James McMurdock MP: written questions 2026
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Space Technology: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25564More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the UK Space Agency press release entitled UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience, published on 20 July 2026, what metrics his Department
Answer: The UK Space Agency will assess the funding through proportionate monitoring and independent evaluation. Grant recipients will report during delivery and after project completion, with information supplemented where feasible by administrative and external...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace Technology: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25563More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the UK Space Agency press release entitled UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience, published on 20 July 2026, what recent discussions his
Answer: The UK Space Agency regularly engages with universities and research organisations through networks such as the Space Academic Network (SPAN) and the Space Technology Advisory Committee (STAC), which includes academic representation. The Agency also engag...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSatellites: FinanceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25562More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the UK Space Agency press release entitled UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience, published on 20 July 2026, what recent discussions his
Answer: Programme teams within the UK Space Agency meet regularly with companies from across the space sector. Discussions can include future business planning and opportunities but are always bounded by the fact that most of our funding opportunities are run as ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSpace TechnologyDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25561More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the UK Space Agency's press release entitled UK invests in homegrown space tech to boost national resilience, published on 20 July 2026, what recent assessment hi
Answer: The UK Space Agency assesses the economic impact of its investments through proportionate monitoring and evaluation. The National Space Innovation Programme has been under independent evaluation since 2023, with findings due to be published. The Agency is...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordToys and Games: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25560More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of whether existing product safety legislation provides sufficient powers to prevent the sale of asbestos-contaminated toys.
Answer: Product safety legislation prohibits asbestos in toys, in any concentration. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is aware of this issue and has required businesses to recall asbestos-contaminated products. OPSS is working with local authori...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordConsumer Goods: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25559More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what data his Department holds on the number of businesses investigated by the Office for Product Safety and Standards following recalls involving asbestos contamination in each of
Answer: Since 2021, 69 asbestos-contaminated consumer products have been recalled, including 36 toys. Of the 69, 66 occurred in 2026 and 3 in 2025. All 36 toy recalls occurred in 2026. Where known, the country of origin is listed on the published Product Recall G...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordToys and Games: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the Office for Product Safety and Standards news story entitled Stronger asbestos controls needed to keep kids safe, published on 20 July 2026, what data his Depa
Answer: Since 2021, 69 asbestos-contaminated consumer products have been recalled, including 36 toys. Of the 69, 66 occurred in 2026 and 3 in 2025. All 36 toy recalls occurred in 2026. Where known, the country of origin is listed on the published Product Recall G...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordToys and Games: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what data his Department holds on the number of sand-containing toys recalled due to asbestos contamination in each of the last five years.
Answer: Since 2021, 69 asbestos-contaminated consumer products have been recalled, including 36 toys. Of the 69, 66 occurred in 2026 and 3 in 2025. All 36 toy recalls occurred in 2026. Where known, the country of origin is listed on the published Product Recall G...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordConsumer Goods: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what data his Department holds on the number of product recalls involving asbestos contamination in each of the last five years.
Answer: Since 2021, 69 asbestos-contaminated consumer products have been recalled, including 36 toys. Of the 69, 66 occurred in 2026 and 3 in 2025. All 36 toy recalls occurred in 2026. Where known, the country of origin is listed on the published Product Recall G...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordToys and Games: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the Office for Product Safety and Standards news story entitled Stronger asbestos controls needed to keep kids safe, published on 20 July 2026, what discussions h
Answer: OPSS has published guidance for businesses on assuring the products they import and distribute are asbestos-free. OPSS works with local authorities to ensure and monitor the effectiveness of recalls and has regular dialogue with key businesses and represe...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordToys and Games: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25554More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the Office for Product Safety and Standards news story entitled Stronger asbestos controls needed to keep kids safe, published on 20 July 2026, what discussions h
Answer: The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is in regulation communication with local authorities on the issue of toys contaminated with asbestos. OPSS has provided two online technical briefings for frontline officers, and includes information and...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordToys and Games: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25553More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the Office for Product Safety and Standards news story entitled Stronger asbestos controls needed to keep kids safe, published on 20 July 2026, what plans his Dep
Answer: OPSS has published guidance for businesses on assuring the products they import and distribute are asbestos-free. OPSS works with local authorities to ensure and monitor the effectiveness of recalls and has regular dialogue with key businesses and represe...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordToys and Games: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25552More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the Office for Product Safety and Standards news story entitled Stronger asbestos controls needed to keep kids safe, published on 20 July 2026, what metrics will
Answer: OPSS has published guidance for businesses on assuring the products they import and distribute are asbestos-free. OPSS works with local authorities to ensure and monitor the effectiveness of recalls and has regular dialogue with key businesses and represe...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordToys and Games: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25551More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the Office for Product Safety and Standards news story entitled Stronger asbestos controls needed to keep kids safe, published on 20 July 2026, what assessment hi
Answer: OPSS has published guidance for businesses on assuring the products they import and distribute are asbestos-free. OPSS works with local authorities to ensure and monitor the effectiveness of recalls and has regular dialogue with key businesses and represe...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordToys and Games: AsbestosDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25550More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, with reference to the Office for Product Safety and Standards news story entitled Stronger asbestos controls needed to keep kids safe, published on 20 July 2026, what discussions h
Answer: OPSS has published guidance for businesses on assuring the products they import and distribute are asbestos-free. OPSS works with local authorities to ensure and monitor the effectiveness of recalls and has regular dialogue with key businesses and represe...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25549More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the effectiveness of previous Border Force public awareness campaigns in reducing the number of UK nationals recruited as drug couriers.
Answer: The Border Force activity highlighted in the press release formed part of wider operational and safeguarding work to raise awareness of the risks of criminal exploitation by organised crime groups involved in drug smuggling. The activity was delivered usi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25548More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Border Force press release entitled Border Force: don't let drug smugglers steal your future, published on 17 July 2026, whether her Department plans to publish an evaluation of
Answer: The Border Force activity highlighted in the press release formed part of wider operational and safeguarding work to raise awareness of the risks of criminal exploitation by organised crime groups involved in drug smuggling. The activity was delivered usi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25547More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Border Force press release entitled Border Force: don't let drug smugglers steal your future, published on 17 July 2026, what metrics will be used to assess the effectiveness of
Answer: The Border Force activity highlighted in the press release formed part of wider operational and safeguarding work to raise awareness of the risks of criminal exploitation by organised crime groups involved in drug smuggling. The activity was delivered usi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25546More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Border Force press release entitled Border Force: don't let drug smugglers steal your future, published on 17 July 2026, what the cost will be of the public awareness campaign.
Answer: The Border Force activity highlighted in the press release formed part of wider operational and safeguarding work to raise awareness of the risks of criminal exploitation by organised crime groups involved in drug smuggling. The activity was delivered usi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25545More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Border Force press release entitled Border Force: don't let drug smugglers steal your future, published on 17 July 2026, whether discussions have taken place with social media co
Answer: The Border Force activity highlighted in the press release formed part of wider operational and safeguarding work to raise awareness of the risks of criminal exploitation by organised crime groups involved in drug smuggling. The activity was delivered usi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25544More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Border Force press release entitled Border Force: don't let drug smugglers steal your future, published on 17 July 2026, what discussions have taken place with the Government of
Answer: The Border Force activity highlighted in the press release formed part of wider operational and safeguarding work to raise awareness of the risks of criminal exploitation by organised crime groups involved in drug smuggling. The activity was delivered usi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25543More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Border Force press release entitled Border Force: don't let drug smugglers steal your future, published on 17 July 2026, what data the Department holds on the number of UK nation
Answer: The Border Force activity highlighted in the press release formed part of wider operational and safeguarding work to raise awareness of the risks of criminal exploitation by organised crime groups involved in drug smuggling. The activity was delivered usi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25542More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Border Force press release entitled Border Force: don't let drug smugglers steal your future, published on 17 July 2026, what data the Department holds on the number of UK nation
Answer: The Border Force activity highlighted in the press release formed part of wider operational and safeguarding work to raise awareness of the risks of criminal exploitation by organised crime groups involved in drug smuggling. The activity was delivered usi...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSleeping RoughMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25541More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what recent analysis has been made of the potential causes of rough sleeping in England.
Answer: The government publishes rough sleeping management information, including data on the nationality of people sleeping rough, how many people sleeping rough have left the armed forces within the last 85 days and the number of people sleeping rough over the ...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
Original Parliament recordSleeping RoughMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what data the Department holds on the average length of time people spend sleeping rough before securing settled accommodation.
Answer: The government publishes rough sleeping management information, including data on the nationality of people sleeping rough, how many people sleeping rough have left the armed forces within the last 85 days and the number of people sleeping rough over the ...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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