James McMurdock MP: written questions 2026
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Energy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120558More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Tough new rules force suppliers to fix faulty smart meters, published on 10 March 2026, what information his Department holds on the
Answer: The Department collects statistics on the total number of smart meters in operation at a GB-wide level which use a range of technologies including 2G and 3G mobile communications. The latest statistics on smart meters in operation across Great Britain are...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120557More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Tough new rules force suppliers to fix faulty smart meters, published on 10 March 2026, whether his Department has a preferred target
Answer: From May 2026 energy suppliers will be obligated to take all reasonable steps to resolve issues with smart meters not operating in smart mode as soon as possible, and within 90 days from when they first become aware of the issue. In many cases we would ex...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120556More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Tough new rules force suppliers to fix faulty smart meters, published on 10 March 2026, what information his Department holds on the
Answer: The Department does not hold data on the average time taken by energy suppliers to resolve reported issues with smart meters, but we know too many are waiting an unacceptable amount of time. Ofgem is responsible for regulating suppliers against their obli...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordEnergy: MetersDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120555More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled Tough new rules force suppliers to fix faulty smart meters, published on 10 March 2026, what information his Department holds on the
Answer: The Department collects data on smart meters not operating in smart mode at a GB-wide level. The latest statistics on smart meters in operation across Great Britain until the end of 2025 are available here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/smart-...
Answered 20 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMoldova: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120286More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department's Eastern Neighbourhood Small Projects Programme, what the cost is of the project in Moldova entitled MOL: Fighting Fake News - Mis and Dis-I
Answer: The Hon Member can find details of all programmes supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) at the Development Tracker website on GOV.UK.
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: BatteriesDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120285More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what plans she has to ensure the safe disposal of electric vehicle batteries at the end of their life.
Answer: Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are classed as industrial batteries under the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations 2009, which requires producers of industrial batteries to offer free take back upon request from end users. The Office of Product Sa...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Environment ProtectionDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the lifecycle environmental impact of electric vehicles.
Answer: Lifecycle analysis of UK road vehicles, conducted by Ricardo Energy & Environment on behalf of the Department for Transport, shows that the lifetime carbon emissions of electric vehicles are lower than equivalent petrol and diesel vehicles. Over its l...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the availability of charging facilities for households without off-street parking.
Answer: The Government’s £400 million Local Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (LEVI) Fund is expected to deliver over 100,000 further local public charge points for drivers without off-street parking. The Department is also working with local authorities to encoura...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Charging PointsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120282More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to increase the availability of rapid and ultra-rapid charging infrastructure in rural areas.
Answer: As of January 2026, 20.3% of rapid and ultra-rapid EV chargers were in rural areas, higher than the proportion of the population of England and Wales that live in rural areas (17.5%).There are currently over 26,378 open-access 50kW+ chargers in the UK. Th...
Answered 24 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMotor Vehicles: Waste DisposalDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120281More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the transition to electric vehicles on the number and proportion of vehicles disposed of annually.
Answer: The Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Mandate and the Government’s Electric Car Grant both require vehicle manufacturers to provide a warranty of at least 8 years or 100,000 miles on electric vehicle (EV) batteries, ensuring vehicles and their batteries have lo...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: Waste DisposalDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120280More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential for increased vehicle scrappage if electric vehicle batteries require replacement earlier than expected.
Answer: The latest evidence on electric vehicle (EV) battery lifespans shows that average degradation is much slower than originally expected, with different studies suggesting the average battery retains between 81.6 and 85% of its original capacity after eight ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: BatteriesDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120279More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the average lifespan of electric vehicle batteries and the implications this may have for the second hand market for electric vehicles.
Answer: The latest evidence on electric vehicle (EV) battery lifespans shows that average degradation is much slower than originally expected, with different studies suggesting the average battery retains between 81.6 and 85% of its original capacity after eight ...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: CostsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120278More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what estimate she has made of the total cost of electric vehicle ownership, including a) purchase price, b) insurance, c) maintenance, d) charging costs and e) vehicle excise duty.
Answer: Electric vehicles (EVs) are typically cheaper to own and run than petrol equivalents when purchased using salary sacrifice or when making use of the best available home off-peak charging tariffs. EVs continue to benefit from preferential tax breaks compar...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordElectric Vehicles: CostsDepartment for TransportTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120277More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the average difference in the purchase price of electric vehicles compared with petrol and diesel vehicles on consumers.
Answer: The £2 billion Electric Car Grant (ECG) is encouraging more drivers to purchase EVs by reducing upfront costs by up to £3750. Since launch in July 2025, the grant has helped over 75,000 drivers to choose an EV.The grant has been designed to make lower-cos...
Answered 19 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMoldova: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120276More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to her Department's Eastern Neighbourhood Small Projects Programme, what is the nature and policy objectives of the project in Moldova labelled 'MOL: Stronger
Answer: The Hon Member can find details of all programmes supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) at the Development Tracker website on GOV.UK.
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: Undocumented WorkersHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120275More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity, published on 5 March 2026, what information her d
Answer: Home Office holds details of people claiming asylum who have been encountered during illegal working enforcement visits. This data only reflects those detected through enforcement activity and cannot be used to estimate the number of asylum seekers who ma...
Answered 31 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120274More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity, published on 5 March 2026, what estimate she has
Answer: The Government is developing a new framework for asylum support, including replacing the statutory duty to support with a discretionary power and making compliance with conditions, including not working illegally, a requirement of support. These measures,...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120273More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity, published on 5 March 2026, what assessment she ha
Answer: The Government is developing a new framework for asylum support, including replacing the statutory duty to support with a discretionary power and making compliance with conditions, including not working illegally, a requirement of support. These measures,...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120272More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity, published on 5 March 2026, what guidance will be
Answer: The Government is developing a new framework for asylum support, including replacing the statutory duty to support with a discretionary power and making compliance with conditions, including not working illegally, a requirement of support. These measures,...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120271More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity, published on 5 March 2026, whether asylum seekers
Answer: The Government is developing a new framework for asylum support, including replacing the statutory duty to support with a discretionary power and making compliance with conditions, including not working illegally, a requirement of support. These measures,...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120270More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity, published on 5 March 2026, what process will be u
Answer: The Government is developing a new framework for asylum support, including replacing the statutory duty to support with a discretionary power and making compliance with conditions, including not working illegally, a requirement of support. These measures,...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylum: HousingHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120269More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Asylum handouts and accommodation removed for illegal migrants abusing Britain’s generosity, published on 5 March 2026, what estimate her Depa
Answer: The Government is developing a new framework for asylum support, including replacing the statutory duty to support with a discretionary power and making compliance with conditions, including not working illegally, a requirement of support. These measures,...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAsylumHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120268More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse, published on 4 March 2026, what estimate she has made of the number of asylum c
Answer: It is estimated that the brake will reduce the number of asylum claims from migrants arriving in the UK on visas by 1,400 over an 18-month period.The brake does not cancel existing visas, nor does it change the conditions of visas already granted.
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVisasHome OfficeTabled 11 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 120267More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference her Department’s press release entitled Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse, published on 4 March 2026, whether the block will apply to applicants who have bee
Answer: It is estimated that the brake will reduce the number of asylum claims from migrants arriving in the UK on visas by 1,400 over an 18-month period.The brake does not cancel existing visas, nor does it change the conditions of visas already granted.
Answered 17 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordVisas: Overseas StudentsHome OfficeTabled 10 Mar 2026AnsweredUIN 119815More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her Department’s press release entitled Visa brake imposed on 4 countries after widespread visa abuse, published on 4 March 2026, what discussions she has had with the higher education sec
Answer: Following the announcement of the visa brake on 4th March, information to help sponsoring institutions understand what the change means for them has been shared with them via regular channels, including an operational forum held with sector representative...
Answered 17 Mar 2026
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