Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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Kevin 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
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: RegulationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74173More
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 he has made on reducing the administrative costs of regulation for businesses.
Answer: The Industrial Strategy included a package of ambitious forms that will contribute to the target to cut administrative burdens to businesses by 25% by the end of the parliament.These included harnessing the potential of new technology to make compliance w...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCambridge Growth Company: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, what her planned timetable is for publishing further information on the funding of the
Answer: The Cambridge Growth Company is focused primarily on the Greater Cambridge area. Greater Cambridge is comprised of the city of Cambridge and the surrounding South Cambridgeshire District Council. Following the Spending Review, my Department is now working...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCambridge Growth CompanyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, which areas within Cambridgeshire fall within the scope of the Cambridge Growth Company
Answer: The Cambridge Growth Company is focused primarily on the Greater Cambridge area. Greater Cambridge is comprised of the city of Cambridge and the surrounding South Cambridgeshire District Council. Following the Spending Review, my Department is now working...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCambridge Growth Company: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the UK’s Modern Industrial Strategy, CP 1337, published on 23 June 2025, how much funding her Department plans to provide to the Cambridge Growth Company.
Answer: The Cambridge Growth Company is focused primarily on the Greater Cambridge area. Greater Cambridge is comprised of the city of Cambridge and the surrounding South Cambridgeshire District Council. Following the Spending Review, my Department is now working...
Answered 15 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordIndustry: Cambridge and Greater ManchesterDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74169More
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, what funding he has provided to the Cambridge x Manchester Innovation partnership.
Answer: Through Research England, we are providing almost £4.8 million over three years to support the Cambridge x Manchester Innovation Partnership. This exciting initiative brings together the Universities of Cambridge and Manchester, alongside local authoritie...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Industrial Competitiveness SchemeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74168More
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 creating the new British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme.
Answer: The British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme (BICS) will be implemented from 2027, reducing electricity costs by approximately £35-40/MWh for eligible businesses in foundational industries and high-growth manufacturing sectors identified in the Industria...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordTreasury: Sick LeaveTreasuryTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74167More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many days were lost to sickness absence by civil servants in their Department (a) in total and (b) on average per employee between 5 July 2024 and 4 July 2025.
Answer: HM Treasury complies with the Cabinet Office’s sickness absence collection quarterly process. All submissions of details relating to his question can be found through this cross-government designed process.
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Transport: Sick LeaveDepartment for TransportTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many days were lost to sickness absence by civil servants in their Department (a) in total and (b) on average per employee between 5 July 2024 and 4 July 2025.
Answer: Data is published on the average working days lost for the central Department on an annual basis for each financial year. Information can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence with figures back to 1999.
Answered 10 Sept 2025
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