Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions 2026
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Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23383More
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
Original Parliament recordPrison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23382More
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, what are the local community benefits that wi
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 Haslar: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what was the reason for the closure of HMP Haslar 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
Original Parliament recordHMP HaslarMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23380More
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 Haslar 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 recordHMP Dorchester: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what was the reason for the closure of HMP Dorchester.
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 DorchesterMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23378More
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 Dorchester 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 recordNational Infrastructure and Service Transformation AuthorityHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23377More
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, by when will she have subm
Answer: The Future Asylum Contracts Transformation (FACT) Tranche 1 Outline Business Case was submitted for assessment as part of the Programme Assessment Review undertaken in June 2026. The review re-assessed the programme following changes made in response to r...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNational Infrastructure and Service Transformation AuthorityHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23376More
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 Transformation Programme, for what reason the benefits incr
Answer: As noted in the accompanying narrative to the table, the increase from £2.748 billion to £13.153 billion at 2025/26 Q4 was primarily driven by the expansion of programme scope to include Appeals-related projects, which introduced a significant additional ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Cost EffectivenessDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23375More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the written statement entitled Defence funding update, HCWS165, published on 30 June 2026, across which projects the savings in serial 9 entitled Further Department for Ener
Answer: The savings are a small part of DESNZ's overall budget, which saw a significant uplift at Spending Review. We will set out more details in due course
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDrinking Water: Per- and Polyfluorinated Alkyl SubstancesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23374More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions has her department held with industry on detecting PFAS in the drinking water supply.
Answer: Defra is engaging with water companies and regulators on management of PFAS in the water environment. In February 2026, the Government unveiled a new plan to better protect the nation and environment from the risks posed by PFAS. The PFAS Plan is a cross...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSustainable Farming IncentiveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23373More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the press release entitled PM: Farmers should not carry the risk of a changing climate alone, published on 14 August 2026, how the additional £50 million for the Sust
Answer: The additional £50m announced by the Prime Minister last month as part of the dry weather package will be included in Window 2 of SFI26, thereby increasing the Window 2 budget to £230m (in addition to any remaining Window 1 budget). Window 2 is expected t...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: Motor VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23372More
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 Foxhound vehicle 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 recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23371More
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 progress he has made on a) resetting and b
Answer: The Mechanised Infantry Programme has been reset to reflect delivery progress, programme maturity, infrastructure readiness, equipment availability and ongoing supply chain challenges. As part of this work, the Department has reviewed the dependencies bet...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23370More
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, what gaps have been identified in that project’
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 recordNavy: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23369More
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, whether the timeline to con
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 recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23368More
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, Ground Based Air Defence, which elements within short-range air defence capabi
Answer: The affordability concerns relate to the proposed Mounted Short Range Air Defence capability, where current cost estimates exceed available funding. The Department is reviewing options to ensure future capability remains affordable and aligned with Defenc...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23367More
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, what challenges remain in the schedule against a) an ambitious build
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to work closely with Babcock, the prime contractor, to ensure the Type 31 programme meets all user requirements to deliver a maritime security capability at a value for money price, in a timescale that is competitiv...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23366More
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, for what reason the Delivery Confidence Assessment Ra
Answer: Elements of the Block 1 Mine Hunting Capability are being procured internationally via the Organisation for Joint Armament Co-operation (OCCAR). The relevant Departmental Commentary information was withheld under section 27 of the Freedom of Information A...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordISTARMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23365More
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, Land Intelligence Surveillance Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance, what fou
Answer: In the 2025-26 reporting period, the four sub-programmes identified as having experienced delay within the Land Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance Programme portfolio were ZODIAC, CORVUS, SERPENS and MCBRIDE. All sub-program...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23364More
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 total percentage of in-year variance over 5% w
Answer: The financial in-year variance is 23.88% as stated in the NISTA table.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Equipment: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23363More
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, whether delivery of OpNET to the
Answer: The delivery of OpNET to the Land environment was not fully completed in May 2026. However, sufficient capability has been delivered to enable the transition away from a number of legacy services and the cessation of associated legacy support contracts. W...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23362More
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, Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio, by when he plans to complete the Review
Answer: I can confirm there are no plans to complete a Review Note in relation to the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio. Delivery activity remains ongoing across the portfolio, which represents a significant long-term investment in defence infrastructure, inc...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefenceMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23361More
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, Next Generation (Fixed) Communication Network, whether the review team has com
Answer: No. The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority has not completed the Q1 2026/2027 reassessment of programme performance. Following the March 2026 Gateway Review, the programme has worked collaboratively with the assurers to develop a...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordChallenger TanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23360More
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, by when he plans to decide whether to exten
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 recordArmed Forces: RecruitmentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23359More
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, Armed Forces Recruitment Programme, what progress he has made on aggregating i
Answer: The Armed Forces Recruiting Programme is developing a common data model and integrated digital platform to bring together information from across the three Services and provide a single view of candidate progress throughout the recruitment journey. Work i...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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