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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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...
Food and Rural Affairs, what comparative estimate she has made of the level of carbon emissions associated with imported industrial goods and equivalent products manufactured in the UK.
Estimates of imported emissions are published by Defra in the Carbon Footprint statistics here, but comparative estimates associated with imported industrial goods and equivalent products manufactured in the UK have not been made. However, the Government ...
Food and Rural Affairs, what estimate she has made of the volume of carbon emissions embodied in imported goods consumed in the UK.
The requested information is available in the annual Carbon Footprint statistics published by Defra here. Latest estimates show that in 2022, imported goods and services consumed in the UK accounted for emissions of 404 million tonnes of carbon dioxide eq...
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...
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister’s Office’s press release entitled Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern I
I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his questions. Any further details and updates will be published in the usual way in due course.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister’s Office’s press release entitled Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern I
I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his questions. Any further details and updates will be published in the usual way in due course.
Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the Prime Minister’s Office’s press release entitled Joint Declaration on a Strategic Partnership between the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern I
I refer the Hon Member to the press release cited in his questions. Any further details and updates will be published in the usual way in due course.
What plans he has to help reduce delays in the electricity grid connection process.
Government is working closely with Ofgem, NESO and network companies to reform the connections process to focus on projects that are both ready and needed. Through reform, NESO has already cut the size of the queue by over 300GW, and a clearer, more credi...
What plans he has to encourage a) onshore and b) offshore oil and gas exploration.
The 2025 North Sea Future Plan set out the government’s commitment not to issue new oil and gas licences onshore in England or offshore across the UK. The government will manage existing fields for their lifespan, including through the introduction of Tra...
What steps he is taking to support a) domestic refining and b) petrochemical production capacity.
The Government recognises the critical role UK refineries are playing in ensuring our fuel security and resilience, national security and supporting economic growth and jobs. We also recognise that refineries produce industrial feedstocks critical to othe...
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government energy policy on the international competitiveness of UK manufacturing exports.
The Government recognises the pressure high energy costs place on businesses. Our Clean Power by 2030 mission will bring down bills, reducing exposure to volatile fossil fuel markets and the risk of carbon leakage. In the near term, we are acting through ...
Innovation and Technology, what estimate he has made of the energy requirements associated with the expansion of a) AI and b) data centre infrastructure.
The expansion of AI, and data centre infrastructure is critical to the UK, forming the backbone of future economic growth, digital resilience and global competitiveness.In 2024, the UK Government’s Compute Roadmap set an ambition for the UK to reach 6GW o...
What steps he is taking to reduce NHS spending on agency staff.
As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, the Government has set an ambition on eliminating agency spend by the end of this Parliament.The previous Secretary of State for Health and Social Care and Jim Mackey, the Chief Executive of NHS England, wrote to tru...
Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of hedgehog populations in a) urban and b) rural areas since 2000.
The State of Britain’s Hedgehogs (2022) report found populations declined by 30–75% in rural areas since 2000, although urban populations may now be stabilising following long declines.
Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with local authorities in Essex on improving a) urban and b) rural environments for hedgehogs.
This Government has supported Essex County Council to develop the Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). This has brought local authorities, communities, landowners and conservation groups together to agree priorities to help nature recover and supp...
Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help prevent decline in hedgehog populations in Essex.
This Government has supported Essex County Council to develop the Essex Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS). This has brought local authorities, communities, landowners and conservation groups together to agree priorities to help nature recover and supp...
How much Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust spent on agency staff in each of the last three financial years.
The figures for the last three financial years for which figures are available are as follows:£47.9 million in 2022/23;£34.7 million in 2023/24; and£16.9 million in 2024/25. The figures for the last financial year, 2025/2026, have not been finalised there...
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices, published on 21 April 2026, what timetable he has set for full imple
Government plans to consult later this year on offering legacy low-carbon generators – which provide around 30% of our power today – the option to move onto fixed price contracts for difference. We plan to cover the specific eligibility criteria for this ...
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Decisive action to break influence of gas on electricity prices, published on 21 April 2026, what proportion of UK electricity genera
Government plans to consult later this year on offering legacy low-carbon generators – which provide around 30% of our power today – the option to move onto fixed price contracts for difference. We plan to cover the specific eligibility criteria for this ...
Communities and Local Government, what plans he has to introduce additional protections for hedgehog habitats in planning and development policy.
I refer the hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 22119 on 16 January 2025.