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VOTING RECORD

  • 28 Jan 2026

    Opposition Day: Youth unemployment

    Result:   Motion Failed

    91
    287 Noes

    Voted against
  • 28 Jan 2026

    Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory

    Result:   Motion Failed

    103
    284 Noes

    Voted against
  • 28 Jan 2026

    Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026

    Result:   Motion Passed

    294 Ayes
    108

    Voted in favour
  • 27 Jan 2026

    Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1

    Result:   Motion Failed

    88
    310 Noes

    Voted against
  • 27 Jan 2026

    Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2

    Result:   Motion Failed

    61
    311 Noes

    Voted against
  • 27 Jan 2026

    Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9

    Result:   Motion Failed

    91
    378 Noes

    Voted against
  • 21 Jan 2026

    National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Third Reading

    Result:   Motion Passed

    316 Ayes
    194 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 21 Jan 2026

    National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: New Clause 5

    Result:   Motion Failed

    195 Ayes
    317 Noes

    Voted against
  • 21 Jan 2026

    National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Committee: Amendment 5

    Result:   Motion Failed

    191 Ayes
    326 Noes

    Voted against
  • 20 Jan 2026

    Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 6

    Result:   Motion Passed

    347 Ayes
    184 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Jan 2026

    Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 5

    Result:   Motion Passed

    347 Ayes
    185 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Jan 2026

    Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 1

    Result:   Motion Passed

    344 Ayes
    182 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 20 Jan 2026

    Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7

    Result:   Motion Passed

    319 Ayes
    127 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 14 Jan 2026

    Draft Public Order Act 2023 (Interference With Use or Operation of Key National Infrastructure) Regulations 2025

    Result:   Motion Passed

    301 Ayes
    110

    Voted in favour
  • 13 Jan 2026

    Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26

    Result:   Motion Failed

    172 Ayes
    334 Noes

    Voted against
  • 13 Jan 2026

    Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9

    Result:   Motion Failed

    181 Ayes
    335 Noes

    Voted against
  • 13 Jan 2026

    Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part

    Result:   Motion Passed

    344 Ayes
    173 Noes

    Voted in favour
  • 13 Jan 2026

    Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25

    Result:   Motion Failed

    187 Ayes
    351 Noes

    Voted against
  • 13 Jan 2026

    Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24

    Result:   Motion Failed

    184 Ayes
    331 Noes

    Voted against
  • 13 Jan 2026

    Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part

    Result:   Motion Passed

    348 Ayes
    167 Noes

    Voted in favour

QUESTIONS

  • 20 Nov 2025
    Sugar: Imports
    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, what assessment he has made of the arrangements that will apply from January 2026 for the import of raw cane sugar; and what steps he is taking to provide continuity and certainty for consumers and bus
    Response from Chris Bryant MP (Business and Trade)
    The Government has decided to increase the raw cane sugar Autonomous Tariff Quota (ATQ) to 325,000 tonnes from 1 January 2026. This will allow imports of up to 325,000 tonnes to enter the UK annually at a 0% tariff. It is intended to be in place until 31 ... [Read More]
  • 27 Oct 2025
    Aviation: Licensing
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many people held pilot licences issued by the Civil Aviation Authority permitting them to fly commercial passenger flights on (a) UK-registered aeroplanes and (b) aeroplanes operated by UK-licensed airlines
    Response from Keir Mather MP (Transport)
    We have provided the attached spreadsheet showing the pilot licences issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) over the last ten years categorised by type of licence, sex and age. However, the CAA does not hold data on pilot licences categorised by eth... [Read More]
  • 15 Oct 2025
    Shoplifting
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle shoplifting.
    Response from Sarah Jones MP (Home Office)
    Shop theft continues to increase at an unacceptable level. We will not stand for this.Our approach is clear – we want to see more officers on the streets and those officers to be armed with new powers.That is why we’re giving officers the powers they need... [Read More]
  • 15 Oct 2025
    Shoplifting: Prosecutions
    To ask the Solicitor General, what steps she is taking to help ensure effective prosecution for shoplifting.
    Response from Rt Hon Ellie Reeves MP (Attorney General)
    This Government’s Safer Streets Mission will drive forward the change we need to crack down on shoplifting – a crime that is blighting our communities.This Government is putting a stop to the effective immunity for shoplifting of goods below £200 and brin... [Read More]
  • 14 Oct 2025
    Special Educational Needs
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to protect in-school resource provision for pupils with special educational needs.
    Response from Georgia Gould MP (Education)
    The department knows there are lots of great examples of mainstream schools delivering specialist provision through resourced provision and special educational needs (SEN) units. They have an important role to play in a more inclusive mainstream system, e... [Read More]
  • 10 Oct 2025
    Passports
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many (a) adult and (b) child passports have been revoked since 1 January 2024.
    Response from Mike Tapp MP (Home Office)
    The information requested is not centrally held, and could only be collected and verified for the purpose of answering this question at disproportionate cost.The information requested is not currently available from published statistics, and the relevant ... [Read More]
  • 07 Jul 2025
    Dental Services: Greater London
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to improve access to NHS dentistry in (a) England, (b) London and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency.
    Response from Stephen Kinnock MP (Health and Social Care)
    The Government plans to tackle the challenges for patients trying to access National Health Service dental care with a plan to provide 700,000 more urgent dental appointments and recruit new dentists to the areas that need them most.The responsibility for... [Read More]
  • 09 Jun 2025
    Visas: Skilled Workers
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, with reference to her Department's White Paper entitled Restoring control over the immigration system, published on 12 May 2025, whether the proposed extension of the qualifying period for indefinite
    Response from Seema Malhotra MP (Home Office)
    We will be consulting on the earned settlement scheme later this year and further details on the proposed scheme will be provided at that time.
  • 09 Jun 2025
    Affordable Housing: West Ham and Beckton
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help increase the availability of affordable housing in West Ham and Beckton constituency.
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    The government is committed to the biggest increase in social and affordable housebuilding in a generation.At the Spending Review on 11 June, the Chancellor confirmed £39 billion for a successor to the Affordable Homes Programme over 10 years from 2026-27... [Read More]
  • 12 May 2025
    Taxis: Body Fluids
    To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will take steps to extend the availability of DNA spit kits to licensed private hire drivers.
    Response from Simon Lightwood MP (Transport)
    Violence against transport workers is unacceptable and something I take very seriously. That is why my Department's best practice guidance to taxi and private hire vehicle licensing authorities in England sets out my expectations for the sector including ... [Read More]
  • 08 Apr 2025
    Migrant Workers: Care Workers
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what assessment her Department has made of the adequacy of protections for overseas (a) health and (b) social care workers on a visa sponsorship arrangement.
    Response from Seema Malhotra MP (Home Office)
    The Government condemns the exploitation of international care workers by rogue employers in the adult social care sector and continues to take robust action against this unscrupulous behaviour. We have recently implemented a prohibition on Skilled Worker... [Read More]
  • 10 Mar 2025
    Religious Hatred
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps her Department is taking to help tackle hate crimes based on religion in (a) England, (b) London and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency.
    Response from Alex Norris MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    I refer the Hon. Member to the answer given to Question UIN 37961 on 20 March 2025.
  • 18 Mar 2025
    Defence: Employment
    To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what steps he is taking to support jobs in the defence sector.
    Response from Rt Hon Maria Eagle MP (Defence)
    Defence is not just the cornerstone of national security, but it is also an engine for growth. The Defence Industrial Strategy will deliver good jobs and rewarding careers in Defence, that support communities across our nations. I am also working with my ... [Read More]
  • 24 Feb 2025
    Leasehold: Reform
    To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what steps she plans to take to reform the leasehold system.
    Response from Matthew Pennycook MP (Housing, Communities and Local Government)
    I refer the hon. Member to the Written Ministerial Statement made on 21 November 2024 (HCWS244).
  • 27 Jan 2025
    Pensions: Consumer Information
    To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps her Department is taking to (a) improve access to pension information and (b) introduce the Pension Dashboards Scheme.
    Response from Torsten Bell MP (Work and Pensions)
    The Government ensures everyone has access to free impartial pension guidance through the Money and Pensions Service (MaPS). Their MoneyHelper service provides guidance to the public on all areas of UK pensions. In September 2024, MaPS launched a new digi... [Read More]
  • 07 Jan 2025
    Anti-social Behaviour
    To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, what steps her Department is taking to tackle anti-social behaviour in (a) England, (b) London, and (c) West Ham & Beckton constituency.
    Response from Rt Hon Dame Diana Johnson MP (Home Office)
    Tackling anti-social behaviour (ASB) is a top priority for this Government and a key part of our Safer Streets Mission.The Government’s Plan for Change, announced by the Prime Minister on 5 December, committed to a zero-tolerance approach to ASB. This wil... [Read More]
  • 07 Jan 2025
    General Practitioners: Standards
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the adequacy of GP provision in (a) England, (b) London and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency; and what steps he is taking to improve patient access.
    Response from Stephen Kinnock MP (Health and Social Care)
    We know that patients are struggling to see a general practitioner (GP) and we are committed to improving GP provision and access to appointments across the country, including in the West Ham and Beckton constituency. In October 2024, we provided an £82... [Read More]
  • 07 Jan 2025
    Health: Disadvantaged
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to tackle health inequalities in (a) England, (b) London, and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency.
    Response from Andrew Gwynne MP (Health and Social Care)
    The United Kingdom faces significant health inequalities, with life expectancy varying widely across and within communities. The Government is committed to building a fairer Britain by tackling the structural inequalities that contribute to poor health, p... [Read More]
  • 19 Dec 2024
    Obesity: Children
    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to help prevent childhood obesity.
    Response from Andrew Gwynne MP (Health and Social Care)
    Obesity robs our kids of the best possible start in life, and is particularly concentrated in the most deprived areas. Supporting people to stay healthier for longer is at the heart of our Health Mission. We face a childhood obesity crisis and this govern... [Read More]
  • 25 Nov 2024
    Apprentices
    To ask the Secretary of State for Education, what steps her Department is taking to increase the availability of apprenticeships in (a) England, (b) London and (c) West Ham and Beckton constituency.
    Response from Janet Daby MP (Education)
    The department’s reformed growth and skills offer, which will have apprenticeships at its core, will deliver greater flexibility for learners and employers, including through shorter duration apprenticeships in targeted sectors, helping more people learn ... [Read More]

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