James McMurdock MP: written questions

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Council Housing: BasildonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Regulator of Social Housing's decision entitled Basildon Borough Council (22UB) - Regulatory Judgement: 15 April 2026, published on 15 April 2026, what step
Answer: All registered providers of social housing are required to deliver the outcomes of the regulatory standards set by the independent Regulator of Social Housing. Under the Safety and Quality Standard, landlords must take all reasonable steps to ensure the h...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Council Housing: BasildonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Regulator of Social Housing's decision entitled Basildon Borough Council (22UB) - Regulatory Judgement: 15 April 2026, published on 15 April 2026, what asse
Answer: All registered providers of social housing are required to deliver the outcomes of the regulatory standards set by the independent Regulator of Social Housing. Under the Safety and Quality Standard, landlords must take all reasonable steps to ensure the h...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Department for Work and Pensions: DeathDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) timeliness and (b) accuracy of death notifications across Government systems.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Social Security Benefits: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what proportion of overpayments to deceased welfare claimants have been recovered since 2020.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Social Security Benefits: OverpaymentsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many instances of benefit overpayments to deceased claimants have been recorded since 2020.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Cybersecurity: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Cabinet Office press release entitled Call to action for AI companies to work with UK Government on national cyber defence, published on 22 April 2026, whether dis
Answer: The Government set out at CYBERUK its ambition to work with frontier AI companies to strengthen national cyber defence. The Government continues to consider a range of options for strengthening AI enabled cyber defence capabilities. As with other areas of...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Cybersecurity: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Cabinet Office press release entitled Call to action for AI companies to work with UK Government on national cyber defence, published on 22 April 2026, what criter
Answer: The Government set out at CYBERUK its ambition to work with frontier AI companies to strengthen national cyber defence. The Government continues to consider a range of options for strengthening AI enabled cyber defence capabilities. As with other areas of...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Cybersecurity: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Cabinet Office press release entitled Call to action for AI companies to work with UK Government on national cyber defence, published on 22 April 2026, what formal
Answer: The Government set out at CYBERUK its ambition to work with frontier AI companies to strengthen national cyber defence. The Government continues to consider a range of options for strengthening AI enabled cyber defence capabilities. As with other areas of...
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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River Thames: Public TransportDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129330More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to undertake feasibility studies into cross-Thames public transport between Essex and Kent.
Answer: The Department for Transport has no plans to undertake feasibility studies into cross-Thames public transport between Essex and Kent. Local councils will retain the ability to use funds allocated by the Department flexibly to meet their local needs and re...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Public Transport: Ebbsfleet and ThurrockDepartment for TransportTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of public transport connectivity between Grays and Ebbsfleet.
Answer: The Government is investing in bus services and has confirmed over £3 billion from 2026/27 to support local leaders and bus operators across the country to improve bus services for millions of passengers. To support public transport connectivity between G...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Lebanon: Internally Displaced PeopleForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 129320More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut, published on 16 April 2026, what assessment sh
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release he mentions in his questions, which sets out details of the support being provided. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and our partners have robust processes in place to ensure we maximise the impa...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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National Grid: CostsDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128929More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what estimate he has made of the total system costs of maintaining grid stability over the last five years for which data is available.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Renewable EnergyDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128928More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to Answer of 17 April 2026 to Question 124401, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the tools available to system operators to manage periods of low renewable generation co
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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ElectricityDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to Answer of 17 April 2026 to Question 124401, what metrics his Department uses to define high levels of resilience in Britain’s electricity system.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Railways: EssexDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of (a) trends in the level of rail commuting from Essex into London and (b) the potential impact of rail disruption on commuter towns.
Answer: Data on journeys specific to commuting or strictly from Essex into London are not available. However, the Office of Rail and Road collects regional rail usage figures presented below in Table 1. Table 1: Journeys between London (region) and Essex (million...
Answered 28 Apr 2026
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A13 and A127: Road TrafficDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of traffic congestion on the a) A13 and b) A127 on commuter journey times.
Answer: Most of the A13, other than a short stretch near the M25, and all of the A127 are roads for which the relevant local highway authorities are responsible. This includes monitoring overall network performance and addressing congestion issues. The Department...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Road Traffic: EssexDepartment for TransportTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce congestion on key commuter routes in Essex, such as the a) A13 and b) A127.
Answer: Most of the A13, other than a short stretch near the M25, and all of the A127 are roads for which the relevant local highway authorities are responsible. This includes monitoring overall network performance and addressing congestion issues. The Department...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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NHS: FinanceDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 14 April 2026 to Question 120732, what the planned completion timelines are for the 40 funded schemes.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Accident and Emergency Departments: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the proportion of patients attending accident and emergency departments who leave before being assessed by a doctor: and what assessment he has made of the reasons for
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Accident and Emergency Departments: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of the 12-hour accident and emergency performance period is accounted for by (a) triage, (b) waiting for clinical assessment, (c) diagnostics and (d) treatment and discharge.
Answer: This information is not available in the format requested.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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SuicideDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what comparative assessment he has made of the disparity between male and female suicide rates with other OECD countries.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
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Lebanon: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128895More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut, published on 16 April 2026, what safeguards ar
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release he mentions in his questions, which sets out details of the support being provided. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and our partners have robust processes in place to ensure we maximise the impa...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Lebanon: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128894More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut, published on 16 April 2026, what mechanisms ar
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release he mentions in his questions, which sets out details of the support being provided. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and our partners have robust processes in place to ensure we maximise the impa...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Lebanon: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128893More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut, published on 16 April 2026, what steps are bei
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release he mentions in his questions, which sets out details of the support being provided. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and our partners have robust processes in place to ensure we maximise the impa...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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Lebanon: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 21 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 128892More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled New UK Aid for displaced people in Lebanon as Minister visits Beirut, published on 16 April 2026, what criteria his
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release he mentions in his questions, which sets out details of the support being provided. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and our partners have robust processes in place to ensure we maximise the impa...
Answered 27 Apr 2026
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