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VOTING RECORD

  • 27 Oct 2026

    Draft Town and Country Planning (Fees for Applications, Deemed Applications, Requests and Site Visits) (England) (Amendment and Transitional Provision) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    321 Ayes
    66

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Oct 2026

    Opposition day motion: Support for British farmers

    Result:   Motion Failed

    57
    279 Noes

    Voted against
  • 21 Oct 2026

    Withdrawal Agreement (Windsor Framework and Governance) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    345 Ayes
    108

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Oct 2026

    Draft Code of Practice on Access and Unfair Practices During the Recognition and Derecognition Process

    Result:   Motion Passed

    295 Ayes
    111

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Oct 2026

    Draft Railways (Interoperability in Northern Ireland) (Convention on International Carriage by Rail) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    345 Ayes
    108

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Third Reading

    Result:   Motion Passed

    330 Ayes
    178 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 12

    Result:   Motion Failed

    184 Ayes
    330 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 7

    Result:   Motion Failed

    179 Ayes
    336 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 32

    Result:   Motion Failed

    117
    331 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 51

    Result:   Motion Failed

    176 Ayes
    329 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: New Clause 21

    Result:   Motion Failed

    167 Ayes
    327 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 47

    Result:   Motion Failed

    166 Ayes
    328 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 4

    Result:   Motion Failed

    175 Ayes
    319 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 52

    Result:   Motion Failed

    108
    327 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill Committee: Amendment 23

    Result:   Motion Failed

    169 Ayes
    327 Noes

    Voted against
  • 19 Oct 2026

    Northern Ireland Troubles Bill: Programme Motion

    Result:   Motion Passed

    286 Ayes
    163 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 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

QUESTIONS

  • 19 Oct 2026
    Right to Manage Companies
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, whether proposed regulation of the property management industry will cover freeholders who manage communal land through residents’ management companies, as well as leaseholders w
    Response from Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 12 October 2026 (HCWS363).
  • 19 Oct 2026
    Right to Manage Companies
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps the Government is taking to ensure that volunteer directors of residents’ management companies are made aware of the responsibilities and time commitment involved in t
    Response from Rt Hon Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    The government-funded Leasehold Advisory Service (LEASE) provides free information and advice to leaseholders, including volunteer directors of resident management and right-to-manage companies. LEASE’s free online learning platform, Lease Learn, includes... [Read More]
  • 09 Oct 2026
    Great Western Railway: Concessions
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment her Department has made of the impact of the age limit for GWR scholar discounts on pupils who turn 16 during Year 11 but remain in compulsory education; and whether her Department has considere
    Response from Keir Mather MP (Transport)
    The Government recognises the importance of affordable travel for young people and works closely with operators on ticketing products designed to support access to education. Decisions regarding specific rail discount schemes are generally a matter for op... [Read More]
  • 09 Oct 2026
    Motor Vehicles: Excise Duties
    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of the Vehicle Excise Duty distinction between vehicles emitting over 225g/km first registered before and after 23 March 2006 on the (a) environment and (b) econom
    Response from Rt Hon James Murray MP (Treasury)
    Since 2001, the Vehicle Excise Duty system has encouraged the uptake of cars with lower carbon dioxide emissions to help meet the UK’s legally binding climate targets. Rates for cars are determined by a range of factors, including their CO2 emissions and ... [Read More]
  • 09 Oct 2026
    Motor Vehicles: Noise
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether she has considered introducing a mandatory vehicle noise test as part of the MOT; and what steps she is taking to tackle excessive vehicle noise.
    Response from Justin Madders MP (Transport)
    Excessive exhaust noise is already assessed as part of the MOT. Testers must fail a vehicle where its exhaust noise is unreasonably above the level expected from a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition. The Department keeps ... [Read More]
  • 28 Aug 2026
    Stamp Duty Land Tax: Repayments
    To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if he will exempt Armed Forces personnel on mandatory overseas postings from the three year time limit on Stamp Duty Land Tax refunds.
    Response from Rt Hon James Murray MP (Treasury)
    Successive Governments have taken the view that the three-year limit on SDLT refund claims when replacing a main residence should apply consistently to armed forces personnel and other employment.The Chancellor makes decisions on tax policy at fiscal even... [Read More]
  • 28 Aug 2026
    Schools: Sanitation
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to ensure secondary school pupils have unrestricted access to clean, safe toilet facilities.
    Response from Josh MacAlister MP (Education)
    The department expects all schools to provide pupils with access to clean, safe and suitable toilet facilities that support their health and welfare. The School Premises (England) Regulations 2012 require schools to provide adequate toilet and washing fac... [Read More]
  • 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]

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