Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions
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4 Jul 2026–15 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.
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USA: TridentMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what aspects of Trident are reliant upon US support.
Answer: The UK has a longstanding, close relationship with the US on all defence nuclear issues, which has endured through many changes of Government in our two nations. One result of our close relationship is that the UK is able to procure certain non-nuclear co...
Answered 12 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the UK's role is in maintaining Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia; and which other nations maintain that Facility.
Answer: The Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia is a United States defence facility. The UK provides the overarching governance to the island of Diego Garcia, including jurisdiction, wider civic responsibilities, and working with US authorities to ensure the secu...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36213More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2025 to Question 33161 on Fire and Rescue Services: Finance, how retained business rates are used to fund fire and rescue services.
Answer: The majority of funding in the Local Government Finance Settlement, including funding for Fire and Rescue Authorities, is distributed through the Settlement Funding Assessment. This funding includes Revenue Support Grant and retained business rates. The S...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordFire and Rescue Services: FinanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2025 to Question 33161 on Fire and Rescue Services: Finance, what factors the funding formula uses to (a) determine and (b) distribute funding t
Answer: The majority of funding in the Local Government Finance Settlement, including funding for Fire and Rescue Authorities, is distributed through the Settlement Funding Assessment. This funding includes Revenue Support Grant and retained business rates. The S...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTour de FranceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether UK Sport has had discussions with the Amaury Sport Organisation on the UK hosting the 2027 Grand Départ of the Tour de France.
Answer: We remain committed to delivering international events with pride, showcasing the UK’s expertise, generating significant socio-economic benefits and inspiring the next generation’s talent.The UK Government would be honoured to bring the Tour de France and...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordRiflesMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many (a) L119A1 and (b) L119A2 rifles are held by the armed forces.
Answer: It has not been possible to provide the answer. I will write to the Hon. Member as soon as practical and will place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Protective ClothingMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 27 February 2025 to Question 33149 on Armed Forces: Protective Clothing, what the difference is in the level of protection between the Peltor ComTac XP/XPI ear defender and the General S
Answer: The technical specifications for both the Peltor ComTac XP/XPI and the General Service Peltor Ear Muff are broadly comparable with both offering similar attenuation across the frequency bands. Both items can be worn in conjunction with other hearing prote...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUSA: Military AlliancesMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what recent assessment he has made of the ongoing commitment of the United States to the European Reassurance Initiative.
Answer: The Secretary of State has not discussed the US’ European Reassurance Initiative with the new US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. When the Secretary of State met with Secretary Hegseth in Washington DC last week he discussed working together to achieve ...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordUS Air Force: RAF LakenheathMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the role is of USAF 48th Fighter Wing’s Operations Group stationed at RAF Lakenheath.
Answer: The 48th Operations Group oversees the operation support, execution and sustainment of all flight and airfield operations for the 48th Fighter Wing. It maintains combat-ready forces in support of operations and deterrence for U.S. European Command, U.S Af...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordTrident Submarines: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what the current status is of the Dreadnought-class submarine programme.
Answer: The programme remains on track to manufacture four Dreadnought Class submarines within the original cost estimate of £41 billion, consisting of £31 billion and a contingency of £10 billion. The First of Class, HMS Dreadnought, will enter service in the ea...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPolice: FirearmsHome OfficeTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the complete list is of different firearms types currently in service with police forces in England and Wales.
Answer: The types of firearms held by police forces are determined by individual chief constables in line with their assessment of threats and risks.National capability is kept under constant review by individual police chiefs at a local level and by the National...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordJames Scott Rhys AndersonForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 6 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 36204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps he is taking to secure the release of James Anderson from Russian custody.
Answer: We strongly condemn the sentencing of British national James Anderson in a Russian court on false charges. Under international law, prisoners of war cannot be prosecuted for participating in hostilities. We demand that Russia respect its obligations under...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Protective ClothingMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35848More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of issuing the Peltor ComTac XP/XPI to service personnel as standard.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave on 5 March 2025 to his Question 34362. As advised, there is no ‘standard’ hearing protection therefore no assessment has been made regarding issuing the Peltor ComTac XP/XPI to Service personnel as standard.
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35847More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2025 to Question 33145 on Armed Forces: Sexual Offences, how many of those incidents occurred (a) before and (b) after the implementation of the zero tolerance policy toward inap
Answer: To provide an answer at this point would breach the Pre-Release Order for the Official Statistic ‘Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual offences in the Service Justice System’. The latest edition covers 2023 and the next edition covering 2024 is scheduled for r...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: Sexual OffencesMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35846More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2025 to Question 33145 on Armed Forces: Sexual Offences, if he will provide a breakdown of the Service personnel charged with sexual assault between 2014 and 2024 by (a) rank and
Answer: To provide an answer at this point would breach the Pre-Release Order for the Official Statistic ‘Murder, Manslaughter and Sexual offences in the Service Justice System’. The latest edition covers 2023 and the next edition covering 2024 is scheduled for r...
Answered 14 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordOffenders: Foreign NationalsHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35845More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many foreign national offenders were (a) in prison and (b) living in the UK in the latest period for which data is available.
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes information which includes the number of foreign national offenders (FNOs), in the Offender management statistics quarterly - GOV.UK release, within the latest release of which covers the period up to 31 December 2024 da...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordResettlement: AfghanistanHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35844More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2025 to Question 34060 on Afghanistan: Resettlement, what the (a) required entry clearance processes and (b) relevant suitability requirements are that need to be met
Answer: Applicants for the ARAP, including family member applicants, apply to the MoD for eligibility consideration. If found eligible, the MoD make an application for entry clearance to the Home Office on behalf of each eligible person, part of which requires th...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordMBR Acres: Animal WelfareHome OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35843More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2025 to Question 33153 on Marshall Bioresources, when the last (a) announced and (b) unannounced audit of Marshall BioResources in Huntingdon was undertaken by the An
Answer: The last announced audit at Marshall BioResources occurred in September 2021. The last unannounced audit occurred in April 2024.The Animals in Science Regulation Unit conducts both announced and unannounced audits to ensure establishments are compliant wi...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordBritish Antarctic Survey: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35842More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the Answer of 4 March 2025 to Question 34051 on Antarctic: Finance, how much funding his Department has provided to the British Antarctic Survey in the latest period for whi
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer I gave on 5th March to Question UIN 33658.
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordDiego Garcia: Military BasesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35841More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what the terms are of the agreement with the US for the Naval Support Facility Diego Garcia signed in 2016.
Answer: As stated in the reply to PQ 25391, the US presence and operations in the British Indian Ocean Territory are governed by a series of international agreements, which set out that the whole Territory should be made available for UK and US defence purposes. ...
Answered 18 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordInfrastructure: Road TrafficDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35840More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether planning approval for nationally significant infrastructure projects is dependent upon having a construction traffic management plan.
Answer: As per The Infrastructure Planning (Applications: Prescribed Forms and Procedure) Regulations 2009, Regulations 5(2)(a), (k), and (o), all applicants seeking development consent for nationally significant infrastructure projects must include a plan identi...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordInfrastructure: LandDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35839More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many approved nationally significant infrastructure projects use greater than (a) 50%, (b) 60%, (c) 70% and (d) 80% of best and most versatile land.
Answer: In respect of energy developments, no nationally significant infrastructure projects have been consented which will use greater than 50% best and most versatile agricultural land.
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordPhotovoltaicsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35838More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate his Department has made of the obsolescence date of the current generation of photovoltaic panels.
Answer: The lifespan of a solar panel can vary depending on environmental factors and standards of maintenance. Typically, the panels have a guaranteed lifespan of 25 years, though many will continue to produce electricity reliably after that point. Decisions abo...
Answered 10 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordVeteransMinistry of DefenceTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35837More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether he has considered appointing a veterans commissioner for England.
Answer: This is a Government of service that will always stand up for those who serve our country, no matter which community they are based in. I am working across Government and with civil society to ensure veterans get access to the health, housing, employment ...
Answered 13 Mar 2025
Original Parliament recordNHS: NegligenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Mar 2025AnsweredUIN 35836More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the total cost to the public purse is for (a) clinical negligence and (b) other claims against the National Health Service in England paid out by NHS Resolution in each year since the 2019-20
Answer: NHS Resolution (NHSR) manages clinical negligence and other claims against the National Health Service in England. The attached document, provided by NHSR, shows the total payments for clinical negligence and non-clinical negligence claims, broken down by...
Answered 11 Mar 2025
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