Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Nuclear PowerDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74642More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, when he plans to publish plans for (a) civil and (b) defence nuclear collaboration.
Answer: In the Industrial Strategy the Government has committed to further align our civil and defence nuclear capabilities. We plan to set out further details of our plans for future collaboration later this year.
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: HuntingdonDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74641More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what work Great British Energy has undertaken with (a) Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Auth
Answer: As announced in the Clean Energy Sector Plan of the Industrial Strategy, Great British Energy and Great British Nuclear will invest more than £8.3 billion over this Parliament in homegrown clean power. Specifically, as part of the £10 million Mayoral Rene...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: EU CountriesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74640More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what progress he has made on strengthening connections to the EU energy market.
Answer: The Common Understanding between the European Commission and the United Kingdom, agreed at the UK-EU Summit on 19 May 2025, sets out the progress made on strengthening connections to the EU energy market. Both sides have committed to exploring the UK’s po...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEnergy: InfrastructureDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74639More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, which energy infrastructure projects will receive quicker pre-application periods from the reduction
Answer: The Government is currently consulting on proposals to streamline the infrastructure planning process for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects.Our reforms aim to ensure the system is flexible, proportionate, and responsive to Government prioriti...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordIndustry: ElectricityDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74638More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what progress he has made on tackling high industrial electricity costs.
Answer: Our modern Industrial Strategy will make British industrial electricity costs cheaper with unprecedented new support.The British Industry Supercharger reduces electricity costs for energy-intensive businesses by c.£24 – £32/MWh, fully exempting them from ...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: ResettlementMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74637More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Afghans who (a) worked for British forces and (b) are dependents of people who worked for British forces were brought to the United Kingdom via the Afghan Response Route.
Answer: Approximately 4,500 people have been relocated or are in transit to the UK via the ARR (900 principal applicants and 3,600 eligible family members). ARR eligibility was only granted for those individuals who were previously thought to be at highest risk o...
Answered 18 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAfghanistan: ResettlementHome OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Afghan Response Route was included within data published on the Afghan Resettlement Programme.
Answer: Data on arrivals through the Afghan Resettlement Programme is published in the quarterly Immigration System Statistics. The first arrivals under the Afghan Response Route (ARR) came to the UK in July 2024. Data on the ARR was previously included as a subs...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: High Value Manufacturing CatapultMinistry of DefenceTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74635More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the UK's Modern Industrial Strategy, published in June 2025, what progress he has made in launching an alliance with the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.
Answer: The UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, published in June, announced the formation of an Alliance between the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the High Value Manufacturing Catapult (HVM Catapult) to leverage HVM Catapult’s cross sector experience and world-lead...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordKevin Thomas ParleHome OfficeTabled 3 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74629More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress she has made on apprehending Kevin Thomas Parle.
Answer: Kevin Thomas Parle features on the NCA’s Most Wanted List. As this is a live investigation, it would be inappropriate to comment further.
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented MigrantsHome OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of what the pull-factors are that are encouraging illegal immigration to the UK.
Answer: There is no single, universal ‘pull’ factor independently driving irregular migration to the UK. In many cases, asylum seekers are directed or even coerced by organised criminal networks.The Government’s Plan for Change sets out our ambition to secure bor...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Peacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his interview with the BBC on 15 August 2025 regarding a potential post-ceasefire UK military presence in Ukraine, which UK forces would be deployed to the region; and which are ready to act fro
Answer: As a matter of longstanding policy we do not publicly comment on the readiness levels of His Majesty's Armed Forces. This is to safeguard operational security, and that of our Service people. Planning continues to progress at pace through the UK-French le...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration Controls: FranceHome OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the UK-France one-in, one-out pilot scheme signed on 4 August 2025, what (a) security checks and (b) acceptance criteria are applied to asylum seekers accepted to the UK under the te
Answer: Applicants are required to meet eligibility criteria set out in published Immigration Rules and guidance and are subject to identity and security checks consistent with existing UK immigration processes.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBookmakers: TaxationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74243More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of increasing the tax rate paid by bookmakers to align it with the online gaming tax rate on Huntingdon Racecourse.
Answer: Future proposals on Gambling Duties are a matter for HMT, should legislative changes come about following this consultation, we expect them to be accompanied by tax and impact notes from HMT, as is standard practice.
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74242More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 September 2025 to Question 69521 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what will be the distribution of the 93 Ares vehicles across units.
Answer: The 93 ARES platforms will be distributed in line with the Army’s fielding plan and Defence priorities.
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTyphoon Aircraft: DecommissioningMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74241More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 1 September 2025 to Question 69515 on Typhoon Aircraft: Decommissioning, what roles the four Tranche 1 Typhoons are conducting.
Answer: 1435 Flight flies the four Tranche 1 Typhoon FGR4 at Mount Pleasant complex. The unit provides air defence and Quick Reaction Alert in the South Atlantic Islands.
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordInvestment: HuntingdonDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, how much of the £350 million Nations and Regions investment fund will be spent in Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: The British Business Bank is committing £2.6bn to drive growth of smaller businesses across the UK’s Nations and Regions. This includes £350 million for two new Investment Funds in East and South-East England to address finance gaps outside traditional ho...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: InvestmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, when he expects the Office for Investment to establish a new national investment partnership framework to help
Answer: The Office for Investment (OfI) aims to support the integration of more seamless investment services through deepened partnership working with key regional partners and building of local investment capacity and capacity. The OfI is already taking steps in...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGlobal Combat Air Programme: JapanMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, which elements of the Global Combat air programme are included within the scope of the Industrial Strategy partnership with the Japanese government agreed in March 2025.
Answer: The UK and Japan are pioneering an Industrial Strategy Partnership (ISP) focusing on green and digital transformation, economic security and inclusive regional growth. The ISP aims to deepen UK-Japan industrial and technology collaboration through program...
Answered 3 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordGovernment Departments: ProcurementCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74180More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what procurement reforms will his Department introduce to improve the process in order to secure government contracts.
Answer: The UK’s Procurement Act, introduced by the previous administration, came into force on 24 February 2025 alongside a National Procurement Policy Statement aligning procurement to this Government's missions.This Government also announced on 26 June 2025 a ...
Answered 13 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness Growth ServiceDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what progress he has made in developing the new business growth service.
Answer: The Modern Industrial Strategy, our 10-year growth plan, will unlock our economic potential and forge a new relationship between business and government. We will make it easier for businesses to invest, cutting bureaucracy and exploring new digital techno...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordIndustry: SecondmentDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what his Department's approach is to placements within industry.
Answer: The department is developing a comprehensive strategy for post‐16 education and skills, to break down barriers to opportunity, support the development of a skilled workforce, and drive economic growth through our Industrial Strategy.T Levels are a key ele...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordOffice for InvestmentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what recent progress has he made in establishing a high-calibre concierge service in the office for investment
Answer: The enhanced Office for Investment (OfI) is working to deliver high calibre concierge support via increased senior-level investment expertise, strengthened partnerships with regional and national leaders, and specific tools to generate investor-led opport...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordOxford-Cambridge Arc: HuntingdonDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of increasing support for the Oxford to Cambridge growth c
Answer: The Industrial Strategy is a 10-year plan to back our strengths and realise Britain’s potential, targeting government investment towards eight-growth driving sectors (IS-8). There are clusters of the IS-8 sectors across the whole country, and the policy p...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordOxford-Cambridge ArcDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what steps has he taken to increase support for the Oxford to Cambridge growth corridor.
Answer: The Industrial Strategy is a 10-year plan to back our strengths and realise Britain’s potential, targeting government investment towards eight-growth driving sectors (IS-8). The strategy sets out how we will deepen our support for the Oxford Cambridge Gro...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Innovation Partnerships Fund: HuntingdonDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, how much of the £500 million Local Innovation Partnerships Fund will be spent in Huntingdon co
Answer: The Local Innovation Partnerships Fund will invest up to £500 million in growing high-potential innovation clusters across the UK. Ten regions have been earmarked to receive at least £30 million each, with other parts of the UK – including Huntingdon – ab...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
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