Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions 2026
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Tanks: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23408More
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, Armour Main Battle Tank Programme, what assessment has he made of the potentia
Answer: The Armour Main Battle Tank Programme is currently subject to an ongoing review of programme performance and a related reapproval process. Under current plans, reapproval is expected during Financial Year 2026-27. As part of this work, the Department is c...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: Migrant WorkersHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23407More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what support was provided by the Office for Investment in obtaining visas for specialist foreign workers at companies based in the Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: The information requested is not available from published information however, the Home Office is working closely with the Office for Investment and other economic bodies to ensure that individuals who contribute to the growth agenda are supported through...
Answered 3 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordOffenders: Electronic TaggingMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23406More
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, Electronic Monitoring Expansion, what progress he has made on implementing leg
Answer: The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) Major Projects Annual Report 2025-26 set out plans for the Electronic Monitoring Expansion Programme to expand the impact, use and efficiency of electronic monitoring as a tool for t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMYOI Glen Parva: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23405More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the reason for the closure of HMP Glen Parva.
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 recordHMYOI Glen ParvaMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23404More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what investment did his department make in improving the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Glen Parva between 1997 and 2010.
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 recordPrisons: ProcurementMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23403More
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, what proportion of the £1.28 billion
Answer: These cost savings are not a result of actual reduction in spend, scope change or savings. This reduction in costs is the result of a change in reporting approach by National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA).
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23402More
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, Accelerated Houseblocks, how many of the 2,400 places a) have been delivered a
Answer: As of September 2026, the Accelerated Houseblocks Programme has delivered 170 prison places, with around 2,700 remaining in delivery.The scope at HMPs Wayland and Hindley were increased to deliver additional prison places in response to prison population ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPolice: Transgender PeopleHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23401More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many police forces in England and Wales have issued warrant cards to reflect different genders for police officers who regard themselves as gender-fluid; and how many officers in each force hold w
Answer: Decisions on issuing warrant cards are an operational matter for Chief Constables. The Home Office does not collect data on this
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23400More
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 the effect of the stop-notice was on the timeline
Answer: The stop notice was directed in December 2025 due to safety concerns following Exercise TITAN STORM, and until those concerns were investigated no further vehicles were accepted. Following investigation, vehicles started to be accepted again on 17th April...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS SwiftsureMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the dismantling of HMS Swiftsure will be completed on schedule in 2026.
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 recordIndia: Jaguar AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 3 July 2026 to question 13283 on India: Jaguar Aircraft, for what reason the 42 Jaguar aircraft his Department holds are not listed in the UK armed forces equipment and formations 2026.
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 recordDefence EquipmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23397More
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 the status is of the 2 Quads the fleet 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 recordAmphibious Bridging VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23396More
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 the status is of the one M3 Amphibious Bridging Vehicle the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: I can confirm that the vehicle referenced is currently undergoing repair and is expected to return to the fleet in due course.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPanther Command and Liaison VehicleMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the status of the one Panther vehicle the fleet.
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 recordType 31 FrigatesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23394More
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, Type 31, how is the Type 31 general purpose frigate programme acting as the pa
Answer: The Type 31 programme is innovative, using a competitive procurement and delivery approach to deliver a flexible and adaptable general-purpose frigate capability for the Royal Navy, while supporting the maritime industry base, skills development and expor...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23393More
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, Mine Hunting Capability, who are the international partners with whom this pro
Answer: The Maritime Mine Countermeasures (MMCM) project, which forms part of Block 1 of the wider Mine Hunting Capability programme, is being delivered as a UK-France collaboration as set out in the Lancaster House Treaty signed in 2010.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMYOI Dover: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what was the reason for the closure of HMP Dover.
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 recordHMYOI DoverMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what investment did thedepartment make in improving the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Dover between 1997 and 2010.
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 recordReligious Practice: Disclosure of InformationHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the mandatory reporting law in the Crime and Policing Act will apply to information heard during religious confession.
Answer: This Government remains firmly committed to tackling all forms of child sexual abuse. The new mandatory reporting duty we are working to implement will be a vital step in safeguarding children more effectively across a range of institutions and settings.T...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: ReservoirsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23389More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps is she taking to support the process of building on-farm irrigation reservoirs.
Answer: The Government is taking action both to improve farmers’ access to water during drought conditions and to support the development of new on-farm irrigation reservoirs. As part of the drought support package, we reminded farmers that they can apply to the ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23388More
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, Mechanised Infantry Programme, what is the nature of the supply chain delays i
Answer: The key supply chain delays have been driven by global supply chain issues following the war in Ukraine, and Covid, which are not unique to Defence or the Boxer programme, but impact at a key point of vehicle manufacture.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTyphoon AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23387More
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 5 Typhoon aircraft the fleet reduced by between 2025 and 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordArtilleryMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23386More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact on 16 Air Assault Brigade’s operational airborne capability of the current restriction in place regarding parachute deployment of the L118 105mm Light Gun.
Answer: 16 Air Assault Brigade remains able to deploy Light Guns by air, including through Rapid Air Landing using A400M ATLAS aircraft once a Tactical Landing Zone has been established. The Light Guns may also be deployed by parachute from suitably cleared allie...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23385More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of including the Counter-UAS active protection system in the Armoured Cavalry Programme.
Answer: Counter-UAS opportunities are being explored, but no decision has yet been taken to include within the current scope of the Armoured Cavalry Programme. The Department continues to assess capability options to address evolving threats.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23384More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of using Carpenter Technology’s GNB-200 steel to reduce barrel wear within Project GRAYBURN.
Answer: Project GRAYBURN is in the concept phase. One of the primary outputs of this phase will be user requirements. These will consider the full range of performance characteristics including materials and coating requirements.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
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