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VOTING RECORD

  • 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
  • 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
  • 22 Apr 2026

    Draft Energy Prices Act 2022 (Extension of Time Limit) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    380 Ayes
    7

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 98

    Result:   Motion Passed

    287 Ayes
    150 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 41

    Result:   Motion Passed

    284 Ayes
    149 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 37

    Result:   Motion Passed

    291 Ayes
    144 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 36

    Result:   Motion Passed

    288 Ayes
    147 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 26

    Result:   Motion Passed

    287 Ayes
    149 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 13

    Result:   Motion Passed

    297 Ayes
    147 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 4

    Result:   Motion Passed

    298 Ayes
    152 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Apr 2026

    English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill: motion to disagree to Lords Amendment 2

    Result:   Motion Passed

    293 Ayes
    155 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Apr 2026

    Crime and Policing Bill: Amendments (a) to (b) in lieu of Lords Amendments 359 and 439

    Result:   Motion Passed

    292 Ayes
    158 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Apr 2026

    Crime and Policing Bill: Amendments (a) and (b) in lieu of Lords Amendment 342

    Result:   Motion Passed

    294 Ayes
    61

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Apr 2026

    Crime and Policing Bill: Amendments (a) to (d) in lieu of Lords Amendment 11

    Result:   Motion Passed

    294 Ayes
    156 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Apr 2026

    Crime and Policing Bill: Amendment (a) to Amendment 2B and Amendment (b) to Amendment 2C in lieu of Lords Amendments 2D and 2E

    Result:   Motion Passed

    293 Ayes
    159 Noes

    Voted in favour

QUESTIONS

  • 22 Apr 2026
    BBC: Music
    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, what discussions she has had with the BBC on the potential impact on the its ability to host live music events, like the BBC Radio 6 Music Festival, around the UK following the Corporation’s anno
    Response from Rt Hon Ian Murray MP (Culture, Media and Sport)
    The BBC is a vital national institution and an engine of the nations and regions. In that context, this news is concerning for the BBC workforce who are facing significant uncertainty, and for the sector as a whole. The BBC is delivering significant savin... [Read More]
  • 21 Apr 2026
    NHS: Artificial Intelligence
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate his Department has made of the increased health costs caused by AI displacement in the workforce and associated stresses; and if he will make a statement.
    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.
  • 22 Apr 2026
    BBC: Local Broadcasting
    To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, how her Department plans to help ensure that the BBC can continue to a) invest in regional storytelling; and b) support growth in regional creative economies under a new Charter.
    Response from Rt Hon Ian Murray MP (Culture, Media and Sport)
    As a public service broadcaster that matters hugely to public life, the BBC must be responsive to its viewers and listeners, in order to tell inclusive stories about the lives of all people, in all parts of the UK. This Government wants broadcasters, incl... [Read More]
  • 21 Apr 2026
    Drugs: Research
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Government response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' report, Barriers to Research Part 2: Schedule 1 Controlled Drugs, published on 16 July 2025, whether the Barri
    Response from Sarah Jones MP (Home Office)
    The Government responded to ACMD recommendations on reducing barriers to clinical research with Schedule 1 drugs in July 2025. A cross-government officials group is in place and is developing the policy and has engaged with other departments, agencies, st... [Read More]
  • 21 Apr 2026
    Drugs: Research
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to the Government response to the Advisory Council on the Misuse of Drugs' report, Barriers to Research Part 2: Schedule 1 Controlled Drugs, published on 16 July 2025, what progress her
    Response from Sarah Jones MP (Home Office)
    The Government responded to ACMD recommendations on reducing barriers to clinical research with Schedule 1 drugs in July 2025. A cross-government officials group is in place and is developing the policy and has engaged with other departments, agencies, st... [Read More]
  • 14 Apr 2026
    Nuclear Power Stations: Energy Supply
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the potential level of contribution that new large-scale nuclear power stations could make to enhancing the UK's energy security.
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    Large-scale nuclear power stations, including Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, will continue to make a vital contribution to our homegrown clean and secure energy mix, complementing small modular reactors. To pursue the option of further potential large-sc... [Read More]
  • 14 Apr 2026
    Nuclear Power Stations
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what plans his Department has to support additional large-scale nuclear power stations beyond Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C.
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    To pursue the option of further potential large-scale nuclear beyond Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, the government has tasked Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) with identifying other suitable sites that could potentially host such a project. GBE-N w... [Read More]
  • 14 Apr 2026
    Nuclear Power Stations: Closures
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the scheduled closure of Torness, Hartlepool and Heysham nuclear power stations on baseload electricity supply.
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    Currently, nuclear generation provides around 15% of total electricity. The four Advanced Gas-cooled Reactor (AGR) stations at these locations are operating beyond their original forecasts, with current expected closures being planned well in advance by t... [Read More]
  • 14 Apr 2026
    Nuclear Power Stations: Construction
    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the suitability of sites across the United Kingdom for new large-scale nuclear power station development.
    Response from Michael Shanks MP (Energy Security and Net Zero)
    To pursue the option of further potential large-scale nuclear beyond Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C, the government has tasked Great British Energy - Nuclear (GBE-N) with identifying other suitable sites that could potentially host such a project.GBE-N wi... [Read More]
  • 10 Apr 2026
    Environment Agency: Local Government
    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if she will take steps with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government to allow the Environment Agency's online reporting tool to also send notification of re
    Response from Emma Hardy MP (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
    The Environment Agency’s Report an environmental problem service enables members of the public to report environmental issues in a more modern and accessible way. The service can be used for people to report water pollution, smells from waste facilities, ... [Read More]
  • 24 Mar 2026
    Data Protection: Productivity
    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, pursuant to the answer of 20 March 2026 to question 120026, if she will make it her policy to make a definitive empirical study specifying UK-wide GDPR impact on productivity.
    Response from Rt Hon Ian Murray MP (Science, Innovation and Technology)
    The Government keeps the impacts of data protection legislation under review. As set out in the answer of 20 March 2026 to Question 120026, there is currently no definitive empirical study that isolates the specific, UK‑wide impact of the UK GDPR on produ... [Read More]
  • 24 Mar 2026
    Juries
    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, pursuant to his answer of 18 March to question 120027, whether he will publish the results of his department's engagement with the judiciary about their personal safety and security associated with the Courts and
    Response from Sarah Sackman MP (Justice)
    We engage regularly with judicial leaders on all matters including security. It is standard practice not to publish or comment on the specifics of discussions between Ministers and the judiciary.
  • 28 Jan 2026
    Children: Speech and Language Disorders
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of the (a) availability and (b) consistency of guidance offered to parents of children with communication difficulties.
    Response from Georgia Gould MP (Education)
    As part of our new investment, schools will be able to access support, advice, training and specialist expertise from professionals such as speech and language therapists, educational psychologists, occupational therapists and specialist teachers. These e... [Read More]
  • 12 Mar 2026
    National Highways: Pay
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether the third Road Investment strategy (RIS3) can include specific funding to enable National Highways to pay its employees the £1,500 Pay Remit Guidance payment (which has been withheld by National Highway
    Response from Simon Lightwood MP (Transport)
    National Highways is responsible for setting pay awards that are both affordable and aligned within its overall RIS3 budget. During 2022, the organisation awarded a larger pay deal compared to the core Civil Service and as such took the decision to not of... [Read More]
  • 12 Mar 2026
    Government Departments: Pay
    To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, whether any Department covered by the Pay Remit Guidance had its 2022/23 budget increased or altered to enable the £1,500 Pay Remit Guidance payment to be made.
    Response from Satvir Kaur MP (Cabinet Office)
    Decisions on pay below Senior Civil Service are delegated to Departments. Cabinet Office does not have sight of Departments’ budgetary decisions.
  • 11 Mar 2026
    Data Protection: Productivity
    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what impact her Department estimates GDPR regulations have had on productivity since they were adopted.
    Response from Rt Hon Ian Murray MP (Science, Innovation and Technology)
    There is currently no definitive empirical study specifying UK-wide GDPR impact on productivity since adoption in 2018.However, UK GDPR strengthened individuals’ rights and trust in digital services, supporting long-term economic growth. The Data (Use and... [Read More]
  • 13 Mar 2026
    Odour Pollution
    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, if her Department will issue guidance to (a) the Environment Agency and (b) local authority officers setting out their respective powers to (i) identify an odour and (ii) take enforcem
    Response from Emma Hardy MP (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
    Owners of industrial, trade and business premises are expected to use the best practicable means available to reduce odours, effluvia and other potential sources of statutory nuisance emanating from their place of work in the first place. If this is not h... [Read More]
  • 11 Mar 2026
    Juries
    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, whether judges have been consulted about possible increased personal risks of replacing some jury trials with named judge trials as proposed in the Courts and Tribunals Bill.
    Response from Sarah Sackman MP (Justice)
    The safety and security, welfare, and independence of the judiciary remain paramount. Engagement with the judiciary on the court reform measures in the Courts and Tribunals Bill included consideration of personal safety and security. We will continue to w... [Read More]
  • 11 Mar 2026
    Juries
    To ask the Secretary of State for Justice, what assessment his Department has made of the level of risk to named judges who replace juries in trials.
    Response from Sarah Sackman MP (Justice)
    The safety and security, welfare, and independence of the judiciary remain paramount. Engagement with the judiciary on the court reform measures in the Courts and Tribunals Bill included consideration of personal safety and security. We will continue to w... [Read More]
  • 23 Feb 2026
    Bereavement Support Payment
    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what the annual cost has been for the Bereavement Support Payment over the last five years, including regional breakdown, and the percentage of those eligible who claim this.
    Response from Andrew Western MP (Work and Pensions)
    Official statistics for Bereavement Support Payment (BSP) can be found at:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/benefit-expenditure-and-caseload-tables-2025 Table 1: Annual cost for Bereavement Support Payment for the last five financial years rounde... [Read More]

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