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Voting record

  • 14 Jul 2026

    Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 19

    Result:   Motion Failed

    104
    412 Noes

    Voted against
  • 14 Jul 2026

    Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 199

    Result:   Motion Failed

    102
    409 Noes

    Voted against
  • 14 Jul 2026

    Public Office (Accountability) Bill Report Stage: Amendment 3

    Result:   Motion Failed

    93
    323 Noes

    Voted against
  • 13 Jul 2026

    Immigration and Asylum Bill: Second Reading

    Result:   Motion Passed

    264 Ayes
    90

    Voted in favour
  • 13 Jul 2026

    Immigration and Asylum Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading

    Result:   Motion Failed

    97
    358 Noes

    Voted against
  • 08 Jul 2026

    Draft Town and Country Planning (Discharge of Local Planning Authority Functions) (England) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    283 Ayes
    182 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 08 Jul 2026

    Draft Supply of Machinery (Safety) (Amendment etc.) and the EU Machinery Regulation (Enforcement etc. in Northern Ireland) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    317 Ayes
    103

    Voted in favour
  • 08 Jul 2026

    Draft Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Act 2026 (Establishment of Schools) (Consequential Amendments) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    369 Ayes
    102

    Voted in favour
  • 06 Jul 2026

    National Security (State Threats) Bill: motion to agree to Lords Amendment 1

    Result:   Motion Passed

    394 Ayes
    85

    Voted in favour
  • 01 Jul 2026

    Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5

    Result:   Motion Failed

    177 Ayes
    308 Noes

    Voted against
  • 01 Jul 2026

    Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4

    Result:   Motion Failed

    173 Ayes
    282 Noes

    Voted against
  • 01 Jul 2026

    Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2

    Result:   Motion Failed

    80
    281 Noes

    Voted against
  • 01 Jul 2026

    Draft Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment) Order 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    318 Ayes
    107

    Voted in favour
  • 01 Jul 2026

    Draft Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and Transitional Provisions) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    322 Ayes
    107

    Voted in favour
  • 24 Jun 2026

    Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    330 Ayes
    93

    Voted in favour
  • 24 Jun 2026

    Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipping) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    329 Ayes
    94

    Voted in favour
  • 24 Jun 2026

    Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    332 Ayes
    94

    Voted in favour
  • 24 Jun 2026

    Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    323 Ayes
    160 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 23 Jun 2026

    Opposition Day: Puberty blockers

    Result:   Motion Failed

    112
    283 Noes

    Voted against
  • 23 Jun 2026

    Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness – Prime Minister's Amendment

    Result:   Motion Passed

    294 Ayes
    110

    Voted in favour

Questions

  • 01 Jul 2026
    Sign Language: Education
    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what support is available to hearing parents of deaf children to learn British Sign Language.
    Response from Andrew Western MP (Work and Pensions)
    The government understands the great importance of British Sign Language (BSL) for bridging barriers to communication between hearing and deaf people and appreciates the vital need for families with deaf children to be able to access BSL courses, as early... [Read More]
  • 30 Jun 2026
    Church Commissioners: Land
    To ask the hon. Member for Battersea, representing the Church Commissioners, what consultation the Church Commissioners carried out with tenant farmers and local communities before deciding to market land east of York for sale.
    Response from Marsha De Cordova MP (Church Commissioners)
    The Church Commissioners’ property referred to in the question, from the Hon Member for York Outer, relates to the ongoing marketing for sale of approximately 1,600 acres of land at Scoreby, east of York. The Church Commissioners Property Team informed al... [Read More]
  • 01 Jul 2026
    Driving: Republic of Ireland
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the compatibility of Irish motor insurance requirements for holders of UK driving licences with the principles of the common travel area.
    Response from Simon Lightwood MP (Transport)
    Motor insurers are responsible for setting the terms and conditions of the policies that they offer, and it is for them to decide the level of risk that they take in issuing any policy to a given applicant. If an applicant wishes to drive a vehicle in the... [Read More]
  • 23 Jun 2026
    Bacteria: Medical Treatments
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the adequacy of the development of Bacteriophage Therapy, and when he expects such treatments to be available for use across the NHS.
    Response from Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government recognises the potential of bacteriophage therapy as an emerging treatment for certain bacterial infections, particularly where antimicrobial resistance limits available treatment options. However, while early research and clinical use in i... [Read More]
  • 23 Jun 2026
    Bacteria: Medical Treatments
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the development of Bacteriophage Therapy; and whether such treatments will be available for use in the NHS.
    Response from Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government recognises the potential of bacteriophage therapy as an emerging treatment for certain bacterial infections, particularly where antimicrobial resistance limits available treatment options. However, while early research and clinical use in i... [Read More]
  • 20 May 2026
    Rare Diseases: Health Services
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve outcomes for children born with Congenital Anomalies and rare diseases; and what steps his Department is taking to improve support available to young
    Response from Preet Kaur Gill MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government is committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases under the UK Rare Diseases Framework. We published the fifth annual England action plan in February 2026, where we report on the steps we have taken to advance the prior... [Read More]
  • 20 May 2026
    Universal Credit
    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps his Department is taking to support people migrating to Universal Credit from legacy benefits.
    Response from Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP (Work and Pensions)
    All customers have access to support throughout the process, including the Move to Universal Credit Helpline and independent Help to Claim support provided by Citizens Advice, which offers tailored assistance to help people make and manage their claim. We... [Read More]
  • 20 May 2026
    Neurodegenerative Diseases: Children
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve outcomes for children with neurodegenerative brain conditions.
    Response from Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government is committed to improving outcomes for children with neurodegenerative conditions through a combination of earlier diagnosis, better coordinated care, and support for innovation in treatment.Services for children with rare and complex neuro... [Read More]
  • 19 May 2026
    Private Education: Safety
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department ensures effective oversight where safeguarding concerns are raised about independent schools.
    Response from Olivia Bailey MP (Education)
    All private schools are required to comply with the Independent School Standards (ISS), and schools that fail to meet the ISS at inspection are subject to regulatory action. Information about regulatory and enforcement action can be found at: https://www.... [Read More]
  • 19 May 2026
    Schools: Artificial Intelligence
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of artificial intelligence usage in schools on safeguarding.
    Response from Olivia Bailey MP (Education)
    The department recognises that artificial intelligence (AI) presents both opportunities and risks in education and recognises public concerns around these risks. We are clear that technology is not effective unless it is safe. Our ‘Generative AI in educat... [Read More]
  • 19 May 2026
    Schools: Safety
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure (a) safeguarding standards and (b) accountability are applied consistently across all types of schools.
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    This government remains committed to providing a clear and simple safeguarding framework for all schools. This is set out in our statutory safeguarding guidance, which all schools and colleges must have regard to. This guidance includes ‘Keeping Children ... [Read More]
  • 19 May 2026
    Public Places: Planning
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps his Department is taking to ensure that the revised National Planning Policy Framework supports the creation of (a) safe, (b) inclusive and (c) accessible public space
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    Between 16 December 2025 and 10 March 2026, the government consulted a new National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). The consultation on the revised Framework, which can be found on gov.uk here, included proposals relating to the provision of safe, inclu... [Read More]
  • 20 May 2026
    Healthcare Assistants: Training
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of current regulatory arrangements for the training of healthcare support workers; and what steps his Department is taking to ensure that all staff recei
    Response from Preet Kaur Gill MP (Health and Social Care)
    Healthcare support workers (HCSWs) are not regulated by a statutory professional body. Where HCSWs are working in health and social care services and the provider is registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the CQC regulates the service provider... [Read More]
  • 20 May 2026
    Co-careldopa
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to address shortages of Co-careldopa medication.
    Response from Preet Kaur Gill MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Department has been in contact with suppliers of co-careldopa immediate release and modified release tablets. There is good supply availability in the market for United Kingdom patients.
  • 13 May 2026
    Social Security Benefits: Medical Examinations
    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether his Department will consider introducing a supported entry pathway into PIP and Work Capability Assessment roles for newly qualified nurses.
    Response from Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP (Work and Pensions)
    The department keeps its approach to recruitment for Personal Independence Payment and Work Capability Assessment health professionals (HPs) under continuous review, to ensure it supports high-quality, safe and consistent assessments for claimants. At pre... [Read More]
  • 13 May 2026
    Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether there are plans to review the NHS medical exemption criteria for prescription charges, and assess the merits of adding asthma to the medical exemption list.
    Response from Preet Kaur Gill MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government currently has no plans to review or amend the list of medical conditions that entitle someone to apply for a medical exemption certificate.
  • 27 Apr 2026
    Civil Servants: Reserve Forces
    To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, what steps the Government is taking to encourage civil servants to serve as reservists in the Armed Forces.
    Response from Rt Hon Nick Thomas-Symonds MP (Cabinet Office)
    It has not proved possible to respond to the Hon Member in the time available before Prorogation
  • 27 Apr 2026
    Cochlear Implants
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure equitable access to cochlear implant services across England.
    Response from Dr Zubir Ahmed MP (Health and Social Care)
    It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
  • 27 Apr 2026
    Cochlear Implants
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that commissioning policies for bilateral cochlear implants for adults take account of individuals who experienced inadequate access to cochlear implantation durin
    Response from Dr Zubir Ahmed MP (Health and Social Care)
    It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
  • 27 Apr 2026
    After School Clubs: Primary Education
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that primary schools offer a broad range of after school clubs.
    Response from Georgia Gould MP (Education)
    The government is committed to ensuring that all children and young people across England can access a variety of enrichment opportunities at school, including after school clubs, as part of our mission to break down barriers to opportunity. A new Enrichm... [Read More]

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