James McMurdock MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

Social Media: Animal WelfareDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18507More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what discussions she has had with regulated online platforms on preventing the spread of social media trends that encourage acts of animal cruelty.
Answer: The Government recognises concerns about online content and trends that encourage or promote acts of animal cruelty.The Government and Ofcom have identified animal cruelty as one of the priority kinds of illegal harm under the Online Safety Act regulatory...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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Social Media: Animal WelfareDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 13 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18506More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the prevalence of social media trends that encourage acts of animal cruelty.
Answer: The Government recognises concerns about online content and trends that encourage or promote acts of animal cruelty.The Government and Ofcom have identified animal cruelty as one of the priority kinds of illegal harm under the Online Safety Act regulatory...
Answered 20 Jul 2026
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Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 10 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 17927More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment he has made of the competitiveness of the United Kingdom's AI research sector relative to that of the United States and China.
Answer: The UK has a thriving AI research ecosystem, with more than 5,800 AI companies, including global leaders like Isomorphic Labs, Arm and Wayve. These organisations are driving advances in scientific discovery and AI-enabled technologies. Reflecting this, th...
Answered 17 Jul 2026
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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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Cabinet Office	11
Department for Business and Trade	5
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade	53
Department for Culture, Media and Sport	4
Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport	5
Department for Education	64
Department for Energy Security and Net Zero	2
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs	50
Department for Science, Innovation and Technology	12
Department for Transport	36
Department for Work and Pensions	12
Department of Health and Social Care	79
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office	83
Home Office	72
Ministry of Defence	12
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government	226
Ministry of Justice	34
Treasury	37
Women and Equalities	9

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