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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Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the level of need to prioritise hospital helipad access in current planning considerations.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 110529 on 11 February 2026.
With reference to his Department's press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to Multinational Mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how many Typhoon jets will be
We do not routinely provide a breakdown of funding for specific capabilities linked to operational deployments.
By when he plans to publish the NISTA annual report 2025-26.
The current plan is to publish the NISTA 2025-26 Annual Report by the end of July 2026.
The average length of time for an individual to qualify as a fast jet pilot since 2016.
Since 2016 the average length of time for an individual to complete their Phase 2 flying training within the UK Military Flying Training System and commence their front-line Operational Conversion Unit was 67 months. For trainee fast jet pilots who comple...
With reference to the letter from his Department's Permanent Secretary to the Chair of the Public Accounts Committee on 30 April 2026, what progress he has made on improving the fill rates of engineering posts ac
The plans the RAF has put in place continue to deliver positive results for achieving the 2032 target.Air Command has focused efforts on the engineering resourcing needed to maintain the fleet (58% RAF and 42% RN). Current fill rates are approximately 75%...
With reference to his Department's Notice entitled General Trade Licence for sanctioned processed oil products, published on 19 May 2026, whether kerosene used for heating oil under commodity code 2710
No it is not covered.
With reference to the National Security Strategy, CP1338, published on 24 June 2025, what progress he has made in enabling closer cooperation with the EU regarding the enhancement of the resilience of the UK’s c
We are intensifying our cooperation with the EU to protect critical infrastructure, including on hybrid and cyber threats through the implementation of the Security and Defence Partnership agreed at the UK-EU Summit in May 2025. As part of this work, in S...
For what reason the shelf life of javelin anti-tank missiles was extended by 5 years following the review of Batch Testing Criticality Analysis.
The extension of the shelf life of Javelin missiles is a routine activity which preserves the value of the munitions stockpile.
What steps he has taken to equip Ministry of Defence Police with Live Facial Recognition vans.
The Ministry of Defence Police (MDP) does not possess its own Live Facial Recognition (FR) van for deployments. However, the MDP continues to collaborate with national policing partners, with ongoing discussions regarding access to regional Live FR vans a...
With reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, what progress he has made on a) renewing and b) increasing greater strategic depth
The US is the UK’s principal defence and security partner. The depth of our defence relationship with the US remains an essential pillar of our security. Our defence cooperation is mutually supportive, and we continue deep cooperation with the US on issue...
What steps he has taken to upgrade the Javelin anti-tank weapon to the new Lightweight Command Launch Unit.
Orders for the Lightweight Command Launch Unit (LwCLU) have been placed with the US Government. These are the next generation of the Javelin Command Launch Unit which the UK currently operates.
What assessment he has made of the potential merits of implementing a new management system across the Type 45 fleet to facilitate a reduction in crew size.
The Ministry of Defence keeps the personnel requirements and operating models of its surface fleet, including the Type 45 Destroyers, under continual review to ensure they remain effective, safe and aligned with operational demands. Any change would be su...
What assessment has he made of the potential merits of expanding the role of the Red Arrows from an exclusively aerobatic display team to an aerobatic display and aggressor squadron, in place of IX Squadron.
There are no plans to change the role of the Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team, the Red Arrows, beyond an aerobatic team.
Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods, published on
The Government is supporting the replacement of animal use in skin sensitisation and irritation testing through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are used wherever possible, with animal testing required w...
What the status is of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Leyhill.
This Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
What is the full scope of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Leyhill.
This Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
What progress he has made on preparing reserve forces to protect critical national infrastructure.
On Strategic Defence Review recommendation 27, the MOD is developing options for the protection of critical national infrastructure in the event of crisis or conflict, including exploring the development of a new force that is modelled on the Reserves and...
By when are refits of (a) HMS Audacious and (b) HMS Astute due to be completed.
I hope the hon. Gentleman will understand that I cannot provide the specific details requested as disclosure would, or would be likely to, prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of any relevant forces.
What the status is of the project to deliver new prison places at HMP Ford.
This Government has already delivered c.3,100 new places, as part of the biggest prison expansion programme since the Victorian era.We are no longer delivering at HMP Leyhill under the Category D Expansion Programme. Around 100 additional places are curre...
With reference to the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy (CP1338), published on 24 June 2025, what progress he has made on collaborating with Poland on air and missile defence.
In accordance with the fourth report of the Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy, we are prioritising collaboration and capability development with European allies, including Poland. The UK and Poland signed the Northolt Treaty on 27 May, a b...