James McMurdock MP: written questions 2026
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Turkey: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112996More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how the Building Refugee Resilience and Inclusion in Turkey programme encourages refugees to return to Syria and other countries of origin.
Answer: The Government is working with Turkey to help it manage the challenges of hosting approximately 2.3 million refugees, the majority of whom have fled conflict and persecution in Syria. The February 2023 earthquakes near the Turkish-Syrian border had a deva...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTurkey: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112995More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Building Refugee Resilience and Inclusion in Turkey programme does not act as a pull factor encouraging further migration to that
Answer: The Government is working with Turkey to help it manage the challenges of hosting approximately 2.3 million refugees, the majority of whom have fled conflict and persecution in Syria. The February 2023 earthquakes near the Turkish-Syrian border had a deva...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordNHS Trusts: ComplaintsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112994More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of staffing levels on the volume of complaints received by NHS trusts.
Answer: No assessment has been made. The responsibility for staffing levels is with clinical and other leaders at a local level, responding to local needs, supported by guidelines by national and professional bodies and overseen and regulated in England by the Ca...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordChronic Illnesses: Health ServicesDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112993More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support NHS trusts to help tackle the root causes of recurring complaints.
Answer: The National Health Service should listen to, learn from, and act on issues that are raised in complaints to ensure services continually improve and that when things go wrong, problems are addressed and not repeated.To support good complaint handling, the...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordPatient Advice and Liaison Services: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112992More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of NHS trusts in responding to Patient Advice and Liaison Service enquiries within required timeframes.
Answer: We have not made an assessment of the adequacy of National Health Service trusts in responding to Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) enquiries. Generally, there are no required national timeframes for responding to enquiries made to PALS. However, ...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordTurkey: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112991More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Building Refugee Resilience and Inclusion in Turkey programme in preventing onward migration to (a) Europe and (b) th
Answer: The Government is working with Turkey to help it manage the challenges of hosting approximately 2.3 million refugees, the majority of whom have fled conflict and persecution in Syria. The February 2023 earthquakes near the Turkish-Syrian border had a deva...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordTurkey: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112990More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of the Building Refugee Resilience and Inclusion in Turkey programme at supporting the survival of refugees in that country.
Answer: The Government is working with Turkey to help it manage the challenges of hosting approximately 2.3 million refugees, the majority of whom have fled conflict and persecution in Syria. The February 2023 earthquakes near the Turkish-Syrian border had a deva...
Answered 2 Mar 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: BuildingsDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112988More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled 10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child, published on 11 February 2026, how her Department will report progress on the implement
Answer: The department will enable all responsible bodies to proactively and effectively manage their estates by setting out clear standards and expectations alongside guidance, tools and data to support them.We have already set out clear expectations in the Scho...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: BuildingsDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112987More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled 10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child, published on 11 February 2026, what oversight mechanisms are in place to ensure that lo
Answer: The department will enable all responsible bodies to proactively and effectively manage their estates by setting out clear standards and expectations alongside guidance, tools and data to support them.We have already set out clear expectations in the Scho...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: ICTDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112986More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled 10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child, published on 11 February 2026, what metrics will be used to assess the success of the C
Answer: Independent evaluation shows that the Connect the Classroom programme has improved digital infrastructure in participating schools, including better network reliability and speed, quicker log‑ins, fewer classroom disruptions and improved pupil engagement....
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: EssexDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112985More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled 10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child, published on 11 February 2026, what proportion of schools and colleges in Essex are vul
Answer: The Education Estates Strategy outlines the challenge of mitigating climate‑related risks across the entire education estate. This is supported by the department’s research and analysis into overheating, flooding and water scarcity, available here: https:...
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordSchools: FinanceDepartment for EducationTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112984More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to her Department’s press release entitled 10-year plan to revitalise schools and colleges for every child, published on 11 February 2026, how much additional financial support schools in (a) Bas
Answer: The Education Estates Strategy sets out plans for an education estate that supports opportunity for all, backed by a 10-year plan to deliver a decade of renewal to transform schools and colleges.The department is investing almost £3 billion per year by 20...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112983More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to his Department’s press release entitled UK steps up defence of Arctic and High North from rising Russian threats, published on 11 February 2026, what changes there have been in Russian military
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continuously monitors Russia’s military posture in the Arctic and High North as part of routine defence intelligence and strategic assessments. While the UK and NATO recognise Russia’s status as an Arctic state with a legitimate pr...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112982More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Department’s press release entitled ‘UK steps up defence of Arctic and High North from rising Russian threats,’ published on 11 February 2026, what discussions he has had with NATO allies on Arcti
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continuously monitors Russia’s military posture in the Arctic and High North as part of routine defence intelligence and strategic assessments. While the UK and NATO recognise Russia’s status as an Arctic state with a legitimate pr...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordArctic: RussiaMinistry of DefenceTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112981More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to his Department’s press release entitled ‘UK steps up defence of Arctic and High North from rising Russian threats,’ published on 11 February 2026, what assessment he has made of the severity of the se
Answer: The Ministry of Defence continuously monitors Russia’s military posture in the Arctic and High North as part of routine defence intelligence and strategic assessments. While the UK and NATO recognise Russia’s status as an Arctic state with a legitimate pr...
Answered 27 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordLocal Government: ElectionsMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112969More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, pursuant to the Answer of 9 February 2026 to Question 110704, whether the answer provided also applies to (a) Thurrock council and (b) other unitary authority councils.
Answer: I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 110704 on 9 February 2026, which applies to all councils. The Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Act 2007 specifies the type of councils which may resolve to move from holding whol...
Answered 26 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChevening Scholarships ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112951More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which ten countries' students have received the greatest number of Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships in the last ten years.
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 23 February to question 112516. The top 10 countries in terms of scholar numbers were Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Mexico, India, China, Nigeria, Egypt, South Africa and Malaysia.
Answered 24 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChevening Scholarships ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112525More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, which universities have enrolled the highest number of Chevening Scholarship and Fellowship recipients.
Answer: For more than forty years since its establishment under Margaret Thatcher's government, the Chevening Programme has been creating long-lasting relationships with future generations of leaders, decision makers and businesspeople from across the globe. Info...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChevening Scholarships ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112524More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information her Department holds on the number of Chevening Scholarship and Fellowship recipients who have studied at Universities in Essex in the last 10 years.
Answer: For more than forty years since its establishment under Margaret Thatcher's government, the Chevening Programme has been creating long-lasting relationships with future generations of leaders, decision makers and businesspeople from across the globe. Info...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChevening Scholarships ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112523More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether independent evaluations of the Chevening programme have been commissioned in the last ten years.
Answer: For more than forty years since its establishment under Margaret Thatcher's government, the Chevening Programme has been creating long-lasting relationships with future generations of leaders, decision makers and businesspeople from across the globe. Info...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChevening Scholarships ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112522More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether funding towards Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships is recorded as UK foreign aid spending.
Answer: For more than forty years since its establishment under Margaret Thatcher's government, the Chevening Programme has been creating long-lasting relationships with future generations of leaders, decision makers and businesspeople from across the globe. Info...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChevening Scholarships ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112521More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what proportion of Chevening scholars comply with the requirement to return to their home countries after study; and what enforcement mechanisms exist where this condition is
Answer: For more than forty years since its establishment under Margaret Thatcher's government, the Chevening Programme has been creating long-lasting relationships with future generations of leaders, decision makers and businesspeople from across the globe. Info...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChevening Scholarships ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112520More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment she has made of the value for money for UK taxpayers provided by the Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships programme.
Answer: For more than forty years since its establishment under Margaret Thatcher's government, the Chevening Programme has been creating long-lasting relationships with future generations of leaders, decision makers and businesspeople from across the globe. Info...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChevening Scholarships ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112519More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what information her Department holds on the proportion of people who were awarded the Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships programme and went on to work as (a) government
Answer: For more than forty years since its establishment under Margaret Thatcher's government, the Chevening Programme has been creating long-lasting relationships with future generations of leaders, decision makers and businesspeople from across the globe. Info...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
Original Parliament recordChevening Scholarships ProgrammeForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Feb 2026AnsweredUIN 112518More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, how many Chevening Scholarships and Fellowships have been granted in each of the last five years.
Answer: For more than forty years since its establishment under Margaret Thatcher's government, the Chevening Programme has been creating long-lasting relationships with future generations of leaders, decision makers and businesspeople from across the globe. Info...
Answered 23 Feb 2026
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