James McMurdock MP: written questions

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Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25489More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what additional (a) judicial and (b) administrative resources will be provided t
Answer: In its response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review, published on 16 March 2026, the Government committed to consulting on extending recent judicial review reforms for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects to other planning regimes. As part of that ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25488More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the proposed reforms on a
Answer: In its response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review, published on 16 March 2026, the Government committed to consulting on extending recent judicial review reforms for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects to other planning regimes. As part of that ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25487More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what discussions he had with homeowners and renters organisations before publish
Answer: In its response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review, published on 16 March 2026, the Government committed to consulting on extending recent judicial review reforms for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects to other planning regimes. As part of that ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25486More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what discussions he had with environmental organisations before publishing the c
Answer: In its response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review, published on 16 March 2026, the Government committed to consulting on extending recent judicial review reforms for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects to other planning regimes. As part of that ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25485More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what discussions he has had with infrastructure developers on the proposed refor
Answer: In its response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review, published on 16 March 2026, the Government committed to consulting on extending recent judicial review reforms for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects to other planning regimes. As part of that ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25484More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what discussions he has had with the housebuilding industry on the proposed refo
Answer: In its response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review, published on 16 March 2026, the Government committed to consulting on extending recent judicial review reforms for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects to other planning regimes. As part of that ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25483More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Government's press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what discussions have taken place with the judiciary on the propose
Answer: In its response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review, published on 16 March 2026, the Government committed to consulting on extending recent judicial review reforms for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects to other planning regimes. As part of that ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Planning Permission: Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25482More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Government's press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what estimate has been made of the reduction in average determinati
Answer: In its response to the Nuclear Regulatory Review, published on 16 March 2026, the Government committed to consulting on extending recent judicial review reforms for Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects to other planning regimes. As part of that ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Planning Permission: Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25481More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Government's press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what evidence the Department has relied upon in concluding that mer
Answer: In 2024, Lord Banner KC published an independent review into legal challenges against Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects (NSIPs). This review examined available case data and drew on extensive engagement with stakeholders across the NSIP regim...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Planning Permission: Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25480More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Government's press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what estimate has been made of the number of judicial review claims
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on judicial review cases in England and Wales as part of the Civil Justice statistics quarterly bulletin (Civil justice statistics quarterly - GOV.UK). The consolidated figures for all judicial review cases since 200...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Planning Permission: Judicial ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25479More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to the Government's press release entitled Crackdown on baseless legal claims to get Britain building, published on 16 July 2026, what data the Department holds on the number of major housing devel
Answer: The Ministry of Justice publishes data on judicial review cases in England and Wales as part of the Civil Justice statistics quarterly bulletin (Civil justice statistics quarterly - GOV.UK). The consolidated figures for all judicial review cases since 200...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Infrastructure Levy: BasildonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 25478More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Department's case study entitled Basildon identifies 23 more urban housing sites, published on 21 July 2026, whether measures are in place to ensure that in
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Housing: BasildonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 25477More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Department's case study entitled Basildon identifies 23 more urban housing sites, published on 21 July 2026, what discussions have taken place with Basildon
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Housing: BasildonMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 25476More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Department's case study entitled Basildon identifies 23 more urban housing sites, published on 21 July 2026, what assessment has been made of the potential
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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EstoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25475More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what assessment has been made of the contributio
Answer: The UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap strengthens NATO's eastern border by deepening bilateral defence cooperation and enhancing NATO's deterrence and defence posture in Estonia. It modernises the UK's Forward Land Forces contribution to NATO through the transit...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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EstoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what discussions have taken place with NATO alli
Answer: The UK and Estonia jointly wrote the Roadmap, and following signature have communicated the new FLF offer with NATO allies including France, who contribute to FLF Estonia.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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EstoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25473More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what performance measures will be used to assess
Answer: The UK and Estonia will continue to work closely to monitor the implementation of the UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap against the commitments agreed by both nations. Through bilateral policy engagement, officials meet regularly to assess progress against each ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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EstoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what assessment has been made of opportunities f
Answer: The UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap, signed in July 2026, commits the UK and Estonia to deepen cooperation across defence, industry, capability development and military innovation. The Roadmap also provides the opportunity for expanded cooperation on emerging ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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EstoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what discussions have taken place with UK defenc
Answer: The UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap, signed in July 2026, commits the UK and Estonia to deepen cooperation across defence, industry, capability development and military innovation. The Roadmap also provides the opportunity for expanded cooperation on emerging ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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EstoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what plans are in place to increase cooperation
Answer: The UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap, signed in July 2026, commits the UK and Estonia to deepen cooperation across defence, industry, capability development and military innovation. The Roadmap also provides the opportunity for expanded cooperation on emerging ...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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EstoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what assessment has been made of the lessons fro
Answer: The UK continually assesses lessons from contemporary conflicts, including the war in Ukraine, to ensure our forces remain effective and credible. As set out in the UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap, the UK's Forward Land Forces presence in Estonia will transiti...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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EstoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what assessment has been made of the potential i
Answer: The UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap will modernise the UK's Forward Land Forces presence in Estonia to strengthen the defence and deterrence of Estonia as part of NATO. The decision followed extensive analysis, including comprehensive joint wargaming, which sh...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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EstoniaMinistry of DefenceTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence press release entitled European security strengthened under landmark UK and Estonia agreement, published on 16 July 2026, what additional financial commitment the UK has
Answer: The UK-Estonia Defence Roadmap deepens cooperation across defence, industry, capability development and military innovation, and includes the transition of the UK's Forward Land Forces presence in Estonia to a Mobile Anti-Armour Force from April 2027. Act...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Local PlansMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026Awaiting answerUIN 25466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, with reference to the letter from the Minister of State for Housing and Planning to the Interim Chief Executive of the Planning Inspectorate entitled Local Plan examinations: del
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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Parking: Private SectorMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 25465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment has been made of the potential impact of private parking charges on consumer confidence in town centres and retail parks.
Answer: No direct assessment has been made of the potential impact of private parking on consumer confidence in town centres and retail parks. The Government is aware of the concerns raised regarding private parking practices and intends to lay the new Private Pa...
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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