Westminster - Ian Murray

Skip to main content

Speaking in Parliament.

As your Member of Parliament it is my job to represent your views in Westminster.

Latest news from Westminster

See more

Scotland Questions – July 2025

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

13 August 2025

Scottish Affairs Committee – March 2025

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

27 March 2025

Scotland Questions – March 2025

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

27 March 2025

Scottish Parliament’s Economy and Fair Work Committee

The Scottish Parliament.

Westminster

04 February 2025

Scotland Questions – January 2025

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

04 February 2025

Scotland Questions – December 2024

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

17 December 2024

Scottish Affairs Committee – November 2024

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

22 November 2024

Scotland Questions – October 2024

House of Commons chamber.

Westminster

08 November 2024

Government Departments: Artificial Intelligence

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The Government Digital Service is implementing the Algorithmic Transparency Recording Standard (ATRS), which provides a standardised way for departments and arm’s length bodies to publish...

Question

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The 2024-25 outturn for Capability gross administration costs is broken down as below: Staff costs* £84.078m Other operating costs £43.484m Purchase of goods and services*...

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology: Hotels

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The Department uses a travel management company to book hotel accommodation for staff. The star rating of the hotel is not recorded but the nightly cost of hotel accommodation has maximum cost...

Question

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

Further details regarding the eligibility criteria and application process on the new Places of Worship Renewal Fund, will be published in due course. The fund will be focused on England, because...

Question

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

At the Spending Review 2025, HM Treasury agreed budgets for Departments for a three-year period for Resource DEL, and a four-year period for Capital DEL. The Department then completed a Business...

Question

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

This Government recognises the importance of local heritage assets in contributing to local community engagement. Through our dedicated funds, such as the £15m Heritage at Risk Capital Fund,...

Question

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

Over the course of this parliament £1.5 billion will be invested in arts venues, museums, libraries and heritage attractions across England. Historic ships, where they are registered as...

Arts: Political Impartiality

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The government is committed to freedom of speech, including in the cultural sector, and the Secretary of State has expressed an unequivocal ambition that the era of the government stoking...

Radio Review launch and Terms of Reference

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Written Ministerial Statements

Radio continues to be a strong and highly valued medium. It contributes significant public value through its provision of trusted news and diverse entertainment, and underpins the wider media...

Religious Buildings: Tax Allowances

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

DCMS welcomes the new Green Book, including its treatment of social and health benefits. DCMS interventions in listed places of worship were assessed in line with Green book methodology. The...

Entertainments: Fire Prevention

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

No such discussions have taken place. The Home Office is the department responsible for fire safety policy and the enforcement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005, which governs the...

Thatched Roofing

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

There are approximately 25,000 listed thatched buildings in England, many more are unlisted. These buildings are a quintessential part of some of our best loved rural landscapes. Historic...

Ofcom: Public Appointments

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The advert for applications was launched on 17 November 2025, with a deadline of 18 December 2025. On 17 December, the application deadline was extended until 5 January 2026, and the advert on...

Local Press

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

Supporting local media across the country is a particular concern for this Government and we are working across Government and with stakeholders to develop a Local Media Strategy. DCMS ministers...

Musicians: Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The UK Government remains in constructive dialogue with the EU on tackling the challenges facing UK musicians when touring, and on CITES‑related processes for UK musicians. Our aim is to...

Television Licences: Correspondence

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The BBC is responsible for collection and enforcement of the licence fee. The Government is therefore not involved in TV Licensing operations. However, the Government expects the BBC to collect...

BBC: Broadcasting Programmes

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The Secretary of State meets regularly with the Chair to discuss a wide range of issues. Under the current Charter, Ofcom is required to set the BBC quotas for programme making in the regions...

Places of Worship Renewal Fund

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

Further details on the Places of Worship Renewal Fund specific criteria, application process and funding allocation will be announced in due course, along with details on monitoring and evaluation.

Places of Worship Renewal Fund: Community Development

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

Many places of worship also provide essential community services beyond worship and will consider this as we develop criteria, however we also acknowledge that not all religions use places of...

Places of Worship Renewal Fund: VAT

Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Ian Murray received a response to a question they put to the government

The Listed Places of Worship Scheme was run on a first come first served basis. The new Places of Worship Scheme will instead target funding at areas of the most need, and Places of Worship will...