James McMurdock MP: written questions
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Gyms: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9278More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of business rate relief for independent gyms on levels of a) physical activity and b) public health.
Answer: At the Budget, the Valuation Office announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. The Government has introduced...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGyms and Leisure: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9277More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with representatives of the fitness and leisure sector on business rates policy.
Answer: At the Budget, the Valuation Office announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. The Government has introduced...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordGyms: Business RatesTreasuryTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9276More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of business rates on the financial viability of independent gyms.
Answer: At the Budget, the Valuation Office announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. The Government has introduced...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensions: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many residents of (a) Basildon, (b) Thurrock, and (c) Essex have reported being victims of pension scams in each of the last five years.
Answer: Data relating to reported pension fraud is collected on a UK-wide basis.
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: PensionsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what information his Department holds on how many transfers into Small Self-Administered Scheme pensions have taken place in each of the last five years.
Answer: An Options Assessment was published alongside the consultation on Protecting Pension Savers - Proposals to Amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021, analysing the impacts of the proposed regulatory ch...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensions: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many pension scam prosecutions have been brought in each of the last five years; and how many resulted in a conviction.
Answer: As part of the Pension Scams Action Group (PSAG) the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are part of a multi-agency taskforce of law enforcement, government and industry working together to disrupt and prosecute pension frau...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensions: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government crack down on pension scams, published on 9 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the reduction in pension scam losses expected as
Answer: An Options Assessment was published alongside the consultation on Protecting Pension Savers - Proposals to Amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021, analysing the impacts of the proposed regulatory ch...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensions: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, how many investigations into suspected pension scams are currently being undertaken by (a) The Pensions Regulator, (b) the Financial Conduct Authority and (c) other relevant authorities.
Answer: As part of the Pension Scams Action Group (PSAG) the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are part of a multi-agency taskforce of law enforcement, government and industry working together to disrupt and prosecute pension frau...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensions: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government crack down on pension scams, published on 9 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the number of pension savers who have lost money
Answer: An Options Assessment was published alongside the consultation on Protecting Pension Savers - Proposals to Amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021, analysing the impacts of the proposed regulatory ch...
Answered 22 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensions: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9220More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government crack down on pension scams, published on 9 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the total financial losses arising from pension s
Answer: Pension scams can have devastating consequences for individuals, and the Government takes the threat of fraud extremely seriously. That is why we are working with regulators, law enforcement agencies and industry partners to combat pension scams, strength...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordPensions: FraudDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9218More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Government crack down on pension scams, published on 9 June 2026, how many reports of pension scams were received by (a) Action Fraud, (b) The P
Answer: Collective data on reported pensions fraud is held by Report Fraud (previously Action Fraud), rather than regulators, and these figures show that reported levels of pensions fraud have increased since 2021. However, this should not be taken as evidence of...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Pension Scheme: EssexMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9193More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what estimate he has made of the annual cost to local authorities in Essex of councillors participating in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
Answer: The Government Actuary’s Department has estimated the England-level cost at £40-45 million per year, but this estimate is not broken down to individual local authorities. The cost will depend on a range of factors, including the number of councillors, all...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Pension SchemeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9192More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Government Actuary’s Department press release entitled Councillors in England access the Local Government Pension Scheme, published on 2 June 2026, what est
Answer: As set out in the consultation on access to the LGPS for mayors and councillors, the Government Actuary’s Department has estimated the cost at £40-45 million per year. A breakdown of this estimate across councillors, mayors, deputy mayors and London Assem...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Power: Data CentresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8973More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of AI-capable data centre growth on the Government’s clean power objectives.
Answer: The Government is committed to ensuring the electricity system can meet rising electricity demand, including from data centres, by deploying new renewable and low-carbon generation and networks in line with the Clean Power 2030 Action Plan. Growth in data...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Data CentresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8972More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what discussions he has had with the system operator on energy demand associated with AI-capable data centres.
Answer: The Department is engaging with the National Energy System Operator (NESO) on methodologies for understanding demand, and how different scenarios for data centre capacity, efficiency, utilisation and ramp-up rate translate into varying annual electricity ...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordElectricity: Data CentresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8971More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of AI-capable data centre growth on regional electricity network constraints.
Answer: Data centres in the right locations can utilise surplus or constrained renewable generation, reducing curtailment and making more efficient use of the electricity system. This more efficient use of the energy system would reduce network balancing costs, d...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: Data CentresDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8970More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, pursuant to the Answer of 21 May 2026 to Question 4046, what estimate he has made of the annual electricity consumption associated with 6GW of AI-capable data centre capacity.
Answer: Future electricity demand for data centres is uncertain because different scenarios for data centre capacity, efficiency, utilisation and ramp-up rate translate into varying annual electricity consumption. Because of this, the Government continues to work...
Answered 19 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordImmigration: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the British High Commission New Delhi's press release entitled UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship, published on 1 June 2026, whether any co
Answer: On 2 June 2026, the Department for Business and Trade Secretary of State visited Delhi and met his Indian counterpart, Minister Goyal.The discussion focused specifically on advancing the UK-India trading relationship, including bringing the UK-India Free ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the British High Commission New Delhi's press release entitled UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship, published on 1 June 2026, whether any pr
Answer: On 2 June 2026, the Department for Business and Trade Secretary of State visited Delhi and met his Indian counterpart, Minister Goyal.The discussion focused specifically on advancing the UK-India trading relationship, including bringing the UK-India Free ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: IndiaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8959More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the British High Commission New Delhi's press release entitled, UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship, published on 1 June 2026, whether the I
Answer: On 2 June 2026, the Department for Business and Trade Secretary of State visited Delhi and met his Indian counterpart, Minister Goyal.The discussion focused specifically on advancing the UK-India trading relationship, including bringing the UK-India Free ...
Answered 18 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8958More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the number of India Young Professionals Scheme visa holders (a) residing or (b) working in Essex.
Answer: The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8957More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of demand for places under the India Young Professionals Scheme; and how many applications were received for each available place in the most recent ballot.
Answer: The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8956More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the number of India Young Professionals Scheme visa holders who have overstayed their visas in each year since the scheme was introduced.
Answer: The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8955More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of compliance rates among holders of India Young Professionals Scheme visas with the conditions of their leave to remain.
Answer: The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordYouth Mobility Scheme: IndiaHome OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 8954More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what data her Department holds on the number of India Young Professionals Scheme visa holders who have subsequently applied for (a) settlement or (b) indefinite leave to remain in the UK.
Answer: The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
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