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VOTING RECORD

  • 11 Sep 2026

    Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading

    Result:   Motion Failed

    270 Ayes
    286 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 11 Sep 2026

    Closure motion

    Result:   Motion Passed

    293 Ayes
    218 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 08 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1

    Result:   Motion Failed

    162 Ayes
    297 Noes

    Voted against
  • 08 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143

    Result:   Motion Failed

    106
    302 Noes

    Voted against
  • 08 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142

    Result:   Motion Failed

    108
    357 Noes

    Voted against
  • 08 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140

    Result:   Motion Failed

    79
    300 Noes

    Voted against
  • 07 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145

    Result:   Motion Failed

    170 Ayes
    316 Noes

    Voted against
  • 07 Sep 2026

    Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6

    Result:   Motion Failed

    77
    317 Noes

    Voted against
  • 02 Sep 2026

    Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading

    Result:   Motion Passed

    411 Ayes
    102

    Voted in favour
  • 02 Sep 2026

    Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88

    Result:   Motion Failed

    85
    427 Noes

    Voted against
  • 02 Sep 2026

    Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67

    Result:   Motion Failed

    105
    410 Noes

    Voted against
  • 02 Sep 2026

    Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65

    Result:   Motion Failed

    166 Ayes
    346 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
  • 17 Jun 2026

    National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3

    Result:   Motion Failed

    144 Ayes
    244 Noes

    Voted against
  • 17 Jun 2026

    National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13

    Result:   Motion Failed

    135 Ayes
    258 Noes

    Voted against
  • 17 Jun 2026

    National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8

    Result:   Motion Failed

    143 Ayes
    249 Noes

    Voted against
  • 17 Jun 2026

    National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3

    Result:   Motion Failed

    85
    317 Noes

    Voted against

QUESTIONS

  • 28 Aug 2026
    Dental Services
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps she is taking to improve access to NHS dental services.
    Response from Mr James Frith MP (Health and Social Care)
    I refer the Hon. Member to the press release issued in December 2025, setting out the action we are taking to improve access to National Health Service dental services, available at the following link:https://www.gov.uk/government/news/major-boost-for-mil... [Read More]
  • 28 Aug 2026
    Business: Training
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to establish a National Business Skills Guarantee for young people.
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    Through the department’s Careers Hub programme, The Careers and Enterprise Company and the North East Mayoral Strategic Authority are working in partnership with Goldman Sachs and Sir Richard Harpin to pilot the type of public-private partnership called f... [Read More]
  • 28 Aug 2026
    Universal Credit: Childcare
    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the impact of Universal Credit childcare rules on parents of disabled children who need to book and pay for specialist childcare several months in advance; and whether he
    Response from Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP (Work and Pensions)
    We recognise that access to childcare support is essential in enabling parents to move into or progress in employment. Eligible UC customers can claim back up to 85% of their eligible childcare costs each month regardless of the number of hours they work.... [Read More]
  • 14 Jul 2026
    Classroom Assistants: Pay
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether she plans to review whether the pay of teaching assistants adequately reflects the responsibilities, qualifications and duties of the role, including teaching classes and supporting pupils with complex
    Response from Georgia Gould MP (Education)
    School support staff, including teaching assistants, play a vital role in children’s education, and that is why this government is establishing the School Support Staff Negotiating Body (SSSNB).The SSSNB will be a new statutory body specifically for schoo... [Read More]
  • 13 Jul 2026
    Gender Based Violence: Criminal Proceedings
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what measures the Government is taking to strengthen public confidence in the prioritisation of tackling violence against women and girls through criminal justice system.
    Response from Sarah Jones MP (Home Office)
    Tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG) is a top priority for this Government. Our ambition is to halve the levels of these crimes within a decade. To do this we must take steps to reform the police response to VAWG, bring the police closer to th... [Read More]
  • 09 Jul 2026
    Universal Credit: Students
    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, whether he has made an assessment of the potential impact of treating student maintenance loans as income on Universal Credit claimants seeking to retrain for occupations with workforce shortages.
    Response from Rt Hon Sir Stephen Timms MP (Work and Pensions)
    The primary source of financial support for students comes from the student support system through various loans and grants designed for their needs. Students are unable to claim Universal Credit if they are studying full-time, unless they meet specific e... [Read More]
  • 10 Jul 2026
    Miscarriage: Health Services
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to review national guidance on communication and aftercare following miscarriage, including to (a) ensure consistency and trauma-informed practice across NHS tru
    Response from Preet Kaur Gill MP (Health and Social Care)
    As set out in the Renewed Women’s Health Strategy, we will closely review the results of the recent report on the Tommy’s Graded Model of Miscarriage Care pilot study, as part of our wider work on miscarriage care.My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State... [Read More]
  • 13 Jul 2026
    Watersure
    To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, whether she will review the eligibility criteria for the WaterSure scheme to ensure that households with a medically certified need to use more water are eligible for support regardles
    Response from Emma Hardy MP (Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
    The Government has committed to reform the WaterSure scheme, including eligibility criteria. These reforms were consulted on July to September 2025. The changes to the scheme will expand eligibility to include households in receipt of non-means-tested dis... [Read More]
  • 29 May 2026
    Maternity Leave
    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the potential merits of allowing pregnant women and new mothers diagnosed with cancer to defer statutory maternity leave until the completion of their treatment.
    Response from Andrew Western MP (Work and Pensions)
    Parental leave and pay entitlements are being considered as part of the Government’s Parental Pay and Leave Review. The Review will report in early 2027 with next steps for taking any reforms forward to implementation.
  • 20 May 2026
    Mental Health Services: Fathers
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking through the Men's Health Strategy to improve support given to fathers and partners during the postnatal period and following a traumatic pregnancy or birth.
    Response from Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government recognises the significant physical and psychological consequences of birth trauma and the devastating impact this can have on women and their families, including men. We remain fully committed to improving the quality and consistency of ca... [Read More]
  • 14 Apr 2026
    Nurseries
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether her Department has any guidance around restrictions being placed by nurseries on hours during which government funded childcare hours can be accessed, such as limiting provision to specific times of the
    Response from Olivia Bailey MP (Education)
    The ‘Early Education and Childcare’ statutory guidance states that local authorities should encourage providers to offer flexible packages of free hours, which will enable children to access regular, high-quality provision, while maximising flexibility fo... [Read More]
  • 25 Mar 2026
    Mathematics: GCSE
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, whether students required to resit GCSE Mathematics alongside A-level study are mandated to attend school-delivered resit classes, including in cases where they are receiving private tuition outside of school.
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    Progress towards and attainment of Level 2 maths and English is essential for helping students seize opportunities in life, learning and work. The 16 to 19 maths and English Condition of Funding ensures students have this opportunity. Students aged 16 to ... [Read More]
  • 03 Mar 2026
    Artificial Intelligence: Labelling
    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of bringing forward legislative proposals to require the use of digital watermarking on AI images.
    Response from Kanishka Narayan MP (Science, Innovation and Technology)
    The government continues to explore the feasibility of technical solutions for the identification of AI-generated content, such as digital watermarking, to support transparency.AI is a general-purpose technology with a wide range of applications, which is... [Read More]
  • 20 Feb 2026
    Speed Limits: Cameras
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to review the requirement of local authorities to provide capital funding for fixed speed cameras and that revenue generated from fixed speed camera enforcement is received by HM Tr
    Response from Lilian Greenwood MP (Transport)
    The Department has no plans to review the current arrangements under which local authorities are responsible for meeting the capital costs of installing fixed speed cameras, as part of their wider capital expenditure responsibilities. Revenue raised throu... [Read More]
  • 20 Feb 2026
    Speed Limits: Cameras
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department has considered allowing a proportion of speeding fine revenues to be ringfenced for local authorities for road safety purposes, including the funding of fixed speed cameras.
    Response from Lilian Greenwood MP (Transport)
    The Government considers having fines and penalty receipts such as speeding fines being paid into the Consolidated Fund to be preferable to ring-fencing or hypothecating funds for specific spending. This avoids creating incentives to collect fines and pe... [Read More]
  • 09 Feb 2026
    Internet: Artificial Intelligence
    To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, what steps her Department is taking to promote the use of content authentication technologies to help identify AI-generated content online; and if she will consider regulatory intervent
    Response from Kanishka Narayan MP (Science, Innovation and Technology)
    Exploring solutions for enabling users and institutions to determine what media is real and what is AI-generated is a key part of tackling a wide range of AI risks. The government is examining the robustness of a range of such solutions in this space thro... [Read More]
  • 06 Jan 2026
    Public Houses
    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what steps the Government is taking to reduce the potential impact of inflationary pressures on the pub industry, including rising energy costs, business rates, supply chain costs, and staffing pressur
    Response from Kate Dearden MP (Business and Trade)
    The Government recognises the significant pressures facing pubs, including those in Weston‑super‑Mare, and is taking action to support them.Through the Zero Carbon Hospitality Trial, 615 small and medium‑sized hospitality businesses are receiving free car... [Read More]
  • 15 Dec 2025
    Coronavirus: Vaccination
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he plans to a) issue guidance or b) take action to prevent excessive charges for privately provided COVID-19 vaccinations.
    Response from Ashley Dalton MP (Health and Social Care)
    As with other vaccines provided privately, the availability and price of COVID-19 vaccines available through the private market is a matter for the companies concerned. All those eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccination this autumn through the National ... [Read More]
  • 15 Dec 2025
    Coronavirus: Vaccination
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of the Autumn 2025 Covid-19 vaccination eligibility criteria on people with asthma; what consideration was given to including asthma
    Response from Ashley Dalton MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government is committed to protecting those most vulnerable to COVID-19 through vaccination, as guided by the independent Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI). The primary aim of the national COVID-19 vaccination programme remains th... [Read More]
  • 15 Dec 2025
    Asthma: Health Services
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what targeted support his Department is providing people with asthma during the winter period.
    Response from Karin Smyth MP (Health and Social Care)
    NHS England has provided £2.61 million of funding in 2025/26 to support people with respiratory conditions this winter, including improving access to diagnostic tests such as spirometry to support early and accurate diagnosis of asthma.The funding builds ... [Read More]

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