Claire Young
MP for Thornbury and Yate
Lib Dem
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Residents have been promised a new health facility for over 20 years, with recent confirmation of funding availability. What reassurances can the Prime Minister give that this is not another hollow promise and that approval will be swift?
Context
Promised health centre in Thornbury to be rebuilt after years of delays. Funding confirmed but final plans not signed off.
Keir Starmer
The Department of Health, NHS England, and local care board are working together to deliver for patients. Proper business case is crucial but a meeting with relevant Minister will be arranged.
Assessment
Speedy approval assurances
Session: PMQs 2024-12-11
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The Government's consultation on alternative heating that ends today does not cover installation costs. Given National Energy Action's warning of an £18 billion funding gap to meet fuel poverty targets, what will the Government do to ensure those least able to afford alternative forms of heating are supported?
Context
A consultation on alternative heating does not cover installation costs, which is a significant barrier for many off-gas area residents.
Ed Miliband
The hon. Lady is right; my ministerial colleagues will take into account her points from the consultation. We aim to allow as many people as possible to convert to cheap, clean power through our warm homes plan and the ongoing consultation.
Session: Household Energy Bills 2026-02-10
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I draw the attention of the House to my membership of the all-party parliamentary group on flooding and flooded communities. Protecting homes from flooding is vital in communities such as Pilning, Severn Beach, Yate and Chipping Sodbury, yet the CIRIA C790 code of practice for property flood resilience seems to be a well-kept secret. Will the Minister work with the construction and insurance sectors to raise public awareness of the code, and will she consider formalising it through legislation, ensuring that my constituents have the protection and the lower insurance premiums that they deserve?
Context
The recent flooding has affected many communities, prompting a need for better flood resilience measures. The CIRIA C790 code of practice is aimed at promoting property flood resilience but may not be widely known.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Emma Hardy)
We recently produced a report, through Peter Bonfield, called “FloodReady”, which was exactly about how we incentivise more people to get property flood resilience. It was about working with contractors, manufacturers and everybody involved in the industry to make this a mainstream option for more people. I highly recommend that the hon. Lady has a look at that report; I hope that she and her constituents find it really useful.
Session: Flood Preparedness 2026-02-05
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Last July, I wrote jointly with other Members to the Government to seek support for Gympanzees to open the UK’s first fully accessible exercise, play and social centre for disabled children and young people. I have had no response. Will the Secretary of State meet me and representatives of the charity to discuss how her Department can support this innovative project?
Context
The MP writes jointly with other Members to the Government seeking support for Gympanzees, a charity aiming to open the UK's first fully accessible exercise, play and social centre for disabled children and young people. The MP has not received a response.
Stephanie Peacock (The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport)
I will get to the bottom of why the hon. Lady has not had a reply—I apologise for that. I would be delighted to meet her to discuss the matter further.
Session: Youth Activities 2026-01-15
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I am concerned about the half-hourly rail services on the Severn Beach line being maintained to support the creation of 15,000 jobs in the Severn estuary growth zone. Additionally, half-hourly trains serving Yate support both jobs and access to college, enabling hourly services at the new Charfield station when it opens. Will the Minister give an early commitment to extending those half-hourly rail services to support growth and remove uncertainty for students before the exam season?
Context
The west of England growth strategy identified the Severn estuary growth zone as having potential to create more than 15,000 jobs. Half-hourly rail services on the Severn Beach line and Yate station are crucial for job creation and college access.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Keir Mather)
I reassure her that there are no plans to reduce the half-hourly service between Bristol and Gloucester, and I acknowledge the point she raises about Yate station, where performance has recently fallen behind Great Western Railway performance as a whole. The Rail Minister is meeting with managing directors of all train operators to address any instances of poor performance so that we can level up the passenger experience, create economic opportunities, and ensure young people in her constituency can access economic opportunities.
Session: Passenger Rail Services 2026-01-08
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What work is the Attorney General undertaking through their superintendence of the Crown Prosecution Service and in collaboration with the Home Office to reduce delays in prosecutions for rural crime and to ensure that prosecutors are equipped to support effective enforcement in rural areas?
Context
The MP noted the unique challenges faced by rural communities in combating targeted criminal activities such as farm theft, fly-tipping, and other antisocial behaviours. She referenced the need for effective prosecution to deter these crimes.
The Solicitor General
The Government are implementing the Equipment Theft (Prevention) Act 2023, funding national rural and wildlife crime units with over £800,000, and investing an additional £500 million in criminal courts to support victims, provide more sitting days, and ensure swift justice for cases involving violence against women and girls.
Session: Rural Crime 2025-12-18
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T5. Small and medium-sized businesses in my constituency have told me about the impact that Trump’s trade war is having on their ability to export to the United States. What is the Secretary of State doing to support these vital job creators and ensure that British goods can continue to be sold worldwide?
Context
Small and medium-sized businesses in Thornbury and Yate are affected by the trade war with the US.
Blair McDougall
The hon. Member raises an important point, particularly for small businesses, which rely on those schemes. I pay tribute to the Royal Mail for the speed at which it reacted to those de minimis changes to ensure that businesses were able to continue. We keep working with Royal Mail as well to ensure that that is possible.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-10-30
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At a recent roundtable meeting in my Thornbury and Yate constituency, small businesses told me about the particular challenges they face in delivering apprenticeships. Given that the Secretary of State’s Department is now responsible for this important policy area, what is he doing to reform apprenticeships to make them easier for small and medium-sized enterprises to deliver, and what support will he provide so that more can do so?
Context
Following a roundtable meeting in her constituency, Claire Young heard from small businesses about the challenges they face in delivering apprenticeships.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Pat McFadden)
We want apprenticeships to be available to employers of all sizes. We have reduced the length of time an apprenticeship needs to take, and I think we can go further with short course flexibility, which should be particularly helpful to small and medium-sized employers.
Session: Workforce Skills 2025-10-27
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The weight limit imposed on the M48 Severn bridge due to the deterioration of its supporting cables is having a big impact on local businesses and farmers who work on both sides of the Severn. National Highways estimates that it would cost up to £600 million to repair the bridge, with restrictions only postponing the inevitable. Will the Chancellor meet me to discuss the impacts and commit to providing the funding to get the bridge repaired and reopened for everyone as soon as possible?
Context
National Highways estimates the cost to repair the M48 Severn bridge at up to £600 million due to deterioration of its supporting cables. Restrictions on weight limits imposed by the bridge are impacting local businesses and farmers.
James Murray (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)
As was set out in the 10-year infrastructure strategy, £24 billion of capital funding between 2026-27 and 2029-30 has been allocated to National Highways, which is the organisation responsible for maintaining the M48 Severn bridge. The funding includes £1 billion to enhance local road networks and create a new structures fund, which will be used to repair a range of key local structures, such as bridges, flyovers and tunnels.
Session: Critical Infrastructure Funding Maintenance and Repair 2025-09-09
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In the light of some worrying small-site applications on previously developed green-belt land in my constituency, and of concerns from the Campaign to Protect Rural England, will the Minister undertake to monitor and assess the initial impact of the new grey-belt provisions and look at refining the wording, to avoid salami-slicing of the green belt?
Context
There are concerns about small-site applications on previously undeveloped green-belt land.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government (Alex Norris)
I am grateful for that question. We will monitor the impact carefully.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-06-09
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I welcome last week’s written statement confirming that the cases of many of the Triples—the Afghan commandos who served shoulder to shoulder with UK special forces—will be reviewed. What guarantees can the Minister offer that those individuals will be protected, wherever they are, and that their evidence will be heard by the public inquiry relating to Afghanistan?
Context
The government recently reviewed the cases of many Triples - Afghan commandos who served alongside UK special forces.
Luke Pollard
We concluded phase one of the Triples review last week, in which there was an overturn rate of approximately 30%. The second phase will consider where we hold records relating to top-up pay. On the second part of the hon. Lady’s question, if anyone globally has any evidence that they feel should be submitted to the Haddon-Cave inquiry, the Government encourage them to do so.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-05-19
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Given that projects of the scale of HS2 require parliamentary approval, is it not important that Parliament has accurate estimates of how much the project will cost and how long it will take to deliver? Will she commission a properly independent and thorough review of why the budget for HS2 has increased so often and the timetable has expanded so often?
Context
The Secretary of State for Transport is being questioned about the ongoing review into the cost increases and delayed timetables of High Speed 2.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
I will be providing updates to the House on the emerging cost position and opening window. As the right hon. and learned Gentleman will know, this Government have appointed a new chief executive of HS2, Mark Wild, who is conducting an ongoing review. We have also reintroduced ministerial oversight, which was sorely lacking under the Conservative party’s leadership. I recognise that this is an important issue, and we are doing all we can to deliver the rest of this railway at the lowest reasonable cost to the taxpayer, so that people can enjoy excellent rail services in the future.
Session: Economic Growth 2025-05-15
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The Transport Secretary recently refused to commit to keeping the £3 cap on bus fares outside London beyond the end of this year, leaving many in rural areas worried about how much more they will end up having to pay to get to work. Residents across my constituency have already seen vital routes scrapped or scaled back, holding back economic growth. Can the Transport Secretary explain what support will be made available to not only keep rural fares down but restore lost services?
Context
The MP expresses concern over the potential increase in bus fare caps beyond this year and the need to restore lost bus routes.
The Secretary of State for Transport (Heidi Alexander)
The hon. Lady will know that this Government stepped in to prevent soaring bus fare increases, given the last Government’s decision to only fund a bus fare cap until the end of last year. We are in an ongoing process, through the spending review. I appreciate the importance of affordable, reliable bus services, and we will do all we can to ensure that people can continue to enjoy the bus network that they need.
Session: Economic Growth 2025-05-15
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Through my work on the Select Committee, I have heard repeated concerns from industry leaders that existing workers in their 50s and 60s see no point in retraining because they believe they will see out their careers supporting old technologies. That has a knock-on impact on young entrants to the workforce, who have traditionally learnt their skills from more experienced workers. Will the Secretary of State outline what steps he is taking to incentivise retraining to support growth in the renewable energy sector?
Context
The MP raises concerns from industry leaders about older workers' lack of motivation to retrain due to a perception that they will only support old technologies. She mentions the impact this has on younger entrants who typically learn skills from experienced workers.
The Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Ed Miliband)
The hon. Lady raises a really important point. That is why we are working with the Department for Education to make sure we do not just have a clean power plan that will help to create hundreds of thousands of jobs across the country and invest in supply chains, which I talked about earlier, but crucially offer opportunities for younger workers and inspire them about the possibilities that are available, and create opportunities for older workers, too. All that work is ongoing in Government.
Session: Renewable Energy Sector Job Creation 2025-04-29
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Will the Government produce a national policy statement to support tidal range energy and publish a review of available opportunities?
Context
Following the publication of the Severn estuary commission report on tidal power, there is interest in supporting tidal range energy through a national policy statement.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero (Michael Shanks)
We have been clear that we are supportive of tidal power in principle. However, questions about its cost benefit and value for money must be answered before any decisions can be made.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-04-29
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When I was leader of South Gloucestershire council, in partnership with Labour, we restored the right of local people to speak at planning committee site visits, giving people back their voice in the affected community. However, clause 46 of the Planning and Infrastructure Bill would enable the Secretary of State to bypass planning committees altogether. If the Minister truly wants to get Britain building, will he think again and give communities a real stake in local planning decisions?
Context
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill proposes changes that could enable the Secretary of State to bypass local planning committees.
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
As I have made clear, we want more people involved in the development of local plans. There is nothing in the Planning and Infrastructure Bill that will prevent them from objecting to individual applications. The measures simply ensure that the process of determining applications at a local level is more streamlined and efficient. As I made clear in closing the Bill’s Second Reading on 24 March, the Government intend formally to consult on proposals relating to the delegation of planning decisions in England, so the hon. Lady and other hon. Members will be able to engage with the detail alongside the Bill’s passage.
Session: Local Development Public Consultation 2025-04-07
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Although the Leader of the Opposition thinks that achieving net zero is impossible without “bankrupting us”, investment in low carbon energy for communities such as Severn Beach in my constituency could create valuable skilled jobs. What steps will the Government take to ensure that the area around the River Severn will get the investment that it needs to realise its potential?
Context
Carbon capture, utilisation and storage is the central plank of the Humber 2030 vision. Melanie Onn is seeking a meeting with the Secretary of State.
Miatta Fahnbulleh
The hon. Lady is absolutely right on that. The Opposition are off to the “Wacky Races” when it comes to net zero. We in the Labour party know the truth: net zero is the economic opportunity of the 21st century and, under this Government, we will seize it.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-03-18
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When we think of social care, we often think of those who are older, but at a recent advice surgery I met the mother of a 20-year-old with complex needs that local services are unable to meet, so the only option that would allow him to engage with his peers is residential care further afield, taking him away from his family. Will the Minister meet with me, my constituent and his mother to discuss how we ensure that those with complex needs are properly supported?
Context
The MP refers to a case of a young person with complex needs who is unable to be supported by local services, leading to the need for residential care.
The Minister for Care (Stephen Kinnock)
I am sure the hon. Lady will welcome the fact that we have found an £86 million uplift for the disabled facilities grant, but on the specific question she raises, I would be happy to meet her and discuss that further.
Session: Topical Questions 2025-01-07
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The hon. Member asks if the Minister welcomes their proactive approach regarding SMR development in her constituency, inviting a joint meeting to better understand FE sector needs.
Context
Local further education colleges are pursuing partnerships to support the development of small modular reactors in Oldbury. The initiative aims to meet both opportunities and challenges.
Sarah Jones
The hon. Member's plans are welcome, and I would be delighted to meet her to talk about them.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-12-17
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Many Thornbury and Yate constituents have been impacted by the loss of the 84/85 bus due to funding issues caused by its status as a cross-border service. Does the Minister agree that rules need clarification so they do not hinder essential local transport?
Context
The loss of the 84/85 bus between Gloucestershire and the west of England has affected local communities, raising concerns about funding difficulties for cross-border services.
Lilian Greenwood
The Government recognises the concern when vital bus services are lost. The upcoming buses Bill will include a local network management measure giving local authorities power over cuts, ensuring that necessary services like those relied upon by Thornbury and Yate constituents continue to run.
Session: Rural Bus Services 2024-11-21
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What recent assessment has been made regarding the adequacy of bus services in rural areas? Many constituents in Thornbury and Yate have been impacted by the loss of the 84/85 bus due to funding difficulties caused by cross-border service rules. Does the Minister agree that these rules need clarification?
Context
Fourteen years of decline in local bus services under the previous government have impacted communities across the country, especially in rural areas. The loss of vital services like the 84/85 bus between Gloucestershire and the west of England highlights the issue.
Lilian Greenwood
The Government recognises the concern about vital bus services being lost, which is why the upcoming buses Bill will explore a local network management measure that gives local authorities power to ensure cuts are made only when necessary. This aims to protect people like those who relied on the 84/85 bus.
Session: Rural Bus Services 2024-11-21
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To achieve net zero, we will need widespread micro-generation alongside large-scale projects. However, as a local farmer who wanted to install an anaerobic digester told me, grid connections are both costly and subject to long delays. What does the Secretary of State plan to do to address these issues, particularly in rural areas such as my Thornbury and Yate constituency?
Context
Local farmer in Thornbury and Yate constituency faces difficulties with grid connections for anaerobic digester installation, causing high costs and long delays.
Ed Miliband
The hon. Lady raises a question about the problems of grid connection that is familiar to many Members. We are building on work done by Nick Winser, the former electricity networks commissioner, and we want to go further to tackle the problem of grid connections once and for all.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-10-08
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The environmental land management scheme approach was a really innovative idea from the previous Government, but its implementation has been a shambles and it is leaving far too many farmers desperately worried about their future. Can my hon. Friend tell me any more about what the Government have inherited and the urgent steps that they will take to support Britain's farmers to farm in a more natural way in the future?
Context
The previous Government's idea for an innovative approach to the environment has been poorly executed, leaving farmers worried about their future.
Mary Creagh
We are addressing the £22 billion hole in the public finances. No decisions on the farming budget have been taken. Spending on Department priorities will be confirmed as part of the spending review, but we are fully committed to environmental land management schemes.
Session: Environmental Land Management Schemes 2024-09-12
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On a visit to a local farm this summer with the National Farmers Union, it was raised that some farmers are not signing up for one of the Government's sustainable farming initiatives because they fear being locked in when a better deal may be just around the corner. With that in mind, will the Minister clarify whether farmers who sign up for an SFI will be able to transition to an alternative one?
Context
Farmers are not signing up for sustainable farming initiatives due to concerns over being locked into agreements without better offers in the future.
Mary Creagh
We encourage all farmers to apply for the sustainable farm initiative, and we are actively looking at how we can achieve stability going forward.
Session: Environmental Land Management Schemes 2024-09-12
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Will the Secretary of State review those agreements to reflect current challenges? Will she meet me and local leaders to discuss South Gloucestershire's situation?
Context
Local authorities are locked into safety valve agreements with unrealistic targets, impacting children with SEND.
Catherine McKinnell
The hon. Lady raises a concern many have raised. Current agreements will continue as agreed but we will look at their use going forward. I would be happy to meet her to discuss the particular challenges in her area.
Session: Topical Questions 2024-09-09
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Net Zero Transition: Consumer-led Flexibility
09 December 2025
Responding: Michael Shanks
Main Concerns
['The current grid cannot move electricity from generation-rich areas to demand-heavy areas, leading to peak demand issues and constraint payments costing nearly £1.3 billion this year with projections rising to up to £8 billion by 2030.']
Specific Asks
['Unlocking consumer-led flexibility could cut the average household electricity bill by up to £375 by 2040, but requires urgent action from the Government on smart meters and digital inclusion.']
Pharmacy First: Withholding Payments
12 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Concerns have been raised about the withholding of Pharmacy First payments to pharmacies, with many pharmacies not realising that some of their money is missing. This issue is particularly problematic...
US Department of Justice Release of Files 2026-02-02
02 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
As I know right hon. and hon. Members across the House will agree, Jeffrey Epstein was a despicable criminal who committed disgusting crimes and destroyed the lives of countless women and girls. His v...
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Business Rates 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government is taking steps to protect high street businesses from upward-only rent review clauses, introducing a strong new community right to buy to safeguard valued community assets. They are al...
Energy Costs 2026-01-22
22 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Welcomes the Government’s decision to reduce energy bills by £150 from April but emphasises that high energy costs are not easy solutions. The report recommends targeted funding for warm home discount...
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...
Digital ID 2026-01-15
15 January 2026
Urgent Question
Contributed to this debate
Will the Minister confirm that the mandatory digital ID policy will continue as planned? The MP expresses concern about the policy's cost, effectiveness, and whether it is still necessary given its ev...
Covid-19 Financial Support 2026-01-15
15 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Perteghella highlights a national scandal where millions of taxpayers were excluded from financial support during the pandemic, despite promises by the Government. She cites 3.8 million UK taxpayers b...
Offshore Wind 2026-01-14
14 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Ukraine and Wider Operational Update 2026-01-07
07 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Attendance
78.9%
15 of 19 votes
Aye Votes
8
42.1% of votes
No Votes
7
36.8% of votes
Abstentions
4
21.1% 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 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
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: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
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
DID NOT VOTE
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 AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
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
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
1
PMQs Asked
24
Ministerial Questions Asked
63
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
19
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
+202% above average
This MP:
24
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-35% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2564% above average
This MP:
63
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 (%)
+4% above average
This MP:
78.9
Average:
75.6
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
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This page tracks Claire Young's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.