James McMurdock MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Take-away Food: Delivery ServicesHome OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps she is taking to ensure food delivery companies carry out appropriate right-to-work checks on (a) subcontractors and (b) self-employed workers in their supply chains.
Answer: Clamping down on illegal working is a critical part of this government’s Plan for Change, and as part of the strategy to tackle Organised Immigration Crime. Ensuring fairness, order and control within the immigration and asylum system.Where an employer is...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUndocumented MigrantsHome OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made on the potential impact of digital ID on the number of illegal immigrants already residing in the UK.
Answer: The Digital ID programme is part of a broader strategy to tackle illegal immigration. By making it harder for people without the right to work to gain employment, the government plans to reduce incentives for unlawful entry. The digital ID will build on...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordAsylum: FinanceHome OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy, updated on 21 November 2025, what estimate she has made
Answer: The Government’s Asylum Policy Statement outlines the current challenges, the Government’s objectives, and a comprehensive package of measures to restore order, control, fairness and public confidence in the UK’s system.As part of this, we will require in...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRefugees: SponsorshipHome OfficeTabled 28 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's policy paper entitled Restoring Order and Control: A statement on the government’s asylum and returns policy, updated on 21 November 2025, if she will make it her po
Answer: The government is committed to transforming our approach to safe and legal routes, including how the UK offers opportunities to refugees and relevant local authorities. Work is underway to operationalise these new routes, and further details will be provi...
Answered 8 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Undocumented MigrantsDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95256More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of not holding data on the number of pupils with irregular immigration status on school funding allocations.
Answer: The schools national funding formula (NFF) allocates funding based on the characteristics of schools and their pupils. The immigration status of pupils has no impact on the funding allocated.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPupils: Undocumented MigrantsDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95255More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the availability of anonymised data relevant to children with irregular migrant status who are enrolled in schools.
Answer: Every child who is resident in England has a right to a school place irrespective of their nationality or immigration status therefore this data is not collected.
Answered 24 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren's PlayDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of including breaktime quality indicators within a) school wellbeing and b) inspection frameworks.
Answer: Play is an essential part of a child’s development and learning, as recognised in the early years foundation stage statutory framework. Schools, governing bodies and academy trusts are responsible for ensuring the school day includes opportunities for soc...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren's PlayDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that schools provide adequate unstructured play opportunities to support pupils’ wellbeing and development.
Answer: Play is an essential part of a child’s development and learning, as recognised in the early years foundation stage statutory framework. Schools, governing bodies and academy trusts are responsible for ensuring the school day includes opportunities for soc...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren's PlayDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what guidance she provides to schools on minimum expectations for playtime duration during the school day.
Answer: Play is an essential part of a child’s development and learning, as recognised in the early years foundation stage statutory framework. Schools, governing bodies and academy trusts are responsible for ensuring the school day includes opportunities for soc...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordChildren's PlayDepartment for EducationTabled 27 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 95249More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of (a) trends in the level of access to playtime between different schools and (b) the potential impact of variations between schools on children’s development.
Answer: Play is an essential part of a child’s development and learning, as recognised in the early years foundation stage statutory framework. Schools, governing bodies and academy trusts are responsible for ensuring the school day includes opportunities for soc...
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effect of reduced rural bus services on access to essential services, such as a) GP appointments, b) hospitals and c) educational facilities.
Answer: The Government knows that in rural areas, bus services can be a lifeline for many and can be the only means of accessing essential services, including healthcare and education, as well as other modes of public transportation such as rail links. The Govern...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordBus Services: South Basildon and East ThurrockDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94827More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the impact of limited bus routes in rural areas of South Basildon and East Thurrock on social isolation among residents who do not drive.
Answer: The Government knows that in rural areas, bus services can be a lifeline for many and can be the only means of accessing essential services, including healthcare and education, as well as other modes of public transportation such as rail links. The Govern...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordPublic Transport: Rural AreasDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve public transport connectivity in rural communities where residents have no alternative to driving.
Answer: The Government knows that in rural areas, bus services can be a lifeline for many and can be the only means of accessing essential services, including healthcare and education, as well as other modes of public transportation such as rail links. The Govern...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: South Basildon and East ThurrockDepartment for TransportTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of whether road maintenance issues contribute to the pattern of road-traffic collisions in South Basildon and East Thurrock.
Answer: The Department has not made an assessment of whether road maintenance issues contribute to the pattern of road-traffic collisions in South Basildon and East Thurrock. This Government takes the condition of our country’s roads very seriously and is committ...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: South Basildon and East ThurrockHome OfficeTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94822More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what plans she has to increase targeted road-safety enforcement in areas of South Basildon and East Thurrock where collisions are most frequent.
Answer: Any form of dangerous or inconsiderate driving behaviour is a serious issue. We expect all drivers to follow the rules of the road.The Government is committed to improving road safety and reducing collisions across the country.The Department for Transport...
Answered 4 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordMortgage Guarantee Scheme: First Time BuyersTreasuryTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94821More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what proportion of homes under the Mortgage Guarantee Scheme have been bought by first-time buyers.
Answer: The Government recognises the difficulties some prospective first-time buyers face in buying a home and is committed to helping them get on the housing ladder.The new Mortgage Guarantee Scheme is now permanently available to lenders, and is designed to su...
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment: GraduatesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94819More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of progression rates from subjects such as a) psychology, b) sociology and c) English studies and creative arts on priority sector recruitment.
Answer: I refer the Hon. member to the answer I gave on 24 November to PQ 90863.
Answered 10 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemployment and VacanciesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94818More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of trends in the level of regional disparities in the unemployment-to-vacancy ratio; and what steps he is taking to help reduce those disparities.
Answer: The ONS do not publish statistics on the level of vacancies or unemployment-to-vacancy ratio at regional level. Every area in England is developing a local Get Britain Working plan. The local Get Britain Working Plans will bring local partners and service...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordUnemployment and VacanciesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94817More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the ratio of unemployed people to job vacancies was in each of the last five years.
Answer: The ONS publish monthly statistics on vacancies and unemployment. The ratio of unemployed people to job vacancies can be found here: VACS01: Vacancies and unemployment - Office for National Statistics.
Answered 5 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordJobcentresDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94816More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to require Jobcentres to report on the number of claimants moved into a) full-time work, b) part-time work and c) training and skills provision.
Answer: The DWP do not publish statistics on the total number of customers who are supported by Jobcentres into different types of work or training. However, we have recently published analysis on into-work rates, including at the local authority and Jobcentre Pl...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordJobcentresDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many claimants were supported by Jobcentres into work in the last 12 months.
Answer: The DWP do not publish statistics on the total number of customers who are supported by Jobcentres into different types of work or training. However, we have recently published analysis on into-work rates, including at the local authority and Jobcentre Pl...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Chronic IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94814More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to expand Health Accelerators beyond the three funded areas.
Answer: NHS Health and Growth Accelerators are testing a novel approach where local NHS systems - Northeast North Cumbria Integrated Care Board (ICB), South Yorkshire ICB and West Yorkshire ICB - are held accountable for the impact they have on people’s work stat...
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Chronic IllnessesDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many people have moved into sustained employment as a result of the Health Accelerator initiatives.
Answer: Evidence on how many people have moved into sustained employment as a result of the NHS Health and Growth Accelerators programme will be set out in the full evaluation, which concludes in 2027/28.
Answered 3 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ThurrockMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 26 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the answer of 19 November 2025 to UIN 89916, whether Thurrock's 2026 local elections will be to elect all councillors; and whether he plans to amend the Thurrock (Ele
Answer: The May 2026 elections to Thurrock Council are for all councillors. We have no plans to amend the 2025 Order.
Answered 1 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordSchools: Disclosure of InformationDepartment for EducationTabled 25 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 94608More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to introduce policies requiring schools to give both parents equal access to information about their child’s education, regardless of parental separation status.
Answer: The department’s parental responsibility guidance sets out how schools should communicate with non-resident parents. The guidance states that ’school and local authority staff must treat all parents equally, unless a court order limits a parent’s ability ...
Answered 23 Dec 2025
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