Peter Fortune
MP for Bromley and Biggin Hill
Con
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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What will the Minister do to resolve this issue and other issues around EPR, to help protect the nearly 1,000 jobs in the 36 pubs across Bromley and Biggin Hill?
Context
The British Beer and Pub Association estimated the cost to brewers for glass bottles alone is around £124 million annually, equivalent to a 12% rise in beer duty. This, combined with the Government's jobs tax, leaves pubs in perilous positions.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Mary Creagh)
Inflation has reduced, but concerns around EPR fees are being addressed through workshops with industry. The Minister noted that EPR fees only apply to drinks sold in bottles; they do not impact pints of beer poured in pubs or wine sold by the glass.
Session: Extended Producer Responsibility Hospitality Sector 2025-12-18
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It was troubling to hear—unless I misheard the answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Mid Buckinghamshire (Greg Smith)—that the Secretary of State can talk with exactitude about the future of welfare spending, but not of defence spending. I remind him that the last time a Government spent 3% on defence was in 1996, and it was a Conservative Government. He is eloquent, but I would like him to be exact. When specifically—in which financial year—can we expect to hit 3% on defence spending?
Context
MP questions the Secretary of State's inability to provide exact details on when defence spending will reach specific targets, contrasting it with detailed welfare budget analysis in the Budget Red Book.
The Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey)
If the hon. Member wants to trade records, his Government had 14 years to raise defence spending; it falls to this Government to raise it back to 2.5%—the level it was at in 2010, when Labour was last in government—and we will hit 3% in the next Parliament.
Session: NATO Defence Expenditure Target 2025-12-15
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I recently heard from Bill Perera, who runs a franchise of McDonald’s in my constituency of Bromley and Biggin Hill. He runs nine restaurants and employs nearly 800 people, 70% of whom are aged 16 to 24. He wants to increase this pathway and opportunity into employment for young people, but he is finding it increasingly difficult, because of the increased national insurance contributions. Does the Minister agree that one way to reduce unemployment would be to reverse this disastrous policy?
Context
A McDonald's franchise owner is finding it increasingly difficult to hire young people due to increased national insurance contributions.
Diana Johnson (Minister of State, Department for Work and Pensions)
The hon. Gentleman will know that, for under-21s, there are no national insurance contributions that are payable by an employer. I fully recognise that McDonald’s provides good-quality work for young people and is often their entry into the workplace. I am keen to work alongside employers. That is why we are looking at the jobs and careers service and how best we can engage with employers to ensure that they have a pipeline of young people who are ready to work and can get into those jobs, which is what the gentleman at McDonald’s to whom the hon. Gentleman has just referred is looking for.
Session: Unemployment Levels 2025-12-08
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Residents of Northpoint in Bromley have suffered eight years of disruption and uncertainty due to work to replace cladding on their building. There is a case of serious water ingress, and they have now been waiting four months for a response from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to see if any subsequent work can be funded by the aluminium composite material remediation fund. Can we have a debate on how we can protect leaseholders and ensure that they do not suffer disruption like my residents in Bromley?
Context
Residents of Northpoint in Bromley have suffered eight years of disruption due to work to replace cladding on their building.
Alan Campbell
I will make sure that I draw that to the attention of MHCLG Ministers. If an answer is awaited, I will make sure that residents get the answer, and perhaps Ministers can explain to the hon. Member what further steps we intend to take.
Session: Business of the House 2025-11-13
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My constituency has nearly 5,000 SMEs, all of which are facing increasing business rates and taxes, threatening jobs and growth. Will the Minister signal his support for SMEs by following the Conservative party’s lead and completely abolishing business rates for pubs and restaurants on the high street?
Context
SMEs in Bromley and Biggin Hill face increasing business rates and taxes, threatening jobs and growth.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Blair McDougall)
I gently say to the hon. Member that he did not do that in 14 years in government. Indeed, the Conservatives were set to remove the reliefs on small businesses. Rather than repeating the mistakes of the Liz Truss Budget with unfunded tax commitments, we are giving real support to businesses now, including by increasing the employment allowance so that more and more of the small businesses that he describes do not pay national insurance contributions at all.
Session: Small and Medium-sized Businesses 2025-10-30
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Following the Grenfell tragedy, the residents of Northpoint in my constituency have had to pay charges of nearly £700,000 for a waking watch, fire wardens and alarms. Given the Government’s manifesto commitment to better protect leaseholders from costs, what steps can the Minister take to help my constituents with the reimbursement of those charges?
Context
Residents of Northpoint in Bromley have had to pay nearly £700,000 for a waking watch, fire wardens, and alarms.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Alex Norris)
Sadly, I hear these stories across the country as well. The reality is that the best step that can be taken is for the developer to enter into the cladding safety scheme, to get the building remediated and to get the costs removed.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-01-20
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What diplomatic steps are being taken to help counter potential threats to global stability by Iran. Given the re-election of President Trump in the United States and his approach of maximum pressure on Iran, what is the Secretary of State’s view on that policy? Will the Government support their allies in the US?
Context
With the possibility of a return to 'maximum pressure' policy under a re-elected US President Trump, there is concern about how this will impact global stability regarding Iran’s nuclear programme.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
We continue to work closely with the American Administration, and we look forward to doing so with the new Administration. It is regrettably true that Iran’s nuclear programme has never been more advanced, and it threatens international peace and security. We remain determined that Iran must never develop a nuclear weapon, and we remain committed to a diplomatic solution.
Session: Iran 2025-01-14
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There are reports that the Mayor of London was actively planning to charge drivers up to 60p a mile to drive. Will the Secretary of State take the opportunity to discourage the mayor from introducing pay-per-mile road user charging across Greater London?
Context
An increasing amount of Transport for London's funding comes from punitive taxes on motorists in Bromley and Biggin Hill, with reports that the Mayor of London was planning to charge drivers up to 60p a mile.
Louise Haigh
I am sure that the hon. Gentleman is fully aware that the mayor has repeatedly made it clear that he has no plans to act on road user charging.
Session: Transport Infrastructure 2024-11-21
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Local Media
03 December 2025
Responding: Chris Philp
Main Concerns
['Local media in the UK attracts 42 million readers each week, serving as a trusted source of information. However, traditional models relying on print and advertising revenue are becoming financially unsustainable. The digital age has posed significant challenges to local journalism.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should support local journalists by ensuring social media companies do not undercut their business model and explore opportunities through the BBC charter to address issues affecting local papers.']
Use of Drones in Defence
03 September 2025
Responding: Al Carns
Main Concerns
['Drones are not a new tool but their use is now revolutionising warfare. Up to 80% of Russian and Ukrainian casualties are due to drones, which have transformed combat on the frontline, making moving positions and supplies a deadly task. Drones threaten infantrymen, fortified positions and vehicles up to 9 miles from contact lines.']
Specific Asks
['The UK must develop an ecosystem of private enterprises that can innovate, test and build drone models at scale, help commercial drone enterprises thrive for military purposes, and start training our forces to utilise drones more effectively in modern warfare. Additionally, the country needs solutions to counter cheaply purchased drones with a grenade attached.']
Rural Mobile Connectivity
12 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The debate focuses on the inadequate mobile signal coverage in rural England, particularly highlighting the frustrations and inconveniences faced by constituents due to poor connectivity. Helen Morgan...
Business of the House 2025-12-18
18 December 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Expressed condolences for the Bondi Beach attack, criticised the Labour Government's failure to meet its promises, highlighted issues like rising taxes, cost of living crisis, NHS waiting lists, socia...
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-11-24
24 November 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The clause would introduce the new Schedule in NS1, which transfers to mayors of mayoral strategic authorities the power to approve a local highway authority to charge undertakers who are executing wo...
BBC Leadership 2025-11-11
11 November 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Supporting High Streets 2025-11-04
04 November 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The motion calls on the Government to support high streets by cutting public expenditure, abolishing business rates for thousands of retail, hospitality and leisure premises; avoiding hiring freezes a...
Property Taxes 2025-09-03 (1)
03 September 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Under the last Government, despite 27 tax rises, Government debt rose from 60% of GDP to 100.5%. The shadow Chancellor's government left a £22 billion black hole and caused a 6% fall in home ownership...
Hospitality Sector 2025-09-03
03 September 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The motion regrets the combination of catastrophic choices made by the Government, leading to closures and downsizing of pubs, restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses with an estimated 84,000 ...
English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2025-09-02
02 September 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Havering Borough and Essex Devolution 2025-05-07
07 May 2025
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
I have proudly represented my home town of Romford in the House for 24 years. An historic market town since 1247, it has been part of Essex county since the 6th century. Despite being incorporated int...
Football Governance Bill [Lords] 2025-04-28
28 April 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Attendance
40.9%
9 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
6
27.3% of votes
No Votes
3
13.6% of votes
Abstentions
13
59.1% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
0
PMQs Asked
8
Ministerial Questions Asked
16
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
22
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 649 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
+1% above average
This MP:
8
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+30% above average
This MP:
2
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+577% above average
This MP:
16
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-46% below average
This MP:
40.9
Average:
75.6
Important Context
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- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
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This page tracks Peter Fortune's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.