Every parliamentary written question tabled by Ben Obese-Jecty this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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What his planned timetable is for strengthening national oversight of local Safeguarding Adults Boards.
The new national adult safeguarding board, chaired by the Chief Social Worker, met for the first time on 16 June 2026. The board will meet quarterly. This represents an important step towards strengthening national oversight of local safeguarding adults b...
With reference to his Department's document entitled Care and support statutory guidance, updated on 22 July 2025, when he plans to update the section on adult safeguarding.
The new national adult safeguarding board, chaired by the Chief Social Worker, met for the first time on 16 June 2026. The board will meet quarterly. This represents an important step towards strengthening national oversight of local safeguarding adults b...
Pursuant to the answer of of 19 June 2026 to question 9116 on Ajax Vehicles: Procurement, what is included within the list of improvements he plans to make to the AJAX vehicle platform.
It would be inappropriate to disclose the full list of planned improvements to the Ajax family of vehicles, including specific improvements to the electrical power generation system, as doing so could, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability of ou...
Pursuant to the answer of 11 June 2026 to question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what the a) whole life cost, b) 2025/26 cost and c) 2026/27 budget is for the Future Materials Campus.
As the Future Materials Campus (FMC) programme remains in an early phase of its development, it is too early to provide an accurate whole life cost estimate. Work is ongoing to optimise the approach to the FMC and cost estimates will continue to mature as...
With reference to the oral contribution of the Deputy Prime Minister to the hon. Member for Huntingdon during the statement on the G7 Summit on 22 June 2026, when he plans to write to that hon. Member on the deta
On 14 June the Prime Minister confirmed that the UK Government would proceed with the next international contract for the Global Combat Air Programme by the end of the month. Details of the international contract will be made available in due course.
Whether she has made an assessment of the feasibility of transferring 19 Cambridge Square from Cambridgeshire County Council to Wyton on the Hill primary school in the Huntingdon constituency for use as an unde
The department has not received any details of this proposal but would be happy to discuss it with the hon. Member for Huntingdon.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what progress she has made in filling the post of Chargé d'Affaires and Deputy Head of Mission in the US.
The appointment of a Deputy Head of Mission to the British Embassy in Washington will be confirmed in due course in the normal way. The individual in question would only be appointed as Chargé d'Affaires if there was a temporary vacancy in the role of Amb...
When he expects the new national adult safeguarding board to conduct the review of the legal framework for safeguarding.
The new national adult safeguarding board, chaired by the Chief Social Worker, met for the first time on 16 June 2026. The board will meet quarterly. This represents an important step towards strengthening national oversight of local safeguarding adults b...
What information her Department holds on what temperature range the steel in standard gauge tracks across the UK rail network is tempered to be used between.
Continuous welded rail in the UK is designed to accommodate a rail temperature range of -14°C to +59°C.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of introducing a replacement to the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme on the UK housing sector.
Neither social nor private housing have ever been eligible for grant funding through the Public Sector Decarbonisation Scheme, which currently provides funding for public sector organisations in England to install low carbon heating and energy efficiency ...
What assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing legislation that mirrors the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill.
The government recognises outdoor opportunities as a valuable part of the childhood experiences we want all children and young people to have. Our Enrichment Framework, published on 15 June, sets an expectation that all schools and colleges should offer a...
Who the contractor is for the construction of additional places at HMP Guys Marsh.
The new contractor is Kier Construction Limited and they are currently undertaking pre-construction activities to deliver 180 places.
What estimate he has made of the additional cost to the public purse of the (a) logistics, (b) training and (c) infrastructure related to the procurement of the F-35A compared to the F-35B.
When procuring new platforms, all elements are assessed, including affordability, to ensure that the UK’s capability requirements are met. Future procurement for F-35A aircraft will be outlined in the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Jonathan Powell visited China on Departmental business between 5 July and 8 November 2024.
Jonathan Powell was appointed as National Security Adviser subsequent to the period specified. While he was appointed BIOT Envoy in August, he did not visit China in relation to this role during the specified period.
Pursuant to the Answer of 11 June 2026 to Question 7775 on Defence Nuclear Enterprise, what is the a) whole life cost, b) 2025/26 cost and c) 2026/27 budget for the Core Production Capability.
The Ministry of Defence publishes annual Defence Nuclear Enterprise expenditure in the usual way through the Annual Report and Accounts. Financial data on Ministry of Defence major projects, including Core Production Capability, is published in the Annual...
What the carriage hours limitations are for Storm Shadow.
I normally welcome the hon. Gentleman’s questions, but I am certain he understands that asking questions about carriage hours for some of our most powerful munitions would be of benefit to adversary nations in seeking to understand UK stockpiles. He will ...
What the Planning Assumption for Service Entry is for Challenger 3.
I refer the hon. Member to Question 100127, which remains extant. The term Planning Assumption for Service Entry (PASE) is typically used at the Outline Business Case stage in Defence Acquisition and is usually replaced by an Initial Operating Capability ...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what meetings took place between Jonathan Powell and Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office civil servants from the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate between 5
As part of his role as the PM's Special Envoy on BIOT, Jonathan Powell had meetings with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office officials from the Overseas Territories and Polar Directorate on 2 August 2024, 30 August 2024 and 4 September 2024. Thes...
How many unreported removals from NHS waiting lists were there in 2025/26.
Awaiting answer.
For what vehicle platform the award of a £19.7 million contract for 270 Recce Strike Vehicle for 11 Brigade was made.
Project NIALA is an Army initiative established to meet an emergent capability requirement for 11 Brigade following its transition from a Security Force Assistance Brigade to a Tactical Recce Strike Brigade. The project will provide 270 Recce Strike Vehic...