Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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RAF Akrotiri: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71975More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to increase the pan space at RAF Akrotiri in order to accommodate the increase in air assets held at the base.
Answer: There are currently no plans to expand the available ‘pan space’ at RAF Akrotiri. The Ministry of Defence is well set to expand at RAF Akrotiri should the need arise.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordRAF Akrotiri: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71974More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of widening the runway at RAF Akrotiri owing to the increased size of the aircraft that use the base.
Answer: No assessment has identified a current requirement to widen the runway at RAF Akrotiri. The existing runway infrastructure fully supports the current operational requirements of the station and remains compliant with the standards set out in the Military ...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMOD Chicksands: RAF WytonMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what (a) units and (b) functions will be moved from MoD Chicksands to RAF Wyton; and how many personnel.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) continues to identify the best approach to realise the sale of the surplus land parcels including MOD Chicksands. This will include a detailed options appraisal and analysis of the proposed move's business case, however at th...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Hostage TakingMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress the 14 Squadron Royal Air Force has made on locating the remaining hostages held in Gaza following 7 October 2025.
Answer: While I am unable to comment on intelligence matters for operational security reasons, I can say that the UK Government has been working closely with partners across the region to secure the safe release and recovery of hostages.In support of this effort,...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAntisubmarine WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what progress his Department has made on securing new capability by the Royal Navy’s Anti-Submarine Warfare Spearhead programme.
Answer: The Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) Spearhead Programme has focussed on accelerating the Navy’s understanding of advanced capabilities. Key areas progressed include maritime autonomy, machine learning and artificial intelligence, to supplement existing crewe...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordSubmarinesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the capability of the Royal Navy’s Project CETUS crewless submarine demonstrator following its launch in February 2025.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence is continuing to assess XV EXCALIBUR to determine its operational capabilities. Since its launch in February 2025, the vessel has already completed Sea Acceptance Trials and recently participated in multinational collaboration as p...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLE TacCIS ProgrammeMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the scope is of the TIQUILA intelligence, surveillance, tracking and reconnaissance programme.
Answer: TIQUILA is delivering Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) enabled Mini Uncrewed Air Systems (MUAS). TIQUILA will deliver Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLoS) persistent ISTAR information to Brigade Combat Teams across ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Protective ClothingMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many prison officers require stab vests due to the danger of the prisoners in their charge.
Answer: The previous Lord Chancellor announced in June the mandatory use of Protective Body Armour (PBA – also known as stab vests), for staff in specialist units, which includes Close Supervision Centres, Separation Centres and Segregation Units in the Long-Term...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPrison Officers: Protective ClothingMinistry of JusticeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71967More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what stab vests are issued to prison officers.
Answer: Protective body armour (PBA) is currently issued in the following circumstances:Operational Response and Resilience Unit staff wear PBA when deployed. Where necessary, ballistic protection may be required.Operation Tornado mobilised staff are issued PBA a...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCyprus: PrisonsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71966More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to improve (a) infrastructure and (b) capacity at HMP Dhekalia within the Sovereign Base Area in Cyprus.
Answer: HMP Dhekelia has received several infrastructure upgrades in recent years, including refreshed dining and recreational spaces. A redevelopment of the facility is currently in the planning stages, which aims to increase capacity and further improve facilit...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordLincolnshire Police: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what additional funds above and beyond the police grant have been allocated to Lincolnshire Police to extend the financial viability of the police force.
Answer: Despite the challenging fiscal environment, this government is committed to investing in policing.In May 2025, the Home Office provided a package of funding support to Lincolnshire worth up to £5.7m. The Home Office is working closely with Lincolnshire, o...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 12 May 2025 to Question 49534 on Asylum: Finance, how many instances of Aspen card usage for purposes not within the parameters of the cards’ use have been recorded since 5 J
Answer: Aspen cards are issued only to the main applicants on claims for Asylum Support. Those on Section 95 support are able to withdraw cash and utilise chip and pin for transactions. Aspen cards for those on Section 4 can only be used for chip and pin payments...
Answered 12 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordMotorcycles: Road Traffic OffencesHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the process is for risk assessing the pursuit of a suspect riding a motorcycle without a helmet.
Answer: There is no prohibition on undertaking a pursuit of a suspect riding a motorcycle without a helmet.Decisions on when to initiate a pursuit involving a suspect riding a motorcycle without a helmet are operational matters for the police, taking into account...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCambridgeshire Constabulary: Stun GunsHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, by what date Taser 10 will be approved for use by Cambridgeshire Constabulary.
Answer: We are considering the results of independent testing and assessments of the Taser 10, before we take a decision on whether to approve it for police use.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: VeteransHome OfficeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what proportion of police officers in England and Wales are former armed forces service personnel.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold data on police officers that were previously in the armed forces.
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordHinchingbrooke HospitalDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the level of the increase in the NHS backlog at Hinchingbrooke Hospital following strike action by resident doctors in July 2025.
Answer: The Department of Health and Social Care has not made a formal estimate of the level of increases in NHS waiting lists at individual hospital site level.NHS England regularly publishes its Referral to Treatment Waiting Times every month, which are availab...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: StrikesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the level of available resource within the NHS of (a) resident doctors, (b) consultants and (c) nurses in the event of strike action.
Answer: The National Health Service makes every effort through rigorous contingency planning to minimise disruption as a result of industrial action and its impact on patients and the public. Assessments are made by local Trusts about the level of resourcing, and...
Answered 16 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, for which financial year will the updated Carr-Hill formula be applied from.
Answer: The review of the Carr-Hill formula will draw on a range of evidence and advice from experts. Decisions about implementation will need to be taken following consideration of the recommendations of the Carr-Hill review and cannot be pre-empted. Further det...
Answered 4 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordPersonal Independence Payment Assessment Review: VeteransDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether the forthcoming Timms Review will include the needs of veterans in its scope.
Answer: Veterans, depending on their needs, can access a variety of support including PIP, the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS), the Guaranteed Income Payment (GIP), and the Armed Forces Independence Payment (AFIP). No changes are proposed to the Armed For...
Answered 7 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordFalkland Islands: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the feasibility of using Mount Pleasant Airfield as a forward mounting base for increased activity in Antarctica.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence undertakes regular assessments of its future requirements for its basing in the South Atlantic. The Department is supporting the FCDO to publish a UK Antarctic strategy by the end of this year, which will set the Government’s aims ...
Answered 10 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordCompressed Natural Gas: HuntingdonDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment has he made of the adequacy of (a) fire service and (b) police coverage of the Huntingdon Gas Compressor.
Answer: The Government works closely with the energy industry, regulators and other stakeholders to continually improve and maintain the resilience and security of energy infrastructure, including sites such as the Huntingdon Gas Compressor. Government also works...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordEuropean Championship: WomenDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of a Bank Holiday to celebrate the victory of the England Women’s Football Team in the 2025 European Championships on the economy.
Answer: The Government recognises the Lionesses’ extraordinary achievement in securing their second consecutive European title.We regularly receive requests for additional bank and public holidays to mark a variety of occasions. While an additional bank holiday m...
Answered 3 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordParthenon SculpturesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71953More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the proposed loan of the Parthenon Sculptures to Greece on trends in the number of visitors to the (a) British Museum and (b) UK in the nex
Answer: No such assessment has been made.
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordBusiness: ClosuresDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71952More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment has he made of the factors causing (a) agriculture, (b) forestry and (c) fishing businesses to close since 5 July 2024.
Answer: Defra is aware of the Office for National Statistics' quarterly business openings and closures data. There are many factors unrelated to government policy that might explain why businesses would be shown as "closing" in the data source, includin...
Answered 19 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordIntellectual Property Office: CostsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 71951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the potential impact of removing legislation that requires the Intellectual Property Office to seal patents with wax on (a) money and (b) time savings.
Answer: Legislation requires that certified office copies, which verify the content of patent applications, are provided with a physical seal but the Intellectual Property Office (IPO) does not use wax. The IPO is exploring measures to modernise its services, thi...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
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