James McMurdock MP: written questions

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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12344More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, what the potential military applications ar
Answer: The Prime Minister announced on 30 June, through the Defence Investment Plan, that the Government is committed to spending more than £5 billion to fund a drone transformation over the next four years. As part of this, £650 million will deliver inexpensive...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12343More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, what plans he has to develop counter-drone
Answer: The Uncrewed Systems Centre works closely with the Department’s Joint Counter Uncrewed Aerial Systems Office (JCO) on the development of counter-drone technologies.
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces: Uncrewed SystemsMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12342More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, what assessment he has made of the adequacy
Answer: The Strategic Defence Review considered all aspects of Defence, including the capabilities required by the UK to meet the challenges, threats, and opportunities of the twenty-first century. As part of our response, in creating the Uncrewed Systems Centre,...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12341More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the r
Answer: Given the speed and variety of innovation in uncrewed systems technology, it is not possible to quantify the reduction in time taken to develop and field new uncrewed capabilities that the Uncrewed Systems Centre (USC) will enable. Nevertheless, by bringi...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12340More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, how many small and medium-sized Br
Answer: The Uncrewed Systems Centre (USC) in Swindon will play a part in the Department’s drive to implement the ambitions set out in the Defence Industrial Strategy, particularly to back UK based businesses and to put the UK at the leading edge of defence innova...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Uncrewed Systems: Manufacturing IndustriesMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12339More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, what assessment he has made of the
Answer: The UK has a thriving ecosystem of manufacturers contributing to uncrewed capability, from component level manufacturers and Small and Medium Enterprises through to prime manufacturers. The Defence Investment Plan sets out a growing level of investment in...
Answered 13 Jul 2026
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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12337More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the v
Answer: Given the speed of innovation in uncrewed systems technology, it is not possible to estimate with certainty the likely value of defence exports that may result from technologies developed or tested at the Uncrewed Systems Centre (USC). Nevertheless, by ac...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12336More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, whether he is taking steps to ensu
Answer: The Uncrewed Systems Centre (USC) in Swindon will play a part in the Department’s drive to implement the ambitions set out in the Defence Industrial Strategy, particularly to back UK based businesses and to put the UK at the leading edge of defence innova...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12335More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, what proportion of contracts assoc
Answer: The Uncrewed Systems Centre (USC) in Swindon will play a part in the Department’s drive to implement the ambitions set out in the Defence Industrial Strategy, particularly to back UK based businesses and to put the UK at the leading edge of defence innova...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12333More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, what are the lessons from the conf
Answer: Two of the key lessons for the MOD from the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are the pace of technical innovation and a whole of society effort, if our Armed Forces are to retain an edge over, and therefore deter, our adversaries. The Uncrewed Systems Centre...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Uncrewed Systems: TestingMinistry of DefenceTabled 23 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 12332More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to the Ministry of Defence's press release entitled Europe's largest drone testing centre opens in Swindon to boost defence innovation, published on 12 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the n
Answer: Now the Defence Uncrewed System Centre (DUSC) has been established we expect frontline commands, industry, innovators and allies to utilise the facilities as we move towards more autonomy and uncrewed systems being deployed across our forces. We have not ...
Answered 1 Jul 2026
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LinkedInDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11917More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Department for Work and Pensions' press release entitled LinkedIn and government join forces to help jobseekers build their careers, published on 15 June 2026, what assessment he h
Answer: The joint project between Skills England and LinkedIn aims to use the data held by LinkedIn to provide a better understanding of the labour market, job opportunities and how individuals successfully progress in their careers. The work will build on data t...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
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LinkedInDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11916More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Department for Work and Pensions' press release entitled LinkedIn and government join forces to help jobseekers build their careers, published on 15 June 2026, what estimate he has
Answer: The joint project between Skills England and LinkedIn aims to use the data held by LinkedIn to provide a better understanding of the labour market, job opportunities and how individuals successfully progress in their careers. The work will build on data t...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
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LinkedInDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11915More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Department for Work and Pensions' press release entitled LinkedIn and government join forces to help jobseekers build their careers, published on 15 June 2026, what assessment he h
Answer: The joint project between Skills England and LinkedIn aims to use the data held by LinkedIn to provide a better understanding of the labour market, job opportunities and how individuals successfully progress in their careers. The work will build on data t...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
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LinkedInDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11914More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to the Department for Work and Pensions' press release entitled LinkedIn and government join forces to help jobseekers build their careers, published on 15 June 2026, what estimate he has
Answer: The joint project between Skills England and LinkedIn aims to use the data held by LinkedIn to provide a better understanding of the labour market, job opportunities and how individuals successfully progress in their careers. The work will build on data t...
Answered 3 Jul 2026
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Guatemala: Beekeeping and CoffeeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11913More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the benefits to the United Kingdom from funding beekeeping and coffee-growing projects in Guatemala.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guatemala: Beekeeping and CoffeeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11912More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the value for money of support for beekeeping and coffee-growing activities in Guatemala.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guatemala: Climate Change and Nature ConservationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what estimate she has made of the cost per beneficiary of the project referenced in the British Embassy Guatemala City's press release entitled UK and partners strengthen cli
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guatemala: Beekeeping and CoffeeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11910More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the level of return on investment from UK funding for beekeeping and coffee-growing initiatives in Guatemala.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guatemala: CoffeeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11909More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the British Embassy Guatemala City's press release entitled UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala, published on 11 Jun
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guatemala: CoffeeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11908More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the British Embassy Guatemala City's press release entitled UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala, published on 11 Jun
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guatemala: CoffeeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11907More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the British Embassy Guatemala City's press release entitled UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala, published on 11 Jun
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guatemala: CoffeeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11906More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the British Embassy Guatemala City's press release entitled UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala, published on 11 Jun
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guatemala: CoffeeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11905More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the British Embassy Guatemala City's press release entitled UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala, published on 11 Jun
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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Guatemala: BeekeepingForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 22 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11904More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the British Embassy Guatemala City's press release entitled UK and partners strengthen climate resilience and conservation in Guatemala, published on 11 Jun
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his sixteen questions, and to the Darwin Initiative website, which provides further information on the project. This includes its costs and outcomes, and explains why the UK has been funding projects su...
Answered 30 Jun 2026
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