James McMurdock MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Employment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122381More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what analysis his Departme
Answer: The Youth Jobs Grant is specifically targeted at young people because of the risk of lifelong scarring impacts of extended unemployment at a young age and to support the Government’s commitment to reducing the number of young people not in education, empl...
Answered 9 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122380More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what estimate he has made
Answer: The Youth Jobs Grant is specifically targeted at young people because of the risk of lifelong scarring impacts of extended unemployment at a young age and to support the Government’s commitment to reducing the number of young people not in education, empl...
Answered 9 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordUniversal Credit: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122379More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what estimate he has made
Answer: The Youth Jobs Grant is specifically targeted at young people because of the risk of lifelong scarring impacts of extended unemployment at a young age and to support the Government’s commitment to reducing the number of young people not in education, empl...
Answered 9 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 19 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122378More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, pursuant to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what safeguards will be in
Answer: The Youth Jobs Grant is specifically targeted at young people because of the risk of lifelong scarring impacts of extended unemployment at a young age and to support the Government’s commitment to reducing the number of young people not in education, empl...
Answered 9 Apr 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, whether employers re
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what assessment his
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJob Creation: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122033More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what assessment he h
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices and Job Creation: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122032More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, whether he plans to
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122031More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what metrics his Dep
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordApprentices and Job Creation: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122030More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what estimate he has
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122029More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, whether employers wi
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSentencing: GenderMinistry of JusticeTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122008More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to Answer of 16 March 2026 to Question 119800 on Sentencing: Gender, what the evidential basis is for the conclusion that female offenders are typically lower risk to the public than male offenders.
Answer: The statement that women in the criminal justice system are typically lower risk to the public reflects a statement made by the Independent Sentencing Review (ISR) in its Part 2 Report.Through its engagement programme, the ISR heard from third sector orga...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise DutiesTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122007More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of fixed fuel duty on fuel prices during periods of high oil prices.
Answer: The Government is already taking action to ensure that fuel at the pump remains affordable. At Budget 2025, the Government extended the 5p-per-litre cut for a further five months, until the end of August this year. The Government has also cancelled the in...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: Excise Duties and VATTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 122006More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of (a) fuel duty and (b) VAT on trends in the level of cost of petrol and diesel for consumers.
Answer: The Government is already taking action to ensure that fuel at the pump remains affordable.At Budget 2025, the Government extended the 5p-per-litre cut for a further five months, until the end of August this year. The Government has also cancelled the inc...
Answered 26 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121978More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what steps his Depar
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121965More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, how many employers h
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121964More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what eligibility cri
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Schemes: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121963More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what factors will de
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordJob Creation: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121962More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, what estimate he has
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121961More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, over what time perio
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121960More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Major employment drive to help unlock 200,000 new jobs and apprenticeships for next generation, published on 16 March 2026, how the £1 billion f
Answer: This Government will not leave an entire generation of young people behind. For many years our young people have not had the opportunity and support they deserve. Under the last government, between 2021 and 2024, the number of young people not in educatio...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121959More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Chancellor and Energy Secretary meet with fuel bosses in No11 as government order crackdown on pump prices, published on 13 March 2026, what analysis her Dep
Answer: At Budget, the Chancellor confirmed the new FuelFinder service, which is now operational and will give consumers clear, real-time information so that they can find the cheapest fuel available. The Chancellor has written to Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive o...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121958More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Chancellor and Energy Secretary meet with fuel bosses in No11 as government order crackdown on pump prices, published on 13 March 2026, what analysis her Dep
Answer: At Budget, the Chancellor confirmed the new FuelFinder service, which is now operational and will give consumers clear, real-time information so that they can find the cheapest fuel available. The Chancellor has written to Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive o...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordFuels: PricesTreasuryTabled 18 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121957More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Chancellor and Energy Secretary meet with fuel bosses in No11 as government order crackdown on pump prices, published on 13 March 2026, what information her
Answer: At Budget, the Chancellor confirmed the new FuelFinder service, which is now operational and will give consumers clear, real-time information so that they can find the cheapest fuel available. The Chancellor has written to Sarah Cardell, Chief Executive o...
Answered 27 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordPetrol: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 17 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 121683More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Chancellor and Energy Secretary meet with fuel bosses in No11 as government order crackdown on pump prices, published on 13 March 202
Answer: There are currently approximately 7,400 petrol filling stations (PFSs) registered with Fuel Finder (approximately 90% of UK PFSs). Over 80% of UK PFSs have updated at least one price within the past week. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is res...
Answered 25 Mar 2026
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