James McMurdock MP: written questions
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Written questions
BBC: FinanceDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 6 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22237More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions her Department has had with the BBC on the potential merits of introducing an alternative funding scheme to the licence fee.
Answer: The Government remains committed to the licence fee for the remainder of the current Charter period.Ministers and officials in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have regular discussions with the BBC, and the Secretary of State had her first form...
Answered 16 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22236More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of custodial sentences for child sexual offences in preventing reoffending.
Answer: Child sexual abuse and exploitation are the most horrific of crimes and the Government is determined to act to strengthen the law in this area. This is why we have committed to legislate to make grooming an aggravating factor in the sentencing of child se...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHomelessness: Departmental CoordinationMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 6 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22235More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what progress her Department has made on setting up the Inter-Ministerial Group on ending homelessness.
Answer: The Government is committed to deliver long term solutions to end homelessness and will develop a new cross government strategy, working with mayors and councils across the country.The Deputy Prime Minister chaired the first Inter-Ministerial Group on Hom...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22234More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of requesting the Sentencing Council for England and Wales produce guidelines on the sentencing of grooming gangs.
Answer: Child sexual abuse and exploitation are the most horrific of crimes and the Government is determined to act to strengthen the law in this area. This is why we have committed to legislate to make grooming an aggravating factor in the sentencing of child se...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22233More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions her Department has had with the independent Sentencing Council for England and Wales on the adequacy of sentencing guidelines for child sexual offences in (a) reflecting the severity of the crime
Answer: Child sexual abuse and exploitation are the most horrific of crimes and the Government is determined to act to strengthen the law in this area. This is why we have committed to legislate to make grooming an aggravating factor in the sentencing of child se...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordIndependent Sentencing ReviewMinistry of JusticeTabled 6 Jan 2025AnsweredUIN 22232More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what recent estimate she has made of when the Independent Review of Sentencing will be complete.
Answer: This Sentencing Review is chaired by former Lord Chancellor, David Gauke and aims to ensure that there is always a place in prison for violent offenders. The Review launched on Tuesday 22 October 2024 and is estimated to run for six months. We therefore e...
Answered 14 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordHousing and Infrastructure: Environment ProtectionMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 19 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to protect areas of natural beauty from (a) new infrastructure and (b) housing projects.
Answer: The government is committed to ensuring that our most important and cherished landscapes are appropriately protected so they can be enjoyed by future generations.Planning policy is clear that planning policies and decisions should recognise the character ...
Answered 21 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: VictimsTreasuryTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21167More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of HMRC's policies on supporting victims of fraud.
Answer: Where taxpayers may have been victims of fraud, HMRC considers the correct response for each taxpayer’s case based on the unique set of circumstances they present. Where HMRC finds evidence of fraud, they work closely with the relevant authorities such as...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: CompensationTreasuryTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21166More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of establishing a financial compensation scheme for victims of fraud who have been taxed on money stolen from them.
Answer: Where taxpayers may have been victims of fraud, HMRC considers the correct response for each taxpayer’s case based on the unique set of circumstances they present. Where HMRC finds evidence of fraud, they work closely with the relevant authorities such as...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: InternetHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21165More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many instances of online fraud were reported to the police in the 2023-24 financial year.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: SentencingHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21164More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, if she will hold discussions with the Sentencing Council on the adequacy of sentencing guidelines in relation to perpetrators of fraud.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: Economic SituationHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21163More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment she has made of the impact of fraud on the economy.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: VictimsHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21162More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department coordinates with the Solicitor General to ensure victims of fraud receive the financial protection and support they need during criminal investigations.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: Crime PreventionHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21161More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to ensure police officers have training specifically on (a) tackling fraud and (b) fraud prevention.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: Victim Support SchemesHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21158More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what long-term programs are available to help fraud victims regain financial stability after a fraud incident.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: VictimsAttorney GeneralTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21156More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to support fraud victims throughout the recovery process.
Answer: This Government is committed to tackling fraud and supporting the victims of fraud.The Attorney General’s Office (AGO) superintends the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) and Serious Fraud Office (SFO). The CPS is responsible for prosecuting fraud, among oth...
Answered 10 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraudHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to raise awareness of (a) fraud and (b) fraud prevention.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: VictimsHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department has made an assessment of the adequacy of (a) legal and (b) financial advice for victims of fraud.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: Proceeds of CrimeHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what processes are in place to help victims of fraud recover lost (a) funds and (b) assets when the fraud is committed (i) online and (ii) by international scammers.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordFraud: VictimsHome OfficeTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21151More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what legal protections are available to fraud victims to prevent further (a) exploitation and (b) financial loss.
Answer: This Government is committed to working with law enforcement, civil society and industry to better protect the public and businesses from this appalling crime.Frauds with a total financial loss of £2.4 billion were reported to Action Fraud between Novembe...
Answered 7 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: EssexMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 21102More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she plans to clear Thurrock council's debt following the proposed merger of councils in Essex.
Answer: The Government has a framework to support councils in financial difficulty. In addition, the previous Secretary of State used statutory powers to intervene in a small number of councils failing their Best Value Duty partly associated with high levels of u...
Answered 9 Jan 2025
Original Parliament recordSpecial Educational Needs: Employers' ContributionsTreasuryTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20800More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to provide (a) grants and (b) compensation payments to mitigate the impact of proposed changes to employer National Insurance contributions to (i) public sector workers and (ii) (A) drivers and (B)
Answer: The Government will provide support for departments and other public sector employers for additional Employer National Insurance Contributions costs. This funding will be allocated to departments, with the Barnett formula applying in the usual way. This i...
Answered 20 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordSchools: TransportDepartment for EducationTabled 17 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20796More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of transport services for school children with special educational needs in (a) Essex and (b) England.
Answer: The department's ambition is that all children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities receive the right support to succeed in their education and as they move into adult life.The department’s home-to-school travel policy aims to ...
Answered 30 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of sentencing guidelines for child sexual offences in (a) reflecting the severity of the crime and (b) preventing reoffending.
Answer: Sentencing guidelines are developed by the independent Sentencing Council for England and Wales, in fulfilment of its statutory duty to do so.The Council is independent of Parliament and Government. As an independent body, the Council decides on its own p...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
Original Parliament recordOffences against Children: SentencingMinistry of JusticeTabled 16 Dec 2024AnsweredUIN 20380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether her Department plans to reform sentencing guidelines for child sexual offences.
Answer: Sentencing guidelines are developed by the independent Sentencing Council for England and Wales, in fulfilment of its statutory duty to do so.The Council is independent of Parliament and Government. As an independent body, the Council decides on its own p...
Answered 23 Dec 2024
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