Dr Kieran Mullan
MP for Bexhill and Battle
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
We are joined in Parliament today by Katie Brett, whose 16-year-old sister Sasha was raped and stabbed to death; by Ayse Hussain, whose cousin Jan was killed by a sex offender who stored her body in a freezer; by Paula Hudgell, whose adopted son Tony lost his lower legs as a result of childhood cruelty; and by Becky and Glenn Youens, whose daughter Violet-Grace was killed by a hit-and-run driver who spent barely more time in prison than she was alive. Supporting them are Jeremy and Susan Everard, who received justice for the murder of their daughter Sarah, but who know that too many others do not. They have come together to say with one voice that it is time for us to start ensuring that sentences truly deliver justice for victims and their families. Would the Prime Minister agree to meeting them to hear their stories at first hand?
Context
Campaigners are seeking justice for victims of horrific crimes who did not receive adequate sentences.
The Prime Minister
I thank the hon. Gentleman for raising this issue. The courage of these campaigners, after simply appalling cases, is astounding and I find it humbling. I am pleased that the Minister for Victims my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd (Alex Davies-Jones) will be meeting the group—today, I think—and I look forward to meeting them in future, because we must prioritise victims and make sure that sentences punish offenders and protect the public.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not directly commit to meet campaigners himself but mentioned a planned meeting with his minister.
Session: PMQs 2025-03-26
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Before Christmas, we had a cross-party retail crime summit in Bexhill, with the police and local council in attendance. Will the Minister agree to meet us to discuss how we can further roll out initiatives such as criminal behaviour orders?
Context
Cross-party retail crime summit held in Bexhill with police and local council, focusing on issues faced by shopkeepers.
The Minister for Policing and Crime (Sarah Jones)
Yes. I was really pleased that charges for shop theft increased by 25% in the year to June 2025, because the police are taking these issues seriously: they are really getting in there, working with our retailers, getting the prolific offenders and tackling the issue. I am always very pleased to meet.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-01-05
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Happy new year, Mr Speaker. I am not surprised that the Home Office thought that Wealden, a Green and Lib Dem-run council, would be a soft target to move asylum seekers to, considering that the co-leaders previously seemed more concerned with Calais than they did about Crowborough, but moving asylum seekers into Crowborough training camp in Madam Deputy Speaker’s neighbouring constituency will displace the cadets who are making good use of that facility and, as I understand it, will not save any money. Given that it will not save any money, what is the benefit of moving asylum seekers there?
Context
The MP questions the benefit of moving asylum seekers to Crowborough training camp.
The Minister for Border Security and Asylum (Alex Norris)
The hon. Gentleman knows that this is not purely a financial arrangement. We know that hotels have a profound social and economic impact on communities in this country. We believe that big military sites are better places to house asylum seekers.
Session: Asylum Hotels 2026-01-05
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This week, the Government pledged action on violence against women and girls—an issue that I know many Members across this House care deeply about, including many Labour Members—but this so-called earned progression model will see thousands of rapists, child groomers and paedophiles let out of prison earlier. Shockingly, last week a Government Minister said that the reason why they could not be excluded from the model was that it would increase the risk of inaccuracies in release calculations. Does the Minister think that a single victim of rape should expect the offender to be let out of prison earlier because the Government cannot calculate the release date properly?
Context
The Government pledged action on violence against women and girls, but concerns have been raised about early release eligibility for certain types of offenders.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Jake Richards)
We will not take any lessons about violence against women and girls from the Conservatives. Prosecutions for rape went down under the last Conservative Government, but we are taking action to protect women and girls. I will repeat this point: the scenario we faced last summer was that when those who committed the worst offences were convicted, there was not space in prison to keep them behind bars. That is wholly unacceptable, and this Government will never let that happen again.
Session: Prisoner Early Release Earned Progression 2025-12-16
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There are a number of exciting opportunities for extended GP premises in my constituency—in places like Martins Oak in Battle, Little Common and Old Town, and Oldwood in Robertsbridge. One major challenge is the rates that the NHS district valuer is willing to offer for construction sites; they have just not kept up with the inflation we have seen across all sectors of construction. I did have a meeting with the Minister for Care and it was helpful to start those discussions, but we have not made the progress that we need to. Can we have a further meeting, and will the Secretary of State outline what he will do to ensure that district valuers are offering rates that can allow construction to go ahead?
Context
There are opportunities for extended GP premises, but challenges related to construction costs and rates offered by the NHS district valuer.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
We are looking into the issues raised by the hon. Gentleman. We want to ensure that we can modernise the estate as effectively and quickly as possible. When there is progress to report, I have no doubt that the Minister for Care will be in touch.
Session: Access to GPs 2025-11-25
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When told by my hon. Friend the Member for East Grinstead and Uckfield (Mims Davies) that the Sentencing Bill would cut prison time for rapists and child groomers, the Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department, the hon. Member for Birmingham Yardley (Jess Phillips), said she that would have to ‘go away and check’ whether that was true—the time to check was before she voted for the Bill. Surely the victims Minister knows and can tell the House what proportion of rapists and child groomers will have their prison time cut by Labour’s Sentencing Bill.
Context
Dr Kieran Mullan raises concerns about the Sentencing Bill which is cutting prison time for certain offenders. He highlights that the Minister's colleague was unable to confirm this information at an earlier occasion.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
Make no mistake: the Government had to make these choices because of the Conservative Government’s catastrophic mismanagement of our prison system. We are not abolishing short sentences, and judges will retain full discretion to keep offenders locked up. We have built safeguards into the systems to protect victims.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls 2025-11-11
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In tribute to the murdered prison officer Lenny Scott, who faced a mandatory whole-life sentence for his killer as with police officers, does the Lord Chancellor agree that prison officers deserve similar legal protections? The Opposition will table an amendment in the Sentencing Bill to ensure this.
Context
A prison officer, Lenny Scott, was murdered in the line of duty. The case highlights the need for legal protections similar to those provided to police officers.
David Lammy (Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)
I agree that the work of our prison officers is incredible and I will consider the proposed amendment regarding similar legal protections. The Law Commission is also reviewing related provisions.
Session: Prison Safety 2025-09-16
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Does the Minister think it is wrong that restrictions are placed on what victims and their relatives can say in their impact statements?
Context
The murder of Sarah Everard sparked a national debate about restrictions placed on what victims' families could say during victim impact statements.
Alex Davies-Jones
We are considering how to best represent victims' voices in court and at sentencing. We will update him on our discussions about ensuring victims are represented in the criminal justice system.
Session: Violence against Women Criminal Justice System 2025-07-08
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Whatever the sentence or offence, victims and families deserve a meaningful and fair route to appeal sentences that are unduly lenient. Twenty-eight days for people who have experienced deep trauma, when criminals get an unlimited time to appeal, is not meaningful or fair. Can the Lord Chancellor explain to campaigners such as Katie Brett and Ayse Hussein from Justice for Victims why she is not willing to give them more time?
Context
Victims of crime have only 28 days to appeal unduly lenient sentences, while criminals can appeal indefinitely. Campaigners Katie Brett and Ayse Hussein from Justice for Victims are seeking more time.
Shabana Mahmood (The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)
If the shadow Minister ever did any homework, he would know that it is always the Attorney General who has to agree and sign off on unduly lenient sentencing referrals. Our proposals are there to make sure that the Attorney General always has a full 28-day period to consider and make rulings that often help victims. He will also know that the Law Commission is looking at that work.
Session: High Street Crime 2025-06-03
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I welcome the efforts to help prison leavers to reintegrate, but I am concerned that this Government will soon be keeping people out of prison who should be there as proper punishment for offending. The Government commissioned a sentencing review running on that very premise, and that review recently released its interim report. Can the Minister point to anywhere in that entire 65-page report that has anything to say about the evidence of what victims want?
Context
The MP expressed concern that the Government's sentencing review does not adequately address the expectations of victims of crime.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Sir Nicholas Dakin)
We heard fully the commitment from the Under-Secretary of State for Justice, my hon. Friend the Member for Pontypridd (Alex Davies-Jones), and the Lord Chancellor that victims are front and centre of our approach to fixing the mess that the Conservatives left us. There is a victims representative on the panel, as the hon. Member well knows. Victims were fully involved and engaged in this.
Session: Prison Leavers Resettlement 2025-03-11
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In Ministers’ discussions of these issues, they risk losing sight of imprisonment’s role in punishing offenders for justice. How will the Government decide whether David Gauke’s proposals sufficiently punish offenders?
Context
The Department is considering other measures beyond building prisons to address the prison capacity crisis.
Shabana Mahmood (The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)
I believe in punishment and prison. Prison has a core role to play in the punishment of offenders, but we must balance this with interventions that expand the use of punishment outside prison. We will build more prison places than the previous Government left us.
Session: Prolific Offenders 2025-01-28
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As mentioned, David Gauke’s review could consider wider use of GPS tagging and home curfew. Will the Government commit to publishing the Department's own assessment of GPS tagging before or alongside the sentencing review?
Context
The Department has been undertaking its own assessment of the effectiveness of GPS tagging.
Shabana Mahmood (The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice)
I will ensure transparency in the Government’s approach when it comes to not just emergency releases data, but other information that underpins future policy choices. This includes ensuring the GPS tagging review is published.
Session: Prolific Offenders 2025-01-28
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
New Hospital Programme
22 January 2025
Responding: Karin Smyth
Main Concerns
['The previous Government announced the New Hospital Programme which included rebuilding Eastbourne district general hospital, reorganising Conquest hospital, and upgrading Bexhill community hospital. However, progress was delayed due to the pandemic and inflationary pressures from the war in Ukraine.']
Specific Asks
['The Labour party committed to deliver the new hospital programme during the 2024 election but the Health Secretary recently moved the goalposts, delaying the start date until at least 2039. The Government needs to reflect on its part in creating this situation and provide a realistic timeline for delivering these projects.']
Lord Mandelson 2026-02-04
04 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, that an humble Address be presented to His Majesty, that he will be graciously pleased to give directions to require the Government to lay before this House all papers relating to Lord ...
British Indian Ocean Territory 2026-01-28
28 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Conservative MP Priti Patel argues that the United Kingdom should not cede sovereignty over the British Indian Ocean Territory to Mauritius, criticising Labour's £34.7 billion deal as harmful and detr...
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Chinese Embassy 2026-01-20
20 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Iran 2026-01-13
13 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Jury Trials 2026-01-07
07 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, That this House believes that it is wrong to abolish jury trials for crimes with anticipated sentences of three years or less because jury trials are a fundamental part of the UK consti...
Jimmy Lai Conviction 2025-12-15
15 December 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Office for Budget Responsibility Forecasts 2025-12-01
01 December 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Chancellor has been consistent and up front with the public about her priorities at the Budget, which were to cut NHS waiting lists, reduce cost of living, and reduce debt and borrowing. She was c...
Migration Settlement Pathway 2025-11-20
20 November 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
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
95.5%
21 of 22 votes
Aye Votes
12
54.5% of votes
No Votes
9
40.9% of votes
Abstentions
1
4.5% of votes
03 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
27 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 63 Stand part
Ayes: 348
Noes: 167
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 26
Ayes: 172
Noes: 334
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 9
Ayes: 181
Noes: 335
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Clause 86 stand part
Ayes: 344
Noes: 173
Passed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 25
Ayes: 187
Noes: 351
Failed
13 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 24
Ayes: 184
Noes: 331
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: New Clause 7
Ayes: 188
Noes: 341
Failed
12 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Finance (No. 2) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 185
Noes: 344
Failed
1
PMQs Asked
11
Ministerial Questions Asked
33
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
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
+39% above average
This MP:
11
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-35% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1295% above average
This MP:
33
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 (%)
+26% above average
This MP:
95.5
Average:
75.6
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
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This page tracks Dr Kieran Mullan's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.