Jerome Mayhew
MP for Broadland and Fakenham
Con
12 Dec 2019 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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In October last year the Chancellor delivered a massive tax, borrow and spend Budget. Now her plans have collapsed around her ears, with an emergency Budget to cut that spending, so has the time now come for the Prime Minister to state in public that he has full confidence in the Chancellor?
Context
The Chancellor delivered a massive tax, borrow, and spend budget last year which has since collapsed.
The Prime Minister
I have full confidence in the Chancellor—thank you.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not address why he has full confidence despite collapsing plans.
Session: PMQs 2025-03-26
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Mr Speaker, 'losing a farm is not like losing any other business—it can't come back.' Can the Prime Minister understand why farmers now think his Administration is duplicitous?
Context
Prime Minister's previous statement about farmers losing their farms being unique. Farmers now question whether the current administration is trustworthy.
Keir Starmer
The Budget includes £5 billion for farming over two years, with £350 million announced last week. Threshold for ordinary family case is £3 million.
Assessment
Why farmers think the government is duplicitous
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Session: PMQs 2024-12-11
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A number of my constituents have been in touch about being unable to book driving test appointments. These delays affect training, education, and job opportunities. Will the Minister outline specific steps her Department is taking to reduce the backlog at test centres in Scotland?
Context
The MP mentioned constituents unable to book test appointments, impacting training, education, and employment opportunities.
Lilian Greenwood
Like my hon. Friend, I understand learners need access to driving tests for jobs and training. Booking system changes, continued recruitment, and extra tests through overtime schemes will benefit learners across Great Britain, including those in Scotland.
Session: Driving Test Waiting Times 2026-02-12
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Does the Minister accept that removing the cheapest fares in pursuit of a political slogan is not always in the best interests of the travelling public?
Context
There are concerns that recent changes in rail fares following nationalisation have led to higher costs for passengers, contradicting claims of simplification.
Keir Mather
Better late than never, Mr Speaker. The shadow Minister is becoming exercised about rail fares now, but fares rose by 60% between 2010 and 2014 under his Government, and there was an £850 million strike cost to the taxpayer. For the first time in 30 years, we are freezing rail fares so that passengers can have money back in their pocket and continue to use the railway. If the shadow Minister wants to bring down costs for passengers in the long term, the only way is to get behind our move to create Great British Railways.
Session: Rail Fare Affordability 2026-02-12
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Is this going to be another U-turn from the Government, or can the Minister take this opportunity to put those rumours to rest by saying from the Dispatch Box that the scope, funding and timeframe for Northern Powerhouse Rail are not going to be changed?
Context
Rumors suggest the government may be reconsidering Northern Powerhouse Rail due to perceived instability in northern mayoralties.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Keir Mather)
This Government are committed to levelling up our railway across the United Kingdom, including in the north of England. We will put passenger experience and affordable fares at the very heart of what Great British Railways seeks to do.
Session: Passenger Rail Services 2026-01-08
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But it is not just LNER, is it? We have also heard worrying accounts about Greater Anglia and c2c, shortly after they have been nationalised. The Government say that fare simplification is one of their key objectives; fair enough, but there are increasing numbers of accounts of discounted tickets being removed in the name of fare simplification. How will the Secretary of State prevent the fare simplification process from turning into just the removal of discounts?
Context
Worries have been raised about the removal of discounts in the name of fare simplification on Greater Anglia and c2c, shortly after they were nationalised.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
As we extend contactless ticketing, passengers will benefit from simpler, more flexible travel, and the majority of single tickets will be the same price or even lower. We do not want this positive change to have any perverse impacts, so we will monitor it as it beds in.
Session: Rail Fares 2026-01-08
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of Government policies on the economy in Northern Ireland?
Context
The question arises from concerns about the economic policies' effectiveness in Northern Ireland, especially regarding productivity and support for workers, families, and businesses.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
Northern Ireland’s economy is one of the strongest of any part of the United Kingdom: it has the lowest unemployment and its economic growth outpaced the rest of the UK in the year ending the second quarter of 2025. That performance is being supported by this Government’s policies, including significant investment in economic development and a record settlement for the Executive.
Session: Economic Impact of Government Policies 2026-01-07
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Can the Foreign Secretary demonstrate that she really is in charge by telling us the precise instructions that she gave Mr Powell before he met the Chinese Foreign Minister four days ago?
Context
A rumour circulating that the Foreign Secretary is not in charge of decisions related to China, questioning her authority after a meeting with Jonathan Powell.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Yvette Cooper)
As the hon. Member will know, a planning process is under way; it is quasi-judicial, so I cannot cut across it. In January, as Home Secretary, I and the former Foreign Secretary, my right hon. Friend the Member for Tottenham (Mr Lammy), wrote a letter during the planning process, setting out a number of national security considerations that required resolution before a decision could be made. Further updates will follow on that.
Session: China Threat to UK Interests 2025-12-02
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What assessment has been made with Cabinet colleagues of recent trends in levels of economic growth in Scotland? The latest growth figures in Scotland have been terrible—just 0.2%—and are even worse than Labour’s figures for England at 0.3%. What has been more damaging to the Scottish economy: SNP policies in Holyrood, or Labour policies here in Whitehall?
Context
The question arises from recent trends showing poor economic growth figures in Scotland, particularly the latest figure of just 0.2%.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland (Kirsty McNeill)
Despite the UK economy being forecast to be the second fastest growing G7 economy this year, and despite private companies such as Iberdrola investing £10 billion in Scotland’s energy sector alone, there is more to do. The recently published Muscatelli report shows that under the SNP, economic growth has been ignored, and the unique potential of communities across Scotland has been held back. That is why today the Chancellor will set out a Budget to boost economic growth in each and every part of the UK.
Session: Economic Growth 2025-11-26
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Welsh farming is central to the Welsh economy. However, it faces a double whammy from the sustainable farming scheme and inheritance tax changes. Over 85% of active farms in Wales face IHT bills that exceed their incomes, spelling economic disaster. Why is Labour deaf to farmers' voices?
Context
The National Farmers' Union Wales reports that over 85% of active farms in Wales will have IHT bills exceeding their income, posing an economic disaster.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Anna McMorrin)
Our reforms aim to strike a fair balance, fixing our public finances after Conservative chaos while maintaining support for families and farms. The majority of those claiming agricultural property relief will not be affected by the changes.
Session: Farmers Inheritance Tax 2025-10-29
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What assessment has she made of the level of threat China poses to UK interests? In her former role, the Foreign Secretary wrote to the Planning Inspectorate raising no objections to the Chinese super-embassy application. She did not mention any concerns about secret basements or proximity to key data cables in London. Does she now regret this previous lack of action?
Context
MP references the former Foreign Secretary's detailed assessment of threats from China, including espionage and cyber-attacks. He also mentions concerns about a Chinese super-embassy application that the current Foreign Secretary previously supported without raising security issues.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Yvette Cooper)
The Government takes robust measures to ensure security through various means. The planning process is independent and follows its established procedures.
Session: China Assessment of Threat Level 2025-10-28
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How many working days have been impacted by strikes in the civil service since July 2024. Now, even its staff have a strike mandate; they are refusing to attend work even for two days a week. What are the Government doing to enforce attendance levels at work? When does he think the ONS will find time to report on it?
Context
Since July 2024, there have been significant numbers of working days lost due to civil service strikes. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimates that 36,000 working days were lost in the public administration and defence sector between July 2024 and August 2025.
Nick Thomas-Symonds, Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office
Attendance levels are certainly important. However, the hon. Gentleman has got some chutzpah because under the previous Prime Minister—the UK lost more days due to strike action than France did. We will work in partnership with trade unions to avoid unnecessary disruption.
Session: Civil Service Strikes 2025-10-23
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the spending review 2025 on economic growth in Scotland? The jobs tax has decimated business confidence and seen unemployment rise. Along with Budget impacts on Scotch whisky, family farms, oil and gas industry, hospitality, entertainment, and business confidence—the Scottish Hospitality Group said it does nothing to support the sector.
Context
Jerome Mayhew questioned the impact of the government's spending review on Scotland, citing concerns about business confidence, unemployment rise, and sector-specific impacts such as Scotch whisky, family farms, oil and gas industry, hospitality, entertainment, and overall economic growth.
The Secretary of State for Scotland (Ian Murray)
Under this Government, it is the working people of Scotland who will feel the benefit of economic growth. We have given the largest settlement in the history of the Scottish Government—£14 billion extra. The stability in the economy has enabled four interest rate cuts, meaning cheaper mortgages for home owners. Fuel duty is frozen, meaning 3 million Scots motorists pay less at the pump. The minimum wage is up, meaning a pay rise for 200,000 of the lowest-paid Scots—[Interruption.] That deserves a large cheer, because it is for the lowest-paid Scots.
Session: Spending Review 2025 Economic Growth 2025-07-09
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The Government know that bus franchising is commercially risky and very expensive for any local authority. We know that because Transport for London costs taxpayers £650 million a year in subsidy, and Andy Burnham’s Bee Network in Greater Manchester is currently on course for an annual deficit of £226 million, when its business plan was for a forecast profit. What is the point of giving risky franchising powers to every local authority in the country when the Government do not provide the money to support them?
Context
The costs associated with implementing a full bus franchise model are significant, and local authorities may not have the necessary funds to support such initiatives.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
I will not take any lectures from the Conservatives under whose watch we saw 300 million fewer bus miles. As I have explained to the hon. Gentleman in Committee and in various exchanges, the full fat franchising—as it is commonly known—in Greater Manchester is only one kind of franchising available to local authorities.
Session: Local Bus Services 2025-06-26
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The Minister seems to be in denial. As a former entrepreneur, I visit lots of businesses in my constituency, and I talk to them about their fears. Not a single one has anything positive to say about the Employment Rights Bill—indeed, they are concerned that it will reduce employment, not increase it, and it has been estimated that it will increase costs by more than £5 billion. The Minister has been asked this before, so he has had a lot of time to think about it: can he name a single business that publicly supports the Employment Rights Bill?
Context
The Employment Rights Bill is expected to increase costs for businesses. Previous questions have asked about business support.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Justin Madders)
I can certainly name a number. I also refer the hon. Member to Hansard on Tuesday 11 March, column 953, where I named a small business. A number of other businesses have been in support: Centrica, Co-op, Richer Sounds, Nationwide, Adept, One+All, Pedal Me, Inkwell—there are many businesses that we talk to on a regular basis and that understand that treating staff well is a good thing for those businesses. It is a pro-growth, pro-worker measure.
Session: Employment Costs 2025-06-12
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Perhaps the Secretary of State did not understand the nature of the offer from Greater Anglia. It was not expecting to be bought out; it was offering to continue its current arrangements for a couple of years. In a previous answer, the Secretary of State said to me that the benefit of rail nationalisation will be the £150 million of efficiency savings. Let’s see how that is going. Her first nationalisation will be South Western Railway in two weeks’ time. That new service will need trains, yet The Telegraph has revealed that inept contract negotiations by her Department, where there was no effective competition, mean that the cost of re-leasing the same trains is increasing by £250 million over five years. Are those the efficiency savings she had in mind?
Context
The MP questions the cost effectiveness of re-leasing trains for South Western Railway, challenging the claim of efficiency savings.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
The up to £150 million of savings that the taxpayer can enjoy as a result of train operating companies coming back into public ownership are the saved management fees that we are currently paying to private sector operators, and efficiencies will be delivered on top of that.
Session: Economic Growth 2025-05-15
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Greater Anglia supports economic growth in the east of England with modern, quiet, fast trains, paid for by £2 billion of private sector investment. Its service is the most punctual in the country, it is popular with its passengers, and it is run so efficiently that instead of costing the taxpayer, it pays money into the Treasury. It is currently train operator of the year. Greater Anglia knows that nationalisation is coming, and it has offered to extend its operations to allow the Government to focus on the worst performing operators first. Why did the Government refuse? Is the Secretary of State focused on improving the lives of passengers, or is it an ideological determination to put the unions back in charge of the railways?
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The MP asks why the government refused an offer from Greater Anglia to extend its operations, questioning whether the focus is on improving passenger lives or ideological motivations.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
I really do not know how many times I have to say this to the hon. Gentleman. I met him a couple of days ago, and I explained that our process for bringing train operating companies into public ownership is designed to offer best value for money to the taxpayer. We will not be buying out failing private sector operators by breaking contracts early. He is right to say that Greater Anglia provides an excellent service, and I am confident we will build on that when it comes into public ownership in October.
Session: Economic Growth 2025-05-15
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The latest experiment in nationalisation has shown in just two years that state inefficiency has pushed up costs—not reduced them—by £600 million, forcing fares to rise, alongside an increase in delays, a slump in customer satisfaction, and cuts, instead of improvements, to services. The data shows that in England, Greater Anglia has been the best performing operator, saving money for taxpayers while serving passengers with modern, punctual trains. The Secretary of State is about to launch a public consultation on nationalisation—one that has been as delayed as ScotRail trains. I am told that even the plan to publish it today has been further delayed, with the excuse of No. 10 on the line. If the Secretary of State consults, she has to be prepared to listen. Will she now listen to the deep concerns of the rail industry, and not just the ever-generous unions, and avoid another disastrous nationalisation?
Context
The Member pointed out that nationalization in Scotland led to increased costs and delays.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
I assure the hon. Gentleman that the consultation on establishing Great British Railways is coming soon, and I look forward to discussing it further with him. I am confident that by bringing together the management of track and train, we can strip out duplication in our railways, provide better value for the taxpayer and ensure that trains are turning up on time, with reliable and punctual services.
Session: Cost of Rail Services 2025-02-13
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I am very interested by that last answer, because the Government do think that nationalisation will reduce the cost of rail travel. What lessons has the Secretary of State learned from the SNP’s nationalisation of ScotRail?
Context
The Member questioned the benefits of nationalization based on the Scottish experience with ScotRail.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
We will be increasing value for money in the way we operate our railways. To start off with, we will be getting rid of up to £100 million a year in management fees that we are currently paying out of the public purse to the train operating companies. We are determined to drive up performance on our railways and give better value for money to the taxpayer.
Session: Cost of Rail Services 2025-02-13
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What steps he plans to take to help reduce employment costs. The president of the Confederation of British Industry recently said that, because of things like the Employment Rights Bill, employers will be laying people off and will be less likely to employ, and that is before the national insurance tax on employment imposed by this Government. Does the Minister accept responsibility for the increase in unemployment that we are already seeing?
Context
The question arises from concerns over rising employment costs due to government policies such as the Employment Rights Bill and national insurance tax, which have reportedly caused employers to consider layoffs and hiring freezes.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Justin Madders)
I think it is something of a stretch to say that a Bill that is not even law yet, most of the provisions of which will not come into force until next year, is driving unemployment already. I quote back to him what the head of the CBI said yesterday about our growth plan. He said: “This positive leadership and a…vision to kickstart the economy and boost productivity is welcome.”
Session: Employment Costs 2025-01-30
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Will the Secretary of State match the previous government’s £8 billion allocation for road maintenance? As we have seen with recent flooding causing potholes and road damage, changing weather patterns are worsening this problem. The last Government allocated an additional £8 billion for road improvements from cancelling HS2, yet Labour is only committing to £1.8 billion.
Context
The last Government allocated an additional £8 billion for road improvements, paid for by cancelling the northern leg of HS2. Labour's current commitment is only £1.8 billion.
Heidi Alexander (The Secretary of State for Transport)
We are more than matching previous government commitments; Labour’s funding commitment is an additional £500 million, unlike the fantasy figures from the Conservative Government.
Session: Road Maintenance 2025-01-09
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Does the Minister recognise that issue, and what will she do about it?
Context
There is concern among businesses in the MP's constituency about potential adverse effects on employment for young people due to recent increases in the national minimum wage.
Alison McGovern
Anybody who sees that, in the British economy, there are nearly 1 million young people out of work or training—not doing anything—would say that is a dreadful legacy left by the previous Administration. That is why the youth guarantee is at the heart of our “Get Britain Working” plan.
Session: Budget 2024 Unemployment 2024-12-16
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Defence spending is a key aspect of our relationship with the United States. Will the Foreign Secretary be able to tell our American allies the date on which we will increase defence spending to 2.5%? If he cannot, what influence will we have on European allies to increase their defence spending?
David Lammy
The hon. Gentleman is right to raise the issue of defence spending. It has been raised by US Presidents since Eisenhower. He is right that when Donald Trump came to power there were just four European countries spending above 2%. When Labour left government it was at 2.5%. We are sad that it dropped and we are determined to get it back to 2.5% of GDP.
Session: Relations with the US 2024-11-26
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What steps he plans to take to help strengthen relations with the US.
David Lammy
The United States is an indispensable ally and I am committed to the depth and breadth of the UK-US relationship. The Prime Minister and I met President-elect Trump in September for dinner, which was a good opportunity to get to know each other. We of course continue to work with the current Administration. I was with Tony Blinken just yesterday.
Session: Relations with the US 2024-11-26
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The figures show that capital spending on transport is not rising under Labour; it will fall by 3.1% in real terms next year. We have huge tax rises and a more than £70 billion increase in tax. Labour's black hole myth has been debunked by the Office for Budget Responsibility, the Financial Times and the Institute for Fiscal Studies—all real economists—so why the cut in capital spending? The Secretary of State was out of her depth when she negotiated a £9,000 pay rise for ASLEF train drivers with nothing in return. Was she out of her depth when she negotiated with her own Chancellor?
Context
Figures show that capital spending on transport is falling by 3.1% in real terms next year, with huge tax rises and a £70 billion increase in taxes.
Louise Haigh
This Budget delivered £1 billion funding for local bus services and transformational capital investment in infrastructure projects, such as the trans-Pennine route upgrade, the A57 and, of course, East West Rail. This Government are committed to investing, investing, investing in transport, transport, transport.
Session: Transport Infrastructure 2024-11-21
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There are 11,500 houses that will be connected to fibre as a result of the Conservative Project Gigabit policy. There is real concern that some of those will miss out if money is redirected from rural to urban communities. After the family farm tax, can we please give rural communities a break?
Context
Concerns about the potential impact of using Project Gigabit funding in urban areas on download speeds in rural areas. 11,500 houses will be connected to fibre as a result of the Conservative Project Gigabit policy.
Chris Bryant
The vast majority—more than 90%—of the spending in Project Gigabit has gone to rural areas because those are the areas most in need. There is absolutely no change in our policy to that. However, some urban areas have significant problems as well and we need to rectify those.
Session: Project Gigabit Rural Areas 2024-11-20
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What assessment has been made of the potential impact of using Project Gigabit funding in urban areas on download speeds in rural areas? There are 11,500 houses that will be connected to fibre as a result of the Conservative Project Gigabit policy. There is real concern that some of those will miss out if money is redirected from rural to urban communities.
Context
Concerns about the potential impact of using Project Gigabit funding in urban areas on download speeds in rural areas. 11,500 houses will be connected to fibre as a result of the Conservative Project Gigabit policy.
Chris Bryant
Project Gigabit has always been designed to deliver gigabit-capable broadband to premises that will not be met by the market, regardless of whether they are in urban or rural areas. Most premises deemed uncommercial by the market are in rural areas, but consistent evidence suggests that we will also need to intervene in some urban areas to achieve full national gigabit coverage. Funding will continue to be provided where it is needed. The vast majority—more than 90%—of the spending in Project Gigabit has gone to rural areas because those are the areas most in need.
Session: Project Gigabit Rural Areas 2024-11-20
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When will the announcement be made regarding the progress on the University of East Anglia's bid for a new dental school?
Context
The nearest undergraduate training facility is in Birmingham or London, while the University of East Anglia plans to open a new dental school which has cross-party support and is ready with a building under construction.
Stephen Kinnock
I thank the hon. Gentleman for that follow-up question, but he will recall that, when we met, I and my officials made it clear to him that the UEA has not yet submitted its bid for a dental school. In that meeting, we said: “Please go back to the UEA and encourage them to submit that bid. When they do, we will look at it very carefully.”
Session: Dental Training Places East of England 2024-11-19
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What estimate has been made of the number of new dental training places needed in the east of England?
Context
There is a lack of dental trainees in the east of England, leading to difficulties for people finding NHS dentists. The nearest undergraduate training facility is in Birmingham or London.
Stephen Kinnock
Fourteen years of Conservative neglect and incompetence have left huge swathes of the east of England as dental deserts. As part of our 10-year plan, we will be working with NHS England to assess the need for more dental trainees in areas such as the east of England where many people are struggling to find an NHS dentist.
Session: Dental Training Places East of England 2024-11-19
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Does the Minister agree with the Office for Budget Responsibility that this Government's decisions will make workers poorer, not richer?
Context
The MP criticises the impact of Labour's proposed workplace regulations and tax increases on small businesses, citing OBR projections.
Justin Madders
I find it incredible that the Opposition quote French-style labour laws but hold up France as an example. The implication behind their funding questions says more about their attitude to legislation in this country. £1,400 into people's pockets from the national living wage increase is a fantastic achievement.
Session: Make Work Pay Programme 2024-10-31
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While an industrial strategy is beneficial for growth, economists argue raising taxes such as employer national insurance contributions would reduce profits, pay, and jobs. The MP asks if this tax increase would be detrimental to Northern Ireland's economy.
Context
The MP expresses concern that increasing employer national insurance contributions could harm the Northern Irish economy by reducing profits, pay, and job creation.
Fleur Anderson
It is hard to take lectures on investment and growth from the Conservative party. The Government will invest in growth, and more details will be provided in the Budget next week. We are focusing on skills and transforming health services to attract people to Northern Ireland.
Session: Promoting Business and Growth 2024-10-23
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What steps his Department is taking to help grow the Northern Ireland economy. The questioner seeks concrete actions and commitments from the government to address economic challenges faced in Northern Ireland.
Context
The MP asks about specific steps to support the economy of Northern Ireland, following concerns raised by constituents.
Fleur Anderson
Northern Ireland is a great place to live, work and invest. The Secretary of State and I have promoted this through over 120 visits and meetings. Growth is a key mission for this Government, which supports UK businesses through securing investment and implementing the industrial strategy. The Chancellor will outline further steps in support of growth across the UK on 30 October.
Session: Promoting Business and Growth 2024-10-23
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I am grateful to the Minister for his answer. I understand the need to look at secondary ticketing, but dynamic pricing is a contractual bargain between buyer and seller, based on supply and demand. It actually gives us cheaper tickets as well as more expensive ones. Does he really want the Government to get involved there? I know that the Prime Minister wants everyone to be able to afford concert tickets, but what is wrong with the way that he gets them?
Context
The question follows up on the previous one, focusing on dynamic pricing. It addresses the potential benefits of dynamic pricing for consumers while questioning government interference.
Chris Bryant
The truth is that dynamic pricing has many different forms and some of them are good. For instance, early bird tickets benefit many people, as does buying last-minute tickets for the theatre. We will not interfere with that, but we will have a call for evidence about how that works in relation to live events. On ticket pricing, the real scandal is that, for example, the face value of standing tickets for Coldplay at Wembley on 22 August 2025 is £96.23, but when I checked StubHub this morning they cost £17,633. That is the real scandal and that is what we are going to deal with.
Session: Secondary Ticketing and Dynamic Pricing 2024-10-17
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When she plans to launch a consultation on secondary ticketing and dynamic pricing.
Context
The question stems from the need to address issues within secondary ticket markets and dynamic pricing in live events, focusing on ensuring fan access and creative industry revenues.
Chris Bryant
We want to put fans back at the heart of live events and we want to ensure that more of the revenues come to the creative industries. That is why we will be launching a consultation on the secondary ticket market soon—the piece of paper in front of me actually says “in the autumn”, but I am never quite sure when that is, so I am going with “soon”.
Session: Secondary Ticketing and Dynamic Pricing 2024-10-17
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Labour's cut to the winter fuel payment will cause 262,000 cold pensioners to seek NHS treatment, according to the End Fuel Poverty Coalition. Do the Government agree with those figures, and if not, what are their own estimates?
Context
Labour's cut to the winter fuel payment will cause thousands of cold pensioners to seek NHS treatment.
Wes Streeting
The decision on the winter fuel allowance is not one that the Government took lightly, but we inherited a £22 billion hole in the nation's finances. We continue to stand behind vulnerable households by increasing the state pension with the triple lock, delivering the warm home discount and extending the household support fund to support the most vulnerable pensioners.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-10-15
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Treating cancer early is critical for survival rates. In England, the target is to have 85% of patients treated within 62 days. In Wales, that target is more generous; it is just 75%, yet it has never been achieved. The current rate is an appalling 56.7%, much worse than the equivalent figure in England. Why is it that Welsh Labour is underperforming England? Is it really still the blueprint for Government?
Context
The MP is concerned about the lower cancer treatment target rate of 75% in Wales compared to 85% in England, highlighting that the current rate stands at only 56.7%. He questions why Welsh Labour is underperforming.
Jo Stevens
More people in Wales have been told that they do not have cancer than ever before, and that is good news. Performance increased against the 62-day target for treatment in June compared with the previous month, and over the past two years, the number of patients waiting longer than two years has reduced. Average waits for treatment remain steady.
Session: NHS Waiting Lists 2024-09-11
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What discussions has she had with the Welsh Government on NHS waiting lists?
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The MP is inquiring about the discussions held with the Welsh Government regarding NHS waiting times.
Jo Stevens
We recognise that the NHS in Wales faces unique challenges, and we are committed to working closely with the Welsh Government to improve NHS waiting times. Our approach is grounded in the belief that public services, such as healthcare, should not just be fit for purpose today, but be robust and resilient for the future.
Session: NHS Waiting Lists 2024-09-11
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When dealing with the Post Office Horizon scandal, does the Secretary of State understand that by sitting on the letters informing Horizon victims that their convictions have been quashed, the Department is exacerbating the trauma of this terrible injustice? After two months in office, I understand that fewer than one in six letters have been sent. When does he plan to get a grip on the situation?
Context
The MP is concerned about the slow progress in sending letters to Horizon victims regarding quashed convictions.
Jonathan Reynolds
I welcome the hon. Gentleman to his place. We have been in office for two months, and we have already set up the Horizon convictions redress scheme. Indeed, I was pleased to work with the former Minister, the hon. Member for Thirsk and Malton (Kevin Hollinrake), on creating the legal environment necessary to do that.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-09-05
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Farmland Flooding
15 January 2025
Responding: Emma Hardy
Main Concerns
["Seventy four per cent of the total floodplain in the United Kingdom is agricultural land, with more than 1,000 flood warnings for farmland last winter. The incidences of flooding are increasing, impacting farmers' ability to use their fields productively."]
Specific Asks
['The Government should continue to work with farmers and support them through initiatives like the farming recovery fund, which compensates farmers for uninsured losses due to flooding.']
Dental Healthcare: East Anglia
11 December 2024
Responding: Stephen Kinnock
Main Concerns
["I am concerned about the significant problem of access to NHS dentists in East Anglia, where Norfolk is described as a 'Sahara of dental deserts'. The ratio of NHS dentists per 100,000 population has dropped from 39 to 36, while the national average increased to 53. There are only 17 full-time equivalent NHS dentists per 100,000 population in East Anglia, and the amount of money spent on dental treatment by the NHS is £39 per mouth compared to a national average of £66. Additionally, there were over 1,000 people presenting at NHS A&E with significant dental problems last year."]
Specific Asks
['I ask the Government to confirm whether additional dental training places will be made available by the Office for Students in 2025 and if there will be a regional allocation specifically for East Anglia. I also request that the Minister advocate to HM Treasury regarding the negative impact of national insurance contributions on struggling NHS practices.']
Lord Mandelson 2026-02-04
04 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, that an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions to require the Government to lay before this House all papers relating to Lord ...
Railways Bill (Ninth sitting) 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
General Debate
Led by this MP
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 (Tenth sitting) 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
General Debate
Led by this MP
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...
High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill 2026-02-02
02 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
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
Led by this MP
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...
Northern Powerhouse Rail 2026-01-14
14 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12
12 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Minister opened the debate on the Finance (No. 2) Bill, emphasising that the Labour Government's second Budget was a choice between austerity and decline or investment and renewal, opting for the ...
Rural Communities 2026-01-07
07 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government’s policies have resulted in rising taxes, record closures of agriculture businesses, shops, pubs, and restaurants, falling levels of business investment, changes to funding for rural ar...
Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-15
15 December 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Employment Rights Bill aims to extend employment protections to all workers, addressing the concerns raised by the Lords amendments. The Minister emphasises that removing the unfair dismissal comp...
Permanent Post Office in Fakenham
17 June 2025
Residents of Fakenham and surrounding villages need a permanent Post Office to meet the community's needs for cash access and postal services.
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Permanent Post Office in Fakenham
14 May 2025
The petition addresses the absence of a permanent Post Office in Fakenham, a large town in Broadland and Fakenham constituency, for over five years, along with the closure of high street banks, which ...
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Fakenham Swimming Pool
24 October 2024
The petition addresses the need for adequate exercise facilities in Fakenham, particularly a new swimming pool, following the closure of the previous one.
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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
2
PMQs Asked
36
Ministerial Questions Asked
56
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
3
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
+3% above average
This MP:
2
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
+354% above average
This MP:
36
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+30% above average
This MP:
2
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2268% above average
This MP:
56
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
+34% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+26% above average
This MP:
95.5
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
About This Page
This page tracks Jerome Mayhew's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.