Connor Rand
MP for Altrincham and Sale West
Lab
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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For too long, victims in Altrincham and Sale West and across the country have been treated as secondary thoughts in the criminal justice system—left in limbo, not knowing their rights and feeling voiceless when decisions are made on bail and sentencing. What reassurances can the Minister give that victims will be at the heart of the justice system following the Government’s reforms?
Context
Mr Rand raises concerns about victims being treated as secondary thoughts, left in limbo without knowing their rights or having input on bail and sentencing decisions.
Alex Davies-Jones
I thank my hon. Friend for that vital question about putting victims back at the heart of our criminal justice system. That is exactly what this Government are doing by providing free court transcripts for criminal cases, introducing new restriction zones in the Sentencing Act 2026, and consulting on a brand-new victims code to enshrine victims’ rights and ensure they have the ability to request information on parole and offender management.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-02-03
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The Cresta Court hotel in my constituency has been used to house asylum seekers for just over a year. That is bad for the taxpayer, bad for my community and bad for those going through the system. As I have said to the Minister on many occasions, the Cresta—like all hotels housing asylum seekers—must be returned to normal use as soon as possible. As we seek to build a fair, safe and just immigration and asylum system out of the wreckage left to us by those on the Opposition Benches, could he provide an update on the Government’s work to make that happen?
Context
The MP is concerned about the Cresta Court hotel being used to house asylum seekers for over a year.
The Minister for Border Security and Asylum (Alex Norris)
I know my hon. Friend’s constituency well and of where he speaks. We are clear that that hotel and all hotels being used for this purpose must shut. I know colleagues will want information as soon as possible. They may not have to wait too much longer, but it is right that we do this in an orderly and controlled way to ensure that the system works.
Session: Asylum Hotels 2026-01-05
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My constituent Mike lost his wife to cancer, but as well as battling the physical symptoms, she faced devastating mental health effects, becoming deeply depressed after her terminal diagnosis. Despite that, she never received appropriate mental health support, and this significant issue for cancer patients should be addressed as part of our welcome reforms to palliative care. Could the relevant Minister meet me and Mike to discuss his campaign to improve mental health support for those with a terminal diagnosis?
Context
The MP referenced a constituent's wife who battled cancer, highlighting the mental health challenges she faced without adequate support.
The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)
Of course, I am sorry to hear about the loss of my hon. Friend’s constituent’s wife, and our thoughts are with him and his family. My hon. Friend raises an excellent point, and we are supporting people with cancer who are experiencing poor mental health care by expanding access to psychological therapies through NHS talking therapies. I am sure that the Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, my hon. Friend the Member for West Lancashire (Ashley Dalton), will be happy to talk to him as she develops her cancer plan to ensure that these issues are incorporated.
Session: Cancer Care 2025-11-25
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It is important to restate that supporting our armed forces and their families should be a year-round commitment. How will the new consumer charter ensure that we provide homes fit for heroes?
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In the week of Remembrance Sunday, Mr Rand highlighted the importance of supporting armed forces and their families daily. He noted that over the past decade, two thirds of service family accommodation was deemed unfit for purpose by the Defence Committee.
The Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey)
My hon. Friend recognises remembrance as a time to honour current service members alongside those from the past. We address demands on them by ensuring they do not worry about living in unfit homes. We end the scandal of Tory privatisation and invest £9 billion over ten years to improve existing housing. Additionally, we build new homes on surplus defence land to ensure that armed forces families have fit-for-purpose accommodation.
Session: Armed Forces Families Housing 2025-11-03
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Working with colleagues in Greater Manchester, I have been proud to campaign for greater investment in our public transport infrastructure. The Government listened and delivered £2.5 billion of funding for the Bee Network, which will allow us to create the first fully integrated zero-emission public transport system. Will my right hon. Friend explain what that will mean for my constituents in terms of jobs, growth and connectivity?
Context
The MP notes the campaign for greater public transport infrastructure investment in Greater Manchester.
The Chancellor of the Exchequer (Rachel Reeves)
My hon. Friend is a proud champion of the people of Altrincham and Sale West. Investment through the transport for city regions fund will allow the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, to invest in local priorities, creating jobs, better commutes, bigger labour markets and more opportunity across Greater Manchester. That includes investment in the fully electric Bee Network with zero-emission public transport by 2030, including the purchase of 1,000 new electric buses made in Rochdale, Northern Ireland and Scotland.
Session: Infrastructure Strategy Economic Growth 2025-09-09
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Improving our paternity leave offer will be good for parents, good for children and good for our economy. I recently organised an event with Labour colleagues, the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers, and Dad Shift, where we heard from Tesco about the benefits that six weeks of fully paid paternity leave had brought to its business. As part of the parental leave review, which I warmly welcome, will the Minister proactively reach out to businesses, such as Tesco, that are leading the way on paternity leave?
Context
The question arises from the need for better support for working families through improved parental leave policies. Mr Rand organised an event with Labour colleagues, a union, and a campaign group where they discussed the benefits of extended paternity leave provided by businesses like Tesco.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Justin Madders)
I thank my hon. Friend for his efforts in this area, and indeed for highlighting the excellent work that some businesses are already doing, going further than the statutory minimum. As we know, when it comes to supporting working parents, every little helps. This review will be evidence based. It will reflect and consider the views and experiences of those who engage with the parental leave and pay system. I encourage all businesses to contribute to the call for evidence, which was launched earlier this month. I can assure my hon. Friend that I plan to engage constructively with businesses, including Tesco and business representatives, throughout the period of the review.
Session: Parental Leave 2025-07-17
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Does the Minister agree with me that, after years of the Conservatives picking fights with our most important allies rather than working with them on the shared challenges we face, our recently agreed trade deal and our closer co-operation on security and migration show the benefits of a grown-up approach to improving relations with our European partners?
Context
The MP contrasts the current government's approach with previous policies of conflict and argues that recent agreements show benefits.
Nick Thomas-Symonds (Paymaster General and Minister for the Cabinet Office)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The trade and co-operation agreement left a massive gap in our ability to tackle irregular migration. The agreement we have now made with the EU starts the process of filling that gap through a comprehensive partnership. It includes enhancing our operational relationship to tackle organised immigration crime and irregular migration with key agencies such as Europol.
Session: Relations with the European Union 2025-07-10
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Will the Secretary of State outline how the Water (Special Measures) Bill will ensure the end of sewage dumping into rivers and streams for good? The Bill aims to ban bonuses for executives responsible for pollution.
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Last year, there were 3,366 hours of sewage dumping in Altrincham and Sale West's waterways, leaving them in poor condition.
Steve Reed
The Bill will prevent companies from paying undeserved bonuses, ensuring money is spent on infrastructure improvements instead. This should stop sewage dumping into rivers and streams.
Session: Pollution of Waterways 2024-12-19
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What progress has been made on reducing pollution in waterways? The Government's programme aims to ban the payment of undeserved bonuses to executives who fail to address pollution issues.
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The public is concerned about sewage polluting rivers, lakes, and seas. Water companies are responsible for significant pollution.
Steve Reed
The Bill will place water companies under special measures, banning bonuses for executives responsible for sewage polluting rivers and seas. The review aims to shape further legislation that will clean up rivers, lakes, and seas.
Session: Pollution of Waterways 2024-12-19
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A huge part of tackling discrimination against disabled people is challenging preconceptions about what people can achieve. Will the Minister therefore join me in congratulating the phenomenal Joseph Adams, a 21-year-old with Down's syndrome in my constituency, who recently ran ten 10 km races in ten different countries in just five days as part of his “no limits” challenge? He has raised a staggering £400,000 for a disability sports and employment programme in my community.
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The MP highlights the achievements of Joseph Adams, a constituent with Down's syndrome who completed a significant sporting challenge.
Stephen Timms
I am delighted to congratulate Joseph, and I welcome my hon. Friend's drawing his achievements to our attention. I spent an inspiring few days at the Paralympics in Paris not long ago. It was partly inspiring because we came second behind only China—ahead of the USA, and ahead of all the other European countries as well. My hon. Friend is right to highlight the importance of this issue. We are going to work with disabled people and their organisations to make sport more accessible and to remove the barriers that are too often in place.
Session: Discrimination against Disabled People 2024-10-09
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Terminal Illness: Mental Health Support
03 December 2025
Responding: Dr Zubir Ahmed
Main Concerns
["Mike's wife Sarah, diagnosed with lung cancer in 2017, experienced significant mental health issues. Despite a physical treatment success, Sarah suffered from depression and anxiety, unable to enjoy activities she once loved. She faced long waiting lists for counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy, which were inadequate for her needs. Psycho-oncologists are scarce, with one local hospital's specialist being overburdened."]
Specific Asks
['The MP asks the Minister to consider recommendations: mapping service provision, funding more psycho-oncologists, conducting baseline mental health assessments upon diagnosis, and creating clear pathways for referral to experienced specialists. Additionally, a meeting is requested to discuss these proposals in detail.']
Hongkongers in the UK: Visas, Security and Services
17 October 2024
Responding: Seema Malhotra
Main Concerns
["The speaker is concerned about the erosion of democracy and human rights in Hong Kong since 2020, with over 10,000 arrests of protesters, 900 journalists losing their livelihoods, and a rapid increase in political prisoners. There are also issues with the BNO visa scheme's loopholes for those born between 1979 and 1997 who cannot apply due to age restrictions. Additionally, there is fear among Hongkongers about Chinese state interference and threats of espionage."]
Specific Asks
['The speaker asks the government to ensure that Hong Kongers with criminal records from protesting are not denied visas; to engage in conversations to close the loophole for those born between 1979 and 1997; to guarantee the safety of Hongkongers in the UK, especially given recent Chinese state aggression; and to address issues like accessing retirement savings and tuition fees.']
Iran 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm the Government’s actions regarding the brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran? The MP is concerned about the scale of violence and brutality, including reports of tens of tho...
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Employment Rights Bill 2025-12-08
08 December 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government's plan to make work pay through the Employment Rights Bill will bring employment rights legislation into the 21st century, extending protections for all workers. This includes reducing ...
Domestic Violence Support for Victims’ Families 2025-12-04
04 December 2025
Adjournment Debate
Led by this MP
I applied for this debate to raise the case of Paula Leeson on behalf of her family. The Leeson family believes that Paula was killed by her then husband Donald McPherson in 2019, who is currently a f...
Budget Resolutions 2025-12-02
02 December 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
International Men’s Day 2025-11-20
20 November 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Emphasised the importance of addressing prostate cancer by prioritising it in the national cancer plan, updating GP guidelines for early conversations with men at risk, providing clear advice on onlin...
Independent Football Regulator 2025-11-12
12 November 2025
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Secretary of State confirm that she has breached the governance code for public appointments three times in her involvement with the appointment process for the chair of the Independent Footb...
Manchester Terrorism Attack 2025-10-13
13 October 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Resident Doctors Industrial Action 2025-07-10
10 July 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Parental Leave Review 2025-07-01
01 July 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government is committed to reviewing the current parental leave system to support modern, diverse working families. They are taking action through the Employment Rights Bill which includes making ...
Attendance
95.5%
21 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
9
40.9% of votes
No Votes
12
54.5% of votes
Abstentions
1
4.5% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
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PMQs Asked
10
Ministerial Questions Asked
20
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
22
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 649 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.9
Ministerial Questions
+26% above average
This MP:
10
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+30% above average
This MP:
2
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+746% above average
This MP:
20
Average:
2.4
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
5.1
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.2
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+26% above average
This MP:
95.5
Average:
75.6
Important Context
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This page tracks Connor Rand's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.