Alex Mayer
MP for Dunstable and Leighton Buzzard
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
As Britain faced peril in world war two, Winston Churchill took a radical step: he changed the clocks to shift extra daylight into the evenings. As the clocks go back this weekend, will the Prime Minister take a look at the evidence on trialling Churchill time again to cut carbon, reduce bills, improve road safety, boost the hospitality industry and be the Prime Minister who will brighten up all our lives?
Context
During World War II, Winston Churchill changed the clocks to shift extra daylight into the evenings. As the clocks go back this weekend, there is a suggestion to trial 'Churchill time' again.
The Prime Minister
I thank my hon. Friend for her question. We will look at the relevant material.
Session: PMQs 2025-10-22
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Will the Minister consider community energy projects being able to sell direct to local consumers?
Context
AW Group in the constituency has two wind turbines and a solar array, but it gets muddled in with all other energy in the area.
Michael Shanks
That is exactly the work we are looking at as part of the local power plan. As my hon. Friend points out, we are determined to unlock much more community-owned energy, to make it as easy as possible for communities to connect to the grid, and for these projects to deliver not just clean energy, but real social and economic benefits for communities.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-01-06
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A new school has been in the offing in Bidwell West for almost a decade now. The independent council promised me that places would be available from September 2027, but now appears to be backtracking. Is the Minister willing to meet me to discuss the obvious concerns of parents, many of whom moved into the new build estate because of the promise of a brand-new school?
Context
A new school has been promised in Bidwell West for almost a decade, with places available from September 2027. Now there is backtracking on this promise.
Josh MacAlister
I would be very happy to find out more about the situation my hon. Friend describes, and to offer any help or support that we can.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-10-20
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Does the Minister agree that extending the Dunstable-Luton busway on to Leighton Buzzard and then Bletchley would be a real boon to more fully link the area into the Oxford-Cambridge growth area?
Context
The MP inquired about extending the Dunstable-Luton busway into Leighton Buzzard to better connect the area with the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
Responsibility for local transport is devolved to local authorities, which are responsible for the operation of their networks, including the extension of busways. The Government are committed to the Ox-Cam growth corridor. Lord Vallance has been tasked with exploring options on how best to deliver economic growth in that area.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-09-11
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I am concerned about the 700,000 people in Washington DC who are currently disenfranchised as they have no voting rights or full control over local government. This is akin to everyone in Bedfordshire having MPs without any influence on parliamentary decisions. Does the Minister agree this situation presents a significant anomaly?
Context
700,000 people in Washington DC are disenfranchised because their representatives do not have voting rights or full control of local government affairs.
Stephen Doughty (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
This is not a matter within our jurisdiction. The United States is a sovereign democratic nation, and the issue concerning voting rights in the District of Columbia is one that falls under US domestic affairs.
Session: Right of Self-Determination 2025-04-01
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What steps she plans to take to encourage saving. The nation’s favourite way to save is through premium bonds. Does the Minister think that they are good for the country and a valuable way of encouraging saving? For everyone who has them, they are quite exciting every month.
Context
The question pertains to the effectiveness of government measures in promoting savings among citizens. The MP highlights the popularity of premium bonds as a method for encouraging savings.
Emma Reynolds (Economic Secretary to the Treasury)
I think that premium bonds do provide excitement, not least in my parents’ household, where they are very popular. They are already well promoted and popular, and we have seen annual investments in premium bonds increase by more than 50% since March 2019. The funds raised through them go towards supporting vital public services.
Session: Saving 2025-03-04
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Eenie and Meenie, two white cats from Stanbridge, were recently shot and killed. Could the Minister outline what discussions she has had with local police to ensure that these crimes are properly investigated and that the law is upheld?
Context
Eenie and Meenie, two white cats from Stanbridge, were recently shot and killed.
Diana Johnson
The abuse of animals using weapons of any type is an incredibly serious matter, and there are such provisions in the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, the Wild Mammals (Protection) Act 1996 and the Animal Welfare Act 2006. There is a range of offences, and I encourage anyone who witnesses this kind of event to report it to the police. I will certainly discuss what more we can do with my colleagues in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-02-24
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Water White Paper 2026-01-21
21 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Protection and Management of Young Trees 2026-01-15
15 January 2026
Adjournment Debate
Led by this MP
Trees are essential to the UK's environment, culture, and economy. They improve health, reduce flooding, provide shade, and lock away carbon. Despite these benefits, the UK has a low tree coverage com...
Christmas Adjournment 2025-12-18
18 December 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Conservative MP for Harrow East highlighted improvements in local governance, including increased spending on roads and highways, introduction of free parking, and efforts to combat fly-tipping. H...
War in Ukraine 2025-12-04
04 December 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Russia-Ukraine war is an existential clash between competing visions of global security. It is not a regional territorial dispute but rather a conflict about the nature of society, with Putin and ...
Business of the House 2025-12-04
04 December 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Expressed sorrow at Sir John Stanley's death, congratulated Joe Root on his test century, criticised the Government for not supporting economic growth with their Budget and for the Prime Minister misu...
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...
Police Reform 2025-11-13
13 November 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
BBC Leadership 2025-11-11
11 November 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Heathrow National Airports Review 2025-10-22
22 October 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Regional Transport Inequality 2025-09-11
11 September 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The importance of transport for connectivity and economic growth is highlighted, with emphasis on the historic inequalities between regions in terms of transport investment. Catherine Atkinson notes t...
Attendance
100.0%
22 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
9
40.9% of votes
No Votes
13
59.1% of votes
Abstentions
0
0.0% 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
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
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
1
PMQs Asked
6
Ministerial Questions Asked
29
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
-48% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
-24% below average
This MP:
6
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1126% above average
This MP:
29
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 (%)
+32% above average
This MP:
100.0
Average:
75.6
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
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This page tracks Alex Mayer's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.