Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

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Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: Sick LeaveMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns is published annually, and is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence. The next update will be for the year ending 31st March 2025.
Answered 16 Sept 2025
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Ministry of Justice: Sick LeaveMinistry of JusticeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, 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: Information on sickness absence is published annually as part of the Civil Service Sickness Absence report.Data has been published up to the end of the 2023/24 financial year and is available on gov.uk: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-ser...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
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Home Office: Sick LeaveHome OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns is published annually, and is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence. The next update will be for the year ending 31st March 2025
Answered 10 Sept 2025
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Department of Health and Social Care: Sick LeaveDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns, is published annually, and is available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absenceThe next update will be for the year ending 31 March 20...
Answered 25 Sept 2025
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Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Sick LeaveForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, 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: The Cabinet Office publishes an annual report on sickness absence in different government departments and agencies, the most recent edition of which - published in January 2025 - can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/civil-service-...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
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Department for Education: Sick LeaveDepartment for EducationTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns, is published annually, and is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence.The next update will be for the year ending 31 March 2025.
Answered 2 Oct 2025
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Department for Work and Pensions: Sick LeaveDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns is published annually, and is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence. The next update will be for the year ending 31st March 2025.
Answered 15 Sept 2025
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Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Sick LeaveDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns is published annually, and is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence.The next update will be for the year ending 31st March 2025.
Answered 12 Sept 2025
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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: Sick LeaveDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, 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: Between the 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025 the department lost 18,203 days to sickness absence. The average days lost per employee was 3.9.
Answered 10 Sept 2025
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Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Sick LeaveDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns is published annually, and is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence. The next update will be for the year ending 31st March 2025.
Answered 8 Oct 2025
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Attorney General's Office: Sick LeaveAttorney GeneralTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74155More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns is published annually, and is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence.The next update will be for the year ending 31st March 2025.
Answered 11 Sept 2025
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Cabinet Office: Sick LeaveCabinet OfficeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74154More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns is published annually, and is available here: Sickness absence in the Civil Service - GOV.UK. The next update will be for the year ending 31st March 2025.
Answered 15 Oct 2025
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Department for Business and Trade: Sick LeaveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns is published annually, and is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence.The next update will be for the year ending 31st March 2025.
Answered 15 Sept 2025
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Department for Culture, Media and Sport: Sick LeaveDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74152More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, 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: Sickness absence data for the Civil Service, including departmental breakdowns is published annually, and is available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/sickness-absence.The next update will be for the year ending 31st March 2025.
Answered 26 Sept 2025
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Guided Weapons: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the lead time is between purchasing and delivery for Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile missiles.
Answer: I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand but I am withholding this information on the grounds of National Security as disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Ministry of Defence.
Answered 24 Sept 2025
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Defence: HuntingdonMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74150More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of growth potential in defence-related industries in Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is committed to ensuring defence is an engine for growth. However, we have made no assessment of growth potential in defence-related industries in Huntingdon constituency specifically. The Defence Industrial Strategy published on 8...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
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Defence: HuntingdonMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74149More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of launching a defence growth deal in Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: On 8 September 2025, five Defence Growth Deals in Plymouth, South Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were announced. Should economic and fiscal conditions allow, the Government will consider launching more Defence Growth Deals across the UK.
Answered 9 Sept 2025
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Defence: IndustryMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74148More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress he has made on launching new defence growth deals.
Answer: New Defence Growth Deals were announced on 8 September 2025 in Plymouth, South Yorkshire, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Working in collaboration with devolved and local Governments, academia and industry, these Deals will bolster regional growth a...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
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Military Aircraft: ExportsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74147More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what was included within the air defence export deal with Poland.
Answer: Four air defence contracts have been signed with Poland. The four contracts, MALAN, PILICA+, MIECZNIK and NAREW were signed between 2022 - 2024 with a collective value in excessive of £6 billion and include the roll out of British ground and sea-based air...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
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Defence: HuntingdonMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74146More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether any defence operational developments are eligible for fast-track planning as nationally important Crown Developments in Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: There are currently two projects potentially eligible for fast-track planning as nationally important Crown Developments in Huntingdon constituency.
Answered 9 Sept 2025
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Military Aircraft: TrainingMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of Project TELUM.
Answer: Project TELUM aims to deliver the successor capability to the services currently provided under the Light Aircraft Flying Task 2 (LAFT2) contract, which is set to expire in March 2030. The LAFT2 contract supports a range of services and flying tasks for A...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
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Unmanned Marine SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74144More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the United States Navy’s Modular Autonomous Surface Craft programme on future (a) Royal Navy fleet operations and (b) US Navy interoperability.
Answer: The Royal Navy is working at pace to understand the implications of the Modular Autonomous Surface Craft programme. The developing plan indicates that the Future Navy will require a mixed force of crewed and uncrewed vessels, and distributed commando team...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
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HMS Trent: HelicoptersMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74143More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the outcome was of the recent trial by HMS Trent of the Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System.
Answer: The recent trials of the Helicopter Visual Landing Aid System (HVLAS) onboard HMS Trent was a success. Three days of rigorous testing through day and night landings by a Wildcat Helicopter has shown the technology to be effective. As a result, we plan to ...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
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Ministry of Defence: Sick LeaveMinistry of DefenceTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, 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: Between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025, a total of 360,823 working days were lost to sickness absence across the Ministry of Defence’s (MOD) civilian workforce, an average of 6.65 days per employee. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA)’s data is collected separa...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
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Catering: Public SectorDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 74136More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, which public sector organisations are required to ensure that 50 per cent of their catering consists of British produce.
Answer: The Government’s firm ambition is that, whilst working within our legal constraints, half of all food purchased across the public sector should be locally produced or certified to higher environmental standards. In support of this ambition, we published a...
Answered 11 Sept 2025
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