James McMurdock MP: written questions

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Artificial Intelligence: LaboratoriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17926More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's press release entitled UK backs new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use, publis
Answer: The UK AI Research Labs are funded and delivered through UKRI, and will be strategically managed in line with standard M&E processes for a grant of its kind. Additionally, the programme funding is ‘stage-gated’, where the initial research grant period...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Artificial Intelligence: LaboratoriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17925More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's press release entitled UK backs new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use, publis
Answer: As with other publicly funded research programmes, Government support for the UK AI Research Labs is intended to deliver value for taxpayers through the talent development, the creation of new businesses and technologies, downstream economic growth, and w...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Artificial Intelligence: LaboratoriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17924More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's press release entitled UK backs new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use, publis
Answer: As with other publicly funded research programmes, Government support for the UK AI Research Labs is intended to deliver value for taxpayers through the talent development, the creation of new businesses and technologies, downstream economic growth, and w...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Artificial Intelligence: LaboratoriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17923More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's press release entitled UK backs new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use, publis
Answer: As with other publicly funded research programmes, Government support for the UK AI Research Labs is intended to deliver value for taxpayers through the talent development, the creation of new businesses and technologies, downstream economic growth, and w...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Artificial Intelligence: LaboratoriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17922More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's press release entitled UK backs new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use, publis
Answer: As with other publicly funded research programmes, Government support for the UK AI Research Labs is intended to deliver value for taxpayers through the talent development, the creation of new businesses and technologies, downstream economic growth, and w...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Artificial Intelligence: LaboratoriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17921More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology's press release entitled UK backs new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use, publis
Answer: As with other publicly funded research programmes, Government support for the UK AI Research Labs is intended to deliver value for taxpayers through the talent development, the creation of new businesses and technologies, downstream economic growth, and w...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Artificial Intelligence: LaboratoriesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17920More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department's press release entitled UK backs new AI labs to make technology cheaper, more reliable and easier to use, published on 23 June 2026, what metrics will
Answer: The UK AI Research Labs are funded and delivered through UKRI, and will be strategically managed in line with standard M&E processes for a grant of its kind. Additionally, the programme funding is ‘stage-gated’, where the initial research grant period...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Data Protection: Age AssuranceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to Answer of 7 July 2026 to Question 14208, what guidance her Department has issued on the maximum period for which personal data collected for age assurance purposes should be
Answer: The government takes the threats of cyber-attacks and data breaches very seriously, which is why the ICO has the power to investigate any concerns raised about the misuse or mishandling of data. It can issue enforcement notices and substantial fines where...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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Data Protection: Age AssuranceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of personal data retained by age-assurance providers on levels of a) cyber attacks and b) data breaches.
Answer: The government takes the threats of cyber-attacks and data breaches very seriously, which is why the ICO has the power to investigate any concerns raised about the misuse or mishandling of data. It can issue enforcement notices and substantial fines where...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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Internet: Public ConsultationDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what plans she has to consult independent content creators before any legislation affecting online recommendation systems is introduced.
Answer: The Media Green Paper, Watch this Space, sets out how we will ensure Public Service Media content is prominent where audiences are watching TV, including on third party platforms. The Government's preference remains for industry-led, voluntary agreements ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Public Service Broadcasting: StreamingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with video-sharing platforms on the use of recommendation algorithms to promote content from public service broadcasters.
Answer: The Media Green Paper, Watch this Space, sets out how we will ensure Public Service Media content is prominent where audiences are watching TV, including on third party platforms. The Government's preference remains for industry-led, voluntary agreements ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Digital BroadcastingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed digital media prominence rules on a) freedom of expression and b) media plurality online.
Answer: The Media Green Paper, Watch this Space, sets out how we will ensure Public Service Media content is prominent where audiences are watching TV, including on third party platforms. The Government's preference remains for industry-led, voluntary agreements ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Public Service Broadcasting: Digital BroadcastingDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what assessment she has made of the impact of proposals to require digital platforms to give greater prominence to public service broadcaster content on the visibility of independent content crea
Answer: The Media Green Paper, Watch this Space, sets out how we will ensure Public Service Media content is prominent where audiences are watching TV, including on third party platforms. The Government's preference remains for industry-led, voluntary agreements ...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Housing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the average cost to sellers of failed residential property transactions in each of the last five years.
Answer: My Department closely monitors industry data relating to property transactions as part of the policymaking process, but it does not collect data on the reasons for residential property transaction failures or the average cost to sellers of such failures.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Housing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the number of property sales in (a) Basildon, (b) Thurrock, and (c) Essex which have not been successful in each of the last five years.
Answer: My Department closely monitors industry data relating to property transactions as part of the policymaking process, but it does not collect data on the reasons for residential property transaction failures or the average cost to sellers of such failures.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Housing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the number of residential property transactions that fell through in each of the last five years.
Answer: My Department closely monitors industry data relating to property transactions as part of the policymaking process, but it does not collect data on the reasons for residential property transaction failures or the average cost to sellers of such failures.
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Housing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's press release entitled Homebuying shake-up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the home buying and selling reform roadmap published on 19 June, which can be found on gov.uk here. The roadmap was informed by a consultation undertaken between 6 October and 29 December 2025, which can be found on gov.uk here,...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Housing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's press release entitled Homebuying shake-up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the home buying and selling reform roadmap published on 19 June, which can be found on gov.uk here. The roadmap was informed by a consultation undertaken between 6 October and 29 December 2025, which can be found on gov.uk here,...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Housing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's press release entitled Homebuying shake-up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the home buying and selling reform roadmap published on 19 June, which can be found on gov.uk here. The roadmap was informed by a consultation undertaken between 6 October and 29 December 2025, which can be found on gov.uk here,...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Housing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17676More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's press release entitled Homebuying shake-up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the home buying and selling reform roadmap published on 19 June, which can be found on gov.uk here. The roadmap was informed by a consultation undertaken between 6 October and 29 December 2025, which can be found on gov.uk here,...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Housing: SalesMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 9 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government's press release entitled Homebuying shake-up to slash delays, cut costs and stop sales falling through
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the home buying and selling reform roadmap published on 19 June, which can be found on gov.uk here. The roadmap was informed by a consultation undertaken between 6 October and 29 December 2025, which can be found on gov.uk here,...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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Royal Mail: StandardsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17290More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of Royal Mail's compliance with obligations relating to the secure handling of mail.
Answer: It is for Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, to monitor Royal Mail’s compliance with its obligations relating to the secure handling of mail and compliance with the Universal Service Obligation. Ofcom requires Royal Mail, to take step...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Royal Mail: Lost PropertyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17289More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of the adequacy of Royal Mail's compensation arrangements for customers whose mail is lost.
Answer: It is for Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, to monitor Royal Mail’s compliance with its obligations relating to the secure handling of mail and compliance with the Universal Service Obligation. Ofcom requires Royal Mail, to take step...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Royal Mail: Lost PropertyDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17288More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment has been made of trends in the number of items of mail reported as lost by Royal Mail in each year since privatisation.
Answer: It is for Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, to monitor Royal Mail’s compliance with its obligations relating to the secure handling of mail and compliance with the Universal Service Obligation. Ofcom requires Royal Mail, to take step...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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Royal Mail: Universal Service ObligationDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17287More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what recent assessment he has made of the performance of Royal Mail against its Universal Service Obligation targets during the last five years.
Answer: It is for Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, to monitor Royal Mail’s compliance with its obligations relating to the secure handling of mail and compliance with the Universal Service Obligation. Ofcom requires Royal Mail, to take step...
Answered 16 Jul 2026
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