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 her Department's press release entitled Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure, published on 20 May 2026, what safeguards will remain in place for local communiti
On 20 May, the Chancellor announced a package of infrastructure planning reforms to accelerate delivery of the most important clean energy projects, strengthen the UK’s energy security and support economic growth. Under these reforms, projects designated ...
With reference to her Department’s press release entitled Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers, published on 20 May 2026, what discussions she has had with construction employers re
Whilst developing the industry placement policy, the department has engaged closely with construction employers, including the Construction Skills Mission Board, to understand the challenges and barriers they face, ensuring these insights are used to info...
With reference to her Department’s press release entitled Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of existi
Industry placements are a core, mandatory element of T Levels, designed to give students substantial, hands on experience of working in industry so they can develop the technical skills, confidence and readiness they need for future employment.T Levels ar...
With reference to her Department’s press release entitled Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers, published on 20 May 2026, whether further regional construction skills funding rounds
The Construction Skills Programme, including construction industry placements, is focused on three years of funding and support. There are three elements as detailed below.For providers in non-devolved areas, we will be refining the formula for allocation...
With reference to her Department’s press release entitled Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment she has made of the capacity of the constru
Sector engagement indicates that there is strong employer demand for new entrants and willingness across the sector to offer high-quality placement opportunities, supported by the additional regional funding provided through the Construction Skills Progra...
With reference to her Department's press release entitled Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure, published on 20 May 2026, if she will set out what role hon. Members will have in
On 20 May, the Chancellor announced a package of infrastructure planning reforms to accelerate delivery of the most important clean energy projects, strengthen the UK’s energy security and support economic growth.These proposals include a new route for Pa...
With reference to her Department’s press release entitled Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers, published on 20 May 2026, what steps her Department is taking to ensure that funded p
Construction industry placements have been designed in collaboration with the Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) to address feedback on the needs of learners looking to enter the sector. The Industry Placement programme is designed to tackle lowe...
With reference to her Department’s press release entitled Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers, published on 20 May 2026, what steps her Department is taking to encourage small and
Sector engagement indicates that there is strong employer demand for new entrants and willingness across the sector to offer high-quality placement opportunities, supported by the additional regional funding provided through the Construction Skills Progra...
How many and what proportion of pupils placed on waiting lists for oversubscribed schools subsequently received an offer of a place in each of the last five years.
In 2025, 92.6% of families were offered their first-choice primary school and 98.6% received offers from one of their top three choices. At secondary level, 83.5% of families were offered their first-choice school and 94.9% received offers from one of the...
With reference to her Department's press release entitled Reeves to use Parliament to drive through power plants and infrastructure, published on 20 May 2026, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to maxi
On 20 May, the Chancellor announced a package of infrastructure planning reforms to accelerate delivery of the most important clean energy projects, strengthen the UK’s energy security and support economic growth. By reducing delays and making the judicia...
With reference to her Department’s press release entitled Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers, published on 20 May 2026, what estimate she has made of the number of learners in (a)
This funding will increase opportunities for onsite experience for those learners on eligible qualifications, courses at Level 2 and 3, in Sector Subject Area 5.2 (Building and Construction), with 360+ guided learning hours, and excluding apprenticeships,...
What data her Department collects on the average waiting-list position of pupils who ultimately receive a school place through the waiting-list process.
In 2025, 92.6% of families were offered their first-choice primary school and 98.6% received offers from one of their top three choices. At secondary level, 83.5% of families were offered their first-choice school and 94.9% received offers from one of the...
What assessment he has made of the applicability of Hospital 2.0 design principles to smaller NHS facilities, such as (a) community hospitals, (b) primary care facilities and (c) outpatient centres
The New Hospital Programme is currently focused on applying Hospital 2.0, the standardised approach to new hospital construction, developed with clinical and operational staff, to schemes within its Plan for Implementation. Schemes in Wave 1 and subsequen...
With reference to the Department for Work and Pensions’ press release entitled Broken fit note system to be overhauled, published on 20 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the implications of the r
As announced on 20 May 2026, the Government is testing reform of the fit note through pilots in four ICB areas in England.The pilots will support more effective conversations on workplace adjustments by replacing the traditional fit note with a voluntary ...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled Broken fit note system to be overhauled, published on 20 May 2026, whether he has had discussions with employer organisations on reasonable work
As announced on 20 May 2026, the Government is testing reform of the fit note through pilots in four ICB areas in England.The pilots will support more effective conversations on workplace adjustments by replacing the traditional fit note with a voluntary ...
With reference to her Department’s press release entitled Regional funding to train next generation of construction workers, published on 20 May 2026, whether local authorities and mayoral authorities will have
The department is keen to harness the strengths of a devolved approach, gaining from local insight and opportunities, and the benefits and flexibility of devolved authority. We have worked closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Govern...
What estimate he has made of the number of future NHS projects expected to utilise Hospital 2.0 standardised designs.
The New Hospital Programme is currently focused on applying Hospital 2.0, the standardised approach to new hospital construction, developed with clinical and operational staff, to schemes within its Plan for Implementation. Schemes in Wave 1 and subsequen...
With reference to the Department for Work and Pensions’ press release entitled Broken fit note system to be overhauled, published on 20 May 2026, what timetable the Government has for national rollout o
The Department is taking a test-and-learn approach to gathering evidence to determine the viability and deliverability of the tested models for the fit note reform pilots, so that we can take a rapid, iterative approach. We envisage a combination of quali...
With reference to his Department's press release entitled Broken fit note system to be overhauled, published on 20 May 2026, what metrics will be used to assess the effectiveness of the pilot schemes.
The Department is taking a test-and-learn approach to gathering evidence to determine the viability and deliverability of the tested models for the fit note reform pilots, so that we can take a rapid, iterative approach. We envisage a combination of quali...
Food and Rural Affairs, whether her Department has made an assessment of the economic impact of bycatch mitigation requirements on UK fishing businesses.
Defra funds several initiatives that monitor bycatch of sensitive species and trial mitigation measures. Notably, its flagship programme Clean Catch works with fishers in UK fisheries to develop and trial ways to gather data on and mitigate bycatch, focus...