Written questions by McMurdock.

What estimate he has made of the proportion of patients attending accident and emergency departments who leave before being assessed by a doctor; and whether he has undertaken analysis of the reasons for such departures.

Awaiting answer.

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 assessment he has made of the potential impact of that policy on levels of protection for households and businesses from future global gas price changes.

Awaiting answer.

How much Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust spent on agency staff in each of the last three financial years.

Awaiting answer.

Food and Rural Affairs, what steps she is taking to help prevent decline in hedgehog populations in Essex.

Awaiting answer.

What estimate his Department has made of the number of British nationals who obtained medical degrees overseas and subsequently applied for roles within the NHS in each of the last five years.

Awaiting answer.

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 generation will be covered by fixed-price arrangements following implementation of the proposed measures.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of trends in levels of alcohol-specific deaths since 2019.

Awaiting answer.

What plans he has to introduce pathways for British nationals who obtained medical degrees overseas when applying for NHS roles.

Awaiting answer.

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 implementation of those measures.

Awaiting answer.

What steps he is taking to help reduce levels of alcohol-related hospital admissions.

Awaiting answer.

What comparative assessment he has made of the disparity between male and female suicide rates with other OECD countries.

Awaiting answer.

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.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to the Answer of 14 April 2026 to Question 120732, what the planned completion timelines are for the 40 funded schemes.

Awaiting answer.

Food and Rural Affairs, what discussions she has had with local authorities in Essex on improving a) urban and b) rural environments for hedgehogs.

Awaiting answer.

What proportion of overpayments to deceased welfare claimants have been recovered in each year since 2020.

Awaiting answer.

Communities and Local Government, how many households were placed in temporary accommodation outside their home local authority area in each of the last five years.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to her Department’s press release entitled New powers to protect vital free speech at universities, published on 20 April 2026, what criteria will be used by the Office for Students to determine whether a university has failed to uphold its duties on freedom of speech.

Awaiting answer.

With reference to her Department’s press release entitled New powers to protect vital free speech at universities, published on 20 April 2026, what assessment she has made of trends in the level of free speech breaches in higher education institutions in the last five years.

Awaiting answer.

What assessment he has made of the potential impact of unregulated vaping products containing (a) undisclosed and (b) prohibited substances on people's health.

Awaiting answer.

What steps his Department is taking to improve the (a) timeliness and (b) accuracy of death notifications across Government systems.

Awaiting answer.