Susan Murray MP: written questions
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Written questions
Employment Tribunals Service: ScotlandMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15215More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of how long after claims are lodged employment tribunal hearings involving claimants in Scotland are scheduled for.
Answer: We continue to monitor waiting times in the Employment Tribunal through regular engagement with HM Courts and Tribunals Service and the judiciary. Published timeliness data is not currently available on a Scotland-only basis and does not measure the time ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: ScotlandMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15214More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what proportion of employment tribunal claims involving claimants in Scotland were concluded within (a) six months, (b) one year, (c) two years and (d) three years in the latest period for which data are availabl
Answer: HMCTS does not hold information on the proportion of employment tribunal claims involving claimants in Scotland were concluded within (a) six months, (b) one year, (c) two years and (d) three years in the latest period for which data are available.
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: ScotlandMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15212More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what the longest recorded waiting time is between claim lodgement and final hearing for an employment tribunal case involving a claimant in Scotland.
Answer: HMCTS does not hold information on the longest recorded waiting time between claim lodgement and final hearing for an employment tribunal case involving a claimant in Scotland.
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15211More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment her Department has made of whether employment tribunal delays disproportionately affect (a) women, (b) disabled people, (c) ethnic minority workers and (d) other groups protected under the Equalit
Answer: The Department is currently conducting an Access to Justice assessment of the Employment Tribunal which will include exploration of whether there are disproportionate waiting times experienced by those with protected characteristics. We expect to publish ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: ScotlandMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15210More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many employment tribunal cases involving claimants in Scotland are currently listed for a final hearing more than 24 months after proceedings were lodged.
Answer: The specific information requested is not held by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. Data on open caseload for the Employment Tribunals is published in Tribunals Statistics Quarterly and data to March 2026 can be found in table S_4 of the main tables here...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15209More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the extent to which delays in the employment tribunal system may deter workers from pursuing legitimate employment claims.
Answer: We recognise the significant pressures facing the Employment Tribunal and are taking action to increase capacity and reduce waiting times. The Government has not made a specific assessment of the extent to which delays in the Employment Tribunal system de...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: ScotlandMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15208More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions Ministers in her Department have had regarding the capacity of the employment tribunal system to deal with cases arising in Scotland.
Answer: Ministers and officials engage regularly with HM Courts and Tribunals Service and judiciary regarding the capacity and performance of the ET in Scotland. We recognise receipts are rising and have recently recruited in Scotland two new salaried judges and ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: ScotlandMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15207More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on employment tribunal waiting times affecting claimants in Scotland since January 2024.
Answer: We continue to monitor waiting times in the Employment Tribunal through regular engagement with HM Courts and Tribunals Service and the judiciary. Published timeliness data is not currently available on a Scotland-only basis and does not measure the time ...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: StandardsMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15206More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of employment tribunal waiting times on workers pursuing claims relating to (a) unfair dismissal, (b) discrimination and (c) unlawful deduction from
Answer: Workers should be able to enforce their employment rights in a timely manner. As of April 2026, the average time from claim receipt to disposal was 59.6 weeks. Most one- and two-day hearings are currently being listed in 2026, although waiting times for l...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: ScotlandMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15205More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many employment tribunal claims involving claimants in Scotland have been outstanding for more than (a) one year, (b) two years, (c) three years and (d) four years.
Answer: The number of employment tribunal claims involving claimants in Scotland that have been outstanding for more than (a) one year, (b) two years, (c) three years and (d) four years can be found in the below table.Table 1. Employment Tribunal (amalgamated dat...
Answered 10 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordEmployment Tribunals Service: ScotlandMinistry of JusticeTabled 1 Jul 2026AnsweredUIN 15204More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate her Department has made of the average time taken for employment tribunal claims involving claimants in Scotland to progress from lodging to final hearing in each of the last five years.
Answer: HMCTS does not hold information on the average time taken for employment tribunal claims involving claimants in Scotland to progress from lodging to final hearing in each of the last five years.
Answered 9 Jul 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: World CupForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11284More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether he has had discussions with the United States Embassy on the availability of urgent visa appointments for British nationals whose ESTA authorisation has been withdraw
Answer: ESTAs are a normal part of the immigration system in the United States, and any decisions on eligibility or revocation are made by US authorities, not the UK Government. However, we have advised British fans affected by issues with their ESTAs to explore ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordUSA: World CupForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 18 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11283More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to the Government of the United States on reports of British nationals, including Scotland supporters travelling to the FIFA World Cup
Answer: ESTAs are a normal part of the immigration system in the United States, and any decisions on eligibility or revocation are made by US authorities, not the UK Government. However, we have advised British fans affected by issues with their ESTAs to explore ...
Answered 26 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordMotability: Insurance and VATTreasuryTabled 17 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 11072More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what discussions she has had with Motability on the Accessible Vehicles and Equipment Scheme following the changes to VAT and Insurance Premium Tax reliefs for qualifying motor vehicle leasing schemes.
Answer: Both prior to and following the announcement of tax changes to the Motability Scheme at Budget 2025, the Government has engaged closely with the Motability Foundation to understand in depth how tax changes would impact the Motability Scheme and their cust...
Answered 25 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9934More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what estimate his Department has made of the cost of extending hardship loans to dependants and surviving spouses of Civil Service Pension Scheme members affected by delays in pension payments.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9925More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much money his Department has recovered from MyCSP in relation to the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme in each of the last five financial years.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordCivil Servants: Workplace PensionsCabinet OfficeTabled 15 Jun 2026AnsweredUIN 9923More
Question: To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, how much money his Department has withheld from Capita in relation to the administration of the Civil Service Pension Scheme as of the most recent date for which figures are available.
Answer: The Cabinet Office awarded Capita the contract to administer the Civil Service Pension Scheme in November 2023 under the previous government. The current delays facing scheme members are entirely unacceptable, and this Government has taken firm action to ...
Answered 29 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDriver and Vehicle Licensing Agency: InternetDepartment for TransportTabled 29 May 2026AnsweredUIN 4825More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency has made of the potential impact of the new online medical services portal on people with medical conditions who are digitally excluded; and what alternat
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency’s (DVLA) online services currently adhere to Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 and work is underway to bring all services to WCAG 2.2 level AA status to attain full compliance with the most recent acce...
Answered 2 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood Poverty: WomenDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2540More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to provide additional financial support to low-income women experiencing food insecurity during pregnancy and the postnatal period, beyond existing maternity and low-income support
Answer: In April 2026, the Department increased the financial support provided by Healthy Start for pregnant women and children under four on very low incomes. The weekly value increased by 10% to £4.65 for pregnant women and children over one and under four year...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordDietsDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2539More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that patients who need to follow medically prescribed diets and are experiencing food insecurity receive appropriate support; and whether he will commi
Answer: The Department recognises that food insecurity can make it harder for people to follow medically prescribed diets and can worsen the risk of poor nutrition and malnutrition. Registered dietitians already play an important role in supporting affected patie...
Answered 3 Jun 2026
Original Parliament recordFood SupplyDepartment for Environment, Food and Rural AffairsTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2537More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether he plans to publish updates on the impact of recent conflict between the United States and Iran on UK food security, including food supply disruption and consumer food prices;
Answer: Defra is monitoring risks posed by conflict in the Middle East to our critical supply chains, including extensive, regular and ongoing industry engagement to prepare for, respond and address issues that cause disruption to food supply chains. The UK Agric...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordFood: Import DutiesTreasuryTabled 18 May 2026AnsweredUIN 2536More
Question: To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what timetable she has set for completing, and publishing the outcome of, the assessment of options for targeted reductions to agri-food import tariffs intended to reduce food prices for consumers, announced on 24 M
Answer: The Chancellor announced on 30th April the suspension of tariffs on over £2 billion worth of imports with a detailed list of products covered by this published on 20th May. These will come into effect from June 21st. On 27th May the government launched a...
Answered 27 May 2026
Original Parliament recordAhmed al-DoushForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1457More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations he has made to the Saudi Arabian Government on the detention of Ahmed al-Doush; when his case was last raised at ministerial level; and what furth
Answer: I refer the Hon Member to the answer provided on 2 April in response to Question 122993
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordCraig Foreman and Lindsay ForemanForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled 14 May 2026AnsweredUIN 1455More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, what recent representations she has made to his Iranian counterpart on the detention of Lindsay and Craig Foreman; when their case was last raised at ministerial level; and w
Answer: Craig and Lindsay Foreman's welfare remains a priority for Foreign Commonwealth Development Office (FCDO) ministers and officials. The Foreign Secretary raised the case with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi on 8 May and we are continuing to support the c...
Answered 19 May 2026
Original Parliament recordDriving Licences: HealthDepartment for TransportTabled 13 May 2026AnsweredUIN 636More
Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the DVLA plans to further digitalise the renewal process for driving licences for people with medical conditions.
Answer: The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency (DVLA) launched a new online medical services portal on 31 March. This allows the majority of customers to notify and apply online through the DVLA’s driver and vehicles account. In time, this will also allow custom...
Answered 20 May 2026
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