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 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 his Department’s press release entitled UK and Gulf strike historic multi-billion pound trade deal, published on 21 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of th
The UK–GCC Free Trade Agreement will make trade cheaper, faster and more predictable, supporting exports and imports of food and consumer goods.The Gulf imports 80% of its food and drink. The agreement will reduce tariff and non-tariff barriers, enabling ...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled UK and Gulf strike historic multi-billion pound trade deal, published on 21 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of th
The UK–GCC Free Trade Agreement will support economic growth across the UK, with modelling estimating it could increase UK GDP by around £3.7 billion annually in the long run when compared to 2040 projections. It is estimated to boost bilateral trade by n...
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Costa Rica to join UK as member of £13 trillion in GDP global trade bloc, published on 7 May 2026, whether his Department plans to support addi
As outlined in the Government's Trade Strategy, the UK remains committed to the expeditious expansion of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) to new high-standards economies. One of the biggest opportunities fr...
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Costa Rica to join UK as member of £13 trillion in GDP global trade bloc, published on 7 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the potential i
Bilateral trade with Costa Rica was £1.2 billion in the four quarters to the end of Q4 2025, and accession to CPTPP can enhance our trading relationship through improved market access. This includes further liberalisation of Costa Rica’s professional serv...
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the
The partnership aims to harness the transformative potential of AV technologies to support UK economic growth and strengthen UK supply chain in areas such as embodied AI, hardware, and systems integration, among others There are currently no plans to crea...
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what data-sharing arrangements wil
The MoU does not mandate data sharing. Any future arrangements for data-sharing relevant to the MoU will comply with regular processes and UK law.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what timeline he has established f
The MoU took effect on 12 May and will remain in effect for three years. Progress will be regularly reviewed.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether he plans to create partner
The partnership aims to harness the transformative potential of AV technologies to support UK economic growth and strengthen UK supply chain in areas such as embodied AI, hardware, and systems integration, among others There are currently no plans to crea...
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether he plans to implement safe
The partnership aims to harness the transformative potential of AV technologies to support UK economic growth, strengthen UK supply chain in areas such as embodied AI, hardware, and systems integration, among others and build on UK strengths in research, ...
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the
The partnership aims to harness the transformative potential of AV technologies to support UK economic growth, strengthen UK supply chain in areas such as embodied AI, hardware, and systems integration, among others and build on UK strengths in research, ...
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether any self-driving vehicle p
There have been no recent discussions between Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Secretary of State for Transport on self-driving vehicle pilots, and we are not aware of any company currently planning self-driving vehicle pilots in Essex.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what recent discussions he has had
There have been no recent discussions between Secretary of State for Business and Trade and Secretary of State for Transport on self-driving vehicle pilots, and we are not aware of any company currently planning self-driving vehicle pilots in Essex.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether his Department has made fi
The partnership aims to harness the transformative potential of AV technologies to support UK economic growth, strengthen UK supply chain in areas such as embodied AI, hardware, and systems integration, among others and build on UK strengths in research, ...
What steps he is taking to prevent UK manufacturers being undercut by imports produced under lower environmental standards.
The Government shares the public’s high regard for the UK’s environmental protections and has made clear we will not compromise on these. As set out in the Trade Strategy, this Government is committed to ensuring that our international trade, environment ...
What recent discussions he has had with representatives in the steel industry about the impacts of energy costs on production.
The Government appreciates the pressures high energy bills can have on steel businesses. That is why we have introduced and expanded schemes to reduce the industrial electricity prices of energy-intensive industries, including steel. These are the British...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of industrial electricity prices on UK aluminium production.
The Government recognises the impact that industrial electricity prices have on UK aluminium production. We engage regularly with the industry and monitor evidence on the impact of energy costs. The sector is eligible to receive support through the Britis...
What steps his Department has taken since the enactment of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 to strengthen enforcement against the online sale of prohibited asbestos-containing products.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), in my department, is coordinating the regulatory response to asbestos-contaminated consumer products, working closely with Local Authorities to enforce the regulations and monitor ongoing product recalls...
What steps he has been taken against online sellers offering asbestos-containing products for sale since the enactment of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), in my department, is coordinating the regulatory response to asbestos-contaminated consumer products, working closely with Local Authorities to enforce the regulations and monitor ongoing product recalls...
What progress has been made on developing new requirements for online marketplaces under powers contained in the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, including with regard to the sale of products
UK law is clear that products must be safe, including those sold online. Despite this, we recognise that non-compliant products remain available to consumers.On 31 March, the Government launched a major package of consultations on updating the product saf...