James McMurdock MP: written questions 2026
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Mental Health Services: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the level of barriers preventing men from accessing traditional mental health services.
Answer: The Government recognises that many men can face significant barriers to accessing traditional mental health services.Evidence on engagement with mental health services is mixed. Findings from the Adult Psychiatric Morbidity Survey show that men with comm...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health Services: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he has had with NHS England on partnership working with community-based men’s mental health organisations.
Answer: The Department continues to work closely with NHS England to improve outcomes for men, including through a shared focus on suicide prevention.The Men’s Health Strategy seeks to improve the health and wellbeing of all men in England, including by tackling ...
Answered 24 Aug 2026
Original Parliament recordSuicide: Mental Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the level of contribution of informal peer support networks to suicide prevention among men.
Answer: The Government recognises that informal peer support networks, including support provided by friends, family members, colleagues, and community groups, can play an important role in promoting wellbeing, encouraging help-seeking, and supporting suicide pre...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7338More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to support voluntary and community sector organisations working to reduce stigma surrounding men’s mental health.
Answer: The Government recognises the important role that voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations play in supporting men’s mental health and helping to reduce stigma around mental ill health and help-seeking.The Government continues to wo...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of community-based men’s mental health initiatives in reducing loneliness and social isolation among men.
Answer: We know that men can find it more difficult to talk about their mental health, and that initiatives such as peer support walking groups and other community-based mental health initiatives may be helpful in improving men’s mental health and reducing loneli...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMental Health: MenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of peer support walking groups in improving men’s mental health outcomes.
Answer: We know that men can find it more difficult to talk about their mental health, and that initiatives such as peer support walking groups and other community-based mental health initiatives may be helpful in improving men’s mental health and reducing loneli...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS: ManagersDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7329More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Very Senior Managers were employed by NHS organisations in England in each of the last five years.
Answer: The Department and NHS England publish information on the number of Very Senior Managers working in National Health Service organisations each year as part of evidence for the Senior Salaries Review Body. The latest evidence, for the 2026/27 pay round, ca...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving: Older PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7328More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of introducing periodic eyesight checks for drivers aged 70 and over.
Answer: All drivers, regardless of age, have a legal responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if at any time they develop a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive. The DVLA will investigate those drivers who notify...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: Older PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7254More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many driving licences held by people aged over 70 were revoked on medical grounds in each of the last five years.
Answer: The table below shows the number of licences that were revoked on medical grounds for people aged 70 and over in each of the last five years: 20202021202220232024202515,58613,41721,52320,54822,532 27,202 Please note that these figures may include more tha...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordRoads: AccidentsDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7253More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many road traffic collisions in each of the last five years involved a driver whose eyesight was a contributory factor.
Answer: Data on road injury collisions in Great Britain is reported by the police via a system known as STATS19. Reporting officers can assign up to 6 factors which in their opinion may have contributed to the collision occurring, including where ‘driver or rider...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: Older PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7252More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to require evidence of a recent eyesight test when renewing a driving licence after the age of 70.
Answer: All drivers, regardless of age, have a legal responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if at any time they develop a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive. The DVLA will investigate those drivers who notify...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: Older PeopleDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7251More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what plans she has to introduce medical assessments for drivers renewing their licences after the age of 70.
Answer: All drivers, regardless of age, have a legal responsibility to inform the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) if at any time they develop a medical condition that may affect their ability to drive. The DVLA will investigate those drivers who notify...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 5 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7250More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the self-declaration system for assessing the medical fitness of drivers renewing a car driving licence.
Answer: The Government keeps the arrangements for assessing the medical fitness of drivers under review, including the current self-declaration process for drivers renewing a car driving licence. Under the current system, drivers are required by law to notify the...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Certificates: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7090More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Department for Work and Pensions’ press release entitled Broken fit note system to be overhauled, published on 20 May 2026, what timetable the Government has for national rollout o
Answer: The Department is taking a test-and-learn approach to gathering evidence to determine the viability and deliverability of the tested models for the fit note reform pilots, so that we can take a rapid, iterative approach. We envisage a combination of quali...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Certificates: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7089More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Department for Work and Pensions’ press release entitled Broken fit note system to be overhauled, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the implications of the r
Answer: As announced on 20 May 2026, the Government is testing reform of the fit note through pilots in four ICB areas in England.The pilots will support more effective conversations on workplace adjustments by replacing the traditional fit note with a voluntary ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Certificates: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7088More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Broken fit note system to be overhauled, published on 20 May 2026, whether he has had discussions with employer organisations on reasonable work
Answer: As announced on 20 May 2026, the Government is testing reform of the fit note through pilots in four ICB areas in England.The pilots will support more effective conversations on workplace adjustments by replacing the traditional fit note with a voluntary ...
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMedical Certificates: ReformDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7087More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Broken fit note system to be overhauled, published on 20 May 2026, what metrics will be used to assess the effectiveness of the pilot schemes.
Answer: The Department is taking a test-and-learn approach to gathering evidence to determine the viability and deliverability of the tested models for the fit note reform pilots, so that we can take a rapid, iterative approach. We envisage a combination of quali...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7060More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of future NHS projects expected to utilise Hospital 2.0 standardised designs.
Answer: The New Hospital Programme is currently focused on applying Hospital 2.0, the standardised approach to new hospital construction, developed with clinical and operational staff, to schemes within its Plan for Implementation. Schemes in Wave 1 and subsequen...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordHospitals: ConstructionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7059More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the applicability of Hospital 2.0 design principles to smaller NHS facilities, such as (a) community hospitals, (b) primary care facilities and (c) outpatient centres
Answer: The New Hospital Programme is currently focused on applying Hospital 2.0, the standardised approach to new hospital construction, developed with clinical and operational staff, to schemes within its Plan for Implementation. Schemes in Wave 1 and subsequen...
Answered 15 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7057More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what data her Department collects on the average waiting-list position of pupils who ultimately receive a school place through the waiting-list process.
Answer: In 2025, 92.6% of families were offered their first-choice primary school and 98.6% received offers from one of their top three choices. At secondary level, 83.5% of families were offered their first-choice school and 94.9% received offers from one of the...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: AdmissionsDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 7056More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many and what proportion of pupils placed on waiting lists for oversubscribed schools subsequently received an offer of a place in each of the last five years.
Answer: In 2025, 92.6% of families were offered their first-choice primary school and 98.6% received offers from one of their top three choices. At secondary level, 83.5% of families were offered their first-choice school and 94.9% received offers from one of the...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: InfrastructureTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6941More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure, published on 20 May 2026, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to maxi
Answer: On 20 May, the Chancellor announced a package of infrastructure planning reforms to accelerate delivery of the most important clean energy projects, strengthen the UK’s energy security and support economic growth. By reducing delays and making the judicia...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: InfrastructureTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6940More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure, published on 20 May 2026, what safeguards will remain in place for local communiti
Answer: On 20 May, the Chancellor announced a package of infrastructure planning reforms to accelerate delivery of the most important clean energy projects, strengthen the UK’s energy security and support economic growth. Under these reforms, projects designated ...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordClean Energy: InfrastructureTreasuryTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6939More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her Department's press release entitled Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure, published on 20 May 2026, if she will set out what role hon. Members will have in
Answer: On 20 May, the Chancellor announced a package of infrastructure planning reforms to accelerate delivery of the most important clean energy projects, strengthen the UK’s energy security and support economic growth.These proposals include a new route for Pa...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordConstruction: TrainingDepartment for EducationTabled 4 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 6938More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers, published on 20 May 2026, what steps her Department is taking to encourage small and
Answer: Sector engagement indicates that there is strong employer demand for new entrants and willingness across the sector to offer high-quality placement opportunities, supported by the additional regional funding provided through the Construction Skills Progra...
Answered 12 Jun 2026
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