James McMurdock MP: written questions 2025
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Individual Savings AccountsTreasuryTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87662More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to collect regional data on the use of the Lifetime ISA.
Answer: While HMRC does collect data on regional breakdown of Lifetime ISA account holders, the data quality is not sufficient to provide accurate regional breakdowns or produce statistics. In HMRC’s response to the recent Treasury Select Committee’s LISA enquiry...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGraduates: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87661More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of graduate earning outcomes in the UK relative to other OECD countries.
Answer: The department works with the OECD to support their publications on education.The OECD’s ‘Education at a glance 2025’ shows that the earnings of graduate workers relative to secondary-educated workers in the UK is close to the OECD average. In particular,...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGraduates: PayDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87660More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to help ensure that students studying subjects with historically low graduate earning outcomes receive value for money from their degree.
Answer: The Post-16 education and skills white paper, published in October 2025, sets out plans to ensure the higher education system drives economic growth. This includes policies to incentivise delivery of courses that produce the skills needed for the econom...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGraduates: Employment and PayDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87659More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of degree subjects associated with persistently (a) low employment and (b) earning outcomes; and what steps is she taking
Answer: The Post-16 education and skills white paper, published in October 2025, sets out plans to ensure the higher education system drives economic growth. This includes policies to incentivise delivery of courses that produce the skills needed for the econom...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGraduates: EmploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87658More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her Department's policies of differences in high-skilled employment rates by degree subject.
Answer: The Post-16 education and skills white paper, published in October 2025, sets out plans to ensure the higher education system drives economic growth. This includes policies to incentivise delivery of courses that produce the skills needed for the econom...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordGraduates: Career DevelopmentDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87657More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what plans she has to publish data on graduate career progression to assess the long-term impact of higher education on entry into high-skilled employment.
Answer: As set out in the Post-16 education and skills white paper, this government is determined that our world leading higher education (HE) system drives economic growth by creating a highly skilled workforce.The independent regulator of the HE sector, the Off...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87656More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of financial pressures on universities on their international recruitment practices.
Answer: The government has been clear that we welcome international students who meet the requirements to study in the UK and positively impact our higher education (HE) sector. However, we will not tolerate abuse of the student visa system in any way and measu...
Answered 12 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas StudentsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87655More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether the Office for Students (a) collects and (b) publishes data on the (i) continuation, (ii) completion and (iii) attainment rates for international students by (A) provider and (B) ranking.
Answer: The Office for Students (OfS) publish information on continuation and completion rates for higher education (HE) providers for non-UK domiciled students studying at English HE providers. The information is available for the English HE sector and by provid...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87654More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether there are regional variations in the planned allocation of Pride in Place programme funding to high street regeneration projects.
Answer: On 25 September, the Government launched its overarching Pride in Place Strategy, underpinned by two allocative funding programmes. The flagship Pride in Place Programme will provide up to £20 million in flexible funding and support to 244 places over the...
Answered 14 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPride in Place ProgrammeMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87653More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to publish regular data on Pride in Place Programme spending by intervention type.
Answer: From April 2026, following the submission of their Regeneration plans, the 75 Phase 1 places will begin to receive up to £2m a year in programme funding for the next decade. The Phase 2 neighbourhoods announced under the expansion will begin to receive ca...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational NeedsDepartment for EducationTabled 3 Nov 2025AnsweredUIN 87652More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of regional variation in the (a) progress, (b) attendance and (c) exclusion rates of pupils with SEND in schools receiving RISE intervention.
Answer: Regional Improvements for Standards and Excellence (RISE) teams are a key part of the government‘s work to drive up education standards in schools across England. Attainment, attendance and exclusion rates are all among the criteria we are monitoring at...
Answered 11 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordThurrock Centre for Independent LivingMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions his Department has had with Thurrock Council on ensuring the continued support for vulnerable residents in Thurrock, in the context of the planned closure of the
Answer: Commissioners have been in place since September 2022 to address the concerns about the unprecedented scale of the financial and commercial risks that faced the Thurrock Council at the beginning of the intervention. Commissioners continue to help and prov...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ReorganisationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 31 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 87207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what criteria he uses to postpone local elections under local government reorganisation.
Answer: Our starting point is for all elections to go ahead unless there is strong justification otherwise.Postponements have previously occurred in areas undergoing local government reorganisation only where councils requested or agreed to the postponement. The ...
Answered 10 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: HorsesDepartment for TransportTabled 30 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86977More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with equestrian safety organisations on trends in the number of road incidents involving horses over the past five years.
Answer: The Government is committed to reducing the numbers of those killed and injured on our roads and my Department works with a broad range of stakeholders, including discussions with the British Horse Society, to help us achieve our aim. In 2022 The Highway ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRoads: HorsesDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86590More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to raise awareness among motorists of their responsibilities when passing horses on public roads.
Answer: The Government’s flagship road safety campaign, THINK!, is currently running a Sharing the Road Safely radio advert via the Fillers service, which enables broadcasters to air public service messages at no cost. The advert promotes safe driving speeds and ...
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordConstruction: Apprentices and TrainingDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to increase the number of (a) training and (b) apprenticeship positions in areas where construction represents a substantial share of local employment.
Answer: The Department for Work and Pensions is committed to expanding access to high-quality construction training and apprenticeship opportunities across England, particularly in areas where the sector plays a significant role in the local economy. A wide range...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordConstruction: Government AssistanceMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to support areas with a high proportion of construction sector businesses.
Answer: The government’s Plan for Change includes a hugely ambitious milestone of building 1.5 million new safe and decent homes in England in this Parliament. My department is working across government and with industry to address skills shortages and improve sk...
Answered 7 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86587More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the number of instances of councils not meeting responsibilities under section 198 of the Housing Act 1996 by not responding since 2020.
Answer: The Government does not collect any data on the number of instances in which a council does not meet their responsibilities under section 198 of the Housing Act 1996.Where there are disputes between the notifying authority and the notified authority over ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessnessMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that councils meet responsibilities under section 198 of the Housing Act 1996.
Answer: The Government does not collect any data on the number of instances in which a council does not meet their responsibilities under section 198 of the Housing Act 1996.Where there are disputes between the notifying authority and the notified authority over ...
Answered 18 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86159More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on ensuring that housing policy supports independent living for older people.
Answer: The government recognises that well-designed, suitable housing can help support older people to live independently for longer. We will shortly set out our policy on accessible new build housing, reinforcing our commitment to ensuring everyone has access t...
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether he plans to introduce (a) financial incentives and (b) stamp duty reliefs for older homeowners wishing to move to more suitable housing.
Answer: The government is committed to enhancing provision and choice for older people in the housing market and we will continue to consider this issue as we develop our long-term housing strategy.
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing: Older PeopleMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86157More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps he is taking to ensure that local authorities meet identified needs for older people’s housing in local plans.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 63197 on 7 July 2025.
Answered 5 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Empty PropertyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of High Street Rental Auctions in reducing retail vacancy rates.
Answer: The auction is the final stage of the High Street Rental Auction process which supports councils to reoccupy vacant commercial units. These powers were introduced in December 2024 and early adopter councils confirmed in March 2025. Since then, no council ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: Empty PropertyMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 27 October 2025 to Question 83617 on Retail Trade: Empty Property, how many High Street Rental Auctions have been held.
Answer: The auction is the final stage of the High Street Rental Auction process which supports councils to reoccupy vacant commercial units. These powers were introduced in December 2024 and early adopter councils confirmed in March 2025. Since then, no council ...
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordUrban Areas: RegenerationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 27 October 2025 to Question 83618 on Retail Trade, what proportion of Pride in Place programme funding has been allocated to high street regeneration pr
Answer: On 25 September the Government announced the Pride in Place Programme, supporting 244 of Great Britain’s most in need neighbourhoods with up to £20m each over the next decade. This will serve as the cornerstone of this Government’s support for communities...
Answered 31 Oct 2025
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