Perran Moon
MP for Camborne and Redruth
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
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Since then, I have repeatedly asked Ministers for Cornwall’s unique place on this island to be recognised through devolution. When the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill comes back to the House next week, will the Prime Minister help me explicitly enshrine Cornish devolution and Cornish national minority status in that Bill?
Context
The MP referenced the Prime Minister's statement from March recognizing Cornish national minority status but expressed disappointment over the lack of progress on devolution for Cornwall.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I thank my hon. Friend for his question. Of course, he has raised this issue with me on a number of occasions already. He is a great champion for Cornwall. We will ensure that Cornwall’s national minority status is safeguarded in any future devolution arrangements. We have provided half a million pounds to support distinctive Cornish culture, including the Cornish language.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not commit to explicitly enshrining Cornish devolution and national minority status within the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill as asked.
Safeguarding
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Session: PMQs 2025-11-19
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Last year, 9.7% of vehicles sold in the UK were Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles—a near doubling of the market share that they had the year before, which stood at 4.9%. What assessment has the Secretary of State's Department made of the threat that this may pose to national security and to our industrial resilience, and does she share my concerns?
Context
Last year, Chinese-manufactured electric vehicles doubled their market share in the UK.
Heidi Alexander
I can assure the hon. Gentleman that this Government take our national security duties very seriously. We are taking significant steps to support the UK car manufacturing sector, but we will continue to ensure that all the security issues to which he refers are front and centre of our minds.
Session: Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate 2026-02-12
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Domestic production of clean energy infrastructure technologies insulates us from Chinese security issues. In Cornwall we are on the cusp of significant geothermal baseload energy production. Geothermal Engineering Ltd in my constituency will imminently open the UK's first ever geothermal electricity plant, producing energy and lithium from beneath our feet. Will the Minister ensure that there will be ministerial representation at this key milestone in the UK's clean energy transition?
Context
Geothermal Engineering Ltd in Cornwall is on the verge of opening the UK's first ever geothermal electricity plant, which will produce energy and lithium from beneath the ground.
Katie White
From China to Cornwall, Mr Speaker! I thank my hon. Friend for his continued championing of Cornwall, geothermal energy and critical minerals. This Government support geothermal, and we will engage constructively at any key moment.
Session: Energy Infrastructure Technology Chinese Imports 2026-02-10
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Given the significant lack of resilience in mobile communications in areas such as Mawnan Smith during Storm Goretti, will the Minister review those constituencies where mobile communications are inadequate?
Context
Some constituencies, like Camborne, Redruth and Hayle, are highly vulnerable due to poor mobile communication infrastructure.
Dan Jarvis (Minister of State, Cabinet Office)
The Minister gives an absolute commitment to work closely with Government colleagues, local authorities and stakeholders to ensure that lessons from Storm Goretti are learned. He met the Member at the Eden Project recently to discuss these matters.
Session: Emergencies Rural and Coastal Areas 2026-01-22
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What steps he is taking to build more social and affordable homes in Camborne and Redruth constituency. Given that Cornwall faces 14,000 second homes and 25,000 Airbnbs leading to an exodus of young people and a lack of key workers.
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The MP is concerned about the lack of social and affordable housing in Camborne and Redruth, compounded by a high number of second homes and Airbnbs.
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
On 11 November last year, I set out the full details of our £39 billion, 10-year social and affordable homes programme. In the coming weeks, we will provide registered providers with the remaining information that they need to finalise their business and future supply plans, so that they can submit large and ambitious proposals when bidding opens next month.
Session: Social and Affordable Homes Camborne and Redruth 2026-01-12
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The recent Pretty Poverty report highlighted just how vital buses are to the daily lives of Cornish people, and given the massive lack of investment in public transport by the Conservative Government, it is no wonder that Cornwall suffers from one of the highest figures for car ownership per capita in the country. With First Bus, one of our main operators, pulling out of Cornwall next month, constituents fear that essential routes will disappear. Will the Minister meet me and Cornish colleagues to discuss how the integrated national transport strategy will ensure long-term funding for Cornwall’s bus network?
Context
The MP references the Pretty Poverty report highlighting the importance of buses to Cornish people's daily lives, and raises concerns about cuts by First Bus.
Simon Lightwood
I have met Go Ahead, which is working with the council to pick up services that otherwise would have been lost. The Government are providing long-term investment for bus services, totalling £30.2 million for Cornwall, and I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to talk about bus services in Cornwall.
Session: Local Bus Services 2026-01-08
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What assessment he has made of the potential impact of reducing energy bills by £150 on family finances? Kensa, based in my Camborne, Redruth and Hayle constituency, is the largest manufacturer of ground source heat pumps to neighbourhoods and council flats. This technology delivers low energy bills for family finances but requires policy certainty and a plan to grow.
Context
The UK government has decided to reduce energy bills by £150 for families. Kensa, a company in the questioner's constituency that manufactures ground source heat pumps, is looking for policy certainty and public funding support.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
I really enjoyed my visit to Kensa—which I recommend all Members go to—as it is a truly innovative company leading in heat pump manufacture. We will be publishing our warm homes plan shortly, which aims to drive forward the uptake of heat pumps and support companies such as Kensa, given there is also significant job creation involved.
Session: Energy Bills Reduction 2026-01-06
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Before Christmas, I met care workers from my Camborne, Redruth and Hayle constituency who came to the UK through legal routes. They shared with me their anxieties about the changes to immigration policies affecting the care sector and other key worker sectors. Specifically for migrants who are already part-way through the five-year leave-to-remain qualification process, working and paying their taxes in the UK now, can the Secretary of State confirm when the new fast-track leave to remain process will be established following the end of the 12 February consultation?
Context
The MP met care workers who are already part-way through the five-year leave-to-remain qualification process, expressing concerns about immigration policy changes affecting the care sector.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Shabana Mahmood)
Safe and legal routes relate to those who we would accept as refugees before they enter this country, in order to drive down the number of people who seek to enter the country illegally. My hon. Friend refers to routes for people who come to this country to work. It is right that we acknowledge, as we have done in our planned reforms to settlement, that settlement in this country is a privilege that has to be earned, not a right. It is perfectly proper for this country to be able to set the rules for how settlement is earned. Previous considerations about how many people might arrive through particular routes in order to work have shown that more people have arrived than anticipated, and therefore it is right that we change our approach; the discussion about care workers is particularly pertinent to that point. We are consulting on how those changes are delivered—as he rightly points out, that consultation ends on 12 February—and we will then set out our proposals for delivering our reforms.
Session: Migrants Safe and Legal Routes 2026-01-05
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Cornwall has been identified as a strategically important region for renewable energy and critical minerals, but we currently have a worrying shortage of places at our outstanding further education colleges. Can the Minister reassure me that the necessary skills funding will be made available to support these growth industries in an area of high social deprivation that was neglected by the Conservatives for 14 years?
Context
The MP highlighted Cornwall's strategic importance in renewable energy and critical minerals, but noted a shortage of places at further education colleges.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Andrew Western)
My hon. Friend will be pleased to know that we published our clean energy jobs plan in October, which set out how we will deliver the pipeline of skilled workers that the sector needs. The plan includes five technical excellence colleges that will specialise in training skilled clean energy workforces as part of a £182 million investment to support engineering skills in clean energy occupations and other priority sectors.
Session: Post-16 Skills Education 2025-12-08
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The whole of Cornwall, one of the most deprived regions in northern Europe, missed out on Pride in Place funding. Can the Minister confirm that Cornwall will not be disadvantaged because of that in the next tranche of Pride in Place funding?
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Cornwall missed out on Pride in Place funding due to the 'trusting your neighbour' indicator being misinterpreted as a marker of affluence rather than deprivation.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Miatta Fahnbulleh)
My hon. Friend is always a champion for Cornwall. To confirm, there were two things that drove the allocation: indices of multiple deprivation and our community needs index. For places that did not receive Pride in Place funding, within our strategy there is a whole suite of tools and levers that communities can grip in order to drive the change that they want to see. I hope we will see that in Cornwall.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-11-24
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Yesterday, along with the Veterans Minister, I met a group of special forces veterans based in Cornwall. The legacy Act’s immunity scheme, which would have enabled immunity for terrorists and included other key provisions, was ruled against by our domestic courts. Is it not the case that any new Government would have had to deal with that?
Context
The previous legacy act was ruled against by domestic courts for providing immunity to terrorists.
The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (Hilary Benn)
My hon. Friend is right—that is indeed the case. It was wrong to bring forward legislation to seek to give immunity to terrorists, which is what the last Government’s legacy Act did, and that is probably the principal reason why it had no support in Northern Ireland, including from victims and survivors. It is a fundamental principle that we believe in the rule of law and that it should apply to everyone. That is why the Government are acting, through the legislation and the remedial order, to finally lay that failed attempt at immunity to rest.
Session: Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 2025-11-19
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Critical minerals are essential to power our renewable energy future. Since the general election, the National Wealth Fund has invested £28 million into the South Crofty tin mine and £35 million into Cornish Lithium, both in my constituency of Camborne Redruth and Hayle. This is alongside major clean energy investment nationwide, including £33 billion from SSE, with 80% going into upgrading the UK’s power grid. Does the Minister agree that this is exactly the kind of long-term investment that we need, using public funding to crowd in private investment, which was inexplicably ignored by the Conservatives and would be cancelled by Reform?
Context
The MP referenced private sector investment since the general election, including £28 million into South Crofty tin mine and £35 million into Cornish Lithium. He also mentioned SSE's £33 billion investment with 80% for grid upgrades.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Chris McDonald)
The Government recognise the important role of the public sector and private sector working together to unlock these benefits, such as in critical minerals. The Minister thanked the MP for his invitation to visit companies mentioned in Cornwall, expressing readiness for a soon-to-be-arranged visit.
Session: Clean Energy Private Sector Investment 2025-11-18
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Perran Moon asked if the Department was considering a new fund similar to those established by Canada, the US, and Australia for supporting junior exploration companies in building energy security and contributing to export-led growth.
Context
The critical minerals strategy is due to launch soon, focusing on mineral exploration funds in the UK.
Chris McDonald
Chris McDonald thanked Perran Moon for his advocacy. He stated that the UK has significant lithium deposits and is eager to exploit these resources, ensuring all options are considered.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-10-30
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I represent the most deprived constituency in Cornwall, which is itself one of the most deprived areas in northern Europe. Child poverty shot up under the Conservatives. Today our local further education college—Cornwall college, rated “outstanding” by Ofsted—is turning away young learners in construction and engineering because of a lack of space. The college has a solution allowing it to expand, but will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss the issue and help our amazing young people to break this cycle of deprivation?
Context
Cornwall's most deprived constituency faces significant child poverty. The local further education college is turning away young learners due to a lack of space.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Andrew Western)
I am sorry to hear of the situation that my hon. Friend has outlined. If the Secretary of State is unable to meet him, I would be more than happy to do so.
Session: Child Poverty Cornwall 2025-10-27
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On Friday, I attended a meeting in Cornwall of the National Association of Head Teachers. We discussed the adversarial nature of the SEND system for all stakeholders. As we develop a system that focuses on inclusion, does the Minister agree that a key indicator of its success must be that it drives out the combative environment that was allowed to flourish under 14 years of Conservative failure?
Context
The MP attended a meeting in Cornwall where the adversarial nature of the current SEND system was discussed.
Georgia Gould (The Minister for School Standards)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. I have spoken to too many parents who have had to fight so hard just to get the support that their children need. The support should be available when children need it, which is why we are so determined to invest in early intervention and to back parents to get the support they need.
Session: Children with SEND Mainstream Schools 2025-10-20
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Camborne in my constituency is meant to have improved focus on neighbourhood policing, but this hasn't happened yet. Meanwhile, Redruth wasn't a priority because it's not a business improvement district. Neighbourhood policing performance in Camborne, Redruth and Hayle are linked. Will the Home Secretary meet me and Cornish colleagues to discuss neighbourhood policing across Cornwall?
Context
The Devon and Cornwall police and crime commissioner previously announced that Camborne would be a focus for neighbourhood policing efforts, but there has been little evidence of increased focus since. Additionally, Redruth was not considered due to its lack of business improvement district status.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Shabana Mahmood)
I am very sorry to hear about those issues with the police and crime commissioner in my hon. Friend’s local area. It is important that those concerns are listened to. I would be very happy for him to meet the Minister for Policing and Crime, my hon. Friend the Member for Croydon West (Sarah Jones).
Session: Neighbourhood Policing 2025-09-15
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In light of the growing adoption of electric vehicles, with one in five new cars being EVs and a 27% increase in sales this year, what steps are you taking to provide certainty for industry transitioning from fossil fuel-based transport systems and ultimately reducing costs for UK drivers?
Context
The MP referenced the increasing demand for electric vehicles, noting that one in five new car registrations is now an EV. The sale of new EVs has increased by 27% year-to-date.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend, who—as chair of the all-party parliamentary group on electric vehicles—has great expertise in this area. It is right to acknowledge that the motor industry has faced unprecedented challenges in the last 12 months, so it was right that we responded proportionately by extending the flexibilities in the zero emission vehicle mandate. But we have also given certainty back to the industry and consumers with the reinstatement of the 2030 phase-out date.
Session: Electric Vehicles 2025-09-11
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Meur ras, Mr Speaker. Carn to Coast runs GP surgeries across my Camborne, Redruth and Hayle constituency, including the surgery where my father practised for over 30 years. It is struggling under intense pressure, with deep-rooted health inequalities linked to the surrounding areas of deprivation. While I welcome the review of the Carr-Hill formula as part of the 10-year health plan, will the Secretary of State come to Cornwall and visit a Carn to Coast health centre with me, to see the innovative work that is already being undertaken and to discuss how the reforms will support health outcomes in the most deprived areas?
Context
Carn to Coast runs GP surgeries in the constituency, facing intense pressure due to health inequalities linked to areas of deprivation. The Carr-Hill formula review is part of the 10-year health plan.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
I can certainly give my hon. Friend that commitment. The damage that was wreaked by the previous Government, not just across our health service but across every other part of Government, means that the gap between the health of the poorest parts of our country and that of the wealthiest has widened enormously. We have seen real challenges in general practice, which is why there are 300 more patients per GP in the poorest communities compared with the richest, and that particularly affects rural and coastal communities with higher levels of deprivation. We are going to carry out a review of the Carr-Hill formula. That formula has to work for general practice, and I would be delighted to come and see the work that the team at Carn to Coast are doing.
Session: Health Inequalities 2025-07-22
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As the Secretary of State mentions, with its vast renewable energy and critical mineral resources, Cornwall is uniquely positioned to become a key driver of UK economic growth. Although the industrial strategy emphasises the role of mayoral strategic authorities and city regions, particularly in the north and midlands, does the Secretary of State agree that Cornwall’s immense industrial potential must not be overlooked, and can he reassure me that unleashing the Cornish Celtic tiger with the economic investment that we need is not contingent on joining a mayoral combined authority?
Context
The MP noted Cornwall's vast renewable energy and critical mineral resources, which position it uniquely for economic growth. However, concerns were raised that the current industrial strategy may overlook Cornwall due to its focus on mayoral strategic authorities and city regions in other parts of the country.
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Jonathan Reynolds)
I can give my hon. Friend that assurance. I was dismayed this morning to wake up and hear the Reform party actively arguing for less investment in Britain and telling businesses they should not invest in the UK. There are a whole range of tools for local areas to shape their economies in the industrial strategy. Some relate to mayors, but many do not. It has the mix of tools that is required to unleash the potential of every part of the country, including his own.
Session: Industrial Strategy Cornwall 2025-07-17
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What recent discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on support for offshore wind in Wales. Does she agree that local funding for economic development is essential to realise that potential?
Context
Discussions about the potential of floating offshore wind farms in the Celtic Sea to create jobs and stimulate economic development in Wales and Cornwall.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
My hon. Friend is right that floating offshore wind presents significant opportunities for Wales and the UK. In the leasing round that just took place we had a first-mover advantage in this technology of the future. Earlier this month, the Energy Secretary granted development consent for the Mona offshore wind farm, which will bolster north Wales’s offshore wind industry.
Session: Offshore Wind 2025-07-16
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Ports are engines for economic growth in sectors such as energy and critical minerals. Falmouth port, in the constituency neighbouring mine, is surrounded by massive tin and lithium deposits, and it has ambitious plans to play its part. In line with our manifesto commitment for a £1.5 billion ports fund, will the Chancellor outline what mechanisms the National Wealth Fund and GB Energy can deploy to invest in ports?
Context
MP referenced manifesto commitments for a £1.5 billion ports fund to support economic growth, specifically mentioning Falmouth port.
Rachel Reeves
I thank my hon. Friend for that question. He will know that this Government have already invested through the National Wealth Fund in the tin mine in his constituency, bringing good-quality jobs paying decent wages to the people of Cornwall, as advocated by Cornish MPs. However, there is more we can do through the National Wealth Fund, including investing in our ports, which is absolutely vital for clean, cheap energy and for creating good jobs in this country, including in Cornwall.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-07-01
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What steps are being taken to ensure that no other patient is left permanently disabled due to prolonged and systemic failure?
Context
The MP referenced a constituent who suffered nerve damage after a hip operation in 2008, with repeated failures in diagnosis, referral, and treatment. The issue was not resolved until 17 years later.
Wes Streeting
The situation described by the constituent is intolerable but not rare. We are changing the culture of cover-up, focusing on safety in the 10-year plan. I am willing to discuss the constituent's case further with my hon. Friend.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-06-17
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In order to strengthen our national economic resilience, does the Minister agree that the UK’s industrial strategy must support rapid acceleration of domestic production and processing of critical minerals?
Context
After a decade of under-investment in the critical minerals industry, the UK has become overly reliant on Chinese supply chains.
Abena Oppong-Asare (Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office)
My hon. Friend is right to highlight the industrial strategy, which will be published shortly. It will set out our vision to deliver growth and economic security and resilience. Alongside that, the Government are working closely with industry to publish a new critical minerals strategy this year, to help secure our supply chain for the long term and drive forward the green industries of the future.
Session: National Resilience 2025-06-05
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Some of the most vulnerable people in my Camborne, Redruth constituency have profound anxieties about what the changes to personal independence payment eligibility criteria mean. What steps is the Minister taking to communicate that new process will not subject them to unnecessary and degrading assessments?
Context
Concerns are raised about the new eligibility criteria for personal independence payments and its impact on those who will never be able to work again.
Stephen Timms (The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions)
We have said clearly in the Green Paper that we will ensure those who will never be able to work will not go through repeated reassessments. This is being built into the system, initially benefiting those meeting severe conditions criteria.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-05-12
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The United Kingdom was particularly susceptible to changes in international gas prices during the energy crisis, and bills and prices soared as a result. Under this Government, GB Energy is installing solar panels in hospitals in my Camborne, Redruth and Hayle constituency, but will the Minister remind us which party presided over the worst cost of living crisis in memory—
Context
The MP is concerned about the energy crisis under previous governments.
Ed Miliband
I am delighted to remind the House that it was the Conservative party that left us with energy insecurity, and we are never going to leave this country vulnerable in the way that it did.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-04-29
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The Conservative party abandoned the economy, the NHS, the justice system and immigration, and now it is joining its Reform collaborators and other climate change deniers in the dunce’s corner. Does the Secretary of State agree that, unlike this Government, who recognise the triple benefit of the 2030 goal—energy security, a transition to renewables, and job creation—the Conservative party has no solutions for 21st century Britain?
Context
The MP criticises the Conservative party for abandoning various sectors and joining climate change deniers, contrasting this with the government's recognition of the triple benefits of the 2030 clean power goal.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
My hon. Friend should not be so shy and retiring. He makes a really important point. I listened to the interim shadow Secretary of State, the hon. Member for West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine (Andrew Bowie), on the radio this morning. He made net zero 2050 sound like a target dreamed up by me, but it is not. It was Theresa May, the former Conservative Prime Minister, who legislated for net zero by 2050. The hon. Member was her Parliamentary Private Secretary at the time—he was supposed to be the man implementing it. She set the target because it was the right thing to do, so that we can have cleaner home-grown energy, get the jobs, and protect future generations.
Session: Clean Power by 2030 2025-03-18
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Supporting people back into work is not only the right thing to do for the UK economy, but the fair and compassionate thing to do for people stuck in the welfare system. However, over the past few days, a significant number of people have contacted my constituency office with profound concerns about what they have heard and read in the press. Does the Minister agree that by removing the culture of fear and creating a nurturing environment, we can help people back into work and give them the support they need not just to survive but to thrive?
Context
A significant number of constituents have contacted the MP's office with concerns about welfare cuts.
Stephen Timms
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. We are determined to provide proper support, which existed in the past but disappeared after 2010. We want to provide that support again because so many people would thrive if they had it. At the moment there are 200,000 people out of work on health and disability grounds who would love to be in a job if they just had the support.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-03-17
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Over the last 14 years, my Camborne, Redruth and Hayle constituency has seen child poverty rise. A third of secondary school children are now persistently absent from school, educational attainment is below the national average and life expectancy has actually fallen. Those were 14 years of abject failure, for which my constituents will never forgive the Conservative party. Does the Minister agree that the true test of success of our plan for change and a decade of renewal should be measured in the positive changes to the lives of our poorest communities?
Context
The MP highlights the negative socioeconomic trends in his constituency over the past 14 years, including rising child poverty, persistent school absences among secondary students, below-average educational attainment, and falling life expectancy.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Pat McFadden)
My hon. Friend puts it well. The missions that we have set out are focused on delivering long-term and ambitious outcomes that will make a meaningful difference to people’s lives. Specifically on the issue he raised on child poverty and the best start in life, the plan for change has a specific target to close the development gap between children who are starting school, and to ensure that more children are ready to start school and to learn and to give them the opportunities that education can bring. Our aim is that people from all backgrounds can benefit from those policies, and that is why the plan for change will make a real difference to people’s lives in all parts of the country.
Session: Plan for Change 2025-03-06
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Last month at the Council of Europe, I met several Georgian opposition members who showed me graphic evidence of brutal physical abuse by the Georgian regime during parliamentary elections. Given that the US has imposed sanctions on Ivanishvili, will the Minister commit to joining our allies and freezing the assets of such a despicable tyrant?
Context
The Georgian authorities have been accused of violently cracking down on peaceful demonstrators and journalists, with graphic evidence of abuse shown to the questioner during a meeting at the Council of Europe. Bidzina Ivanishvili, who is seen as suppressing protests similar to Russian tactics, has significant wealth in the UK.
Stephen Doughty (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We have imposed sanctions on several Georgian officials responsible for violent attacks against journalists and peaceful protesters. While we continue to closely monitor the situation in Georgia, we do not comment on potential sanctions designations as doing so would lessen their impact.
Session: Georgia Civil Liberties 2025-02-25
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Meur ras ha myttin da, Mr Speaker. Electric vehicle demand is increasing. The Government’s commitment to banning the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030 will have a significant impact on UK emissions, but there remain many misunderstandings and myths about electric vehicles. They are safer and cleaner, and whole-life costs are significantly cheaper. What can the Government do to increase consumer confidence by dispelling some of the nonsense peddled by vested interests?
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The MP references increasing demand for electric vehicles and the government's commitment to ban petrol and diesel car sales by 2030. There are many misunderstandings and myths about EVs that need addressing.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
My hon. Friend’s expertise in the field is welcome. Showcasing the benefits of EV ownership and the growth of the public charging point network are vital to supporting the transition away from diesel and petrol-powered cars. As he will know, EV drivers can save hundreds of pounds a year, and the average range of a new EV is now 236 miles. That is about two weeks’ driving for most people, and of course it is cleaner and greener. We are working closely with industry stakeholders to promote positive messaging around EVs and to improve consumer confidence.
Session: Electric Vehicles 2025-02-13
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Many of my constituents in Hayle have become increasingly concerned about the dredging of sand around Hayle harbour and the potential environmental damage. We desperately need a solution that works for residents and the environment and maintains our vitally important harbour. Will the Minister meet me as a matter of urgency to discuss how the Government and the Environment Agency will support all local stakeholders to establish a long-term sand management and erosion plan in Hayle?
Context
Residents in Hayle are concerned about the environmental impact of sand dredging around Hayle harbour, which threatens both the local environment and the vital harbour infrastructure.
Emma Hardy
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this important issue and for the work he is doing in championing what is obviously a crucial issue for his residents. I would of course be happy to meet him.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-02-06
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I invite the Secretary of State to visit Cornwall to see how WorkWell is already making a tangible difference in helping those with health conditions to start, stay and succeed in work, and to confirm that the spending review will provide the multi-year funding necessary to sustain and expand that vital service.
Context
Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly is one of 15 WorkWell pilot regions, a core element of the government’s 'back to work' plans.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Liz Kendall)
I would love to visit. That is an important programme focused on keeping people in work and getting those who have recently left back into work as soon as possible. In my hon. Friend’s area, WorkWell provides advice on workplace adjustments, access to physiotherapy, and employment advice and counselling, and is working closely with the voluntary sector and employers, backed by £2 million-worth of funding.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-02-03
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Cornwall’s allocation from the shared prosperity fund is good news and well needed. The Government are reworking the outcomes for the shared prosperity grants, and councils such as Cornwall are awaiting the memorandum of understanding for the grant before they can make agreements with providers. Ongoing schemes need certainty, as employees with three-month notice periods are relying on the contracts, and the old SPF scheme expires on 31 March. Will the Secretary of State confirm that local authorities will have the confidence to commit spending?
Context
Cornwall is awaiting the memorandum of understanding for shared prosperity grants, which are needed to ensure certainty for ongoing schemes as contracts expire.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Alex Norris)
I know that local authorities from Northern Ireland to Cornwall are interested to know their allocations, information about which was made available to them in recent weeks, and that some have concerns about making spending commitments. The money is there and has been committed, but my officials are working—they have had conversations directly about Cornwall—to ensure that local authorities have the confidence to make those commitments, so that we do not see 90-day redundancy notices.
Session: UK Shared Prosperity Fund Northern Ireland 2025-01-20
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In 2022, the chief constable of Devon and Cornwall Police was suspended for misconduct. Last November, the interim chief constable was also suspended. Now, the deputy police and crime commissioner has resigned. Does the Home Secretary share my concerns about the leadership of Devon and Cornwall Police and the impact on neighbourhood policing morale, as well as the fact that the taxpayer is paying for three chief constables, two of whom have been suspended?
Context
Highlighting recent suspensions and resignations within the leadership of Devon and Cornwall Police.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Yvette Cooper)
I am aware of the points that my hon. Friend raises, and I do have concerns. It is really important that all police forces can strengthen their neighbourhood policing and have strong leadership right through the police force. We will set out a new police reform White Paper to ensure that measures are in place to strengthen leadership and standards across policing.
Session: Neighbourhood Policing 2025-01-13
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In the Government's policy paper “Clean Power 2030 Action Plan”, floating offshore wind was labelled a key emerging technology, and developments were promised for future rounds of contracts for difference. Will the Minister please consider going further, and geographically ringfencing contracts for difference funding, to ensure that the massive potential of projects such as floating offshore wind in the Celtic sea is unlocked?
Context
The Government's policy paper “Clean Power 2030 Action Plan” labels floating offshore wind as a key emerging technology.
Michael Shanks
My hon. Friend is right to suggest that offshore wind, especially floating offshore wind, will play a critical role in our pathway to clean power. We will consider any option to ensure that we get many “test and demonstrate” projects through to delivery, and we will say more in coming weeks about what the next round of contracts for difference will look like.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-12-17
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To achieve our net zero goals, we will have to see a massive increase in demand for critical minerals such as tin and lithium. Much of the supply and processing of these materials will be dominated by economically bad actors. How will the Government mitigate this clear and present danger?
Context
There is a need for critical minerals to achieve net zero goals, but supply chains are dominated by economically bad actors.
Ed Miliband
I very much enjoyed my trip to my hon. Friend's constituency before the general election. He is an incredibly powerful advocate for the way his area can source some of the critical minerals we need, including lithium, and he is right about this. The concentration of supply chains, including critical minerals, has taken a generation to arrive, but we must unwind it, and it is one of the many things we are working on as a Government.
Session: Energy Security 2024-12-17
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We have seen terrible consequences for households due to fossil fuel energy insecurity. To achieve net zero goals, there will be a massive increase in demand for critical minerals such as tin and lithium. How will the Government mitigate this clear and present danger?
Context
The MP is concerned about the impact of fossil fuel energy insecurity on households. There are concerns over critical minerals supply dominated by economically bad actors.
Ed Miliband
I very much enjoyed my trip to my hon. Friend's constituency before the general election. He is an incredibly powerful advocate for the way his area can source some of the critical minerals we need, including lithium, and he is right about this. The concentration of supply chains, including critical minerals, has taken a generation to arrive, but we must unwind it, and it is one of the many things we are working on as a Government.
Session: Energy Security 2024-12-17
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I declare an interest as an officer of the all-party parliamentary group on critical minerals. Although Cornwall sits on some of the richest deposits of critical minerals in the world, including tin and lithium in my constituency of Camborne, Redruth and Hayle, there are significant geological reserves right across the United Kingdom, including in the north of England, Northern Ireland and the lands of our Celtic cousins in Wales and Scotland. Will the Minister confirm that domestic critical mineral production and processing will form a key part of the Government's industrial strategy?
Context
The UK has significant geological reserves of critical minerals, including in Cornwall. The all-party parliamentary group on critical minerals is active.
Jonathan Reynolds
I welcome my hon. Friend's question, and I welcomed the time we spent together at South Crofty tin mine, which was also one of my favourite visits of the year. This is a hugely exciting area, and the opportunities for his area are particularly exciting.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-12-12
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The recent announcement of capital funding for more inclusive mainstream schools is welcome but many children with additional needs require specialist settings not just mainstream inclusion. With two in three special schools full, can the Minister provide a timeline for when the planned 67 special free schools will be delivered? Will she commit to looking favourably on local authority applications for such schools?
Context
Despite last week's announcement of additional funding to support inclusive mainstream schools, two-thirds of special schools are already at or over capacity. The government announced plans for 67 new special free schools.
Catherine McKinnell
The funding is expected to create thousands of new places, particularly in mainstream settings but also in special schools. We expect to confirm allocations by spring and we are keeping the free schools programme under review.
Session: SEN Provision Funding 2024-12-09
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Will the Secretary of State meet me to discuss measures to avoid local authorities becoming bottlenecks in the roll-out of publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure?
Context
The MP is concerned about the local authority resources needed for electric vehicle charging infrastructure, which are due to run out next year.
Louise Haigh
The Government is committed to accelerating the electric vehicle charge point roll-out. Over £200 million has been invested in charging infrastructure for 2025-26, including support for local authorities. The Minister for the future of roads would be happy to meet with him.
Session: Transport Infrastructure 2024-11-21
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The industry calls for a target of 50,000 tonnes of lithium to support our transition away from fossil fuels. Will Ministers agree with this call?
Context
Cornwall is a European powerhouse for critical minerals, including lithium essential for the transition away from fossil fuels.
Sarah Jones
I thank my hon. Friend for his question and look forward to meeting him shortly to discuss tin among other things; we are looking at our critical minerals strategy which has a big role in his constituency for lithium and tin, and will be pushing that as hard as we can.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-11-12
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
English Rugby Union: Governance
11 March 2025
Responding: Stephanie Peacock
Main Concerns
['The health of grassroots rugby clubs in England is under threat, with some clubs facing financial difficulties. Grassroots clubs are vital for the well-being of communities, especially those suffering from poverty and deprivation, providing children with life-enhancing schooling in discipline, respect, teamwork, and resilience. However, there is a lack of recent grassroots men’s coaching or administration experience on key governance bodies like the RFU board and council.']
Specific Asks
['The lead MP asks for better representation of grassroots clubs on governance bodies to ensure their voices are heard and for the implementation of data collection to monitor player welfare issues such as concussions.']
Critical Minerals: Domestic Production
03 December 2024
Responding: Sarah Jones
Main Concerns
["I am concerned about the UK's heavy reliance on imported critical minerals, which exposes our economy to supply chain insecurity. According to the British Geological Survey, there are 34 different materials that are crucial to our economy, including lithium, tin, and tungsten, which are essential for clean energy technologies such as electric vehicles and wind turbines. However, at present, we import almost all of these minerals due to a concentration of production in just three countries, with China dominating the refining operations. This situation poses significant geopolitical risks and threatens our ability to meet environmental standards."]
Specific Asks
["I urge the Government to implement de-risking financial instruments such as price floors and consider mineral-extraction projects as part of the enterprise investment scheme to encourage domestic production. Additionally, I ask for a clear commitment from the Minister on how the critical minerals industry will form a core part of the UK's industrial strategy."]
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...
Backbench Business
12 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The debate focuses on the importance of LGBT+ History Month, acknowledging the progress made in LGBTQ+ rights and the ongoing struggles faced by the community. Nadia Whittome emphasises her gratitude ...
Business of the House 2026-01-22
22 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr. Norman discussed various topics including the launch of a new autonomous robotics degree at his constituency's university, criticised the hon. Member for Clacton for attending Davos, raised concer...
Business of the House 2026-01-15
15 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The MP expressed concern over the lack of full costing in the strategic defence review, resulting in delays to the Defence Investment Plan. He highlighted issues faced by local businesses such as the ...
Offshore Wind 2026-01-14
14 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Storm Goretti 2026-01-13
13 January 2026
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm that the response to Storm Goretti was adequate? The MP raises concerns about the level of media coverage and government attention given to Cornwall compared to more central ...
Business of the House 2026-01-08
08 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The MP expressed dissatisfaction with the Government’s practice of making significant policy announcements when Parliament is not sitting. He cited several examples of U-turns on policies related to i...
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...
HMP Leyhill Offender Abscondments 2026-01-05
05 January 2026
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm the implications for public safety following the admission that two dangerous offenders, including a convicted murderer, absconded from HMP Leyhill on New Year's Day?
Railways Bill 2025-12-09
09 December 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm that the Adoption Fund, crucial for supporting vulnerable children and families, will continue to receive full funding in the upcoming financial year? Concerns have been rais...
Geothermal Energy
06 March 2025
The potential for deep geothermal energy in the UK as a clean, secure power source and heat provider was discussed in Parliament, with emphasis on its ability to support job creation and reduce relian...
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Attendance
77.3%
17 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
9
40.9% of votes
No Votes
8
36.4% 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
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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 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
42
Ministerial Questions Asked
54
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
1
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
+429% above average
This MP:
42
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+30% above average
This MP:
2
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2183% above average
This MP:
54
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
-55% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+2% above average
This MP:
77.3
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 Perran Moon's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.