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Voting record

  • 21 May 2026

    Steel Industry (Nationalisation) Bill: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading

    Result:   Motion Failed

    68
    242 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 May 2026

    King's Speech Motion for an Address

    Result:   Motion Passed

    307 Ayes
    171 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 May 2026

    King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (p)

    Result:   Motion Failed

    104
    316 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 May 2026

    King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (l)

    Result:   Motion Failed

    78
    408 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 May 2026

    King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (o)

    Result:   Motion Failed

    104
    317 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 May 2026

    King's Speech Motion for an Address: amendment (i)

    Result:   Motion Failed

    108
    323 Noes

    Voted against
  • 28 Apr 2026

    Draft Immigration and Asylum (Provision of Accommodation to Failed Asylum-Seekers) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    304 Ayes
    28

    Voted in favour
  • 28 Apr 2026

    Draft Asylum Seekers (Reception Conditions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    308 Ayes
    81

    Voted in favour
  • 28 Apr 2026

    Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88C, 88E to 88P, 88R, 88S and 88W, and propose Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendments 88A, 88T, 88U and 88V

    Result:   Motion Passed

    335 Ayes
    158 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 28 Apr 2026

    Privilege

    Result:   Motion Failed

    223 Ayes
    335 Noes

    Voted against
  • 27 Apr 2026

    Children's School and Wellbeing Bill: Amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Lords Amendments 38V to 38X

    Result:   Motion Passed

    272 Ayes
    64

    Voted in favour
  • 27 Apr 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Carry-over motion

    Result:   Motion Passed

    279 Ayes
    176 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 27 Apr 2026

    Pension Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on its Amendments 88A, 88C and 88E to 88P and propose Amendments (a) to (f)

    Result:   Motion Passed

    279 Ayes
    164 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 27 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: Amendments (a) to (h) in lieu of Lords Amendments 85 and 86, 97 to 116, 120, 121 and 123

    Result:   Motion Passed

    271 Ayes
    171 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 27 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 94B and 94C

    Result:   Motion Passed

    269 Ayes
    170 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 27 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 36, 90 and 155, insist on Amendments 155A to 155F and propose Amendment (a)

    Result:   Motion Passed

    270 Ayes
    170 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 27 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 89B and 89C

    Result:   Motion Passed

    273 Ayes
    167 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 22 Apr 2026

    Crime and Policing Bill: motion to insist on Amendments 439C and 439D and disagree with Lords Amendments 439E and 439F

    Result:   Motion Passed

    253 Ayes
    143 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 22 Apr 2026

    Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill: motion to insist on Amendment 38J and disagree with Lords Amendments 38V to 38X

    Result:   Motion Passed

    260 Ayes
    161 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 22 Apr 2026

    Pensions Schemes Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendments 15 to 24, 27, 30 to 34, 36, 38 to 42, 83 and 88, insist on Amendments 88A and 88C and propose amendments (a) to (j) in lieu of Amendment 88B

    Result:   Motion Passed

    272 Ayes
    149 Noes

    Voted in favour

Questions

  • 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]
  • 27 Apr 2026
    Private Education: Standards
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, how her Department ensures effective oversight where safeguarding concerns are raised about independent schools.
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
  • 27 Apr 2026
    Children: Protection
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure safeguarding standards and accountability are applied consistently across all types of schools.
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
  • 27 Apr 2026
    Student Loans Company: Standards
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to ensure that the Student Loans Company is operationally effective.
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
  • 27 Apr 2026
    Pedestrian Crossings: Schools
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that national guidance on traffic flow and speed does not inhibit local authorities from installing zebra crossings outside primary schools.
    Response from Simon Lightwood MP (Transport)
    The Department does not set mandatory criteria for the installation of zebra crossings. Local authorities are best placed to decide whether a zebra crossing is appropriate, including outside primary schools, taking into account local traffic conditions, v... [Read More]
  • 27 Apr 2026
    Pedestrian Crossings: Schools
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to encourage more zebra crossings near primary schools.
    Response from Simon Lightwood MP (Transport)
    The Department does not set mandatory criteria for the installation of zebra crossings. Local authorities are best placed to decide whether a zebra crossing is appropriate, including outside primary schools, taking into account local traffic conditions, v... [Read More]
  • 27 Apr 2026
    Roads: Safety
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to ensure that road safety measures in the vicinity of primary schools are given a priority status within (a) national transport policy and (b) guidance to local authorities.
    Response from Lilian Greenwood MP (Transport)
    Road safety around schools is a priority for the Government, particularly the safety of children travelling to and from school.Protection for children is not limited to the immediate school frontage; national transport policy focuses on improving safety a... [Read More]
  • 27 Apr 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)
    It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.
  • 24 Apr 2026
    PE and Sport Premium
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking to confirm Sports Premium funding for 2026-27.
    Response from Georgia Gould MP (Education)
    I refer my hon. Friend, the Member for York Outer to the answer of 3 March 2026 to Question 115304.
  • 09 Mar 2026
    Propranolol
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of the availability of propranolol in pharmacies; and what steps he is taking to ensure supply.
    Response from Dr Zubir Ahmed MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Department is aware of supply issues affecting propranolol 80 milligram and 160 milligram modified release (MR) capsules due to ongoing manufacturing issues which are expected to last until at least July 2026.The Department is working with all supplie... [Read More]
  • 26 Feb 2026
    Graduates: Databases
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment she has made of the potential merits of improving access to the Longitudinal Education Outcomes dataset.
    Response from Olivia Bailey MP (Education)
    The department recognises the value of the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset in supporting high‑quality research and evidence‑based policymaking. LEO already underpins a wide range of official statistics and analytical publications, and indepe... [Read More]
  • 06 Feb 2026
    Maternity Services and Paediatrics
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of support available to low-income families whose children require prolonged inpatient neonatal and paediatric care.
    Response from Ashley Dalton MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government is committed to tackling child poverty and to raising the healthiest generation of children ever. Our Children, Our Future: Tackling Child Poverty was published on 5 December 2025 and set out a goal to reduce and alleviate the impact of chi... [Read More]
  • 13 Jan 2026
    Childcare
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to help improve the affordability of childcare.
    Response from Olivia Bailey MP (Education)
    We want all children, regardless of background, to have access to high quality early education and childcare. This allows parents to work and supports children’s development as they grow, getting them ready for school and beyond.Through our Best Start in ... [Read More]
  • 18 Dec 2025
    Defence: Industry
    To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Defence Industrial Strategy 2025 on Northern Ireland.
    Response from Matthew Patrick MP (Northern Ireland)
    The defence of the United Kingdom is always the first duty of any Government.As part of our defence industrial strategy, we will invest ÂŁ250m across five regions for Defence Growth Deals - including one in Northern Ireland which already boasts a booming d... [Read More]
  • 10 Nov 2025
    Patients: Safety
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve patient safety for people with learning disabilities.
    Response from Dr Zubir Ahmed MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government is committed to advancing patient safety and fostering a learning culture across the National Health Service. As set out in the 10-Year Health Plan, we will usher in a new era of transparency, a rigorous focus on high-quality care for all a... [Read More]

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