James McMurdock MP: written questions

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Gibraltar: BordersForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment has been made of the adequacy of resources provided to Gibraltar's border security.
Answer: The Government keeps migration risks under constant review and remains in regular contact with His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar (who have responsibility for border security in Gibraltar) on issues including migration and border security. There is no ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Gibraltar: Immigration ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions have taken place with the Government of Morocco on preventing illegal migration routes from affecting Gibraltar.
Answer: The Government keeps migration risks under constant review and remains in regular contact with His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar (who have responsibility for border security in Gibraltar) on issues including migration and border security. There is no ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Gibraltar: Immigration ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what contingency plans are in place to support the Government of Gibraltar in the event of increased migration pressures arising from developments in Ceuta and Melilla.
Answer: The Government keeps migration risks under constant review and remains in regular contact with His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar (who have responsibility for border security in Gibraltar) on issues including migration and border security. There is no ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Gibraltar: SpainForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions have taken place with the Government of Spain on preventing illegal migration from affecting Gibraltar.
Answer: The Government keeps migration risks under constant review and remains in regular contact with His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar (who have responsibility for border security in Gibraltar) on issues including migration and border security. There is no ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Gibraltar: Immigration ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions have taken place with the Government of Gibraltar on the potential implications of recent illegal migration into Ceuta and Melilla for Gibraltar.
Answer: The Government keeps migration risks under constant review and remains in regular contact with His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar (who have responsibility for border security in Gibraltar) on issues including migration and border security. There is no ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Gibraltar: Immigration ControlsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment has been made of the potential implications of the illegal migration into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla for the security of Gibraltar's land and m
Answer: The Government keeps migration risks under constant review and remains in regular contact with His Majesty's Government of Gibraltar (who have responsibility for border security in Gibraltar) on issues including migration and border security. There is no ...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Undocumented Migrants: SpainHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what lessons the Government has identified from the recent illegal crossings into Ceuta and Melilla that could be applied to the security of the UK's borders.
Answer: The Government keeps all migration risks under constant review. While the operation of the Schengen Area is a matter for the EU and Schengen member countries, the Government continues to monitor the situation closely. We note Spain’s cooperation with Moro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Undocumented Migrants: Organised CrimeHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions have taken place with the European Border and Coast Guard Agency on tackling organised illegal migration networks operating between North Africa and Europe.
Answer: The Home Office maintains regular engagement with Frontex, the European Border and Coast Guard Agency, as part of the UK-Frontex Working Arrangement. Recent exchanges have focussed on risk analysis and intelligence sharing that supports collective efforts...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Undocumented Migrants: SpainHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether the Government has contingency plans for responding to increased illegal migration from southern Europe.
Answer: The Government keeps all migration risks under constant review. While the operation of the Schengen Area is a matter for the EU and Schengen member countries, the Government continues to monitor the situation closely. We note Spain’s cooperation with Moro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Undocumented Migrants: SpainHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions have taken place with European counterparts on the security implications of the recent illegal crossings into Ceuta and Melilla.
Answer: The Government keeps all migration risks under constant review. While the operation of the Schengen Area is a matter for the EU and Schengen member countries, the Government continues to monitor the situation closely. We note Spain’s cooperation with Moro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Undocumented Migrants: MoroccoHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions have taken place with the Government of Morocco on preventing illegal migration to Europe.
Answer: The Government keeps all migration risks under constant review. While the operation of the Schengen Area is a matter for the EU and Schengen member countries, the Government continues to monitor the situation closely. We note Spain’s cooperation with Moro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Undocumented Migrants: SpainHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent discussions have taken place with the Government of Spain on preventing illegal migration via Spain to the UK.
Answer: The Government keeps all migration risks under constant review. While the operation of the Schengen Area is a matter for the EU and Schengen member countries, the Government continues to monitor the situation closely. We note Spain’s cooperation with Moro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Undocumented Migrants: SpainHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what recent assessment has been made of the potential risk that migrants who entered Spain illegally via North Africa may subsequently seek to enter the UK.
Answer: The Government keeps all migration risks under constant review. While the operation of the Schengen Area is a matter for the EU and Schengen member countries, the Government continues to monitor the situation closely. We note Spain’s cooperation with Moro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Undocumented Migrants: SpainHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25676More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment has been made of the potential implications for UK border security of the recent mass illegal crossings into the Spanish enclaves of Ceuta and Melilla.
Answer: The Government keeps all migration risks under constant review. While the operation of the Schengen Area is a matter for the EU and Schengen member countries, the Government continues to monitor the situation closely. We note Spain’s cooperation with Moro...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Public HousesDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment has been made of the contribution of pubs to reducing social isolation and loneliness.
Answer: The Government recognises that pubs are important community assets that bring people together and provide valued spaces for social connection. While the Department has not made a specific assessment of the contribution of pubs to reducing social isolation...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Public HousesDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment has been made of the contribution of pubs to community wellbeing.
Answer: The Government recognises that pubs are important community assets that bring people together and provide valued spaces for social connection. While the Department has not made a specific assessment of the contribution of pubs to reducing social isolation...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Beer and Public HousesDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent discussions have taken place with the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) on the challenges facing pubs and breweries.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of ensuring that the beer and pub sector remains diverse, competitive and rooted in local communities, supporting jobs, investment and growth across towns and villages. We also recognise the concerns raised by som...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Public Houses: TaxationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25672More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 on the profitability of pubs.
Answer: The potential impacts of policy changes are carefully considered as part of policy development. We are mindful of cost pressures facing businesses like pubs, and the importance of profitability to having a sustainable operating environment for pubs across...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Public Houses: ClosuresDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent estimate has been made of the number of pubs expected to close over the next 12 months, in the context of changes to taxation, business rates and employment costs intro
Answer: The Government recognises the pressures facing pubs and the important role they play in supporting jobs, local economies and communities across the UK. The Department has not made a specific assessment of the impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 on pub closur...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Beer and Public Houses: CostsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25670More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent discussions have taken place with representatives of the pub and brewing sector on the cumulative impact of taxation, employment costs and regulatory costs.
Answer: The Government recognises the pressures facing pubs and the important role they play in supporting jobs, local economies and communities across the UK. The Department has not made a specific assessment of the impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 on pub closur...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Beer and Public Houses: Employers' ContributionsDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25669More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of changes to employer National Insurance contributions announced in the Autumn Budget 2025 on pubs and breweries.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role pubs and breweries play in supporting jobs, local economies and communities, and continues to engage with businesses across the sector to understand the pressures they face. A Tax Information and Impact Note (T...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Public Houses: EmploymentDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25668More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 on employment in the pub sector.
Answer: The Government recognises the pressures facing pubs and the important role they play in supporting jobs, local economies and communities across the UK. The Department has not made a specific assessment of the impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 on pub closur...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Public Houses: ClosuresDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25667More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what recent assessment has been made of the potential impact of the 2025 Budget on the number of subsequent pub closures in (a) Essex and (b) England.
Answer: The Government recognises the pressures facing pubs and the important role they play in supporting jobs, local economies and communities across the UK. The Department has not made a specific assessment of the impact of the Autumn Budget 2025 on pub closur...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Pet Travel SchemeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25666More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help reduce uncertainty for pet owners travelling between the UK and EU.
Answer: From 22 April 2026, new European Union regulations apply regarding the non‑commercial movement of pet dogs, cats and ferrets entering the EU from Great Britain. The European Commission have been clear that EU pet passports should only be issued to pet own...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
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Pet Travel SchemeDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25665More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what progress has been made in discussions with the EU on simplifying pet travel arrangements as part of the EU-UK Sanitary and Phytosanitary Agreement.
Answer: Securing less burdensome arrangements for non-commercial pet travel remains a UK Government priority. As announced at the UK-EU Leaders' Summit on 19 May 2025, the UK and EU have agreed to work towards a common Sanitary and Phytosanitary Area, which will ...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
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