Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Defence: UK Relations with EUMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the UK’s contribution is to the European Long Range Strike Approach.
Answer: The UK is supporting and participating in a number of areas in the European Long Range Strike Approach (ELSA), including surface and air launched capabilities over different range and performance needs. The very long range (2000km+) Deep Precision Strike ...
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNATO: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on making improvements to NATO’s Integrated Air and Missile Defence via the DIAMOND initiative.
Answer: Since the signing of the ‘Delivering Integrated Air and Missile Operational Networked Defences’ (DIAMOND) Letter of Intent in Autumn 2024, the UK has led work with the participating nations to agree the focus of the initiative. To complement related NATO-...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNATO: Guided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what capability the UK contributes to the DIAMOND initiative.
Answer: Since the signing of the ‘Delivering Integrated Air and Missile Operational Networked Defences’ (DIAMOND) Letter of Intent in Autumn 2024, the UK has led work with the participating nations to agree the focus of the initiative. To complement related NATO-...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBahrain: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79324More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, under what agreement the UK operates the Naval Support Facility in Bahrain.
Answer: The Naval Support Facility in Bahrain operates under an arrangement reached with the Government of the Kingdom of Bahrain in 2014.
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordEmergenciesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79323More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on establishing a programme of exercises to test plans for response to an armed attack on (a) the UK and (b) NATO allies.
Answer: The Government regularly performs exercises on its ability to respond to an armed attack on the United Kingdom and our NATO Allies. The Ministry of Defence works closely with the Cabinet Office and the Home Office to test and strengthen national resilienc...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79322More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, when plans for home defence were last fully updated.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence routinely plans against a range of potential threats to ensure the UK remains prepared to respond swiftly and effectively to any threat, including an armed attack on the UK. While we keep these plans under regular review, we are ta...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordReserve ForcesMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79321More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on exploring the development of a new force modelled on the reserves which connects local communities with defence.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 8 September 2025 to Question 70739 to the hon. Member for Gravesham (James Cartlidge).
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Seas and OceansMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what progress he has made on devising a strategy for the protection of critical national infrastructure by the (a) MOD Guard Service and (b) UK inte
Answer: The protection of Critical National Infrastructure (CNI) is an important pillar of work in the Home Defence Programme. This work is led by the Cabinet Office and aims to develop a cross-Government plan to strengthen the nation’s security, preparedness, an...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Seas and OceansMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 89 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, what additional resource the Royal Navy will be granted to take a new (a) leading and (b) coordinating role in securing undersea infrastructure.
Answer: The Royal Navy is acting under the direction provided in the Strategic Defence Review 2025 to lead and co-ordinate work to protect critical undersea infrastructure. This includes new investment capability options for platforms and sensor suites to counter...
Answered 17 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSubmarine Telegraph Act 1885Ministry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 89 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what progress he has made on reviewing the Submarine Telegraph Act 1885.
Answer: The legislation is currently being reviewed by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology in relation to the protection and security of subsea cables. The Ministry of Defence is a key partner in this process.
Answered 18 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to page 88 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what progress he has made on inviting leaders of FTSE100 companies to attend defence courses.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence, in collaboration with the Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, has initiated the implementation of the commitment outlined on page 88 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025. As part of this initiative, senior executives from FTSE1...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: EducationDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to page 88 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what progress she has made on working with the Ministry of Defence to develop understanding of the Armed Forces among yo
Answer: I refer the hon. Member for Huntingdon to the answer of 13 June 2025 to Question 57466.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNATO: DefenceCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79315More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, whether UK plans are coherent with NATO planning.
Answer: The UK’s Home Defence planning is closely aligned and coherent with our obligations associated with NATO plans. The government takes a NATO first approach to defence planning and remains committed to our responsibilities in the alliance. Further details a...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordDefence: CiviliansCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79314More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 90 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what progress has he made on codifying civilian assistance to military authorities in crisis and conflict.
Answer: Developing plans for civilian assistance to the military in a time of conflict is a key component of the Cabinet Offices Home Defence Programme (HDP). Working with the MoD and across Whitehall departments, the HDP will set a baseline understanding of the ...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordNational SecurityCabinet OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79313More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to page 87 of the Strategic Defence Review 2025, published on 8 July 2025, what progress he has made on establishing the Home Defence Programme.
Answer: The Home Defence Programme was established in August 2024 to build the UK’s resilience to any potential escalation to conflict. It is an evolving and enduring programme of work which provides defence, security and resilience planning, focused on aligning ...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, what the eligibility checks required to qualify for
Answer: The eligibility criteria for the UK/European Applicant Transfer Scheme (the legal route) are set out in published immigration rules which can be found at the following link: Immigration Rules - Immigration Rules Appendix UK/
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, what input (a) she and (b) her Department has had i
Answer: The Home Secretary and her Department have not had direct input into the French review of their maritime approach in relation to the operationalisation of interceptive tactics on small boats. While recognising that it would not be appropriate to provide d...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79310More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, what the level of interoperability is between UK Bo
Answer: There is no direct engagement between the specialist intelligence and judicial police unit the Groupe d’Appui Operationnel and UK Border Force.However, newly established law enforcement units such as these are all part of this Government’s commitment to s...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79309More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, what the interoperability is of the Compagnie de Ma
Answer: The Compagnie de Marche of enforcement officers has been mobilised, similar to the arrangements that were put in place during the Paris Olympics. The unit’s officers have specialist public order powers to address increases in violence on French beaches. T...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Trafficking: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79308More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, how many new specialist enforcement officers have b
Answer: The Compagnie de Marche of enforcement officers has been mobilised, similar to the arrangements that were put in place during the Paris Olympics. The unit’s officers have specialist public order powers to address increases in violence on French beaches. T...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHuman Trafficking: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79307More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, how many members of the criminal groups behind the
Answer: The information requested is not currently available from published statistics, and the relevant data could only be collated and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.The National Crime Agency (NCA) publish a perform...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79306More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, what discussions she has had with the French author
Answer: In their Joint Declaration of the 37th UK-France Summit on 10 July 2025 the Prime Minister and President Macron committed to deepening UK/France cooperation on tackling irregular migration to the UK.As a result of the strengthened relationship between the...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented Migrants: English ChannelHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79305More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, what discussions she has had with the French author
Answer: In their Joint Declaration of the 37th UK-France Summit on 10 July 2025 the Prime Minister and President Macron committed to deepening UK/France cooperation on tackling irregular migration to the UK.As a result of the strengthened relationship between the...
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented MigrantsHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79304More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, what Border Force's operational strategy is to (a)
Answer: We do not comment on operations. This would give criminal gangs an insight into our operational processes, undermining the work we are carrying out to deter small boat crossings and tackle the criminal smuggling gangs behind these.
Answered 20 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Removal CentresHome OfficeTabled 10 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 79303More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK-France treaty targeting illegal crossings comes into force, published on 7 August 2025, what the total capacity is of each Immigration Remo
Answer: The Home Office currently operates seven immigration removal centres (IRCs) throughout the UK, (six in England and one in Scotland). As of 13 October, the Home Office has the capacity to detain around 2,400 people in IRCs. The table below sets out the cur...
Answered 14 Oct 2025
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