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Written questions by McMurdock.

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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11 Jun 2026·Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government·Answered
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Communities and Local Government, with reference to the Government Actuary’s Department press release entitled Councillors in England access the Local Government Pension Scheme, published on 2 June 2026, what est

Reply

As set out in the consultation on access to the LGPS for mayors and councillors, the Government Actuary’s Department has estimated the cost at £40-45 million per year. A breakdown of this estimate across councillors, mayors, deputy mayors and London Assem...

11 Jun 2026·Treasury·Answered
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What assessment she has made of the potential impact of business rate relief for independent gyms on levels of a) physical activity and b) public health.

Reply

At the Budget, the Valuation Office announced updated property values from the 2026 revaluation. This revaluation is the first since the pandemic, which has led to significant increases in rateable values for some properties. The Government has introduced...

11 Jun 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
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With reference to his Department's press release entitled Government crack down on pension scams, published on 9 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the number of pension savers who have lost money

Reply

An Options Assessment was published alongside the consultation on Protecting Pension Savers - Proposals to Amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021, analysing the impacts of the proposed regulatory ch...

11 Jun 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
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How many pension scam prosecutions have been brought in each of the last five years; and how many resulted in a conviction.

Reply

As part of the Pension Scams Action Group (PSAG) the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are part of a multi-agency taskforce of law enforcement, government and industry working together to disrupt and prosecute pension frau...

11 Jun 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
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How many investigations into suspected pension scams are currently being undertaken by (a) The Pensions Regulator, (b) the Financial Conduct Authority and (c) other relevant authorities.

Reply

As part of the Pension Scams Action Group (PSAG) the Pensions Regulator (TPR) and the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) are part of a multi-agency taskforce of law enforcement, government and industry working together to disrupt and prosecute pension frau...

11 Jun 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
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How many residents of (a) Basildon, (b) Thurrock, and (c) Essex have reported being victims of pension scams in each of the last five years.

Reply

Data relating to reported pension fraud is collected on a UK-wide basis.

11 Jun 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
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What information his Department holds on how many transfers into Small Self-Administered Scheme pensions have taken place in each of the last five years.

Reply

An Options Assessment was published alongside the consultation on Protecting Pension Savers - Proposals to Amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021, analysing the impacts of the proposed regulatory ch...

11 Jun 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
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With reference to his Department's press release entitled Government crack down on pension scams, published on 9 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the reduction in pension scam losses expected as

Reply

An Options Assessment was published alongside the consultation on Protecting Pension Savers - Proposals to Amend the Occupational and Personal Pension Schemes (Conditions for Transfers) Regulations 2021, analysing the impacts of the proposed regulatory ch...

11 Jun 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
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With reference to his Department's press release entitled Government crack down on pension scams, published on 9 June 2026, how many reports of pension scams were received by (a) Action Fraud, (b) The P

Reply

Collective data on reported pensions fraud is held by Report Fraud (previously Action Fraud), rather than regulators, and these figures show that reported levels of pensions fraud have increased since 2021. However, this should not be taken as evidence of...

11 Jun 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Answered
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What discussions he has had with the Chancellor of the Exchequer on support for community-based facilities as part of preventative healthcare policy.

Reply

Ministers in the Department of Health and Social Care have regular discussions with HM Treasury colleagues, including my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, on a range of health and care matters.As my Rt. Hon. Friend, the Chancellor of the E...

11 Jun 2026·Department for Work and Pensions·Answered
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With reference to his Department's press release entitled Government crack down on pension scams, published on 9 June 2026, what estimate he has made of the total financial losses arising from pension s

Reply

Pension scams can have devastating consequences for individuals, and the Government takes the threat of fraud extremely seriously. That is why we are working with regulators, law enforcement agencies and industry partners to combat pension scams, strength...

10 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What assessment she has made of demand for places under the India Young Professionals Scheme; and how many applications were received for each available place in the most recent ballot.

Reply

The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...

10 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What estimate she has made of the number of holders of India Young Professionals Scheme visas who are employed in (a) professional occupations, (b) skilled trades and (c) other occupations.

Reply

The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...

10 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What data her Department holds on the number of India Young Professionals Scheme visa holders (a) residing or (b) working in Essex.

Reply

The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...

10 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What estimate she has made of the proportion of successful applicants under the India Young Professionals Scheme who remained in the United Kingdom after the expiry of their visa by switching to anoth

Reply

The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...

10 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What estimate she has made of the number of India Young Professionals Scheme visa holders who have overstayed their visas in each year since the scheme was introduced.

Reply

The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...

10 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What assessment she has made of compliance rates among holders of India Young Professionals Scheme visas with the conditions of their leave to remain.

Reply

The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...

10 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What assessment she has made of the potential impact of the India Young Professionals Scheme on net migration to the UK.

Reply

The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...

10 Jun 2026·Home Office·Answered
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What data her Department holds on the number of India Young Professionals Scheme visa holders who have subsequently applied for (a) settlement or (b) indefinite leave to remain in the UK.

Reply

The India Young Professionals Scheme (YPS) permits eligible Indian nationals to enter the UK for a temporary period. The scheme sits within the wider Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS) visa route and immigration rules. The YPS does not operate as its own visa ro...

10 Jun 2026·Department for Business and Trade·Answered
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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

Reply

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 ...

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