloway.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold total figures for investment in improving the physical condition of prisons between 1997 and 2010.During that period, expenditure on the prison estate took a number of forms, including centrally managed maintenance an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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HMP Shrewsbury: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23435More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what was the specific reason cited for the closure of HMP Shrewsbury and on what date was that decision taken.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. To determine the specific rationale and internal decision date for each prison closure, the Department would need to identify and review historical records relating to closure deci...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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HMP ShrewsburyMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, between 1997 and 2010, what investment did his department make in improving the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Shrewsbury.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold total figures for investment in improving the physical condition of prisons between 1997 and 2010.During that period, expenditure on the prison estate took a number of forms, including centrally managed maintenance an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Strategic Lawsuits against Public ParticipationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23427More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what progress his Department has made in working cross-party to tackle strategic lawsuits against public participation.
Answer: The Government is committed to addressing all forms of Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation (SLAPPs) and will bring forward further legislative reform when parliamentary time allows. The Government has developed plans based on the measures co...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Prisons: ProcurementMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23426More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, PFI Prison Expiry and Transfer Tranche 3, for what specific reasons has the pr
Answer: The PFI Prison Expiry and Transfer Tranche 3 Project end date has moved to 31 July 2029 following a change in scope to include HMP Rye Hill. The revised date reflects the additional time required to complete the expanded scope and final project closure ac...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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HMP Rye HillMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23425More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, PFI Prison Expiry and Transfer Tranche 2, by when does he plan to deliver the
Answer: The 458 additional spaces at HMP Rye Hill were delivered in May 2025.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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