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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Media and Sport, what funding is available to help a) develop and b) deliver elite-level gymnastics in Huntingdon constituency.
UK Sport, the government's arm's length body, provides funding for elite-level gymnastics on a nationwide basis rather than through constituency-specific allocations. Sport England, the Government’s arms length body for grassroots sport, has invested £116...
How many Kraken drone boats the Royal Navy holds.
The Ministry of Defence continues to take delivery of Project BEEHIVE craft in line with the approved programme schedule. Of the 20 vessels on order, 18 have already been delivered, with the remaining craft expected shortly.
Media and Sport, whether legislation prevents the depiction of firearms being fired by service personnel in television advertising for the armed forces.
Advertising on television is co-regulated by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) and Ofcom, independently of the Government. The Broadcast Committee of Advertising Practice (BCAP), an organisation independent of government and a sister organisation ...
How many pilots are needed to qualify on (a) Typhoon and (b) F-35B Lightning each year.
I am withholding the information as its disclosure would be likely to prejudice the capability, effectiveness or security of the Armed Forces.
How many a) CPM Wilson-Plus and b) CPM Watson-Plus drone jammers have been procured for British Transport Police.
The British Transport Police (BTP) are operationally independent, and procurement decisions are a matter for the force based on their operational requirements. BTP have confirmed that they have procured drone-jamming technology but for security reasons it...
Whether participation in Exercise Dynamic Mongoose 2026 falls within the scope of Operation Firecrest.
The United Kingdom participated in NATO’s anti-submarine warfare exercise Dynamic Mongoose in May of this year, conducted in the Norwegian Sea. This activity fell within the scope of HMS Prince of Wales’ Firecrest deployment. No UK F-35 aircraft were depl...
What are the remaining lifetime hours of each Tranche 1 Eurofighter Typhoon still in service with the RAF.
The remaining life of Tranche 1 Typhoons is governed by a Fatigue Index (FI) limit rather than flying hours. The average FI across the Tranche 1 fleet in service is expected to reach 39 out of a maximum limit of 50 by their planned Out of Service Date.
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 eye irritation through delivery of the Replacing Animals in Science strategy. Validated alternative methods are available and used wherever possible, with animal testing required where sufficie...
Media and Sport, what resources are available to deliver elite-level cycling a) infrastructure, b) resources and c) events in Huntingdon constituency.
UK Sport, the government's arm's length body, provides funding for events and elite-level cycling on a nationwide basis rather than through constituency-specific allocations. Sport England, the Government’s arms length body for grassroots sport, has inves...
Communities and Local Government, whether he is taking legislative steps to help improve alignment between Section 66(3)(c) of the Police Reform and Social Responsibility Act 2011 and Section 21(1)(d) of the Grea
Police governance in London is different to that of areas outside London; in that the Mayor of London is not a Police and Crime Commissioner and has bespoke arrangements governing their oversight of the Metropolitan Police. Disqualification criteria for t...
Innovation and Technology, what progress has she made in adopting the sovereign Satellite Based Augmentation System (UK SBAS).
Following the trial of a UK Satellite Based Augmentation System (SBAS), the Government is assessing options for access to an SBAS, including the European Geostationary Navigation Overlay System (EGNOS). DfT are reviewing the case and viability of rejoinin...
What progress he has made on the development of Ajax 2.
The Department is working on a phased approach to delivering an improved Ajax vehicle. The first phase will restart trials using the current version of Ajax, with a limited number of vehicles operated under tightly controlled conditions and maintenance re...
How many RAF/RN F-35B aircraft were deployed on Exercise Dynamic Mongoose 2026.
The United Kingdom participated in NATO’s anti-submarine warfare exercise Dynamic Mongoose in May of this year, conducted in the Norwegian Sea. This activity fell within the scope of HMS Prince of Wales’ Firecrest deployment. No UK F-35 aircraft were depl...
Pursuant to the answer of 22 May 2026, to question 1530 on Air Ambulance Services: Fuels, which air ambulance charities has he engaged with regarding fuel resilience.
To date, we have primarily engaged with air ambulance charities on fuel resilience through Air Ambulances UK, which supports the work of air ambulance charities. We have also facilitated additional engagement with individual air ambulance charities where ...
How many SA80 rifles have been (a) lost and (b) stolen since 5 July 2024.
The security of small arms is taken very seriously within the MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. Given the frequency and dynamic nature of military training, exercises and...
How many L129A1 Sharpshooter Rifles have been (a) lost and (b) stolen since 5 July 2024.
The security of small arms is taken very seriously within the MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. Given the frequency and dynamic nature of military training, exercises and...
How many a) lost and b) stolen UK military firearms have been recovered in the last five years by year and weapon type.
The security of small arms is taken very seriously within the MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. Given the frequency and dynamic nature of military training, exercises and...
How many UK military firearms have been a) lost and b) stolen and not recovered in the last five years by year and weapon type.
The security of small arms is taken very seriously within the MOD, and we have robust procedures in place to deter, detect and prevent loss and theft which are constantly reviewed. Given the frequency and dynamic nature of military training, exercises and...
With reference to the answer of 22 April 2026 to question 125667 on Health Data Research Service, what consent will be sought from patients in order to use their data for research purposes.
The Health Data Research Service (HDRS) will build on existing health research services, including the national and regional secure data environments, OpenSAFELY and NHS DigiTrials, which already support the safe, secure, and beneficial use of health data...
What discussions has she has had with the grocery industry on lowering prices of products; and which products were in the scope of those discussions.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer regularly meets with a wide range of stakeholders and industry representatives, including retailers and farming trade bodies to gather information on the effects of the Middle East conflict on the industry and to discuss ho...