Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions 2026
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NHS: StaffDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23183More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what progress has she made in delivering the Future NHS Workforce Solution Transformation programme.
Answer: In October 2025, the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) awarded a £1.2 billion contract to Infosys to deliver a new and enhanced workforce management solution for the National Health Service, with further information available at the following link:...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNorth West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust: Digital TechnologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23182More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust is included within the scope of the Frontline Digitisation programme.
Answer: The Frontline Digitisation Programme supports National Health Service trusts to implement Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and reach a baseline level of digital maturity, ensuring staff have the digital tools and information needed to provide safe, effici...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Records: Digital TechnologyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23181More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Frontline Digitisation, which NHS trusts are receiving support
Answer: The Frontline Digitisation Programme supports National Health Service trusts to implement Electronic Patient Records (EPR) and reach a baseline level of digital maturity, ensuring staff have the digital tools and information needed to provide safe, effici...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: FinanceDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23180More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, HS2 Phase 1, what progress has she made in exploring a private finance deliv
Answer: The Department has progressed from initial options analysis to developing and testing a public-private partnership (PPP) proposition for the HS2 station at Euston. Earlier this year, the Department undertook preliminary market engagement on a design, buil...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Coast Main Line: Railway SignalsDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23179More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what progress has she made in delivering the European Train Control System on the East Coast Mainline between a) Peterborough and Huntingdon and b) Huntingdon and Stevenage.
Answer: The East Coast Digital Programme is continuing the deployment of the European Train Control System (ETCS) on the southern section of the East Coast Main Line between London King's Cross and Stoke Tunnel near Grantham. The programme has completed significa...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast Coast Main LineDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23178More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, East Coast Mainline Programme, what progress has she made in rebaselining th
Answer: The December 2025 timetable, enabled by the East Coast Main Line Programme, has delivered more than 60,000 extra seats per week, more frequent trains, and quicker journeys. The programme’s benefits are being re-baselined, and the Department is working clo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordEast West Rail LineDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23177More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, East West Rail Connection State 2 and 3, what is the scheduled start date fo
Answer: The Government announced in early 2025 that Tempsford East Coast Main Line station will be operational from the early 2030s.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHigh Speed 2 Line: Euston StationDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23176More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, what progress has she made in defining the integrated Euston Station Spatial
Answer: The Department is working with key partners to develop affordable, integrated plans for the Euston Station Campus, which include the development of a spatial plan and a delivery schedule. In April, the Department established the new Euston Delivery Compan...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRescue Services: HelicoptersDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23175More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what is the full scope of the 2nd Generation UK Aviation Search and Rescue programme.
Answer: The UKSAR2G (UK Second-Generation Search and Rescue Aviation) programme delivers the next generation of HM Coastguard aviation services, replacing existing helicopter and fixed-wing contracts. It aims to improve search and rescue coverage, enhance value f...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRadioactive WasteDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23174More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Geological Disposal Facility, what progress has she made
Answer: The UK Government is committed to implementing geological disposal. A Geological Disposal Facility is essential for the safe, permanent disposal of the UK’s most hazardous radioactive waste from both legacy sites and new nuclear projects. DESNZ continues ...
Answered 7 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordRussia: NavyMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23173More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the change in posture by the Russian navy that saw the Russian frigate Neustrashimy conduct a live-fire exercise off the coast of Plymouth on 20 July 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence, alongside our Allies and partners, routinely monitors the activity of foreign warships operating in areas of interest to the United Kingdom. Russia continues to employ its naval forces across the North Atlantic and European waters...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWarships: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23172More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Multi Role Strike Ship, for what reason did the Navy Investment Decision Panel
Answer: The Defence Investment Plan confirmed that the Multi-Role Strike Ship programme would not be pursued and directed a shift in approach centred on the Amphibious Transport Ship. This reflects the Royal Navy’s developing Hybrid Navy concept and future Comman...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUnmanned Air SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23171More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority Major Projects Annual Report 2025 to 2026, Tables, Protector, when the a) Review Note and b) rebaselining of milestones will be c
Answer: Following release of the Defence Investment Plan, a review of Protector is currently underway. Rebaselined milestones are expected by December 2026, with a Review Note to follow.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: ICTMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he closed the MODNET Evolve programme by July 2026.
Answer: No, the closure of MODNET Evolve took place in August 2026 not July. The programme successfully delivered its approved scope, including enabling Defence to exit the legacy Defence Information Infrastructure contract and transition to modern digital servic...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordMilitary Aircraft: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to 700004994-RFI, under what Project name does this request for information fall.
Answer: As announced in the Defence Investment Plan 2026, the Ministry of Defence has initiated a programme to introduce a modernised fast-Jet Training System, which will also allow the Red Arrows display team to replace their ageing Hawk aircraft, with a signifi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNATO Rapid Reaction CorpsMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23168More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment has he made of the potential impact on NATO capability as it relates to the UK contribution to ARRC of the withdrawal of the US III Armoured Corps to the newly established Western Hemisphere Comma
Answer: NATO continuously assesses the forces required to deliver its defence plans. The United States remains NATO's indispensable Ally and continues to provide critical leadership, capabilities and command at every level of the Alliance. European Allies are rig...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisonersMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23167More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what information his Department holds on the number of prisoners serving an Imprisonment for Public Protection sentence since 31 March 2026.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice routinely publishes data on prisoners serving Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) sentences in custody in the Offender Management Statistics Quarterly publication. The latest figures are available in Table 1.Q.14 at the follo...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNurseries: SchoolsDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23166More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the impact of local government reorganisation on local authorities' ability to develop multi-year funding proposals to deliver school-based nurseries between 2027-2030.
Answer: Backed by £400 million capital investment, the school-based nursery programme will deliver tens of thousands of new places by expanding early education and childcare places where they are most needed, helping more families to access funded childcare and g...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordBreakfast Clubs: HuntingdonDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, by when does she plan to introduce new mandatory free breakfast clubs to primary schools in Huntingdon constituency.
Answer: The government is committed to delivering a free breakfast club in every state-funded school with primary-aged pupils in England. Following the passage of the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act (2026), all schools with primary-age pupils will be require...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordNurseries: HuntingdonDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she has included any schools within the Huntingdon constituency in a) Phase 1 and b) Phase 2 of the school-based nurseries programme.
Answer: Backed by £400 million capital investment, the school-based nursery programme will deliver tens of thousands of new places by expanding early education and childcare places where they are most needed, helping more families to access funded childcare and g...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many Ajax vehicles have been delivered to the British Army in 2026.
Answer: 36 vehicles have been delivered to Army units as at 1 September 2026.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPrisoners' ReleaseMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate he has made of the number of probation officers currently available to facilitate the delivery of the early prisoner release scheme from October 2026.
Answer: Information on the Probation Officer staffing levels (target and staff in post) and the number of Probation Qualification in Probation (PQiP) trainees is published in HMPPS Workforce Statistics. The latest HMPPS Workforce Statistics, published on 20 Augus...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Canterbury: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what reason was cited for the closure of HMP Canterbury and on what date that decision was taken.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. To determine the specific rationale and internal decision date for each prison closure, the Department would need to identify and review historical records relating to closure deci...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP CanterburyMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23160More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what funding his Department provided to improve the physical condition of the prison estate at HMP Canterbury. between 1997 and 2010.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice does not hold total figures for investment in improving the physical condition of prisons between 1997 and 2010.During that period, expenditure on the prison estate took a number of forms, including centrally managed maintenance an...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHMP Camp Hill: ClosuresMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 23159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what reason was cited for the closure of HMP Camp Hill and on what date was that decision taken.
Answer: The information requested could only be obtained at disproportionate cost. To determine the specific rationale and internal decision date for each prison closure, the Department would need to identify and review historical records relating to closure deci...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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