James McMurdock MP: written questions 2026
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Written questions
Local Government Finance: EssexMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114441More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, how Essex County Council's debts will be distributed once local government reorganisation 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
Original Parliament recordAntidumping Duties: ChinaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114434More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Trade Remedies Authority's press release entitled Anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained, published on 12 February 2026, whether other Chinese goods have bee
Answer: The UK currently applies 45 trade remedy measures, 28 of which are on goods from China. All live trade remedy cases can be viewed on their public file, online, including those investigations on goods of Chinese-origin. I am not aware of any plans from the...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAntidumping Duties: ChinaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114433More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Trade Remedies Authority's press release entitled Anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained, published on 12 February 2026, what discussions he has had with UK
Answer: Where businesses believe that they are being injured by dumped imports, they should engage with the Trade Remedies Authority (TRA). The TRA was established as the UK’s independent body responsible for conducting trade remedies investigations to tackle inj...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAntidumping Duties: ChinaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114432More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Trade Remedies Authority's press release entitled Anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained, published on 12 February 2026, whether the dumping of Chinese goods
Answer: No, my decision to extend the existing anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China was not raised during the Prime Minister’s recent visit to Beijing.
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAntidumping Duties: ChinaTreasuryTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114431More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, with reference to the Trade Remedies Authority's press release entitled Anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained, published on 12 February 2026, what the anti-dumping duties on Chinese ironing bo
Answer: Revenue collected from this and other trade remedies measures is not ringfenced and is therefore part of how public services, including schools, police, and the NHS, are funded.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordAntidumping Duties: ChinaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114430More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Trade Remedies Authority's press release entitled Anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained, published on 12 February 2026, what recent assessment he has made o
Answer: The UK currently applies 45 trade remedy measures, 28 of which are on goods from China. All live trade remedy cases can be viewed on their public file, online, including those investigations on goods of Chinese-origin. I am not aware of any plans from the...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordAntidumping Duties: ChinaDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114428More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, with reference to the Trade Remedies Authority's press release entitled Anti-dumping measure on ironing boards from China maintained, published on 12 February 2026, whether he plans to add further anti
Answer: The UK currently applies 45 trade remedy measures, 28 of which are on goods from China. All live trade remedy cases can be viewed on their public file, online, including those investigations on goods of Chinese-origin. I am not aware of any plans from the...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChagos Islands: SovereigntyForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114403More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether Peter Mandelson played a role in discussions with the United States on the sovereignty and future governance of the Chagos Islands.
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the Government's response to the Urgent Question tabled on 12 February, the Written Ministerial Statement in the name of the Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister that same day, and Oral Statement on the 23 February which set ou...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordRiver Thames: StandardsDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114393More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the adequacy of the water quality of the River Thames along the South Essex shoreline.
Answer: The Environment Agency is working with Water Companies on WINEP schemes in your constituency, including three investigations due for completion in 2027 and six projects to install monitors at sewage treatment works.
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: PollutionDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114392More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the number of people who have become ill as a result of water pollution in each year since 2020.
Answer: The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) undertakes surveillance of illnesses that could be a result of water pollution including infectious diseases, chemical and toxicological hazards. Attribution to a specific cause is not available for individual cases u...
Answered 16 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordWater: PollutionDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114391More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she has met with Surfers Against Sewage to discuss the impact of pollution in waterways and the sea.
Answer: The Department values the important contribution made by environmental campaigners and non-governmental organisations such as Surfers Against Sewage. Ministers and officials remain in regular contact with stakeholders, including Surfers Against Sewage, as...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordKnives: Crime PreventionMinistry of JusticeTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114364More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, with reference to his press release entitled Every child caught with a knife to get tailored support, published on 11 February 2026, if he will set out how the £320 million Youth Justice Services funding package
Answer: Over the next three financial years, the Ministry of Justice will allocate £281 million for youth justice grants and a further £46 million of funding for the extension of the Turnaround grant programme.This is a continuation of funding levels from previou...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile PhonesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114363More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent assessment she has made of the level of competition in the mobile telecoms market.
Answer: The Government is committed to a competitive mobile market where consumers and businesses have access to high-quality, secure and affordable connectivity. Strong competition in the sector has helped deliver wide consumer choice and some of the lowest mobi...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTelecommunications: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114362More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what estimate her Department has made of the level of private sector investment in telecoms networks in each year since 2020.
Answer: The Department has noted Ofcom’s analysis of telecoms investment in its Connected Nations UK Report 2025. Ofcom estimated that telecoms operators collectively invested £7.8 billion in 2020, £8.6 billion in 2021, £8.7 billion in 2022, £10.2 billion in 2023...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadbandDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114361More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, what discussions she
Answer: The government is committed to delivering gigabit broadband to 99% of UK premises by 2032.The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology held jointly with the Chancellor a roundtable with telecoms industry stakeholders on 11 February where ...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Broadband: FinanceDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114360More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what assessment she has made of the barriers to long-term investment in mobile network infrastructure.
Answer: On 10th February, the Government published the Mobile Market Review (MMR) call for evidence. The MMR is a deep dive into the factors shaping industry's ability to invest in networks over the long-term, from investment challenges to the rapid technological...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordMobile Market ReviewDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114359More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, when she expects the
Answer: On 10 February, the Government launched the Mobile Market Review (MMR) call for evidence. This is a key milestone in our joint mission with industry to deliver high-quality mobile connectivity for the benefit of people, business and the public sector acro...
Answered 3 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: PricesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114358More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, what steps she is ta
Answer: The Telecoms Consumer Charter strengthens protections for customers who may be eligible for social tariffs by securing commitments from major providers to ensure these tariffs are clearly signposted and easy to find in customer communications. This ensure...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Social TariffsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114357More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, whether telecoms pro
Answer: The Telecoms Consumer Charter strengthens protections for customers who may be eligible for social tariffs by securing commitments from major providers to ensure these tariffs are clearly signposted and easy to find in customer communications. This ensure...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Social TariffsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114356More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, what estimate she ha
Answer: Ofcom’s most recent Pricing Trends Report showed that in June 2024 9.6% of eligible households were using social tariffs. This included an estimated 506,000 households out of around 5.3 million in receipt of Universal Credit.Through the Telecoms Consumer ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: Social TariffsDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114355More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, what steps her Depar
Answer: The Telecoms Consumer Charter strengthens protections for customers who may be eligible for social tariffs by securing commitments from major providers to ensure these tariffs are clearly signposted and easy to find in customer communications. This ensure...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: PricesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114354More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, what estimate she ha
Answer: The Department’s assessment is that the Telecoms Consumer Charter will strengthen protections for consumer by securing the clear and public commitment from major providers that the price customers sign up to is the price they will pay, except for genuinel...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: PricesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114353More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, what discussions she
Answer: The Telecoms Consumer Charter is public a commitment made by providers, building on Ofcom’s existing rules on pricing transparency, switching and end‑of‑contract notifications, and goes further in areas where Government has identified improvements are nee...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: PricesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114352More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, whether the Governme
Answer: Ofcom’s January 2025 transparency rules prohibit the use of inflation‑linked in‑contract price rises. Providers must set out any increases clearly in pounds and pence before customers sign up, and specify when those rises will occur. These rules apply to ...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordBroadband: PricesDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 20 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 114351More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled End to surprise phone and broadband bill hikes to help with cost of living, published on 11 February 2026, what steps her Depar
Answer: The Telecoms Consumer Charter is public a commitment made by providers, building on Ofcom’s existing rules on pricing transparency, switching and end‑of‑contract notifications, and goes further in areas where Government has identified improvements are nee...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
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