Keir Mather
MP for Selby
Lab
20 Jul 2023 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
No PMQs questions found for this MP.
The hon. Gentleman should know that, through the Railways Bill, we are building a system that will ensure that passenger accountability sits at the very heart of how this railway operates. I would be grateful if he could illuminate to me how constituents of his and constituents across the country are served by the previous system, under which people could not get a train where they needed to go, were plagued by strikes and had ticketing systems that did not work.
Context
This question addresses the effectiveness of previous railway systems in serving constituents' needs, highlighting issues such as strikes and dysfunctional ticketing systems.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Keir Mather)
We are setting up, through Great British Railways, a tough passenger watchdog that can have minimum standards and statutory advice for the Secretary of State and put passengers back at the heart of our railways.
Session: Passenger Rail Performance Improvements 2025-11-20
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Leagrave Station: Step-free Access
09 February 2026
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
Sarah Owen, MP for Luton North, expressed her disappointment and frustration over the cancellation of Access for All funding for Leagrave station. She highlighted that the previous announcement about ...
Railways Bill (Twelfth sitting) 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The hon. Member for South West Devon proposed an amendment to ensure that services are not caught within the charging scheme if they cannot operate due to GBR failures or actions. She argued that oper...
Railways Bill (Eleventh sitting) 2026-02-05
05 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Ms. Smith moved an amendment to Clause 59, proposing that Great British Railways' access and use policy should provide a subsequent right of appeal to the ORR after going through the dispute resolutio...
Railways Bill (Tenth sitting) 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr. Mayhew moved amendment 63 to clause 36, proposing that the Passengers’ Council must have regard to the needs of all users, including potential users of the railway. He argued that the current draf...
Railways Bill (Ninth sitting) 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves amendments to ensure that the designation of railway passenger services considers rail freight capacity and growth priorities. Emphasises the importance of mutual regard between passenger and fr...
Railways Bill (Seventh sitting) 2026-01-29
29 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Proposes amendment to ensure rail strategy covers a period of 30 years, arguing that a long-term vision is necessary for sustainable railway development. Emphasises the need for strategic planning in ...
Railways Bill (Eighth sitting) 2026-01-29
29 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Secretary of State should require Great British Railways to 'take into account in all relevant decisions' rather than just 'have regard' to the rail freight target. This amendment would strengthen...
Bletchley Railway Station Eastern Entrance 2026-01-07
07 January 2026
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
Good things come to those who wait, Madam Deputy Speaker. Despite the late hour, I am grateful for the opportunity to champion an issue of strategic importance to Bletchley—namely, the case for a new ...
Grove Park Railway Station 2025-11-26
26 November 2025
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
I am grateful for this Adjournment debate on the merits of upgrading Grove Park train station, a historical station that has served the local community for 150 years. Originally opened in 1871 to serv...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Bill 2025-10-15
15 October 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Global demand for aviation continues to grow; it is projected to be two or three times bigger by 2050. In 2024, there was a record rate of increase in carbon emissions, according to the World Meteorol...
Attendance
77.3%
17 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
8
36.4% of votes
No Votes
9
40.9% of votes
Abstentions
5
22.7% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
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
DID NOT VOTE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
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PMQs Asked
1
Ministerial Questions Asked
10
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
-87% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+323% above average
This MP:
10
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 (%)
+2% above average
This MP:
77.3
Average:
75.6
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This page tracks Keir Mather's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.