James McMurdock MP: written questions
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Ghana and Nigeria: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126400More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, whether her
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGhana and Nigeria: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126399More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, whether she
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJournalism: TrainingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126398More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, whether her
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGhana and Nigeria: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126397More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, how the pro
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGhana and Nigeria: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126396More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, what assess
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGhana and Nigeria: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126395More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, what propor
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJournalism: TrainingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126394More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, what estima
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGhana and Nigeria: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, what the to
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGhana and Nigeria: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, what metric
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGhana and Nigeria: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, how many jo
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordGhana and Nigeria: JournalismForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126390More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Science training strengthens reporting by journalists from Ghana and Nigeria, published on 9 April 2026, what assess
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided to him on 17 March 2026 in response to Question 120276.
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126362More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she has held discussions with representatives of the road haulage sector on the introduction of an Essential User Rebate.
Answer: The Government is taking action to ensure that fuel at the pump remains affordable. At Budget 2025, the Government extended the 5p-per-litre cut for a further five months, until the end of August this year. The Government has also cancelled the increase i...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126361More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what estimate she has made of the cost to the Exchequer of introducing an Essential User Rebate for fuel.
Answer: The Government is already taking action on fuel affordability at the pump. At Budget 2025, the Government extended the 5p-per-litre cut for a further five months, until the end of August this year. The Government has also cancelled the increase in line wi...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126360More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of an Essential User Rebate on the financial viability of road haulage businesses.
Answer: The Government is already taking action on fuel affordability at the pump. At Budget 2025, the Government extended the 5p-per-litre cut for a further five months, until the end of August this year. The Government has also cancelled the increase in line wi...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126359More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of introducing an Essential User Rebate for fuel to support sectors reliant on road transport.
Answer: The Government is already taking action on fuel affordability at the pump. At Budget 2025, the Government extended the 5p-per-litre cut for a further five months, until the end of August this year. The Government has also cancelled the increase in line wi...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent guidance her Department has issued to education providers regarding the eligibility of students to receive maintenance loans on courses.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that cases of retrospective withdrawal of student finance do not occur in future.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126347More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to support students at risk of dropping out due to changes in funding eligibility.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126346More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what estimate she has made of the number of students likely to withdraw from their courses as a result of losing access to maintenance support.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126345More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to help ensure that students are not disadvantaged by errors made in the initial approval of student finance.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: Grants and LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what information her Department holds on the number of students who may be required to repay maintenance loans or grunts already received following reclassification of their course.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many students are currently affected by the withdrawal of student finance linked to weekend or flexible learning courses.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordStudents: Grants and LoansDepartment for EducationTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many students have had their maintenance loans or grants withdrawn due to being reclassified as distance learners in the last 12 months.
Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
Answered 29 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordJob CreationDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126334More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps he is taking to support job creation in sectors that traditionally provide entry-level employment opportunities.
Answer: Lack of experience is a key barrier for young people. 7-10% of 16-24-year-olds have never held any paid job or work experience, and 58% of those who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) have never held a paid job. To address this, the Gove...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 10 Apr 2026AnsweredUIN 126333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of barriers to labour market entry for young people with limited work experience.
Answer: Lack of experience is a key barrier for young people. 7-10% of 16-24-year-olds have never held any paid job or work experience, and 58% of those who are not in education, employment or training (NEETs) have never held a paid job. To address this, the Gove...
Answered 20 Apr 2026
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