James McMurdock MP: written questions

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NHS: SoftwareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28231More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether NHS England provides guidance to GP practices on enabling patients to request regular medicines through the NHS App where those medicines are not configured as repeat prescriptions.
Answer: The Hon. Member can find advice on how to use the NHS App to order prescriptions at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/
Answered 22 Sept 2026
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NHS: SoftwareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28230More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the ability of patients to request repeat prescriptions through the NHS App for medicines that were previously prescribed as acute medications.
Answer: The Hon. Member can find advice on how to use the NHS App to order prescriptions at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/
Answered 22 Sept 2026
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NHS: SoftwareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28229More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of difficulties accessing prescription services through the NHS App on patients’ ability to obtain medicines in a timely manner.
Answer: The Hon. Member can find advice on how to use the NHS App to order prescriptions at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/
Answered 22 Sept 2026
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NHS: SoftwareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28228More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what data she holds on the number of technical failures experienced by patients when using the NHS App.
Answer: The Hon. Member can find advice on how to use the NHS App to order prescriptions at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/
Answered 22 Sept 2026
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NHS: SoftwareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28227More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate she has made of the number of patients experiencing difficulties accessing prescription services through the NHS App.
Answer: The Hon. Member can find advice on how to use the NHS App to order prescriptions at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/
Answered 22 Sept 2026
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NHS: SoftwareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 8 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 28226More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the a) accessibility and b) usability of the NHS App prescription service.
Answer: The Hon. Member can find advice on how to use the NHS App to order prescriptions at the following link:https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-app/help/prescriptions/
Answered 22 Sept 2026
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English Language and Mathematics: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28225More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of GCSE resits in improving a) English and b) Maths attainment among students who did not achieve a grade 4 at age 16.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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English Language and Mathematics: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28224More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what information her Department holds on the reasons for levels of pass rates among students aged 17 and over resitting GCSE a) English and b) Maths in 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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English Language and Mathematics: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28223More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the current requirements for students who do not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE a) English or b) Maths to continue studying those subjects post-16.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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English Language and Mathematics: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28222More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the factors contributing to regional disparities in 2026 GCSE a) English and b) Mathematics attainment.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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English Language and Mathematics: GCSEDepartment for EducationTabled 8 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 28221More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the reasons why approximately 30% of 16-year-olds did not achieve a grade 4 or above in a) GCSE English and b) GCSE Mathematics in 2026.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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PE and School Sport Partnerships NetworkDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27778More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to Answer of 21 August 2026 to Question 11572 on PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, how many primary schools will receive less funding for PE and sport in 2026/27 than they received through the
Answer: The department is maintaining funding for PE and school sport at £1 billion over three years as we move to providing support through a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network (SSPN).In the context of moving to the new approach, we have listened to sc...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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PE and School Sport Partnerships NetworkDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27777More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, pursuant to Answer of 21 August 2026 to Question 11572 on PE and School Sport Partnerships Network, what criteria will be used to determine which schools are considered most in need of support under the PE and
Answer: The department is maintaining funding for PE and school sport at £1 billion over three years as we move to providing support through a new PE and School Sport Partnerships Network (SSPN).In the context of moving to the new approach, we have listened to sc...
Answered 15 Sept 2026
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Data Centres: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27763More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of proposed AI-capable data centres in Essex on local water resources.
Answer: The Government recognises that, while data centre water use is likely to remain a small component of national water demand (less than 1%), local impacts may be significant, particularly during periods of peak demand. Defra’s Water Delivery Taskforce is br...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Data Centres: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27762More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to require operators of AI-capable data centres to report annual water consumption to regulators.
Answer: A recent report by the Water Research Centre concluded that existing data centres in England account for just 0.2% of current non-household demand. As the sector grows, Defra is working across government and with the Environment Agency to better understan...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Data Centres: WaterDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27761More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with local planning authorities on the water requirements of proposed AI-capable data centres.
Answer: A recent report by the Water Research Centre concluded that existing data centres in England account for just 0.2% of current non-household demand. As the sector grows, Defra is working across government and with the Environment Agency to better understan...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Data Centres: Water SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27760More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of AI-capable data centres on long-term national water demand forecasts.
Answer: A recent report by the Water Research Centre concluded that existing data centres in England account for just 0.2% of current non-household demand. As the sector grows, Defra is working across government and with the Environment Agency to better understan...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Employment: Artificial IntelligenceDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and TradeTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27759More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, what steps he is taking to encourage employers adopting artificial intelligence to maintain a) entry-level employment and b) training pathways for young people.
Answer: AI is transforming the labour market, and the government is acting to ensure young people can access entry-level roles and meaningful career pathways.Backed by £20 million, the Early Careers Jobs Alliance brings together government, employers, trade union...
Answered 14 Sept 2026
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Graduates: VacanciesDepartment for EducationTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27758More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential implications for her policies of the finding from the Adzuna UK Job Market Report, published on 31 July 2026, that there has been a 45.6% year-on-year reduction in
Answer: The Adzuna report provides one indicator of conditions in the market for advertised graduate roles. The department considers that evidence from a range of sources should be used to establish the full picture of graduate outcomes and the wider labour marke...
Answered 16 Sept 2026
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PlaygroundsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27745More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the loss of public green space on opportunities for children to engage in outdoor play.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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PlaygroundsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27744More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether her Department issues guidance on (a) inspection and (b) maintenance standards for local authority-owned playgrounds.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of safe, high-quality playgrounds for children and families. Responsibility for the provision, inspection, maintenance and management of local authority-owned playgrounds rests with individual local authorities, wh...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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PlaygroundsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27743More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the condition of public playground equipment owned by local authorities.
Answer: The Government recognises the importance of safe, high-quality playgrounds for children and families. Responsibility for the provision, inspection, maintenance and management of local authority-owned playgrounds rests with individual local authorities, wh...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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PlaygroundsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27742More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the availability of accessible and inclusive playground equipment for children with disabilities.
Answer: Playgrounds are an important part of healthy, happy and connected communities, supporting children’s physical health, wellbeing and social development. Responsibility for the provision and maintenance of public playgrounds sits mainly with local authoriti...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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PlaygroundsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27741More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of children’s play provision in major residential developments approved since 2024.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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PlaygroundsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 7 Sept 2026Awaiting answerUIN 27740More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance her Department provides to local planning authorities on the provision of children’s play facilities in new housing developments.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
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