Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Food: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Research England on their approach to support for research into food biosecurity since July 2024.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the reply I gave in UIN 16568
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFood: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17319More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with Innovate UK on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the reply I gave in UIN 16568
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFood: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17318More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Science and Technology Facilities Council on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the reply I gave in UIN 16568
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFood: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17317More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Natural Environment Research Council on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the reply I gave in UIN 16568
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordFood: ResearchDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17316More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions he has had with the Medical Research Council on research into food biosecurity since July 2024.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the reply I gave in UIN 16568
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Military AidDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17315More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many taskings for Military Aid to the Civil Authorities from his Department required the use of RAF CH-47 Chinook helicopters since 2019.
Answer: The Department does not hold information on the number or type of military assets used to fulfil a Military Aid to Civil Authorities request. It is the responsibility of the Ministry of Defence to determine the appropriate military assets, and therefore t...
Answered 9 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Military AidDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17314More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many taskings for Military Aid to the Civil Authorities from his Department required the use of RAF CH-47 Chinook helicopters since 2019.
Answer: Since 2019, Defra has made two Military Aid to the Civil Authorities (MACA) requests that have resulted in the deployment of RAF CH-47 Chinooks. These were both in 2019.
Answered 7 Feb 2025
Original Parliament recordHome Office: Military AidHome OfficeTabled 2 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 17313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many taskings for Military Aid to the Civil Authorities from her Department required the use of RAF CH-47 Chinook helicopters since 2019.
Answer: The Home Office have made no Military Aid to the Civil Authority request that has required the use of RAF CH-47 Chinooks Helicopters since 2019.
Answered 10 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: CambridgeshireHome OfficeTabled 29 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 17018More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 9 September 2024 to Question 3381 on Police: Cambridgeshire, how many of the additional 13,000 police personnel will be redeployed police constables; what criteria her Depart
Answer: The Government is committed to introducing a neighbourhood policing guarantee as part of its Safer Streets mission. This will include the delivery of an additional 13,000 police officers, PCSOs and special constables into neighbourhood policing roles thro...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications: InfrastructureDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, whether he plans to extend funding for the Smart Infrastructure Pilots Programme beyond March 2025.
Answer: Through the Programme, six local authorities are installing "smart" multi-purpose columns or lampposts, to test the benefits of this hosting multiple services, such as mobile connectivity, electric vehicle charging, Wifi and CCTV.The Government ...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 November 2024 to Question 15669 on Ajax Vehicles, what the planned future operational establishment is for an infantry battalion structured around the Boxer platform.
Answer: On current plans, BOXER will be delivered to four Heavy Mechanised Infantry Battalions and Divisional Enablers. We do not routinely disclose specific details in relation to operational establishments, noting these are in any case subject to the outcomes o...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordNeighbourhood Policing: CambridgeshireHome OfficeTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how Cambridgeshire Constabulary will benefit from the Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.
Answer: As part of the Government’s Safer Streets mission, the Home Secretary has made a clear commitment to strengthen neighbourhood policing through the introduction of a Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee.This includes delivering an additional 13,000 police offi...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordYouth Guarantee: Cambridgeshire and PeterboroughDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16594More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to her Oral Statement of 26 November 2026 on “Get Britain Working” White Paper, Official Report, column 656, what additional funding for the Government's Youth Guarantee will be allocated
Answer: In the Get Britain Working White Paper, the government announced £45 million of funding for eight trailblazers in England to test delivery of the Youth Guarantee. Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Mayoral Combined Authority are one of the eight areas set to...
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordOffice for Veterans' Affairs: StaffMinistry of DefenceTabled 27 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many civil servants from his Department are assigned to work directly for the Office for Veterans' Affairs.
Answer: As of 28 November 2024, 49 civil servants work in the Office for Veterans’ Affairs.
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordOfficial CarsCabinet OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16354More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, which vehicle makes comprise the fleet of Government cars.
Answer: The Government Car Service operational fleet comprises the following makes of vehicles: FordNissanJaguarLand RoverHondaToyota
Answered 2 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: RecruitmentHome OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) police officers, (b) Police Community Support Officers and (c) special constables are planned to be recruited between 1 December 2024 and 31 March 2025.
Answer: As part of the Government’s Safer Streets mission, the Home Secretary has made a clear commitment to strengthen neighbourhood policing through the introduction of a Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. This will include delivering an additional 13,000 police...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFloods: CambridgeshireMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, which agency leads the multi-agency response to flooding in Cambridgeshire.
Answer: Cambridgeshire constabulary will usually chair local strategic and tactical response coordination meetings attended by a range of relevant partners including the emergency services, local authorities, and the Environment Agency.Multi-agency flood response...
Answered 29 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordFlood Control: CambridgeshireDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 26 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 16252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what Cambridgeshire's allocation under the flood funding formula is for 2024-25.
Answer: The Environment Agency (EA) has allocated over £13 million of funding across the Cambridgeshire area in 2024/25. Alongside this investment, the EA is working in partnership with Cambridgeshire County Council to support over 30 local flood action groups ac...
Answered 4 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: RecruitmentHome OfficeTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15876More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) warranted police officers, (b) Police Community Support Officers and (c) special constables have been recruited since February 2023.
Answer: The Home Office collects and publishes data annually on the number of police workers joining the police service in the ‘Police Workforce, England and Wales’ statistical bulletin which can be accessed here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/police-...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SafetyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 25 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 20 November 2024 to Question 901341 on Drugs: Safety, what the outcome was of the recent ministerial roundtable.
Answer: Following this roundtable, the Government is developing its strategy to support a move away from the use of animals, in favour of suitable alternative methods, in both basic scientific research and in the development of products, and also in the regulator...
Answered 28 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 22 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to equip infantry battalions with the Ares armoured personnel carrier.
Answer: The Army is currently undergoing a combined programme of work to ensure our Land Forces will have the lethality, protection and mobility to fight and win against any adversary. Whilst the Army’s modernisation will continue over the next decade with a prog...
Answered 27 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: RecruitmentHome OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15299More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what progress she has made on recruitment of (a) warranted police officers, (b) Police Community Support Officers and (c) Special Constables.
Answer: This Government is committed to ensuring police forces are supported to tackle crime effectively.The latest Home Office statistics for the overall Police Workforce show a 1.2% increase when compared to the previous year. The total paid police workforce in...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReformHome OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15298More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Written Statement of 19 November 2024 on Police Reform, HCWS232, what her definition of a community is.
Answer: As part of the Government’s Safer Streets mission, the Home Secretary has made a clear commitment to strengthen neighbourhood policing through the introduction of a Neighbourhood Policing Guarantee. More detail will be set out in due course.
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordPolice: ReformHome OfficeTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15297More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Written Statement of 19 November 2024 on Police Reform, HCWS232, how the increase in the core grant for police forces will be divided up.
Answer: On 19th November, the Home Secretary announced that central government funding for policing will increase by half a billion pounds; this includes an increase of over £260m in the core grant for police forces, and additional funding for neighbourhood polic...
Answered 25 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAgriculture: Inheritance TaxDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Nov 2024AnsweredUIN 15296More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, when he first discussed changes to (a) agricultural and (b) business property relief with the Chancellor of the Exchequer.
Answer: The Secretary of State has regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues on a range of issues, and Cabinet discussions are considered confidential.
Answered 26 Nov 2024
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