Dr Zubir Ahmed
MP for Glasgow South West
Lab
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Is he as perplexed as I am at the radio silence from the SNP and the contempt that the SNP continues to show for the defence sector? Does he agree that it is a contempt for jobs and growth and an 18-year-long contempt for Scotland?
Context
In a week focused on securing the Type 26 warship programme for Clydeside, Glasgow and Govan, there has been silence from the SNP regarding this major economic opportunity.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I am perplexed that the First Minister has not welcomed the deal. It is a massive deal for Scotland—it is 15 years of shipbuilding. I would have expected the First Minister to hold a press conference to celebrate what we have done with this deal. Those 15 years of shipbuilding are extremely important to the Clyde and many industries, and they are a reflection of the professionalism and dedication that workers in Scotland have shown over many years.
Session: PMQs 2025-09-03
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Over the past week, I have been in touch with medical colleagues on the ground in Gaza and also with representatives of hostage families in Israel. In Gaza, they corroborate the worrying UN reports of a shallow grave containing the bodies of 15 paramedics and rescue workers, seemingly shot one by one by the Israeli army, some of them still wearing the surgical gloves that they were using to save the lives of others. In Israel, hostage families feel increasingly distant from their own Government and abandoned by them. Hamas is a terrorist organisation, but Israel is an ally. As a critical friend and ally, what further steps can we take to reinforce our message that the Israeli Government’s current trajectory is destructive for peace and, indeed, for their own interests?
Context
The MP references discussions with medical colleagues and hostage families regarding ongoing hostilities and violence against aid workers in Gaza.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
My hon. Friend is right to ask this question. I know that he, himself a surgeon, has been closely engaged with the medical situation in Gaza and the incredible bravery of those who provide that assistance. As I said in answer to the hon. Member for North Herefordshire (Ellie Chowns), the scenes in Gaza in relation to aid workers and, of course, the Gazan civilians themselves are absolutely horrific. It is why with France we called a special session of the UN Security Council on Friday, and we will continue to press with all diplomatic levers to see an improvement.
Session: Middle East 2025-04-01
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Dr Ahmed referenced the Prime Minister's statement regarding the absolute right of Gazans to return to their land, highlighting concerns about the unprecedented number of psychologically and physically damaged children. He asked what can be done to help these children.
Context
The context is the psychological and physical damage experienced by children returning to their homes in Gaza. The question highlights the need for support from the British state.
Anneliese Dodds (The Minister for Development)
Dodds acknowledged Dr Ahmed's concern regarding the medical expertise and the impact on children. She stated that the UK has been acting to ensure support for these vulnerable children, engaging in urgent discussions with partners to address psychosocial trauma.
Session: Israel and the Occupied Palestinian Territories 2025-02-06
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking Regulations NHS 2025-10-22
22 October 2025
General Debate
Led by this MP
Moves to approve the draft National Health Service (Procurement, Slavery and Human Trafficking) Regulations 2025. Acknowledges cross-party support on modern slavery issues and cites the 2023 review wh...
Ukraine 2025-09-01
01 September 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East 2025-07-21
21 July 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
G7 and NATO Summits 2025-06-26
26 June 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Delivered a statement on the outcomes of recent G7 and NATO summits, emphasising the need for international cooperation to address security threats including Iran's nuclear programme and supporting Uk...
Warm Home Discount 2025-06-19
19 June 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Minister emphasised the expansion of the Warm Home Discount to assist millions more households with their energy bills this winter. She stated that previously, around 3 million people received a £150 ...
Spending Review 2025 2025-06-11
11 June 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
As Chancellor, the speaker's main focus is to improve working people's lives and rebuild schools and hospitals. She highlights the previous government’s £22 billion black hole in public finances and e...
Israel Refusal of Entry for UK Parliamentarians 2025-04-07
07 April 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Two Members of this House, Friends the Members for Earley and Woodley (Yuan Yang) and for Sheffield Central (Abtisam Mohamed), were detained and refused entry by Israeli authorities after being grante...
Spring Statement 2025-03-26
26 March 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Labour Government aims to provide security for working people and deliver national renewal, restoring stability to public finances by cutting interest rates three times since the election. The foc...
Welfare Reform 2025-03-18
18 March 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Contribution of Muslims to Communities 2025-03-13
13 March 2025
Adjournment Debate
Led by this MP
Ramadan 2025 marks the first I am observing since being elected as an MP. As Glasgow South West's ethnic-minority and Muslim MP, I highlight the significant contributions Muslims make to society. Over...
1
PMQs Asked
2
Ministerial Questions Asked
10
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
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
-75% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
7.9
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
1.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+323% above average
This MP:
10
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
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 Zubir Ahmed's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.