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Written questions by McMurdock.

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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Showing 120 of 471 · Department of Health and Social Care

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21 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What steps he is taking to reduce NHS spending on agency staff.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What estimate he has made of the cost difference between NHS bank staff and agency staff.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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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.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What plans he has to introduce national minimum staffing level guidance for NHS services.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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How much Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust spent on agency staff in each of the last three financial years.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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With reference to the Answer of 14 April 2026 to Question 120732, what the planned completion timelines are for the 40 funded schemes.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What comparative assessment he has made of the disparity between male and female suicide rates with other OECD countries.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What analysis he has carried out on factors contributing to disparities in suicide rates in males and females.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What plans he has to introduce pathways for British nationals who obtained medical degrees overseas when applying for NHS roles.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What steps he is taking to help reduce levels of alcohol-related hospital admissions.

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Awaiting answer.

20 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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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.

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Awaiting answer.

19 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What steps he is taking to prevent the sale of unregulated vaping products in local high streets.

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Awaiting answer.

19 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of unregulated vaping products containing (a) undisclosed and (b) prohibited substances on people's health.

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Awaiting answer.

19 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of illegal vape retailers on legitimate local businesses.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What steps he is taking to work with estate and infrastructure experts on the planning and delivery of NHS facilities.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What plans he has to standardise design approaches for new and refurbished NHS buildings.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What steps he is taking to increase the level of utilisation across the NHS estate.

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Awaiting answer.

18 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What recent assessment he has made of the potential to increase utilisation of the existing NHS estate.

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Awaiting answer.

14 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What the average waiting time is for a dementia assessment in Essex.

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Awaiting answer.

14 May 2026·Department of Health and Social Care·Pending
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What discussions he has had with local NHS bodies on improving dementia care pathways in Essex.

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Awaiting answer.

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SourceUK Parliament Members API
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