Susan Murray MP: written questions 2025
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Written questions
Postal Services: ScotlandDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 11 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 99313More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of (a) postal provision in Scotland, (b) postal provision in Mid Dunbartonshire constituency and (c) Royal Mail delivery services for time-sensit
Answer: The government does not collect or hold this information. Ofcom, as the independent regulator of postal services, has a duty to secure the provision of a financially sustainable and efficient universal postal service. It monitors Royal Mail’s provision of...
Answered 16 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordNational Insurance ContributionsTreasuryTabled 3 Dec 2025AnsweredUIN 906806More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of changes to National Insurance contributions on economic growth.
Answer: The Government made fair and necessary decisions on tax, welfare, and spending to help fix the public finances and fund public services.The Government of course carefully considers the impacts of all policies, including the changes to employer National In...
Answered 9 Dec 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: DetaineesForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 29 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 86452More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that (a) Dr Abu Safiya and (b) other Gazan healthcare workers who remain imprisoned in Israel are (i) released and (ii) allowed
Answer: I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 6 August to question 68153.
Answered 3 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigration: ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85470More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, whether she has made an assessment of the potential impact of extending the qualifying period for Indefinite Leave to Remain to ten years on the finances of families with children; and what steps she
Answer: Fees for immigration and nationality applications are kept under review. Relevant impact assessments will be carried out in relation to the earned settlement proposals, which were set out in the Immigration White Paper.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordImmigrationHome OfficeTabled 27 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 85469More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what estimate she has made of the additional (a) visa fees and (b) immigration health surcharge costs that (i) applicants and (ii) their families will be required to pay following the extension of the
Answer: Fees for immigration and nationality applications are kept under review. Relevant impact assessments will be carried out in relation to the earned settlement proposals, which were set out in the Immigration White Paper.
Answered 4 Nov 2025
Original Parliament recordPunjab: Human RightsForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 16 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment her Department has made of the potential implications for her policies of reports regarding extrajudicial killings in the Punjab region.
Answer: We are aware of the human rights concerns raised about the activities of the Crime Control Department in Punjab, and we are monitoring the situation closely. Promoting human rights and the rule of law is a core part of the UK's diplomatic engagement in Pa...
Answered 29 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordIsrael: Military AircraftMinistry of DefenceTabled 15 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 82474More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what logistical or operational support RAF aircraft (a) are providing to Israel and (b) has provided over the last year.
Answer: The RAF is not providing logistical or operational support to Israel. Over the last year, the RAF has not provided logistical support to Israel, however, following the terrorist attacks against Israel on 7 October 2023, the UK government has been working ...
Answered 24 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordHospitals: StandardsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Oct 2025AnsweredUIN 81576More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to prevent patients being treated in (a) corridors, (b) converted office spaces, (c) gyms and (d) other inappropriate spaces.
Answer: We are doing everything we can as fast as we can to eliminate corridor care. The Government is determined to get the National Health Service back on its feet, so that patients can be treated with dignity.Our Urgent and Emergency Care Plan, published in Ju...
Answered 22 Oct 2025
Original Parliament recordSmall Businesses: Overseas TradeDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 4 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 75049More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what strategic steps his Department is taking to protect (a) SMEs and (b) other UK exporters from the compounded impact of (i) new tariffs, (ii) customs charges and (iii) administrative burdens in the
Answer: My department is engaging with businesses to monitor impacts on small and medium-sized Businesses (SMEs) from the removal of the US de minimis exemption. We have published information for UK businesses and remain in contact with US counterparts to seek fu...
Answered 17 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordOverseas Students: GazaHome OfficeTabled 1 Sept 2025AnsweredUIN 73873More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to support Palestinian students in Gaza who have been offered places at UK universities to (a) complete visa biometric enrolment requirements, (b) travel safely to
Answer: The Home Office has put in place systems to issue expedited visas, with biometric checks conducted prior to arrival for all Chevening Scholars from Gaza.We are in the process of doing the same for a group of students who have been awarded fully funded sch...
Answered 9 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordNuclear Submarines: SafetyMinistry of DefenceTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72823More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, pursuant to the Answer of 8 May 2025 to Question 49938 on Nuclear Submarines: Safety, whether he plans to publish further information on those incidents.
Answer: Nuclear safety is of paramount importance and is a critical aspect of our commitments. As such, HMNB Clyde complies with international best practice as recommended by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Nuclear safety at these sites is independ...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: InternetDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72710More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of extending the Breaching of Limits on Ticket Sales Regulations 2018 to prevent the use of automated systems to secure and resell practical driving test a
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will continue to review and improve the driving test booking system to make sure that learner drivers can book their test easily and efficiently. Between 28 May and 23 July 2025, DVSA ran a public consultatio...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: InternetDepartment for TransportTabled 29 Aug 2025AnsweredUIN 72709More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s online booking platform's bot detection and mitigation systems on access to practical driving tests for learner
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) will continue to review and improve the driving test booking system to make sure that learner drivers can book their test easily and efficiently. Between 28 May and 23 July 2025, DVSA ran a public consultatio...
Answered 8 Sept 2025
Original Parliament recordDiabetes: DrugsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 17 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68968More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of Liraglutide for patients with type 2 diabetes; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that patients with a
Answer: One brand of liraglutide, Victoza, was discontinued in December 2024, although liraglutide injections remain available from other suppliers, who can support the full demand of the United Kingdom.The Department was aware of supply issues with GLP-1 recepto...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Humanitarian SituationForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68156More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the humanitarian needs in Homs, Syria; and whether any UK-funded aid programmes are currently operating in that region.
Answer: The UK is committed to supporting those affected by humanitarian crises in Syria. Over 16 million people still require humanitarian assistance and 90% of the population are living in poverty. The UK works in close co-operation with other donors and the UN...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordSyria: Development AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68155More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether any of the UK Government’s pledged aid to Syria in 2025 will be directed specifically to support (a) humanitarian or (b) reconstruction efforts in the Homs region.
Answer: The UK is committed to supporting those affected by humanitarian crises in Syria. Over 16 million people still require humanitarian assistance and 90% of the population are living in poverty. The UK works in close co-operation with other donors and the UN...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordIndustrial WasteDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68154More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what recent discussions his Department has had with (a) devolved authorities and (b) regulatory bodies on the cross-border movement of industrial waste for land reclamation purposes.
Answer: Defra officials continue to engage with their counterparts in the devolved authorities on matters including the movement of waste. I recently met with Gillian Martain MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and Energy in the Scottish Government to discuss rep...
Answered 23 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordHussam Abu SafiyaForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 15 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 68153More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had recent decisions with his Israeli counterpart on the extension of the internment of Dr Abu Safiya.
Answer: I remain deeply disturbed by the ongoing detention of Dr Hussam Abu Safiya and other medical staff from Gaza. We continue to call on Israel to clarify the reasons for the detention of Dr Abu Safiya and other medical personnel, and to allow the Internation...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordMembers: CorrespondenceDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 14 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 67631More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, when she plans to respond to the correspondence of 5 March 2025 from the hon. Member for Mid Dunbartonshire, case reference CMPT12025-20534.
Answer: The Department aims to respond to all correspondences within 20 working days, but there may be instances where there is additional information needed that may cause delays. We are sorry for the length of time it has taken to reply to the Hon. Member. The ...
Answered 22 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordZero Hours ContractsDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 8 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 66004More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of employment protections for individuals engaged on zero-hour contracts.
Answer: The Government does not believe that individuals engaged on zero-hours contracts currently benefit from sufficient employment protections.The Government is addressing this through the Employment Rights Bill, by ensuring that employers have to offer qualif...
Answered 15 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPension Funds: Fossil FuelsDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 2 Jul 2025AnsweredUIN 64508More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether her Department has made an estimate of the proportion of UK pension scheme assets invested in fossil fuel-related holdings; and what plans she has to (a) encourage phased divestment from fossil
Answer: While the Department does not hold data on the proportion of UK pension scheme assets invested in fossil fuels, our largest pension schemes are mandated to conduct climate scenario analysis and report on their climate-related financial risks, including th...
Answered 10 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordArtificial Intelligence: RegulationDepartment for Science, Innovation and TechnologyTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63832More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if he will establish mandatory pre-deployment testing requirements for AI companies.
Answer: The most advanced AI systems bring huge opportunities but also new and amplified risks. This is why the Government will bring forward AI legislation to safely realise AI’s massive potential and deliver on our manifesto commitment.This is also why the work...
Answered 8 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 63828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to (a) his Israeli counterpart and (b) international humanitarian agencies on the entry of medical infant formula into Gaza.
Answer: We remain gravely concerned by the lack of adequate medical care in Gaza; nearly all Gaza's hospitals are damaged or partly destroyed according to the World Health Organization. Humanitarian workers must be protected and medical and aid workers must be ab...
Answered 29 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordTrifluoroacetic AcidDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of levels of trifluoroacetic acid in (a) rivers and (b) drinking water supplies on (i) public and (ii) environmental hea
Answer: The Drinking Water Inspectorate is undertaking a research programme to better understand the prevalence of TFA in drinking water sources across England and to assess treatment efficacy.This work is being coordinated with colleagues in the Environment Agen...
Answered 2 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordPalestine ActionHome OfficeTabled 25 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62779More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what criteria and evidential thresholds her Department applied in reaching the decision to proscribe Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act 2000; and whether a formal assessment was undertaken to ev
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to my statement in the House on 2 July when moving the relevant proscription order.
Answered 3 Jul 2025
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