Alan Mak
MP for Havant
Con
7 May 2015 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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The Government’s failure to resolve the uncertainty around AI data mining and copyright is undermining the UK’s economic competitiveness. Will the Secretary of State accept that this failure is driving jobs in both AI and the creative industries abroad?
Context
Concern about the Government's failure to address uncertainty around AI data mining and copyright, which is driving jobs in both AI and creative industries abroad.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Liz Kendall)
We are creating new jobs, with 15,000 from our AI growth zones alone. Culture Secretary and I deeply understand the need to resolve issues around AI and copyright. That is why we have been meeting the creative sector and those from the AI industry so that we find a way forward that works for both our world-leading creatives and our world-leading AI entrepreneurs.
Session: AI Impact on Employment 2026-02-04
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Why are the Government driving away growth and investment with budgetary changes that could impact the listing of companies in UK exchanges?
Context
There is currently only one pure technology company listed on the FTSE 100, and recent Budget measures such as reducing venture capital trust tax relief may discourage further listings.
Lucy Rigby (Economic Secretary to the Treasury)
The Budget’s entrepreneurship package, including a three-year stamp duty holiday for UK listings, is designed to make the UK an attractive destination for companies to start and list. This will foster growth and investment in the capital markets.
Session: FTSE 100 Index 2026-01-27
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Vital services such as X-rays and scans have been removed from the Oak Park community clinic in my constituency without any prior warning or consultation from the ICB. Will the Secretary of State meet with me to discuss how we can restore those services locally so that my constituents do not have to travel to Portsmouth?
Context
X-rays and scans have been removed from the Oak Park community clinic in Alan Mak's constituency without prior warning or consultation.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
The hon. Gentleman should absolutely make representations to his local ICB if he has concerns about service reconfigurations. We are investing more in the NHS, but I recognise that there are none the less big challenges for ICBs to face. I am sure that the ICB would be happy to meet him to hear his concerns.
Session: Community Hospital Services 2026-01-13
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How can the Chancellor claim to support our entrepreneurs when she is cutting off the funding that they rely on?
Context
The MP questions the Chancellor's support for entrepreneurs given recent cuts to venture capital trust tax relief.
Rachel Reeves
I hosted an event last night for entrepreneurs. Speaking at it were the chief executives of Quantexa and Motorway, both of whom welcomed the changes that we made to support entrepreneurs at the Budget, particularly the changes we made around enterprise management incentives, the enterprise investment scheme, VCT, and the three-year stamp duty holiday for companies choosing to list here in Britain. We are backing entrepreneurs in Britain, and they are backing our changes.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-12-09
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The patent box and full capital expensing are Conservative policies introduced to back the life sciences sector, and they are absolutely vital to the country’s future long-term prosperity. Will the Secretary of State commit to protecting these policies at the Budget from a Chancellor desperate to fix the public finances with short-term cuts and fixes?
Context
The patent box and full capital expensing are Conservative policies introduced to back the life sciences sector, which are vital to long-term prosperity.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Liz Kendall)
I absolutely support all measures that back innovation, and despite what the hon. Gentleman says, I know that the Chancellor wants to do that too. It is the innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses that create jobs and growth in this country, and we are determined to do even more, particularly in these crucial sectors for the future.
Session: Life Sciences Economic Growth 2025-11-12
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Pension providers play a key role in helping Britain’s tech start-ups turn into world-leading scale-ups, but around £3 trillion in pension funds sits idle. That money should be used to support our tech sector. Will the Minister commit to accelerating the Mansion House reforms successfully introduced by the last Conservative Government?
Context
There is £3 trillion in pension funds that could be used to support the UK's tech sector.
Torsten Bell (The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)
I agree with where he started, but unfortunately he then went on to praise some of the work done under the last Government, when we did not see the investment that he talks about coming through and reaching entrepreneurs. That is what the Mansion House Accord, which we have now put in place and supported for the private sector, is doing, and what the British Business Bank is doing by bringing forward the British Growth Partnership.
Session: Regional Economic Growth Pension Funds 2025-11-04
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When it comes to holding tech companies accountable for using copyrighted material on their platforms without consent, the Government’s Data (Use and Access) Act 1925 let down our creative industries. The Department’s new working groups on AI and copyright include just one British tech firm, alongside a host of foreign tech competitors. Will his Government now give our tech sector and creative industries the proper voice they deserve?
Context
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 is seen as inadequate by the creative industries, who argue that foreign tech firms have more representation than British ones.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Kanishka Narayan)
We continue to listen as a new team. Across the board, we will look closely at the evidence and make sure that we are backing this country’s entrepreneurs and creators.
Session: Technology Companies Accountability 2025-09-10
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Why is the Minister more concerned about protecting herself and the Government than about protecting children? He noted that implementation is slow despite the Act being passed and cited concerns from Ian Russell, founder of the Molly Rose Foundation, who says Britain is 'going backwards' in online child protection.
Context
The Minister was previously asked in Parliament why implementation under Labour is slow, to which she responded that implementation must be 'proofed against judicial review as possible'. The shadow Secretary of State criticises this approach.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Feryal Clark)
It was the hon. Gentleman’s party that dragged its feet in bringing forward the legislation and watered it down. We are busy implementing the Act as set out in guidance. While the Act is not perfect, we will see a huge step change. Where there are issues and gaps, we are not afraid to act.
Session: Online Safety Children 2025-06-25
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Labour has cancelled Britain’s new national supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, damaging our research capability and economic growth. That project was fully funded by the Conservatives, and the university says that it will be a disaster if the cancellation is not reversed, so will the Government reinstate that supercomputer, or will it be another victim of the Chancellor’s failed economic experiment?
Context
The cancellation of a national supercomputer project funded by the Conservatives at the University of Edinburgh has raised concerns about damage to research capability and economic growth. The university warns that not reversing this cancellation could be disastrous.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Peter Kyle)
It surprises me that the hon. Gentleman continues down this path. One of the first decisions I had to take after becoming Secretary of State was how we deal with an unfunded commitment for hundreds of millions of pounds where the money never existed—the Treasury had not committed it. Not a single letter had gone to my Department from the Treasury, yet the previous Government spent years making verbal commitments. We will deliver a compute strategy that is fit for purpose, that will get our country where it needs to be—
Session: Topical Questions 2025-05-14
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Why did the Secretary of State allow the Chancellor to make growth harder for Britain’s tech sector at the Budget? Companies like Thought Machine will be less incentivised to grow as a result of the increased employer national insurance contributions, leading to missed opportunities for new jobs and investment. Why didn’t the Secretary of State stand up to her?
Context
A British tech unicorn, Thought Machine, faces challenges due to increased costs from employer national insurance. The founder, Paul Taylor, expressed concerns about less incentive for company growth. Alan Mak cited this situation.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Peter Kyle)
We have put the public finances on a solid footing. Our economy is now stable in a way that has not been the case for 14 years. The Conservatives want all the benefits without saying how they will pay for them. Until they do, they will not be taken seriously by anyone, including companies like Thought Machine.
Session: Employer National Insurance Contributions 2025-01-08
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Last week, I participated in a STEM event at London City Airport that brought together 500 students. Does the Secretary of State agree we need more such events to foster thriving STEM industries?
Context
The Labour MP attended London City airport's STEM event with over 500 students from secondary schools across east London.
Peter Kyle
Outside the classroom, the CyberFirst programme has engaged 250,000 young people across the UK. This Government will be going further in supporting such initiatives.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-11-20
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I thank the Secretary of State for his kind words but am concerned about how Labour's Budget will affect tech businesses and workers. Figures show that workers will be losing out due to proposed tax rises. Will he stand up to the Chancellor and oppose further tax rises on Britain's hard-working tech sector?
Context
Labour's Budget is expected to impact workers' earnings by nearly £800 per year, according to figures from the Department.
Peter Kyle
The Budget gave a pay rise to working people in this country and set the conditions for a stable economy, fixing the black hole left by the previous Government.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-11-20
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Last Wednesday, the Chancellor announced changes to the debt rules. However, published Treasury advice warns that increasing borrowing risks keeping interest rates high for longer. Does she agree?
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The Chancellor announced changes to debt rules allowing more borrowing, with Treasury advice suggesting this could keep interest rates higher.
Rachel Reeves
In Washington, I was pleased to hear IMF say it's important countries borrow to invest in capital infrastructure. Our plans inherited from the previous Government would reduce capital spending as a share of GDP. We will set out our Budget tomorrow with rules for day-to-day spending through tax receipts and borrowing only to invest.
Session: Sustainable Public Finances 2024-10-29
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The Institute of Directors' latest economic confidence index shows that optimism about the economy fell back to minus 12 last month, following a three-year high of plus 7 in July. Can the Chancellor explain how Labour's tax rises on working people, businesses and pensioners will contribute to economic growth when the economy is already going backwards under this Labour Government?
Context
The MP questioned the government's economic strategy, referencing a decline in economic confidence.
Rachel Reeves
I thank the hon. Gentleman for that question, I think. On 14 October, we are hosting an international investment summit, welcoming to London some of the biggest investors in the world. In the two months that I have been in this role, I have met over 300 business leaders, talking to them about the huge opportunities to invest in our great country, including in life sciences, financial services, the creative industries and low-carbon technologies.
Session: Economic Growth 2024-09-03
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Oak Park Community Clinic
10 February 2026
Adjournment Debate
Led by this MP
On behalf of Havant residents and NHS patients, Alan Mak welcomed the opportunity to raise concerns about the sudden removal of diagnostic services at Oak Park clinic in Havant. He highlighted that th...
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-05-07
07 May 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Secretary of State must prepare and publish an assessment of the economic impact in the UK of policy options described in section B.4 of the government’s recent consultation paper on Copyright and...
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-02-12
12 February 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
AstraZeneca 2025-02-03
03 February 2025
Urgent Question
Led by this MP
Will the Minister confirm that AstraZeneca has scrapped its £450 million investment deal at a facility in Merseyside, and will he explain why the Chancellor cut funding promised under the previous gov...
Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan 2025-01-13
13 January 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Finance Bill 2023-24 - Clause 1
04 September 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr. Huddleston moved amendment 9, which requires the Office for Budget Responsibility to produce and publish a section 4(3) report when new fiscal rules are announced by the Treasury. He argued that t...
Budget Responsibility Bill - Clause 1
30 July 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Minister proposes to introduce a legal framework that requires the Treasury to subject fiscally significant announcements to independent scrutiny by the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). He ...
Attendance
95.5%
21 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
12
54.5% of votes
No Votes
9
40.9% of votes
Abstentions
1
4.5% 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
VOTED AYE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
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
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PMQs Asked
14
Ministerial Questions Asked
7
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
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
+76% above average
This MP:
14
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+196% above average
This MP:
7
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 (%)
+26% above average
This MP:
95.5
Average:
75.6
Important Context
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This page tracks Alan Mak's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.