Susan Murray MP: written questions
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Pension 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
Original Parliament recordOffences against ChildrenHome OfficeTabled 23 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 62034More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what discussions her Department has had with (a) the Scottish Government (b) Police Scotland on the findings of the Casey Review.
Answer: Whilst child protection is fully devolved in the UK and policing devolved except for Wales, all parts of the UK must work together to protect children and bring perpetrators to justice. We regularly engage with devolved administrations on a full range of ...
Answered 1 Jul 2025
Original Parliament recordArmed Forces: CeremoniesMinistry of DefenceTabled 18 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 61047More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what estimate his Department has made of the volume of carbon dioxide emissions produced by the ceremonial activities associated with Trooping the Colour; and what steps his Department is taking to mitigate the e
Answer: The Ministry of Defence does not record the volume of carbon dioxide emissions for individual events. However, the Department is committed to reducing carbon emissions and operate sustainably where practical with no compromise to national security. The tr...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: Older PeopleDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59875More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential implications for his policies of the article by the University of Manchester entitled Tackling unmet needs for social care among older people, publish
Answer: The Government recognises the long-term trend of a reduction in the number of local authority funded long-term packages of adult social care, despite an ageing population. This can result in people’s care needs going unmet, placing pressure on unpaid care...
Answered 19 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordSocial Services: HouseholdsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 13 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59874More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential merits of implementing care support packages for households, rather than people requiring care.
Answer: We have not made a direct assessment of the potential merits of implementing care support packages for households rather than for individuals requiring care. However, we recognise the importance of people’s wider support networks for those drawing on care...
Answered 24 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordHormone Replacement TherapyDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59145More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help (a) increase the supply and (b) ensure (i) consistent and (ii) equitable supply of hormone replacement therapy products in each region.
Answer: The Department monitors and manages medicine supply at a national level so that stocks remain available to meet regional and local demand.There are over 70 hormone replacement therapy (HRT) products, and the vast majority are in good supply. Previously th...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordPrescription Drugs: Supply ChainsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59142More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment his Department has made of the resilience of international supply chains for pharmaceuticals procured by the NHS; and what steps he is taking to reduce reliance on imports fo
Answer: Medical supply chains are complex, global, and highly regulated, making them vulnerable to a variety of shocks. The Government actively monitors emerging global and domestic threats to supply resilience and has established processes in place to manage dis...
Answered 18 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordVoluntary Service Overseas: FinanceForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 11 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 59035More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the recent reduction in foreign aid to 0.3% of GDP on the future of Voluntary Service Overseas.
Answer: Following the Spending Review, detailed decisions on how the Official Development Assistance (ODA) budget will be used are being worked through as part of ongoing resource allocation processes, based on various factors including impact assessments. We are...
Answered 26 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58828More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has made representations to his Israeli counterpart on the (a) timing and (b) other aspects of the (i) release and (ii) return of the vessel Madleen.
Answer: We are aware of the interception of the Madleen and the arrest of its passengers by Israeli Naval Forces. We pressed the Israeli authorities in advance of the ship's arrival to ensure that any action they took would resolve the situation safely, with rest...
Answered 25 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordGaza: Humanitarian AidForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 10 Jun 2025AnsweredUIN 58825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of humanitarian aid delivery into Gaza following the partial resumption of border crossings on 19 May 2025; and what steps
Answer: We are appalled by the dire humanitarian crisis in Gaza, where famine is now unfolding, as confirmed by the Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) on 29 July. This is unacceptable. We urge Israel to lift restrictions on aid access, as we stat...
Answered 6 Aug 2025
Original Parliament recordSmithfield Market: ClosuresDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55911More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the proposed closure of Smithfield Market on (a) Scottish farmers and (b) UK meat producers.
Answer: Defra is aware of the proposed changes to Smithfield Market and is engaging with the City of London Corporation. The City of London Corporation’s Court of Common Council on 26 November 2024 ratified a decision to end its interest in co-locating the wholes...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordAmir TatalooForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 30 May 2025AnsweredUIN 55597More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent discussions he has had with international counterparts on the case of Iranian singer Amir Tataloo.
Answer: We continue to engage in dialogue with international partners regarding the human rights situation in Iran. We have repeatedly called on Iran to establish a moratorium on the death penalty in multilateral fora, including at the UN Third Committee and Huma...
Answered 9 Jun 2025
Original Parliament recordWorking HoursDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51624More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the individual opt-out agreement under the Working Time Regulations 1998 on employee protections.
Answer: A review of the impact of the Working Time Regulations on the UK labour market was undertaken by the Coalition Government in 2014. It found a decline since 1998 in the incidence of long-hours working despite the existence of the opt-out, and a general tre...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordCare Workers: Working HoursDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51623More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential impact of the use of opt-out agreements in the care sector on workplace standards.
Answer: The Department has not made, and has no current plans to make, an assessment of the potential impact of the use of opt-out agreements in the care sector on workplace standards. Most care workers are employed by private sector providers who set their terms...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWorking HoursDepartment for Business and TradeTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51622More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of the individual opt-out agreement under the Working Time Regulations 1998 on levels of exploitation in low-paid employment.
Answer: A review of the impact of the Working Time Regulations on the UK labour market was undertaken by the Coalition Government in 2014. It found a decline since 1998 in the incidence of long-hours working despite the existence of the opt-out, and a general tre...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordHeat Pumps: FinanceDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51621More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what fiscal steps he is taking to incentivise the uptake of heat pumps.
Answer: The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) provides grants to property owners to enable them to transition away from fossil fuel to low carbon heating. The grant available under the scheme for air source heat pumps and ground source heat pumps is £7,500, and £5,000 ...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordElectricity: PricesDepartment for Energy Security and Net ZeroTabled 12 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51620More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, if he will take steps through the spending review to reduce electricity costs.
Answer: The Government believes that our mission to deliver clean power by 2030 is the best way to break our dependence on global fossil fuel markets and protect billpayers permanently. This, combined with our Warm Homes Plan to upgrade millions of homes to make ...
Answered 20 May 2025
Original Parliament recordVisas: EU CountriesCabinet OfficeTabled 9 May 2025AnsweredUIN 51187More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, if he will raise (a) the maximum permitted stay in Schengen area countries for UK citizens without a visa of 90 days in a 180 day period and (b) increasing this period to six months at the UK-EU Summit on 19 May
Answer: The UK and the EU allow for visa-free short-term travel in line with their respective arrangements for third country nationals. The UK allows EU citizens short-term visa-free travel for up to six months. Meanwhile, the EU allows for travel within the Sche...
Answered 19 May 2025
Original Parliament recordDriving Tests: ScotlandDepartment for TransportTabled 1 May 2025AnsweredUIN 49826More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to reduce wait times for practical driving tests in Scotland.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency’s (DVSA) main priority is upholding road safety standards while it works hard to reduce car practical driving test waiting times. On the 23 April, the Secretary of State for Transport appeared before the Transport S...
Answered 12 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWorking Hours: HealthDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49170More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help ensure that primary care services are accessible to night workers during their normal waking hours.
Answer: To accommodate patients who may not be able to access general practices during core opening hours, integrated care boards in England are required to provide general practice out of hours services from 18:30 to 08:00 on weekdays, all weekends, and on bank ...
Answered 7 May 2025
Original Parliament recordWorking Hours: HealthDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled 29 Apr 2025AnsweredUIN 49169More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to help (a) increase awareness of and (b) mitigate the health risks faced by night workers.
Answer: Reducing ill health at work is an important area of focus for the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) as outlined in their strategic objectives. One of the ways this is achieved is supporting employers to protect their workers’ health and keep them in the w...
Answered 7 May 2025
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