Abtisam Mohamed
MP for Sheffield Central
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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With ever-increasing running costs and a decline in foot traffic, how is the Minister reducing pressures on high street cafés and pubs? Will targeted relief be considered to ensure viability for hospitality businesses?
Context
Businesses in Sheffield like the Gamers Guide Café and Dove and Rainbow pub are facing pressures due to increasing running costs and a drop in footfall.
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury (Dan Tomlinson)
One in three businesses benefit from small business rate relief, with an additional 85,000 benefiting from reduced bills as it tapers. We introduced two more years of small business rate relief for expanding properties, supporting independent growth.
Session: Support for Businesses
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In the context of what the United Nations special envoy has described as a rapidly worsening humanitarian and economic crisis in Yemen, does the Minister welcome the forthcoming southern dialogue conference, led by Saudi Arabia and supported by the Arab League and the Gulf Co-operation Council? How is the UK, as penholder on Yemen, supporting that process to deliver a tangible road map for a way forward that addresses the aspirations of southern communities?
Context
The United Nations special envoy has described a rapidly worsening humanitarian and economic crisis in Yemen. The situation is further complicated by an escalation of tensions in southern Yemen.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
I do welcome Saudi Arabia’s southern dialogue conference. As my hon. Friend has said, it is supported by the Arab League and the GCC, and it is a vital step amid a worsening humanitarian and economic crisis. As UN penholder, the UK is actively supporting the process, through sustained engagement with Saudi leaders, the UN special envoy and regional partners, to help shape a credible road map that reflects southern communities’ aspirations.
Session: Yemen
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Yara is one of more than 80 scholarship students trapped in Gaza today, displaced again and again, with all her belongings packed into a small bag and ready to move at a moment’s notice. Can the Foreign Secretary guarantee that Yara and other students like her will not be left stranded and will be immediately evacuated by the Government in time for their courses to start this month?
Context
Chevening scholar Yara, a 24-year-old student from Gaza City with plans to study international law and global justice at the University of Sheffield, is among over 80 scholarship students trapped in Gaza due to displacement caused by Israel's bombardment.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr David Lammy)
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for bringing Yara to the attention of the House. Of course we want to see bright students like her able to achieve their ambitions. We are reliant on Israeli permissions and on students having a full scholarship, but what I can do is ensure that the Minister for the Middle East meets my hon. Friend to discuss this case in detail.
Session: Gaza Evacuation of UK Scholarship Students
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I thank the Minister for his answer and congratulate the Department on its excellent work on the child poverty taskforce. Lesson time and learning are being significantly affected by high levels of child poverty. Schools in Sheffield Central tell me that many low-income families are really struggling financially. Will the Minister confirm what specific action the Government are taking to turn the tide on child poverty and put money back into people’s pockets?
Context
High levels of child poverty significantly affect lesson time and learning in schools. Schools report that low-income families are struggling financially, which impacts the cost of education.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)
There is no challenge more crucial for this Government than tackling child poverty. The taskforce has started the urgent work of publishing the strategy, which will look at levers across four key themes: increasing incomes, reducing essential costs, increasing financial resilience, and better local support, especially in early years.
Session: Schooling Costs
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I have met a number of British-Palestinian families who are trying to reunite with their families in Gaza. Part of the entry clearance process requires the undertaking of biometrics. There is no visa centre in Gaza, and they are unable to leave owing to the closure of the Rafah crossing. Will the Home Secretary, or the Minister, please indicate whether they are willing to introduce a temporary waiver for biometrics so that people can complete the entry clearance process?
Context
The questioner notes that the entry clearance process requires biometrics, which cannot be undertaken by some British-Palestinians due to restrictions in Gaza.
Seema Malhotra
The death and destruction in Gaza are intolerable. Palestinians who wish to join family members in the UK must do so via the range of existing routes that are available, but if my hon. Friend wishes to raise a specific matter with me, I shall be happy to meet her.
Session: Topical Questions
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I welcome the Minister's comments. My brother has very complex mental health needs. We as a family know at first hand the difficulties not only of accessing the services and of the long waiting times, but the challenge of support staff who are not constantly on a churn and the lack of community-funded support services. Our experience is no different to that of many other families. Will the Minister meet me to discuss how we will make mental health services more accessible in communities, invest more in preventive services and fund more community-based provision?
Context
The question follows the previous exchange and addresses specific challenges faced by families in accessing mental health services, including long waiting times and insufficient support staff.
Andrew Gwynne
I will be pleased to meet my hon. Friend. This Government think it is unacceptable that too many people are not receiving the care they deserve, and we know that waits for mental health services are far too long. We are determined to change that with measures such as NHS 111 for mental health.
Session: Mental Health Support
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I am concerned about the steps being taken to improve mental health support services. According to Lord Darzi's report, mental health waiting lists have surged, with over 100,000 children waiting a year for their first appointment. What specific measures are you taking to address these issues?
Context
The question follows the findings of Lord Darzi, who reported that mental health waiting lists have surged with more than 100,000 children waiting a year for their first appointment.
Andrew Gwynne
We will recruit 8,500 more mental health workers, provide access to mental health support in every school, roll out young futures hubs in every community, and introduce a Bill to modernise the Mental Health Act 1983. These measures aim to improve mental health services.
Session: Mental Health Support
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Cuts to legal aid have left people without early legal advice. Will she restore legal aid to pre-2012 levels for civil law and review the Legal Aid Agency bureaucracy?
Context
Concerns persist about the impact of legal aid cuts, making it difficult for those unable to afford representation. There is a need to review administrative issues that hinder small firms.
Heidi Alexander
Early legal advice is crucial; we are looking at how to improve access. However, financial challenges mean careful consideration is needed. I will raise administrative issues with the Legal Aid Agency's chief executive.
Session: Legal Aid
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Whether she plans to widen the scope of cases covered by legal aid. Cuts to legal aid and the narrowing of its scope have meant that people are no longer able to get early legal advice. Will the Minister consider restoring legal aid to pre-2012 levels for all areas of civil law?
Context
There are concerns about cuts to legal aid and the narrowing of its scope, which have left many unable to resolve issues without being able to afford legal representation.
Heidi Alexander
Legal aid is vital for access to justice. We are looking at evidence from the civil legal aid review on demand, fees, and geographic provision. I will consider raising administrative issues with the Legal Aid Agency's chief executive.
Session: Legal Aid
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There are just short of 5,500 businesses in Sheffield Central, and more than 80% of them are micro-businesses. Many welcome the announcement of permanently lower business rates for hospitality, retail and leisure properties from 2026-27. What further steps will be taken with the Chancellor to create a fairer system?
Context
The MP asked about further steps to ensure a fairer business rates system.
Gareth Thomas
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for her question, and I think this is the first time I have had the chance to congratulate her on her election to this House. She is absolutely right that if we are to see our high streets thrive, we need to ensure there is a genuinely level playing field for businesses online and those on the high street. As the Chancellor announced yesterday, to deliver that pledge we intend to introduce permanently lower tax rates for retail, hospitality and leisure properties from 2026-27. To fund that, we intend to introduce a large business multiplier from 2026-27, which will apply a higher rate on the most valuable properties.
Session: High Street Businesses
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Does the Minister agree that places reserved for certain families should end in the House of Lords as it only preserves aristocracy's privilege?
Context
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill was supported by the government and passed in the first 100 days, aiming to remove hereditary peers' right to sit and vote.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
My hon. Friend is absolutely right. The Conservative party stands for few things currently, and it was astonishing that one of them is hereditary privilege in the House of Lords.
Session: House of Lords Reform
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What steps are being taken to reform the House of Lords, given that it is not reflective of society or regions like South Yorkshire and Sheffield? Does there need to be a change in places reserved for certain families?
Context
The House of Lords (Hereditary Peers) Bill was supported by the government and passed in the first 100 days. The bill aims to remove hereditary peers' right to sit and vote.
Nick Thomas-Symonds
The Conservative party stands for few things currently, and it was astonishing that one of them is hereditary privilege in the House of Lords.
Session: House of Lords Reform
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News of recruiting more GPs is welcome. I spent time with a local GP seeing how stretched the service was. Will he commit to moving towards investment in primary care services?
Context
The MP discussed her experience shadowing a local GP and asked for commitment to primary care services.
Wes Streeting
We are committed to increasing primary care as part of NHS's budget and building neighbourhood health services with more care closer to homes. General practice has a key role.
Session: Patient Waiting Times
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Why are they so anti-nuclear and when will they get on with delivering nuclear energy?
Context
The MP questions the government's stance on nuclear energy.
Michael Shanks
While the previous Government made many announcements, there was poor delivery. In 14 years under Conservative government, no new nuclear power stations were built.
Session: Clean Electricity Generation
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I commend the Secretary of State for his work in accelerating clean electricity generation. What steps has he taken to ensure that this Government encourage and take advantage of the significant opportunity around community energy?
Context
The MP notes efforts to accelerate clean electricity generation.
Michael Shanks
Community energy is critical for meeting our 2030 ambitions, delivering energy security and lower bills. One of Great British Energy's five objectives is to support a local power plan which puts communities in charge. I am happy to meet the hon. Friend to discuss this further.
Session: Clean Electricity Generation
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Carbon Budget Delivery Plan
12 November 2025
Responding: Chris McDonald
Main Concerns
['The debate highlights the urgent need for bold action to address climate change, citing warnings from the World Meteorological Organisation and the Climate Change Committee. It mentions that Sheffield will continue to be the only major UK city without electrified rail, despite growing demands for faster decarbonisation. The cost of energy remains a significant worry for people in Sheffield Central, with many families struggling to make ends meet due to rising bills.']
Specific Asks
['Abtisam Mohamed calls on the Government to publish and implement an ambitious warm homes plan, reduce policy costs from electricity bills, and address the uncertainty surrounding green levies. She also questions the approval of the Rosebank oilfield extraction project and its impact on climate change and energy security.']
Israel and Palestine
08 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Direction of Government
01 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
09 July 2026
General Debate
Led by this MP
Mohamed argues that successive British Governments have acknowledged the illegality and harmful effects of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories but have failed to take decisive ...
Middle East
09 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Lebanon: Israel Defence Forces Operations
03 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Asked the Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs to make a statement on the Israel Defence Forces’ operations in Lebanon. Emphasised that the IDF is expanding its i...
Middle East
02 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Warm Homes Plan 2026-01-21
21 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Water White Paper 2026-01-21
21 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Northern Powerhouse Rail 2026-01-14
14 January 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Attendance
64.3%
63 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
20
20.4% of votes
No Votes
43
43.9% of votes
Abstentions
35
35.7% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
0
PMQs Asked
15
Ministerial Questions Asked
36
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
98
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+12% above average
This MP:
15
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+641% above average
This MP:
36
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-7% below average
This MP:
64.3
Average:
69.2
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
About This Page
This page tracks Abtisam Mohamed's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.