Every parliamentary written question tabled by James McMurdock this session, with the full answer and department. Back to the MP page.
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With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether his Department has made financial commitments in the partnership with Wayve.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Transport on self-driving vehicle pilots.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of that partnership on the UK automotive supply chain and its ability to incorporate self-driving vehicles into production models.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether he plans to create partnerships with other autonomous vehicle developers.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether he plans to implement safeguards to ensure value for money for taxpayers under the partnership agreement.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what assessment he has made of the potential economic benefits to the UK from the partnership.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Costa Rica to join UK as member of £13 trillion in GDP global trade bloc, published on 7 May 2026, what estimate he has made of the potential impact of Costa Rica’s accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership to the level of bilateral trade between the UK and Costa Rica.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Costa Rica to join UK as member of £13 trillion in GDP global trade bloc, published on 7 May 2026, whether his Department plans to support additional to countries applying to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what data-sharing arrangements will be in place with Wayve under that partnership.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, what timeline he has established for delivering the objectives set out in that partnership agreement.
Awaiting answer.
With reference to his Department’s press release entitled Government and Wayve sign partnership to accelerate Britain’s self-driving future, published on 12 May 2026, whether any self-driving vehicle pilots will take place in Essex.
Awaiting answer.
What recent discussions he has had with representatives in the steel industry about the impacts of energy costs on production.
Awaiting answer.
What assessment he has made of the potential impact of industrial electricity prices on UK aluminium production.
Awaiting answer.
What steps he is taking to prevent UK manufacturers being undercut by imports produced under lower environmental standards.
Awaiting answer.
What progress has been made on developing new requirements for online marketplaces under powers contained in the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025, including with regard to the sale of products containing asbestos.
Awaiting answer.
What data his Department holds on the number of asbestos-containing product listings removed by online marketplaces since the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 came into force.
Awaiting answer.
What steps his Department has taken since the enactment of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 to strengthen enforcement against the online sale of prohibited asbestos-containing products.
Awaiting answer.
What discussions he has had with online marketplace operators regarding the removal of asbestos-containing products since the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025 received Royal Assent.
Awaiting answer.
What steps he has been taken against online sellers offering asbestos-containing products for sale since the enactment of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025.
Awaiting answer.
What recent discussions his Department have had with Local Authority Trading Standards teams regarding enforcement activity against online sales of asbestos-containing products following the enactment of the Product Regulation and Metrology Act 2025.
Awaiting answer.