Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Palestine: Recognition of StatesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103533More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of recognising Palestine as a state on the application of the Foreign Enlistment Act of 1870 to British-Israeli dua
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office does not hold specific information on British Nationals who have served in the Israeli Defense Forces, but the UK recognises the right of British dual nationals to serve in the legitimately recognised armed...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordHinchingbrooke Hospital: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103532More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how much have business rates increased for Hinchingbrooke Hospital for the 2026-2027 financial year .
Answer: The Government cannot comment on the bills of individual ratepayers. I recommend that Hinchingbrooke Hospital get in contact with their local authority for any questions regarding their business rates bill.
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordChina: PropertyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103531More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many (a) residential and (b) commercial properties in London are owned by the People's Republic of China.
Answer: The Government does not control the purchase of private property within the United Kingdom, and keeps no central record of purchases made on behalf of individual nation states.
Answered 15 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103530More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which force has the lead on shotgun licence renewals within the Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire tri-force area.
Answer: Cambridgeshire Constabulary, Bedfordshire Police and Hertfordshire Constabulary work together as part of a tripartite arrangement intended to provide a consistent firearms licensing service across the three police force areas.The arrangements are led by H...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMBR Acres: National SecurityHome OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103529More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 28th July 2025, to question 67588 on MBR Acres: National Security, with reference to The Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastruct
Answer: In 2026-27 Cambridgeshire Police will receive up to £220.5 million in funding. This represents an increase of up to £10.6 million when compared to the 2025-26 police settlement. There are no plans to provide additional funding to Cambridgeshire Constabula...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: Military ExercisesMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103528More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 5th January 2026 to question 100522 on General Dynamics, how many exercises took place using Ajax-family vehicles between 23 July 2026 and 05 November 2026.
Answer: I believe that the hon. Member is referring to 2025 not 2026. Therefore, I can confirm that three exercises involving Ajax vehicles took place between 23 July 2025 and 5 November 2025.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBuses: ChinaDepartment for TransportTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103527More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment has she made of the potential vulnerability to being disabled of Chinese-origin buses that are reliant upon sim connection for software upgrades.
Answer: The Government takes national security seriously and recognises the systematic challenges of increased connectivity and the cyber security implications for almost every area of government policy, including vehicles. The Department works closely with the ...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103526More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what role has former CGS General Sir Peter Wall played in a) delivery of the Ajax Programme by General Dynamics and b) the decision of General Dynamics to declare Initial Operating Capability on 23 July 2025.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to my response to Question 101921 on 7 January 2026. It would be inappropriate to comment on personnel from external organisations.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordGreenland: Armed ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what a) UK and b) other NATO forces are currently deployed in Greenland.
Answer: The UK does not currently have forces deployed in Greenland. Denmark is responsible for the defence of Greenland and maintains a military presence. NATO has made clear that the Arctic region is a priority for Euro-Atlantic Security, which is why, alongsid...
Answered 14 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of procuring the AMPV from BAE as a replacement for the FV430 Mk3 Bulldog.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him to Question 102953 on 8 January 2026. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-05/102953
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPuma HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in disposing the 20 Puma helicopters no longer in service.
Answer: The remaining aircraft have been passed to the Defence Recycling and Disposal Team within Defence Equipment and Support, who are currently exploring disposal options.
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordCadetsMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, for what reason was the Short Service Limited Commission discontinued in 2007.
Answer: The Short Service Limited Commission had, by 2007, already been superseded by the Gap Year Commission. In mid‑2007, the Gap Year Commission was discontinued due to a shift in policy emphasis toward people programme measures judged to deliver wider recruit...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Foundation SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether those participating in the Armed Forces Foundation Scheme be able to deploy overseas in a) training exercises or b) operations.
Answer: The Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme (‘Gap Year’) helps deliver on the Strategic Defence Review 2025’s recommendation that Defence must offer novel ways of entry into the Armed Forces that attract more people from a wider range of backgrounds; options ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential benefit of utilising the Ares vehicle as a direct replacement for the FV430 series Mk3 Bulldog.
Answer: The Army routinely assess which vehicles are best aligned to support specific capabilities. The Ares platform has a higher protection level and is more suitable to be employed in the direct battle, rather than in the close support role normally associated...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103519More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has he made in identifying a tracked replacement for the FV430-series Mk3 Bulldog ahead of its out-of-service date of 2030.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave him to Question 102953 on 8 January 2026. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-05/102953
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: VenezuelaAttorney GeneralTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103518More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what assessment he has made of the legality of the US military operation to capture President Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela.
Answer: The Law Officers’ Convention applies to advice which may or may not have been given by the Law Officers, or requested of the Law Officers, and the Convention applies to your question.The Law Officers’ Convention can be found at paragraph 21.27 of Erskine ...
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces Foundation SchemeMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103517More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what Phase 2 training and/or qualifications will those participating in the Armed Forces Foundation Scheme receive.
Answer: The Armed Forces Foundation Year Scheme (‘Gap Year’) helps deliver on the Strategic Defence Review 2025’s recommendation that Defence must offer novel ways of entry into the Armed Forces that attract more people from a wider range of backgrounds; options ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordBoxer Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103516More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the full delivery timeline for all RCH 155mm.
Answer: The Mobile Fires Platform Project which will deliver the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) Calibre Wheeled Artillery System intended to be mounted on Boxer, remains in its assessment phase and is subject to contract. It is therefore too early to ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordDelcy RodríguezForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 103515More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether the new Venezuelan President, Delcy Rodríguez, has had sanctions imposed upon her by the UK Government.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the current list of designated persons publicly available on GOV.UK at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/financial-sanctions-venezuela.
Answered 12 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoner EscapesMinistry of JusticeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Urgent Question HMP Leyhill: Offender Abscondments, how many of the 57 prisoner abscondments that occurred in 2025 remained at large as of 1 January 2026.
Answer: There were 57 absconds in the year ending March 2025. Data on absconds is published annually in the HMPPS Annual Digest: HMPPS Annual Digest 2024 to 2025 - GOV.UK. This only includes a 30-day reference point for whether prisoners remained at large. Data f...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordFirearms: LicensingHome OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what is the approval rate percentage of shotgun licence renewals within the target timeframe for Cambridgeshire Constabulary compared to the national average.
Answer: The issuing of firearms certificates, resourcing of firearms licensing teams and the efficiency of police forces, including the timeframe taken for processing shotgun licence renewals, is a matter for individual Chief Officers of Police and Police and Cri...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordMBR Acres: Animal WelfareHome OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, when was the last inspection of MBR Acres under the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986.
Answer: The last audit at MBR Acres occurred in November 2025.The Animals in Science Regulation Unit conducts both announced and unannounced audits to assure establishments are compliant with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, the terms of their licenc...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Sector: Facilities AgreementsCabinet OfficeTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102959More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what is the total cost of facility time in the latest period for which reporting is available, across all organisations, broken down by organisation, where that cost is paid by the public purse.
Answer: The most recent public-sector trade union facility time data, broken down by organisation, for the period 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025 is published here on .gov.uk.
Answered 13 Jan 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the range of Ajax without refuelling.
Answer: Notwithstanding, the current reviews I can tell him that the operational range of the Ajax platform will be confirmed once the Capability Drop 4 build standard is reached, following Reliability Growth Trials.
Answered 2 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArtillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Jan 2026AnsweredUIN 102957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many RCH155 does he plan to purchase in total.
Answer: The Mobile Fires Platform Project which will deliver the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) Calibre Wheeled Artillery System intended to be mounted on Boxer, remains in its assessment phase and is subject to contract. It is therefore too early to ...
Answered 13 Jan 2026
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