Every parliamentary written question tabled by James McMurdock this session, with the full answer and department. See how every department answers, or back to the MP page.
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With reference to the Companies House press release entitled Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime, published on 11 June 2026, how many s
We do not hold information in this way, identifying suspicious filings. We can provide a monthly breakdown of rejected filings since April 2025. MonthFYRejected FilingsApr2025/2652,436May2025/2645,948Jun2025/2646,037Jul2025/2649,754Aug2025/2643,447Sep2025...
With reference to the Companies House press release entitled Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime, published on 11 June 2026, how many e
As of 17 June 2026, Companies House have performed:521 ACSP suspensions75 ACSP cessationsAn additional 103 ACSPs have voluntarily closed.As of 17 June 2026, 154 ACSPs are suspended.
With reference to the Companies House press release entitled Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime, published on 11 June 2026, what estim
The number of companies that have yet to finish completing identity verification requirements can be split into two – those that are due to file that have not filed, and those that are not yet due to file in line with their confirmation statement filing d...
With reference to the Companies House press release entitled Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime, published on 11 June 2026, what estim
All companies that have incorporated since 18 November 2025 have been required to complete identity verification on incorporation. Companies registered prior to 18 November 2025 are required to verify their identity and attach this to their appointment vi...
With reference to the Companies House press release entitled Progress made in cleaning up Companies House register as further steps taken to tackle economic crime, published on 11 June 2026, how many c
A person may have verified their identify with one company and not yet verified, or be due to verify, for all their appointments.As of 18 June 2026, there are 3.63 million unverified Director appointments, of which 830,000 are past their verification dead...
What discussions he has had with the Small Business Regulatory Taskforce on the impact of employment regulation on the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises.
The Small Business Regulatory Taskforce has met once since its establishment. Discussion at that meeting focused on the Taskforce’s priorities as published on gov.uk and forward work programme, and so did not include substantive consideration of employmen...
With reference to the British High Commission New Delhi's press release entitled UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship, published on 1 June 2026, whether any co
On 2 June 2026, the Department for Business and Trade Secretary of State visited Delhi and met his Indian counterpart, Minister Goyal.The discussion focused specifically on advancing the UK-India trading relationship, including bringing the UK-India Free ...
With reference to the British High Commission New Delhi's press release entitled UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship, published on 1 June 2026, whether any pr
On 2 June 2026, the Department for Business and Trade Secretary of State visited Delhi and met his Indian counterpart, Minister Goyal.The discussion focused specifically on advancing the UK-India trading relationship, including bringing the UK-India Free ...
With reference to the British High Commission New Delhi's press release entitled, UK Trade Secretary in New Delhi to progress next stage of trading relationship, published on 1 June 2026, whether the I
On 2 June 2026, the Department for Business and Trade Secretary of State visited Delhi and met his Indian counterpart, Minister Goyal.The discussion focused specifically on advancing the UK-India trading relationship, including bringing the UK-India Free ...
What measures are in place to ensure that imported goods consumed in the UK are produced to environmental standards comparable to those required of UK producers.
If I understand the Honourable Member’s question correctly, I can assure him that all imported food stuffs have to meet the UK’s environmental standards and that we will not and do not abandon either animal welfare or food standards when securing trade de...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what mechanisms will be used to meas
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the p
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what the timetable is for legislatio
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what role Trading Standards bodies w
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the s
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the adm
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what discussions he has had with the
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what safeguards will be in place to
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, whether he plans to introduce financ
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...
With reference to HM Treasury’s press release entitled Chancellor commits to new anti-profiteering powers and fights back on rising bills, published on 20 May 2026, what criteria will be used to determ
Bearing down on the cost of living is a priority for the government, including addressing the impact of the Iran conflict. My officials are rapidly developing legislation to grant the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), and potentially other regulato...