Patrick Hurley MP: written questions

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Written questions

Mutual SocietiesTreasuryTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27292More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of financial mutuals on (a) regional economic growth and (b) the proportion of businesses and financial institutions that are (i) locally and (ii) memb
Answer: Financial mutuals, such as building societies and credit unions, have a strong focus on serving local communities for the benefit of their members. This leaves them well placed to make an important contribution to the Government’s priority to drive good g...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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NHS: Occupational HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27291More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether her Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of (a) employer-provided health cash plans and (b) other preventative health benefits on (i) sickness absence, (ii) economic in
Answer: Employers are crucial in enhancing employment opportunities and supporting disabled people and those with health conditions to thrive in the workforce. The Department for Work and Pensions and the Department of Health and Social Care’s Joint Work and Heal...
Answered 17 Sept 2026
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Mutual SocietiesTreasuryTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27290More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential challenges faced by financial mutuals seeking to raise external capital while retaining their mutual status.
Answer: Financial mutuals, such as building societies and credit unions, have a strong focus on serving local communities for the benefit of their members. This leaves them well placed to make an important contribution to the Government’s priority to drive good g...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Mutual SocietiesTreasuryTabled 4 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 27289More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps his Department is taking to increase the contribution of financial mutuals.
Answer: Financial mutuals, such as building societies and credit unions, have a strong focus on serving local communities for the benefit of their members. This leaves them well placed to make an important contribution to the Government’s priority to drive good g...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Work Experience: Young PeopleDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 1 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 26196More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support is available to help young people develop confidence, resilience, leadership skills and work experience during the period between claiming Universal Credit and becoming eligible for the Job
Answer: Lack of experience is a key barrier for young people. Through the Government’s additional £2.5 billion investment into the Youth Guarantee and Growth and Skills Levy, young people will benefit from a range of support to help young people develop confidenc...
Answered 9 Sept 2026
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Building Societies: RegulationTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22308More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the current regulatory framework for mutual building societies.
Answer: Building societies play an important role in supporting home ownership and economic growth. Ministers and officials regularly engage with building societies and the wider mutuals sector to discuss their business, understand the barriers they face and cons...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
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Building SocietiesTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22307More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has had discussions with mutual building societies on their role in increasing sustainable homeownership and supporting economic growth.
Answer: Building societies play an important role in supporting home ownership and economic growth. Ministers and officials regularly engage with building societies and the wider mutuals sector to discuss their business, understand the barriers they face and cons...
Answered 4 Sept 2026
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Stamp Duty Land TaxTreasuryTabled 28 Aug 2026AnsweredUIN 22306More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of reforming Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Answer: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is an important source of Government revenue, raising around £14 billion each year. The structure of SDLT ensures that those buying the most expensive properties contribute the most.
Answered 8 Sept 2026
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Schools: Conspiracy and DisinformationDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18757More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, with reference to the Commission into Countering Online Conspiracies in Schools' 2026 Research Insights, published in March 2026, what steps she is taking to improve access to training for school staff on respo
Answer: The department will strengthen media literacy education and skills for young people to critically engage with and assess information from a range of sources in the national curriculum, following the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final rep...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
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Schools: Conspiracy and DisinformationDepartment for EducationTabled 14 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 18756More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to tackle online conspiracy belief, misinformation and disinformation in the classroom.
Answer: The department will strengthen media literacy education and skills for young people to critically engage with and assess information from a range of sources in the national curriculum, following the independent Curriculum and Assessment Review’s final rep...
Answered 22 Jul 2026
Original Parliament record

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