Ben Obese-Jecty MP: written questions 2026
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Public Houses: Codes of PracticeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8262More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 5064 on Public Houses: Codes of Practice, by what date will she set out further conclusions.
Answer: As set out in the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5064, the department continues to consider evidence on beer market access as part of a broader and ongoing process. Given the complexity of the issues involved, including the need to balance the interest...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPublic Houses: Codes of PracticeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8261More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, on what date the beer market access review was published.
Answer: As set out in the answer of 8 June 2026 to Question 5064, the department continues to consider evidence on beer market access as part of a broader and ongoing process. Given the complexity of the issues involved, including the need to balance the interest...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Secondhand GoodsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8258More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4884 on Motor Vehicles: Secondhand Goods, by when does she plan to start conducting a cost benefit analysis.
Answer: We have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate by early 2027. Following that review, we will consider any legislative changes as appropriate, with a Cost Benefit Analysis prepared for any relevant legislation.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Secondhand GoodsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4884 on Motor Vehicles: Secondhand Goods, by when does she assess the relevant legislation will be brought forward.
Answer: We have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate by early 2027. Following that review, we will consider any legislative changes as appropriate, with a Cost Benefit Analysis prepared for any relevant legislation.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Secondhand GoodsDepartment for TransportTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026 to question 4884 on Motor Vehicles: Secondhand Goods, by when she plans to consult further on the detailed regulatory approach for requirements post-2030.
Answer: We have a long-standing commitment to publish a review of the ZEV Mandate by early 2027. Following that review, we will consider any legislative changes as appropriate, with a Cost Benefit Analysis prepared for any relevant legislation.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency: ReformDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 3443 on Medicines and Healthcare products, what the full scope is of the measures introduced by the MHRA.
Answer: Measures introduced by the MHRA include published guidance on its approach to assessing medicines applications using alternative methods, and development of an early regulatory review process, from January 2027, for relevant dossier sections that do not i...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications Cables: Seas and OceansDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 3606 on Seas and Oceans: Telecommunications Cables, by when she will have (a) finished exploring options for securing UK-based and UK-f
Answer: As set out in the answer of 5 June, the Department has undertaken market engagement to fully consider the range of options available to Government to deliver a UK-based and UK-flagged subsea cable repair capability, in a way that provides value for money ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAnimal ExperimentsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 8 June 2026, to question 3444 on Animal Experiments, what progress has she made in considering how the UK’s 2027 G20 presidency could help convene regulators t
Answer: The Government is strengthening international collaboration on the development, validation and acceptance of alternative methods, including through engagement with regulators and key international partners. We are currently exploring how the UK’s 2027 G20...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordF-35 AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8248More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, following the completion of the delivery of the 48th F-35B Lightning II, what is the distribution of F-35Bs across the Royal Air Force and Fleet Air Arm’s a) operational and b) training locations.
Answer: Following delivery of the 48th UK F-35B Lightning aircraft, 42 are currently based at RAF Marham. These aircraft are distributed between two frontline squadrons, 617 Squadron and 809 Naval Air Squadron, which provide operational capability and participa...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectronic WarfareMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8247More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 5 June 2026 to question 5073 on Electronic Warfare, by when does he plan the capability from Project CRENIC to enter service.
Answer: The Planning Assumption for Service Entry (PASE) for the dismounted, soldier worn CRENIC system is 2028.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Public ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8246More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 2, for what reason did the department not have adequate accounting records in relation to audit evidence that £
Answer: The Department did not maintain appropriate accounting records to support the classification of £6.1 billion of AWE assets under construction due to inadequate legacy record-keeping. Many of these costs are historic, some dating back to 15 years old, and ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Bulwark: Repairs and MaintenanceMinistry of DefenceTabled 9 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8245More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the answer of 4 June 2026 to question 1023 on HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance, by when the regeneration of HMS Bulwark will be completed.
Answer: The regeneration of HMS Bulwark is expected to complete this year.
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGeorge Cross CommitteeCabinet OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7853More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, on what dates the George Cross Committee has met to assess gallantry award submissions since 12 December 2024.
Answer: The George Cross Committee has met on three occasions since 12 December 2024: Thursday 13 March 2025, Thursday 18 September 2025 and Thursday 19 March 2026.
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAWE: ExpenditureMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7782More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 2, for what reason did his Department classify historic expenditure by the Atomic Weapons Establishment as spen
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD) classifies historic expenditure by AWE as spending on infrastructure development as these costs relate to assets under construction. These include buildings, infrastructure and equipment, managed by AWE but owned and capitali...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7781More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussion has she has had with NATO-Partner countries on membership of the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.
Answer: The UK announced that it is exploring setting up the Multilateral Defence Mechanism with Finland, the Netherlands and other partners by 2027. This will be designed to improve value for money and increase standardisation in the defence sector through joint...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan Police: AmmunitionHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7780More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice, 2026/S 000-050599 published on 29 May 2026, what firearms does the Metropolitan Police Service hold chambered in .300BLK.
Answer: The Home Office does not hold information on the specific firearms and ammunition held by the Metropolitan Police Service. Decisions about the types of firearms and ammunition used by police forces are operational matters for forces’ chief officers.Chief ...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMetropolitan Police: AmmunitionHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice, 2026/S 000-050599, published on 29 May 2026, what National Policing functions under the Metropolitan Police Service use a) .300BLK supe
Answer: The Home Office does not hold information on the specific firearms and ammunition held by the Metropolitan Police Service. Decisions about the types of firearms and ammunition used by police forces are operational matters for forces’ chief officers.Chief ...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRepatriation: SyriaHome OfficeTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to the answer of 3 June 2026 to question 3166 on Repatriation: Syria, for what reason her Department does not record information on returning foreign fighters who have been a) arrested and b)
Answer: Arrests and prosecutions are matters for the independent police and the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Where these relate to terrorism offences, the CPS provides relevant data to the Home Office for quarterly publication. This forms part of the official...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax VehiclesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 21, what progress he has made in restarting trials with Ajax by the end of 2026.
Answer: As advised within my last Written Ministerial Statement on 28 April 2026, we are considering a phased approach to the restarting of the Ajax programme. The first phase will include the restarting of the trials using the current version of Ajax. As I have ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordAjax Vehicles: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7776More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 5, what is the full scope of the Ajax 2’package of upgrades currently being developed.
Answer: As advised within my last Written Ministerial Statement on 28 April 2026, we are considering a phased approach to the restarting of the Ajax programme. The first phase will include the restarting of the trials using the current version of Ajax. As I have ...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence Nuclear EnterpriseMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7775More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Committee of Public Accounts Fifth Report of Session 2026-27 (HC95), paragraph 11, what are the nine DNE programmes have whole-life costs of more than £10 billion.
Answer: The following nine Defence Nuclear Enterprise programmes have whole-life costs exceeding £10 billion: AstuteAstraeaClyde Transformation ProgrammeCore Production CapabilityDreadnoughtFuture Materials CampusNuclear Fuels ProgrammeSSNASubmarine Build Modern...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHMS Bulwark: SalesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7772More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 4 June 2026 to Question 1023 on HMS Bulwark: Repairs and Maintenance, what the projected net return for his Department is of the sale of HMS Bulwark.
Answer: HMS BULWARK is currently in HMNB Devonport undergoing regeneration. Regeneration costs are not yet confirmed and will be announced in due course. The cost of generating her will be offset by any agreed sales figure which we expect will represent a net ret...
Answered 11 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUkraine: Military AidMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7770More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release UK-led Operation Interflex enters new phase of specialist training for Ukraine, published on 5 June 2026, what the additional cost is of delivering the new phase o
Answer: The new phase of Interflex brings all the elements of UK-delivered training for the Ukrainian Armed Forces under a single, unified framework. This is an evolution and consolidation of the Operation Interflex training offer to Ukraine which comes at no add...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDefence: FinanceTreasuryTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7769More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the potential benefit to the UK of joining the proposed Defence, Security and Resilience Bank.
Answer: The UK announced that it is exploring setting up the Multilateral Defence Mechanism with Finland, the Netherlands and other partners by 2027. This will be designed to improve value for money and increase standardisation in the defence sector through joint...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: MortuariesMinistry of DefenceTabled 8 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7768More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate he has made of the number of mortuary affairs qualified personnel within the Armed Forces.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not routinely publish the number of qualified personnel in niche operational capability areas, as disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness and security of the Armed Forces. However, I can confirm t...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
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