Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Prison AccommodationMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23333More
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 23332More
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, Project Description, on what date did his Dep
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 recordDefence: EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23331More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Official Statistics “MOD supported employment estimates 2024/25” published on 20 August 2026, how many of the 8,900 Direct and Indirect Jobs Supported by MOD Expenditure with UK Industry in
Answer: The Ministry of Defence’s published employment estimates are produced at regional level and are not sufficiently granular to identify jobs within individual constituencies. The figure of 8,900 quoted in the question represents direct jobs supported by MOD...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Coast Main Line: Digital TechnologyDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, East Coast Digital Programme, what are the 19 recommendations made by the NI
Answer: National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority reviews of individual projects are used internally within government, and their detailed findings are not generally published. However, I can confirm that the review of the East Coast Digital Pr...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Blantyre House: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his department holds on the reason for the closure of HMP Blantyre House.
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 Blantyre HouseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what investment did his department provide to the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Blantyre House 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 recordAsylum: PublicationsHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23327More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the documents “Collection Resources for asylum seekers in the UK”, published on 19 August 2026, for what reason have these not been published in languages other than English.
Answer: Translation activity had not commenced at the point the products were uploaded, and no translated versions have been produced.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: ReservoirsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23326More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, with reference to the Press release “PM: Farmers should not carry the risk of a changing climate alone” published on 14 August 2026, how will up to £15 million for on-farm reservoirs b
Answer: As part of the drought support package announced on 14 August 2026, the Government committed £15 million to support investment in on-farm reservoirs. We are currently developing the detailed delivery arrangements for a further round of the Water Managemen...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23325More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potenital merits of procuring the Kratos XQ-58 Valkyrie.
Answer: The RAF continues to monitor the development of the global collaborative combat air market and develop advanced capabilities to augment crewed combat air as part of the Future force mix that will deliver control of the air for the UK.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23324More
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, by when does he plan to achieve Initial Operati
Answer: Following a programme reset, the Mechanised Infantry Programme is currently forecast to achieve Initial Operating Capability by Quarter 2 2027. This remains subject to continuing affordability considerations and programme delivery performance.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23323More
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 are the nature of the ongoing prime suppli
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 recordNavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23322More
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, for what reason has the Who
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 23321More
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, what capability has been described from the Ground B
Answer: No capability has been removed from the approved Ground Based Air Defence requirement. The programme has, however, revised the planned acquisition approach in response to affordability pressures, evolving threats and delivery constraints.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordFuture Combat Air SystemMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23320More
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, Future Combat Air System, what progress has he made in designing and deliverin
Answer: The Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) partner nations and the empowered GCAP International Government Organisation continue to make progress on delivering a tri-national collaboration working environment.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinesweepersMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23319More
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, what are affordability issues dictating the pace and
Answer: The National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) assess the Mine Hunting Capability programme to be affordable and deliverable. Delivery confidence continues to improve with close collaboration between the MoD, industry partners an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBoeing E-7Ministry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23318More
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, E7 Wedgetail, for what reason has there been issues with retaining an appropri
Answer: Retention of an appropriately skilled workforce at the modification facility has been influenced by risks, issues and complexity in the broader aviation sector.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordArmoured Fighting VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23317More
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 steps has he taken to improve the NISTA Delivery C
Answer: Significant work is underway to address the recommendations arising from independent reviews, in addition to the Department's wider assessment of the Armoured Cavalry Programme. The programme continues to work closely with NISTA on the action plan to addr...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23316More
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, by when does he expect to reset
Answer: The Department is undertaking a reset of the New Style of Information Technology (Deployed) programme to align its scope, cost and schedule with Defence priorities and affordability. Work to establish an affordable programme baseline is ongoing; however, ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23315More
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, SPEARCAP 3, what is the timeline for the F-35B integration.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordMilitary BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23314More
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, whether outstanding affordability confi
Answer: No projects within the Defence Estate Optimisation Portfolio (DEOP) have been resubmitted with a reduced scope to meet affordability targets. Affordability across DEOP has been considered through the Defence Investment Plan and subsequent portfolio review...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBOWMAN Combat Radio SystemMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Treasury approval to maintain Heavy Forces communications via BCIP 5.7 has been granted.
Answer: I can confirm that the Bowman ComBAT Infrastructure & Platform (BCIP) 5.7 Full Business Case received His Majesty’s Treasury approval in July 2026.
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTorpedoes: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23312More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress has been made on the Spearfish upgrade programme.
Answer: The Spearfish Upgrade Programme is making strong progress in delivering enhanced capability for the Royal Navy. Following the identification of a technical issue in late 2024, work has progressed at pace to identify and implement a resolution. This has re...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAWE BurghfieldMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23311More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what is the cost estimate to deliver to AWE Burghfield.
Answer: While it is not clear which costs the Hon. Member is referring to, I can confirm that the latest cost estimate of delivering the MENSA programme at AWE Burghfield is £3.6 billion.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordTanksMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23310More
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, how much has been spent so far on the progr
Answer: As at July 2026, the Armour Main Battle Tank Programme had spent approximately £705 million. Against the published Whole Life Cost of £1,944.09 million in the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025-2...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordGuided WeaponsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 23309More
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, Brimstone 3, when does he expect to receive endorsement of the revised program
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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