James McMurdock MP: written questions 2026

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Access to Work Scheme: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4695More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, whether his Department plans to publish regu
Answer: We will provide an update via the Department’s Annual Report and Accounts for 2026/27.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Access to Work Scheme: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4694More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the proportion
Answer: Access to Work applications are managed through a national queue and processed in date order. The Department does not hold the information in a format that allows the proportion of nonurgent Access to Work applications awaiting a decision for more than 28...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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Access to Work Scheme: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4693More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what preventative steps his Department is ta
Answer: As set out in the Written Ministerial Statement made of 19 May, to increase the efficiency and reduce waiting times for the scheme we will recruit an additional 480 case staff to process the higher volume of applications. When recruitment is complete, we ...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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Access to Work Scheme: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4692More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what performance targets his Department has
Answer: As set out in the Department’s press release of 19 May 2026, the current plan is to clear the backlog by September 2027, supported by the recruitment of nearly 500 additional staff to improve processing times and ensure people receive support more quickly...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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Access to Work Scheme: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4691More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what the average number of claims processed
Answer: Since 2021, the Access to Work scheme has successfully adapted to significant changes in demand. Post COVID operating conditions have led to a broader and more complex mix of customer cases, including increased applications involving multiple adjustments,...
Answered 14 Jul 2026
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Access to Work Scheme: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4690More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the average wai
Answer: The Department does not hold the information in a format that allows waiting times to be analysed by region.Access to Work applications are managed through a national queue and processed in date order, meaning that a customer’s region does not determine w...
Answered 9 Jun 2026
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Access to Work SchemeDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4689More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what analysis he has undertaken of the cause
Answer: The department has not undertaken analysis to identify the causes of the increase in Access to Work claims since 2018/19. We have committed to recruiting and training an additional 360 case managers, and 120 case workers to process the higher volume of ap...
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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Access to Work Scheme: StandardsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4688More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Huge recruitment boost to tackle backlog in vital disability work scheme, published on 19 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the time requir
Answer: As per the press release of 19 May 2026, the Department aims to clear the existing backlog by September 2027.
Answered 10 Jun 2026
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Artillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4687More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army, published on 13 May 2026, what proportion of steel used in the RCH 155 prog
Answer: It is currently too early to specify the exact proportion of British steel that will be used in the Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) programme. However, approximately 15% of the RCH 155 platform – predominantly the weapon system, which includes ...
Answered 17 Jun 2026
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Artillery: ProcurementMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4686More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Next-generation remote controlled artillery systems to transform British Army, published on 13 May 2026, what proportion of the RCH 155 programme’s supply
Answer: Approximately 33% of the UK Remote-Controlled Howitzer 155mm (RCH 155) platform value will be in the UK. Initial production will take place in Germany, where existing facilities will allow for faster delivery. However, once UK facilities are opened, such ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4685More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what estimate he has made of
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question 121373 on 17 March 2026.https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-03-17/121373
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4684More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what criteria he will use to
Answer: Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed. The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personn...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, which other nations will cont
Answer: Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed. The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personn...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4682More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, how many UK military personne
Answer: Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed. The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personn...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4681More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what rules of engagement will
Answer: Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed. The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personn...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Peacekeeping Operations: Strait of HormuzMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4680More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what assessment he has made o
Answer: Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed. The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personn...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Strait of Hormuz: Peacekeeping OperationsMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4679More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK to contribute drones, jets and warship to multinational mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz, published on 12 May 2026, what estimate he has made of
Answer: Under UK and French leadership, over 40 nations are engaged in planning to support maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz, with the nature and extent of contributions still being developed. The UK contribution, including its scale, duration and personn...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Driverless VehiclesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4678More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether he plans to create partner
Answer: The partnership aims to harness the transformative potential of AV technologies to support UK economic growth and strengthen UK supply chain in areas such as embodied AI, hardware, and systems integration, among others There are currently no plans to crea...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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WayveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4677More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what timeline he has established f
Answer: The MoU took effect on 12 May and will remain in effect for three years. Progress will be regularly reviewed.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Motor Vehicles: Manufacturing IndustriesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4676More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the
Answer: The partnership aims to harness the transformative potential of AV technologies to support UK economic growth and strengthen UK supply chain in areas such as embodied AI, hardware, and systems integration, among others There are currently no plans to crea...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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WayveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4675More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what data-sharing arrangements wil
Answer: The MoU does not mandate data sharing. Any future arrangements for data-sharing relevant to the MoU will comply with regular processes and UK law.
Answered 5 Jun 2026
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Driverless Vehicles: Pilot SchemesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4674More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether any self-driving vehicle p
Answer: There have been no recent discussions between Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Secretary of State for Transport on self-driving vehicle pilots, and we are not aware of any company currently planning self-driving vehicle pilots in Essex.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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Driverless Vehicles: Pilot SchemesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4673More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what recent discussions he has had
Answer: There have been no recent discussions between Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Secretary of State for Transport on self-driving vehicle pilots, and we are not aware of any company currently planning self-driving vehicle pilots in Essex.
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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WayveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4672More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether he plans to implement safe
Answer: The partnership aims to harness the transformative potential of AV technologies to support UK economic growth, strengthen UK supply chain in areas such as embodied AI, hardware, and systems integration, among others and build on UK strengths in research, ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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WayveDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4671More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the
Answer: The partnership aims to harness the transformative potential of AV technologies to support UK economic growth, strengthen UK supply chain in areas such as embodied AI, hardware, and systems integration, among others and build on UK strengths in research, ...
Answered 8 Jun 2026
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