Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions

Written questions by answering department

4 Jul 2026–13 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

View as listCabinet Office: 36Cabinet Office36Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade: 18Department for Business, Innova…18Department for Culture, Media and Sport: 1Department for Culture, Media a…1Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport: 4Department for Digital, Culture…4Department for Education: 8Department for Education8Department for Energy Security and Net Zero: 7Department for Energy Security …7Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: 34Department for Environment, Foo…34Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: 1Department for Science, Innovat…1Department for Transport: 27Department for Transport27Department for Work and Pensions: 5Department for Work and Pensions5Department of Health and Social Care: 26Department of Health and Social…26Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office: 12Foreign, Commonwealth and Devel…12Home Office: 52Home Office52Ministry of Defence: 689Ministry of Defence689Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government: 11Ministry of Housing, Communitie…11Ministry of Justice: 91Ministry of Justice91Northern Ireland Office: 2Northern Ireland Office2Treasury: 18Treasury18
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4 Jul 2026–13 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality. Published records do not measure effort or effectiveness. Methodology.
Department or topicPublished records
Cabinet Office36
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade18
Department for Culture, Media and Sport1
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport4
Department for Education8
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero7
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs34
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology1
Department for Transport27
Department for Work and Pensions5
Department of Health and Social Care26
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office12
Home Office52
Ministry of Defence689
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government11
Ministry of Justice91
Northern Ireland Office2
Treasury18

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Written questions

  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55056More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L119A1 rifles were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry stor

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55055More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Heckler and Koch MP5SDs were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department i

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55054More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Heckler and Koch MP5Ks were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55053More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L115A3 sniper rifles (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department in dry storage on

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55052More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Heckler and Koch MP5A3s were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) other MoD services and (f) his Department i

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55051More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many 4.6mm Heckler and Koch MP7s were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Mi

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55050More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many 12.7mm HMGs were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defenc

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55049More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L134A1 GMGs were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defenc

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55048More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L22A1 carbines were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Def

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55047More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L110A2 LMGs were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Defenc

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55046More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L123A2 underslung grenade launchers were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55045More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L127A1 Less Lethal Guns were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Minist

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55044More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L105A2 pistols were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Def

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: FirearmsMinistry of DefenceTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55043More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many L131A1 pistols were held by (a) the British Army, (b) the Royal Navy, excluding the Royal Marines, (c) the Royal Air Force, (d) the Royal Marines, (e) Military Provost Guard Services, (f) Ministry of Def

    Answer: I am withholding this information as its disclosure would, or would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.

    Answered 9 Jun 2025

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  • Housing: EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54455More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the press release entitled Warm homes and cheaper bills as government accelerates Plan for Change, published on 7 February 2025, what estimate he has made of the number and

    Answer: As outlined in the consultation-stage Options Assessment (DESNZ001(OA)-25-NZBI), there are 5.1 million privately rented properties in England and Wales, with 55% below the current EPC C. Under the preferred option, 2.8 million properties could reach the p...

    Answered 6 Jun 2025

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  • Air Traffic Control: CybercrimeDepartment for TransportTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54454More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that (a) civilian and (b) military air traffic control is resilient to cyberattack.

    Answer: The Department for Transport is responsible for regulating cyber security in the transport sector. For aviation, we work in partnership with the Civil Aviation Authority to introduce relevant standards, guidance, and policy to ensure the cyber resilience ...

    Answered 3 Jun 2025

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  • Special Educational Needs: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 22 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54453More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to the Answer of 21 May 2025 to Question 52032 on Special Educational Needs: Finance, what information her Department holds on the amount of additional funding per pupil above £6,000 that was provided

    Answer: The average additional high needs top-up funding amounts per pupil, covering the costs of pupils with special educational needs in Cambridgeshire mainstream maintained schools and academies, in excess of £6,000 per annum, are set out in the table below. T...

    Answered 4 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54099More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 21 May 2025 to Question 52039 on Armed Forces: Housing, when the 19 void properties in Huntingdon constituency are due to be refurbished.

    Answer: We are unable to provide information confirming where the 19 void properties are in the Huntingdon constituency as this would potentially put at risk the security of our Armed Forces personnel and the safety of their families and dependants. To provide sp...

    Answered 3 Jun 2025

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  • Armed Forces: HousingMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54098More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 21 May 2025 to Question 52039 on Armed Forces: Housing, where the 19 void properties are in Huntingdon constituency.

    Answer: We are unable to provide information confirming where the 19 void properties are in the Huntingdon constituency as this would potentially put at risk the security of our Armed Forces personnel and the safety of their families and dependants. To provide sp...

    Answered 3 Jun 2025

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  • MedalsMinistry of DefenceTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54097More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will publish a list of which historic medal claims are currently under review by the Independent Advisory Military Sub-Committee (AMSC).

    Answer: The Advisory Military Sub-Committee (AMSC) last met on 28 March 2025. The following list consists of all the medallic recognition claims which were considered during that meeting and remain under review, pending the sourcing of further evidence and inform...

    Answered 5 Jun 2025

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  • Asylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54096More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she has taken to house asylum seekers who enter the country illegally with a pet; and what happens to the pet.

    Answer: The Home Office has an obligation to provide destitute asylum seekers with accommodation and subsistence support whilst their application for asylum is being considered. This does not extend to accommodating pet animals. Great Britain has one of the toug...

    Answered 5 Jun 2025

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  • RAF Wyton: HousingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54095More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what additional infrastructure is required to support the proposed development of residential housing at Wyton Airfield in Cambridgeshire.

    Answer: Wyton Airfield is dependent on delivering A141 road improvement works. These are currently at preparation of outline business case stage with a proposed date for publication of November 2025.Following renewed engagement on the project as part of the new t...

    Answered 6 Jun 2025

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  • Energy Performance Certificates: Rented HousingDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54094More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the press release entitled Warm homes and cheaper bills as government accelerates Plan for Change, published on 7 February 2025, what assessment he has made of the feasibili

    Answer: The recently closed consultation proposed new minimum energy efficiency standards for private rented homes and was accompanied by an options assessment. We have engaged widely with stakeholders during the consultation process and will use this feedback to...

    Answered 6 Jun 2025

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  • Asylum: Private Rented HousingHome OfficeTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54093More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, which private contractors work for her Department to secure private rented accommodation for asylum seekers.

    Answer: Details of the Asylum Accommodation and Support Contracts negotiated by the previous government, including the names of the contractors and the scope of their contracts are publicly available on the Contract Finder website.

    Answered 4 Jun 2025

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  • Property: CambridgeshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 21 May 2025AnsweredUIN 54092More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information her Department holds on the number of new (a) residential and (b) commercial properties that have been built in Cambridgeshire since 2001.

    Answer: The Department publishes an annual release entitled ‘Housing supply: net additional dwellings, England’, which is the primary and most comprehensive measure of housing supply. This includes estimates of net additional homes in each local authority and cou...

    Answered 3 Jun 2025

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