James McMurdock MP: written questions 2024
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Written questions
Business: EssexDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11813More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what support his Department is providing to businesses in Essex to increase the levels of exports of (a) goods and (b) services.
Answer: UK businesses, including those in Essex, can access DBT’s wealth of export support via Great.gov.uk. This comprises online support and our wider network of support, including Export Champions, the Export Academy, our International Markets network, and UK ...
Answered 5 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordDental Services: South Basildon and East ThurrockDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11812More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help support the (a) recruitment and (b) retention of dentists in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
Answer: We are determined to rebuild National Health Service dentistry, but it will take time and there are no quick fixes. Strengthening the workforce is key to our ambitions. We are exploring how we can better support the whole dental team to work in NHS dentis...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSt George's Day: Public HolidaysDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11811More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will establish an additional public holiday for St George's Day.
Answer: The current pattern of bank and public holidays is well established and accepted. The Government has no plans to change it.While an additional bank holiday may benefit some communities and sectors, the cost to the economy of an additional bank holiday rem...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: AsylumMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11808More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how many social housing places are accommodating asylum seekers in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer I gave to Question UIN 8700 on 21 October 2024.
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordNHS England: EqualityDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11807More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many people are employed by NHS England in roles relating to equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Answer: There are 34 individuals out of around 16,000 full-time equivalent staff who are employed by NHS England in roles relating to equality, diversity and inclusivity. NHS England provides services that are available for all, and good equality, diversity and i...
Answered 14 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordTelevision LicencesDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11806More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what her policy is on the future of the TV licence.
Answer: The Government remains committed to the licence fee for the remainder of the current Charter period.We will keep an open mind about the future of the licence fee, and will engage with the BBC, the public and other stakeholders before deciding on next step...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordRoad Traffic: South Basildon and East ThurrockDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 11805More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help reduce congestion in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
Answer: This Government is committed to maintaining and renewing our road network so it can serve all road users and is safe. Traffic management of local roads is the responsibility of local traffic authorities who are best placed to understand local circumstance...
Answered 1 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordMigrant Workers: VisasHome OfficeTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10589More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether her Department plans to increase the salary threshold for skilled worker visas.
Answer: The Home Secretary confirmed on 30 July that we will be retaining the salary threshold increase brought in by the previous government. Further details can be found in her Written Ministerial Statement here: Written statements - Written questions, answers ...
Answered 30 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordSocial MobilityDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10588More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department is taking steps to improve social mobility.
Answer: Every child should have every opportunity to succeed, no matter who they are, where they are from, or how much their parents earn. Too often opportunity for children and young people is defined by their background. That’s why this government is committed ...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCulture and History: CurriculumDepartment for EducationTabled 22 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10586More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential merits of a national curriculum which focuses on British (a) culture and (b) history in state-maintained secondary schools.
Answer: The government has established an independent Curriculum and Assessment Review, covering ages 5 to 18, which is chaired by Professor Becky Francis CBE. The terms of reference were published in July and can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/grou...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordProducts: PricesDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will bring forward legislative proposals to require supermarkets to charge regulated prices for certain products.
Answer: The government does not intend to propose legislation directly regulating prices in supermarkets. Effective competition in the grocery market will ensure fair prices and choices are available to consumers.Promoting effective competition is the responsibil...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordPalliative CareDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10350More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help improve palliative care.
Answer: The Government is determined to shift more healthcare out of hospitals and into the community, to ensure that patients and their families receive personalised care in the most appropriate setting, and palliative and end of life care services will have a b...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordKnives: CrimeHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10349More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of recent trends in the level of knife crime in Essex.
Answer: In the year ending March 2024, there were 1,539 offences involving knives or sharp instruments recorded by Essex Police, a fall of 8% compared with the year ending March 2023 (1,667). Across England and Wales (excluding Greater Manchester Police), the num...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordKnives: CrimeHome OfficeTabled 21 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10348More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle knife crime in Essex.
Answer: In the year ending March 2024, there were 1,539 offences involving knives or sharp instruments recorded by Essex Police, a fall of 8% compared with the year ending March 2023 (1,667). Across England and Wales (excluding Greater Manchester Police), the num...
Answered 29 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordCapital Investment: ThurrockDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to encourage companies to invest in Thurrock.
Answer: Growth is the government’s central economic mission and we are currently developing an Industrial Strategy which aims to drive growth across the UK through investment in key sectors and regions.DBT looks to encourage investment across the UK and works clo...
Answered 6 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordInvestment: BasildonDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps his Department is taking to encourage companies to invest in Basildon.
Answer: Growth is the government’s central economic mission and we are currently developing an Industrial Strategy which aims to drive growth across the UK through investment in key sectors and regions. The Department of Business and Trade (DBT) encourages invest...
Answered 4 Nov 2024
Original Parliament recordAlcoholic Drinks: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10029More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will support (a) pubs and (b) breweries in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency through alcohol duty.
Answer: Pubs and breweries make an enormous contribution to our economy and society, and this is recognised in the tax system.The current alcohol duty system supports pubs and breweries through Draught Relief, which ensures eligible products served on draught pay...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRetail Trade: South Basildon and East ThurrockMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 18 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 10028More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to help support the high streets in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
Answer: We want to ensure that communities across the country, such as in South Basildon and East Thurrock, have the support they need to revitalise their high street. As part of this, we plan to introduce new powers to help fill vacant properties through High St...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordHealth Services: Foreign NationalsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9885More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to prevent health tourism to the UK.
Answer: The National Health Service is a residency-based system, so only those who are ‘ordinarily resident’ in the United Kingdom, or otherwise exempt from charges under the NHS (Charges to Overseas Visitors) Regulations 2015 (the Charging Regulations), are elig...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordChildbirthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9878More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to improve (a) neonatal care for and (b) support for the parents of premature babies.
Answer: We are committed to improving neonatal services and supporting parents to be involved in all aspects of their baby's care. NHS England is implementing the Neonatal Critical Care Review Recommendations, investing £45 million in increasing neonatal cot capa...
Answered 28 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordMid and South Essex NHS Foundation TrustDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9862More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to support the Mid and South Essex NHS Trust.
Answer: The Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is in segment four of the NHS Oversight Framework. This means that the trust has been in receipt of national mandated support via NHS England’s Recovery Support Programme (RSP) since April 2024. NHS England’s N...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9861More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the impact of above average waiting times for GP appointments on patient health outcomes.
Answer: We recognise the potential impact that above-average waiting times for general practice (GP) appointments will have on patient health. The GP contract requires practices provide patients with an appropriate response on the day they make contact, based on ...
Answered 24 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordGeneral Practitioners: ThurrockDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she plans to take to reduce wait times for GP appointments in Thurrock.
Answer: We know that patients are finding it harder than ever to see a general practitioner (GP) and we are committed to fixing the the crisis in GPs to secure the long-term sustainability of the National Health Service.Our plan to restore GPs and improve the wai...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordRailways: TicketsDepartment for TransportTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9601More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps his Department is taking to extend contactless payments to additional train stations in Essex.
Answer: We have committed to expanding Pay As You Go (PAYG) contactless ticketing to further stations in the South East, with six stations on the Chiltern railways line having already gone live in June. This expansion will include the entire c2c network and the 1...
Answered 25 Oct 2024
Original Parliament recordUnemployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 16 Oct 2024AnsweredUIN 9600More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what discussions she has had with local authorities on tackling youth unemployment in South Basildon and East Thurrock constituency.
Answer: The forthcoming Youth Guarantee is testament to our commitment to do more to help young people achieve their potential and how we intend to maximise the role of as wide a range of local partners as possible in helping us to achieve this goal. Recent examp...
Answered 23 Oct 2024
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