Business of the House 2025-01-16

The Government's anti-corruption Minister has been named for corruption by another country in an international investigation. The Chancellor of the Exchequer is attempting to stimulate growth with little success, leading to stagflation risk as stated by the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. The Employment Rights Bill will cost employers £5 billion annually, while national insurance changes are expected in April.

Welcomed developments between Israel and Gaza; noted the Government's announcement of a money resolution for the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill. Criticised the Conservatives' record on growth, standards, and economic weaknesses.

Thanked volunteers in her constituency for their fundraising activities; raised support for community organisations and sought further government support to ensure they continue to thrive.

Welcomed public support for Liberal Democrat policies, including the Youth Mobility Scheme (EU Countries) Bill, New Homes (Solar Generation) Bill and fairer voting system. Asked Government to provide parliamentary time to ensure these bills become law.

Recognises the frustration of residents in Bolsover and acknowledges that it is part of several issues the government aims to tackle through their transport strategies.

Calls for an urgent statement from the Secretary of State for Transport on the destruction of trees along the Liberty line. Criticises Network Rail for a lack of accountability and poor communication with local residents.

Raises concerns about delays in Access to Work grant schemes, highlighting a case where a constituent's application faced a 30-week wait. Seeks support for Gary’s situation as soon as possible.

Discusses future debates and highlights the need for clarity on the policing of protests, especially in relation to antisemitism and hate marches in London.

Asks if legislation will be introduced to cap individual donations and close loopholes regarding foreign money in UK politics.

Requests a debate on compensation for WASPI women, indicating that the Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has sent a report to Parliament for decision.

Emphasises the importance of councils in delivering local plans to address the housing crisis. Urges protection of green-belt spaces like Whyburn Farm in her constituency.

Asks if Stuart Hogg's MBE should be revoked due to domestic abuse charges and convictions. Calls for transparency on the handling of such cases regarding state honours.

Concerned about a decision by the hospital trust to cut the bus route between Burnley General Teaching Hospital Urgent Care Centre and Royal Blackburn Teaching Hospital. Seeks collaborative efforts to restore this vital service.

Urgently requests a statement from the Secretary of State regarding the abandonment of a chalk stream recovery pack, crucial for river health in his constituency.

Asked the Home Office to secure a meeting regarding asylum hotels in his constituency and expressed critical concerns about vulnerable families being placed in deprived areas.

Critiqued The House magazine for incorrectly depicting Northern Ireland's flag, demanding immediate correction and geographic training for staff at the publication.

Expressed support for the Government’s ambition to transition to renewable energy but criticised developers for not making use of rooftops for solar panels in new homes, calling for a statement from the Housing Minister.

Asked for a debate on how to support community post offices following concerns about closures in her constituency due to partner post office closures.

Sought a debate regarding the impact of flooding on insurance premiums and service charge costs for apartment block residents, highlighting recent flooding issues affecting 213 apartments in Meadow Mill.

Pressed for an improvement in ministerial responses regarding consultations on AI and copyright, emphasising the need for dignity and respect in communications.

Highlighted ongoing roadworks causing disruption to residents and businesses, advocating for lane rental schemes as a means of improving coordination and reducing congestion.

Raised concerns about water quality issues in the River Nidd caused by housing developments potentially tapping into existing sewerage networks, calling for interdepartmental action to address the issue.

Noted delays and dysfunctionality of the Building Safety Regulator regarding applications for safety approvals in his constituency, requesting a debate on these issues.

Responded to several MPs regarding various issues including unregulated aesthetic treatments, airport developments in Southend West and Leigh, environmental protection reports, cathedral funding crisis in Peterborough, support for people with Down's syndrome, traditional English events like wassailing, ocean protection treaty ratification, suicide prevention strategies, Centre Parcs development concerns in Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, disused sites on market town high streets in Hexham, criticism of Scottish Labour performance, and aid to Gaza.

Complained about the lack of regulation around non-surgical aesthetic treatments and their impact on young people. Raised concerns over economic growth and local airport developments, which he believes are signs of recovery after the pandemic.

Discussed the environmental progress report showing the UK is off-track for 20 out of 43 targets and that only five recommendations have been implemented. Called for a review on how to turn this around.

Highlighted the funding crisis at Peterborough cathedral, which has existed for over 900 years, and requested time in the House to debate national heritage assets like cathedrals.

Asked for a debate on support for people with Down’s syndrome following the passing of the Down Syndrome Act 2022, urging for its full implementation.

Congratulated Grimsby's Green Futures on their wassail event and requested time in the House to celebrate English traditions such as Morris dancing, folk music, and wassailing.

Spoke about coastal access and ocean health issues. Requested legislation for ratifying the UN global ocean treaty to protect at least a third of the world’s oceans by 2030.

Invited the House to join her in rebranding Blue Monday as Brew Monday to highlight suicide prevention efforts, requesting a debate on national suicide prevention strategies.

Discussed concerns over the capacity of road networks to support major developments such as Centre Parcs in Scotland, advocating for debates on rural community investment and infrastructure adequacy.

Called for a debate on improving disused sites on market town high streets to boost town centres’ economies.

Critiqued Scottish Labour's performance, suggesting debates could determine the reasons behind their poll ratings decline.

Called for aid to Gaza and support for survivors of the crisis there.

Expressed concern about the impact of localised flooding on small communities that do not meet the Government’s funding threshold, calling for a reconsideration of the formula to provide aid to isolated communities.

Complimented the work of the One Love Project in his constituency that supports street homeless people, inviting the Leader of the House to visit Southend and Rochford.

Raised concerns about families of British citizens murdered abroad not having the same rights as those of homicide victims in the UK, calling for a debate on the issue.

Highlighted the importance of showcasing Staffordshire craftsmanship and ceramics within Parliament, questioning Government policy to ensure British products are represented.

Called for a debate on the Open Doors report highlighting Christian persecution in many countries that the UK has close relations with.

Shared data showing her constituency as having the lowest life expectancy and highest poverty rate, requesting a debate to explore factors contributing to poor health outcomes.

Asked for measures focusing on preventing transmission of foot and mouth disease by ensuring strict biosecurity standards are maintained in animal imports.

Supported the Renters’ Rights Bill which aims to end section 21 no-fault evictions, praising organisations for their vital work with homeless young people.

Proposed an annual debate on international volunteers to celebrate the contribution of volunteers in enriching communities and society.

Called for statutory rights for time off work for fertility treatment, requesting updates on the Employment Rights Bill's timetable.

Delighted to hear c2c train operator will be brought into public ownership, leading to a more reliable service. Refurbishment of Barking station delayed.

Government plans for nationalising railways aim to improve reliability and investment, benefiting constituents in Barking.

Commission for palliative care will start taking evidence next week; requests debate on findings to optimise end-of-life care.

Acknowledges Rachael Maskell's campaigning on palliative care and assures regular updates from the Secretary of State for Health.

Hundreds of homes flooded in East Midlands, with flood wardens facing verbal abuse; calls for protection of volunteers.

Abuse of flood wardens is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Government will take action against perpetrators.

Train stations in constituency still inaccessible, impacting disabled people and others; seeks support for Access for All fund.

Acknowledges inadequate station accessibility issues and ensures House updates on Rail Minister's considerations regarding the programme.

Proposes health hubs in towns like Saltash for routine services, reducing pressure on hospitals; requests debate time from Government.

Commits to getting care back into communities and supports early intervention and prevention as critical to improving healthcare.

Constituent's son struggling with ADHD medication shortages; requests Government position on issue and assurance of availability.

Department working to resolve global supply issues, ensuring updates on progress for constituents.

Proposes debate on legislating for mandatory provision of women-specific PPE; company in constituency trialling women’s sizes as standard.

Acknowledges need to address issues with men-centric product design and supports the topic for a future debate.

Labour council investing in road repairs following Conservative backlog; requests debate on swift implementation of pothole repair funding.

Commits to supporting councils using funds to address potholes, praising Hendon for investment.

Unregulated electric scooters causing antisocial behaviour; seeks meeting with Home Office and Transport Minister to discuss regulation and enforcement.

Acknowledges issue of unregulated e-scooters and supports action for easier vehicle seizure and tackling antisocial behaviour.