James McMurdock MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Department of Health and Social Care: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026WithdrawnUIN 114472More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of staff in his Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: No published answer in this record yet.
Original Parliament recordDepartment of Health and Social Care: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114471More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what proportion of staff in his Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: As of January 2026, 97% staff are on office‑based contracts, no staff are on hybrid contracts, and 3% staff are on remote‑working contracts.
Answered 23 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordForeign, Commonwealth and Development Office: Conditions of EmploymentForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many and what proportion of staff in her Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office employs approximately 17,500 staff across hundreds of locations worldwide, many of which operate with locally managed HR arrangements and procedures. The information the Hon Member has requested is therefor...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, how many and what proportion of staff in his Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: (a) There are 4926 employees who have an office-based contract. This is 100% of the Department. (b) and c) There are no recorded hybrid or remote-working contracts. Hybrid working is a non-contractual arrangement under which employees are expected to spe...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Education: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for EducationTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114468More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how many and what proportion of staff in her Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: As of February 2026, 486 employees of the department (6%) work remotely because their roles require them to be based at a distance from a departmental office.All other employees, apart from a small number with homeworking as a reasonable adjustment, are o...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114467More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, how many and what proportion of staff in her Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: As of 31 January 2026, a total of 825 out of 6,346 Defra payroll employees are recorded as “Home Based”, equating to 13%. Contractual homeworking is generally granted only in exceptional circumstances, such as where it is required for the role or as a rea...
Answered 10 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMinistry of Defence: Conditions of EmploymentMinistry of DefenceTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114466More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, how many and what proportion of staff in his Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: The Ministry of Defence (MOD), along with other Government Departments, is committed to Smarter Working and much of our workforce has embraced the benefits of hybrid working, both for the business and themselves. We have implemented Government direction o...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Culture, Media and Sport: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Culture, Media and SportTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114465More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how many and what proportion of staff in her Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: DCMS operates a ‘hybrid’ approach led by business needs, and as a result many employees will work both from home and in the workplace on an informal basis. DCMS staff agree to a contracted office location at the time of their appointment, with hybrid work...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordCabinet Office: Conditions of EmploymentCabinet OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114464More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how many and what proportion of staff in his Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: The Cabinet Office remains committed to flexible working and the business benefits that it offers. We expect that most of our staff will be able to work both from home and in the workplace as part of an informal, non-contractual hybrid working arrangement...
Answered 6 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDepartment for Business and Trade: Conditions of EmploymentDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114463More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, how many and what proportion of staff in the Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: As of 31 January 2026,A) Office-based working contracts - 5,646 employees, representing 96.9% of the overall domestic civil servants in payroll.B) Hybrid working contracts – noneC) Remoting working contracts – 179 employees representing 3.1% of the overal...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAttorney General's Office: Conditions of EmploymentAttorney GeneralTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114462More
Question: To ask the Solicitor General, what proportion of staff in the Department have (a) office-based, (b) hybrid, and (c) remote-working contracts.
Answer: Contracts issued to staff do not record the information requested. Hybrid working is an informal, non-contractual agreement.The AGO is committed to flexible working and the business benefits that it offers, including supporting the Civil Service priority ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational Labour Organization: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114459More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what estimate he has made of the expected contribution to the International Labour Organisation in 2025-26.
Answer: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) plays an important role in setting international labour standards and holding those that fail to uphold international labour rights accountable. The UK was a founding member of the ILO; the Government is committ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational Labour Organization: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114458More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he plans to continue funding the International Labour Organisation.
Answer: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) plays an important role in setting international labour standards and holding those that fail to uphold international labour rights accountable. The UK was a founding member of the ILO; the Government is committ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordInternational Labour Organization: FinanceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what recent assessment he has made of the value for money of the £50 million funding given to the International Labour Organisation since 2020.
Answer: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) plays an important role in setting international labour standards and holding those that fail to uphold international labour rights accountable. The UK was a founding member of the ILO; the Government is committ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDrug Seizures: Seas and OceansHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114454More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her Department’s press release entitled Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force, published on 12 February 2026, what proportion of Border Force drug seizures in the year to March
Answer: Home Office officials continue to explore all the new and emerging technologies that are available to help identify and intercept the vessels and individuals involved in smuggling drugs in the maritime environment, and our intelligence, surveillance and r...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114453More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her Department’s press release entitled Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force, published on 12 February 2026, how many foreign criminals have been deported under the seize and
Answer: Home Office officials continue to explore all the new and emerging technologies that are available to help identify and intercept the vessels and individuals involved in smuggling drugs in the maritime environment, and our intelligence, surveillance and r...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDrugs: SmugglingHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her Department’s press release entitled Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force, published on 12 February 2026, what measures are taken as part of the 'seize and return' policy t
Answer: Home Office officials continue to explore all the new and emerging technologies that are available to help identify and intercept the vessels and individuals involved in smuggling drugs in the maritime environment, and our intelligence, surveillance and r...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordDrug SeizuresHome OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114451More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, pursuant to her Department’s press release entitled Record year of drug seizures made by Border Force, published on 12 February 2026, what estimate her Department has made of the proportion of cannabi
Answer: Home Office officials continue to explore all the new and emerging technologies that are available to help identify and intercept the vessels and individuals involved in smuggling drugs in the maritime environment, and our intelligence, surveillance and r...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: PetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114450More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what guidance his Department has issued on factors social landlords should consider when assessing the suitability of a property for a tenant’s pet, including property size, shar
Answer: My Department does not hold information on the proportion of social housing landlords who do not allow tenants to keep pets.On 12 February 2026, Baroness Taylor wrote to all social housing landlords setting out my Department’s position on fair considerati...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: PetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114449More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government’s letter to Social housing landlords, dated 12 February 2026, what mechanisms will be avai
Answer: My Department does not hold information on the proportion of social housing landlords who do not allow tenants to keep pets.On 12 February 2026, Baroness Taylor wrote to all social housing landlords setting out my Department’s position on fair considerati...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: PetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114448More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government’s letter to Social housing landlords, dated 12 February 2026, how long the proposed standa
Answer: My Department does not hold information on the proportion of social housing landlords who do not allow tenants to keep pets.On 12 February 2026, Baroness Taylor wrote to all social housing landlords setting out my Department’s position on fair considerati...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: PetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114447More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government’s letter to Social housing landlords, dated 12 February 2026, what steps he is taking to e
Answer: My Department does not hold information on the proportion of social housing landlords who do not allow tenants to keep pets.On 12 February 2026, Baroness Taylor wrote to all social housing landlords setting out my Department’s position on fair considerati...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: PetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114446More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing and Local Government’s letter to Social housing landlords, dated 12 February 2026, what proportion of social ho
Answer: My Department does not hold information on the proportion of social housing landlords who do not allow tenants to keep pets.On 12 February 2026, Baroness Taylor wrote to all social housing landlords setting out my Department’s position on fair considerati...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSocial Rented Housing: PetsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114445More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what information his Department holds on the proportion of social housing landlords who do not allow tenants to have pets.
Answer: My Department does not hold information on the proportion of social housing landlords who do not allow tenants to keep pets.On 12 February 2026, Baroness Taylor wrote to all social housing landlords setting out my Department’s position on fair considerati...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government Finance: EssexMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114442More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how Thurrock and Basildon councils' debts will be distributed once local government reorganisation in Essex has concluded.
Answer: The assets, liabilities and ongoing commitments of the councils being replaced would transfer to the new authorities, in line with previous reorganisations.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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