Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions 2026
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Animal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Accredited official statistics, Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, updated on 27 August 2026, Table 2.1, what the place of birth wa
Answer: The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 requires licensed establishments to maintain records of the source, use and final disposal of protected animals bred, kept or used at the establishment for regulated activities. These records must be available ...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Accredited official statistics, Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, updated on 27 August 2026, Table 2.1, what the place of birth wa
Answer: The Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 requires licensed establishments to maintain records of the source, use and final disposal of protected animals bred, kept or used at the establishment for regulated activities. These records must be available ...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23431More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Accredited official statistics, Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, updated on 27 August 2026, Figure 5: Number of experimental proc
Answer: The requested figure is not available from the published statistics. The 17,317 figure relates to procedures involving specially protected species, rather than to the number of individual animals. Of those procedures, 77 were classified as non-recovery. A...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Accredited official statistics, Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, updated on 27 August 2026, Figure 5: Number of experimental proc
Answer: Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, licensed establishments are required to maintain records of the source, use and final disposal of protected animals bred, kept or used at the establishment for regulated activities. These records must be...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23429More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Accredited official statistics, Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, updated on 27 August 2026, Figure 5: Number of experimental proc
Answer: Under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, licensed establishments are required to maintain records of the source, use and final disposal of protected animals bred, kept or used at the establishment for regulated activities. These records must be...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Accredited official statistics, Annual statistics of scientific procedures on living animals, Great Britain 2025, updated on 27 August 2026, Figure 5: Number of experimental proc
Answer: Although scientific procedures involving dogs increased by 9% in 2025, the number remains low by historical standards, with only 2024 reporting a lower figure. Overall, the use of dogs in science has declined over the past decade.Dogs are used only where ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordStrategic 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
Original Parliament recordPrisons: 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
Original Parliament recordHMP 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
Original Parliament recordPrison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23424More
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, Small Secure Houseblock Project, how many prison places will be delivered via
Answer: As set out in the December 2024 10-Year Prison Capacity Strategy, we are committed to delivering an additional 14,000 prison places and aim to do so by 2031; we have already delivered c.3,300 of these since taking office. These places are being delivered ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Kingston: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23423More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the specific reason cited for the closure of HMP Kingston was and on what date that decision was 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
Original Parliament recordHMP KingstonMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23422More
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 Kingston.
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
Original Parliament recordHMP Shepton Mallet: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23421More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the specific reason cited for the closure of HMP Shepton Mallet was and on what date that decision was 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
Original Parliament recordHMP Shepton MalletMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23420More
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 Shepton Mallet.
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
Original Parliament recordNational Infrastructure and Service Transformation AuthorityHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23419More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Asylum Support Accommodation Programme, what the change in project
Answer: The updated Business Transformation Delivery Model proposed a change in the way contracts will work in the future, improving HO control and transparency and securing better value for money. This model will require additional internal work to support impro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEnvironment ProtectionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23418More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Press release “PM: Farmers should not carry the risk of a changing climate alone” published on 14 August 2026, in what way will the measures introduce more flexib
Answer: The Government has made temporary adjustments to Environmental Land Management (ELM) schemes, giving farmers flexibility and making it easier for farm business cash flow as they deal with growing food in this summer’s extreme conditions. Adjustments will ...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23417More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether in the last financial year Army Reservists were capped at a maximum of 150 days service.
Answer: Army Reservists were not capped at a maximum of 150 days’ service in the last financial year. Army Reservists may undertake up to 207 Reserve Service Days annually.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordIndia: Jaguar AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23416More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2026, to question 13283 on India: Jaguar Aircraft, what is the full list of retired aircraft the Ministry of Defence still holds that are not listed in the UK armed forces equipme
Answer: The UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026 publication only includes fixed-wing aircraft that are in service. This includes those in storage to preserve airframe hours, but excludes those operated under contracts, in the process of being disposed o...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23415More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the 17 MLRS vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: The 17 Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) launchers referenced in the question are part of a number of launchers currently in the United States of America, where they are being upgraded as part of the Army’s modernisation programme to recapitalise its M...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23414More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the two Ridgeback vehicles the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: I can confirm that the two Ridgeback and 41 Wolfhound vehicles have been granted in kind to Ukraine.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChallenger TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23413More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026, published on 20 August 2026, what is the status of the three Challenger 2 tanks the fleet has reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: The Army continually assesses its current and planned capabilities to ensure that it is appropriately equipped to face any adversary. Routine changes in equipment and formation numbers are part of this process. All of the equipment referenced has either c...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23412More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Submarine Dismantling Project, for what reason has the project’s end date been
Answer: The matters identified in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) Major Projects Annual Report relate to the complexities inherent in delivering a first-of-class submarine recycling project including the technical, plannin...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23411More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Naval Support Integrated Global Network programme, by when will he publish the
Answer: The Naval Support Integrated Global Network (NSIGN) programme continues to progress, with risk substantially addressed or actively managed through established processes. The reduction in reported Whole Life Cost reflects updated assumptions on scope, deli...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23410More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Armoured Cavalry 2025, what accounting treatment has been reviewed in order to
Answer: All accounting treatments are fully aligned with MOD accounting policy and guidance for the management of inventory.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23409More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, New Style of Information Technology Deployed, what has been removed from the s
Answer: The scope of the New Style of Information Technology (Deployed) (NSoIT(D)) programme is currently subject to review as part of ongoing work to establish an affordable and deliverable programme baseline. A range of options relating to scope, cost and sched...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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