James McMurdock

27 Mar 2025 · Department for Education

Schools: Debts

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent estimate she has made of the number of (a) primary and (b) secondary schools in debt in (i) England and (ii) Essex.

27 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Solar Power: Batteries

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what proportion of the solar projects under the Great British Energy scheme will include battery storage solutions.

27 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy: Schools

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether his Department has had recent discussions with head teachers on the rising cost of energy for schools.

27 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Great British Energy: Solar Power

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the long-term sustainability of the solar panels being installed under the Great British Energy scheme in relation to their (a) lifespan, (b) efficiency degrada

27 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy: Schools

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps his Department is taking to support (a) primary and (b) secondary schools with high energy costs.

27 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy Supply

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to improve the process for procuring (a) transformers, (b) cables and (c) other critical components for electricity network expansion projects.

27 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Energy: Infrastructure

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he plans to take to (a) help decrease planning delays for energy infrastructure projects and (b) engage with the public on those projects.

27 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Electricity: Infrastructure

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to (a) consult and (b) compensate local communities impacted by new electricity network infrastructure projects.

26 Mar 2025 · Department for Education

Pupils: Mobile Phones and Social Media

To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what recent discussions her Department has had with (a) secondary school teachers and (b) head teachers on (i) smart phones in schools and (ii) young people on social media.

26 Mar 2025 · Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Mobile Phones and Social Media: Children

To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what recent discussions her Department has had with parents on (a) smart phones in schools and (b) young people on social media.

25 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Youth Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the time taken to complete cases on (a) youth offenders and (b) victims.

25 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Youth Justice

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what steps she is taking to reduce the time taken to complete youth justice cases.

24 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Care Homes

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support care homes operating at full capacity.

24 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Care Homes: Construction

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what plans he has to increase the number of new care home developments.

24 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing: Older People

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what support she is providing to local authorities to encourage the development of specialist retirement housing.

24 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

Housing: Older People

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether she has considered setting targets for the development of retirement housing within her new homes target.

24 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Prescription Drugs: Shortages

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to (a) ensure patients have timely access to and (b) prevent shortages in prescription medication.

24 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

General Practitioners: Internet

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that (a) elderly and (b) vulnerable patients can telephone their GP surgery for assistance rather than using online or digital services.

24 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

General Practitioners: Internet

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that online services provided by GPs are (a) accessible and (b) user friendly.

19 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Prisons: Overcrowding

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether she plans to release more criminals from prison early due to prison overcrowding.

19 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Prisons: Overcrowding

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what estimate she has made of the average daily cost of housing prisoners (a) under Operation Safeguard and (b) in standard prison accommodation.

19 Mar 2025 · Ministry of Justice

Prisons: Construction

To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, how many new prison places have been created since July 2024.

18 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Pylons: Compensation

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what the criteria for eligibility are for proposed energy bill compensation for people living near new pylons; and whether (a) type of infrastructure and (b) other factors will impact qualifi

18 Mar 2025 · Department for Energy Security and Net Zero

Pylons

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what steps he is taking to ensure that the prioritisation of overhead pylons in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill does not adversely impact (a) local communities and (b) the natural enviro

17 Mar 2025 · Treasury

Electronic Government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what steps she is taking to improve support available for people to (a) access and (b) use Government Gateway accounts.

17 Mar 2025 · Treasury

Electronic Government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will take steps to support people to access Government Gateway accounts without physical documentation.

17 Mar 2025 · Treasury

Electronic Government: Complaints

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, how many complaints her Department has received on the difficulty of (a) accessing and (b) using the Government Gateway.

17 Mar 2025 · Treasury

Electronic Government

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the (a) accessibility and (b) convenience of (i) setting up and (ii) using the Government Gateway.

17 Mar 2025 · Department for Work and Pensions

Pensions: Electronic Government

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to (a) streamline application processes and (b) use technology for digital proof of IDs for pension claims made through the Government Gateway.

14 Mar 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care

Hospitals: Waiting Lists

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of waiting times for (a) appointments and (b) scans following a referral from a GP.