James McMurdock MP: written questions
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Department for Education: CorrespondenceDepartment for EducationTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what the Department's average response time is for responding to correspondence from (a) the public and (b) Members raising constituency casework.
Answer: The department attaches great importance to the handling of correspondence from the public and parliamentarians. Correspondence often raises complex and serious concerns, and as a department, we aim to provide high-quality, timely and tailored responses t...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: CorrespondenceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the Department's average response time is for responding to correspondence from (a) the public and (b) Members raising constituency casework.
Answer: The Department is committed to meeting the target of responding to at least 80% of correspondence from Hon. Members, stakeholders, and members of the public within 20 working days.The Department receives some of the highest volumes of, and most sensitive,...
Answered 21 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: CorrespondenceHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent steps the Department has taken to reduce response times for correspondence from (a) the public and (b) Members raising constituency casework.
Answer: The Home Office is committed to providing timely responses to correspondence from members of the public and Members of Parliament. Performance against service standards is kept under review, and the Department continually reviews its processes to identify...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordHome Office: CorrespondenceHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what the Department's average response time is for responding to correspondence from (a) the public and (b) Members raising constituency casework.
Answer: The Home Office is committed to providing timely responses to correspondence from members of the public and Members of Parliament. Performance against service standards is kept under review, and the Department continually reviews its processes to identify...
Answered 18 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25585More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what data the Department holds on the average projected increase in retirement income resulting from the pensions reforms.
Answer: In the Department’s published Impact Assessment for the Pension Schemes Act, it was estimated an average earner saving over a career may have around £29,000 more in their Defined Contribution pension pot at retirement as a result of the Pension Schemes Ac...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPension FundsTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25584More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the speech entitled Pension reform, published on 20 July 2026, what plans he has to encourage greater investment by pension schemes in UK infrastructure and high-growth businesses.
Answer: The Government is unlocking billions of pounds of investment through landmark reforms legislated for in the Pension Schemes Act, and through working with pension schemes to deliver on the Mansion House Accord. The government is strongly encouraged by the ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPension FundsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25583More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the speech entitled Pension reform, published on 20 July 2026, what recent assessment he has made of the potential impact of pension consolidation on investment in UK productive assets
Answer: The department’s report on Pension Fund Investment and the UK Economy and the Impact Assessment accompanying The Pension Schemes Act 2026 is available at: Pension fund investment and the UK economy - GOV.UK and Impact Assessment. The department recently p...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25582More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the speech entitled Pension reform, published on 20 July 2026, what recent discussions he has had with employers on the implementation of the pensions reform programme.
Answer: As we set out in the updated workplace pensions roadmap, we have now entered the delivery phase of our reforms. We have launched a range of consultations on policy proposals and draft regulations, with more to follow, consistent with our plans. We are eng...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordPension FundsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25581More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the speech entitled Pension reform, published on 20 July 2026, what recent assessment he has made of the expected impact of pension scheme consolidation on competition within the pensi
Answer: The department’s report on Pension Fund Investment and the UK Economy and the Impact Assessment accompanying The Pension Schemes Act 2026 is available at: Pension fund investment and the UK economy - GOV.UK and Impact Assessment. The department recently p...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25580More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the speech entitled Pension reform, published on 20 July 2026, whether he plans to publish annual progress reports on the implementation of the pensions reform roadmap.
Answer: We published an updated workplace pensions reform roadmap in July 2026, consistent with our commitment to set out the phased implementation of the reforms. This provided our best estimates on timelines to support good business planning. We intend to provi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25579More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the speech entitled Pension reform, published on 20 July 2026, what metrics will be used to assess the success of the pensions reform programme.
Answer: In July 2026, the Department published an evaluation strategy for the Pension Schemes Act 2026. More information can be found here:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/pension-schemes-act-2026-evaluation-strategy/pension-schemes-act-2026-evaluation-...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25578More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the speech entitled Pension reform, published on 20 July 2026, what recent discussions he has had with pension providers on implementing the pensions reform roadmap.
Answer: As we set out in the updated workplace pensions roadmap, we have now entered the delivery phase of our reforms. We have launched a range of consultations on policy proposals and draft regulations, with more to follow, consistent with our plans. We are eng...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordWorkplace PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25577More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the speech entitled Pension reform, published on 20 July 2026, what recent assessment has been made of the expected impact of the pensions reform programme on retirement outcomes for d
Answer: In the Department’s published Impact Assessment for the Pension Schemes Act, it was estimated an average earner saving over a career may have around £29,000 more in their Defined Contribution pension pot at retirement as a result of the Pension Schemes Ac...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Maritime Innovation HubDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data the Department holds on the number of organisations supported by the UK Maritime Innovation Hub since its launch.
Answer: My officials at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub (UKMIH) regularly engage with maritime technology developers, ports, shipowners, universities, research organisations and other maritime stakeholders.Establishment of the Hub ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Maritime Innovation HubDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25575More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what data the Department holds on the number of enquiries received by the UK Maritime Innovation Hub since its launch.
Answer: My officials at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub (UKMIH) regularly engage with maritime technology developers, ports, shipowners, universities, research organisations and other maritime stakeholders.Establishment of the Hub ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Maritime Innovation HubDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25574More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the press release entitled UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation, published on 20 July 2026, what discussions she has had with universities and res
Answer: My officials at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub (UKMIH) regularly engage with maritime technology developers, ports, shipowners, universities, research organisations and other maritime stakeholders.Establishment of the Hub ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Maritime Innovation HubDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25573More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the press release entitled UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation, published on 20 July 2026, what recent discussions she has had with ports and shi
Answer: My officials at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub (UKMIH) regularly engage with maritime technology developers, ports, shipowners, universities, research organisations and other maritime stakeholders.Establishment of the Hub ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Maritime Innovation HubDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25572More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what was the cost of establishing and operating the UK Maritime Innovation Hub to date.
Answer: My officials at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub (UKMIH) regularly engage with maritime technology developers, ports, shipowners, universities, research organisations and other maritime stakeholders.Establishment of the Hub ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Maritime Innovation HubDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25571More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the Department plans to publish an evaluation of the UK Maritime Innovation Hub after its first year of operation.
Answer: My officials at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub (UKMIH) regularly engage with maritime technology developers, ports, shipowners, universities, research organisations and other maritime stakeholders.Establishment of the Hub ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Maritime Innovation HubDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25570More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's press release entitled UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation, published on 20 July 2026, what metrics will be
Answer: My officials at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub (UKMIH) regularly engage with maritime technology developers, ports, shipowners, universities, research organisations and other maritime stakeholders.Establishment of the Hub ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordUK Maritime Innovation HubDepartment for TransportTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25569More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, with reference to the Maritime and Coastguard Agency's press release entitled UK Maritime Innovation Hub establishes role as focal point for maritime innovation, published on 20 July 2026, what discussions his
Answer: My officials at the Maritime and Coastguard Agency’s UK Maritime Innovation Hub (UKMIH) regularly engage with maritime technology developers, ports, shipowners, universities, research organisations and other maritime stakeholders.Establishment of the Hub ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: Trade CompetitivenessDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25568More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent comparative assessment he has made of the competitiveness of the UK's space sector relative to other G7 countries.
Answer: The Department regularly analyses the UK's position in the global space sector, drawing on commercial data covering a range of nations, including G7 economies. The latest publicly available shows that the UK is top European country by investment secured s...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25567More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the UK Space Agency press release entitled UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience, published on 20 July 2026, what recent assessment his
Answer: Government resilience and sovereignty is one of the strategic benefits to the UK identified in the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit programme Business Case. A mid-programme Business Case review in early 2026 determined the programme should be extended by 2...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25566More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the UK Space Agency press release entitled UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience, published on 20 July 2026, what plans his Department h
Answer: The UK Space Agency Accelerator is central to the Government's commitment to ensuring that investment in space innovation supports national resilience while creating clear routes to commercialisation and growth. Applications are currently open for the Acc...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25565More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the UK Space Agency press release entitled UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience, published on 20 July 2026, what recent assessment he h
Answer: Government resilience and sovereignty, and supply chain resilience are strategic benefits to the UK identified in the Connectivity in Low Earth Orbit programme Business Case. A mid-programme Business Case review in early 2026 determined the programme shou...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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