Alan Mak
MP for Havant
Con
7 May 2015 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Will you join me in thanking farmers for their contribution to national security and prosperity?
Context
The UK is celebrating Back British Farming Day, highlighting the importance of farmers.
Boris Johnson
As somebody who grew up on a farm, I am thrilled to support Back British Farming Day. It is thanks to them that we have fantastic food on our plates every day and an amazing opportunity to increase agricultural exports around the world.
Session: PMQs
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This week, Arthur Laffer, economic adviser to three former US Presidents, said Britain is being taxed to death under this Labour Government, so will the Chancellor rule out tax rises in the Budget?
Context
The MP questions the Chancellor about ruling out tax rises in the Budget.
John Healey
The hon. Gentleman could have asked that question to any Chancellor at any time in the past few decades, and no Chancellor ahead of a Budget would have commented on speculation or ruled out measures. I will set out the decisions I take before the House on 28 October, and I look forward to him being there on that day.
Session: Economic Growth 2026-09-08
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A recent industry survey revealed that 62% of VCT founders are scaling back growth plans, 45% are cutting headcounts, and 25% are leaving the country. Will the Government reverse the Chancellor's plans to cut this relief, or will her legacy for Britain's tech sector be lower growth, fewer jobs and lasting damage?
Context
The same industry survey showed significant negative impacts on the UK's tech sector, prompting questions about potential long-term damage.
Rachel Blake
Absolutely not; we have real confidence in the British venture capital sector. In the 2025 Budget, we doubled the investment limits and gross assets threshold for the enterprise investment and venture capital trust schemes.
Session: Venture Capital Trust Income Tax Relief
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What assessment has been made of the potential impact of reducing up-front venture capital trust income tax relief on VCT fundraising? A recent industry survey revealed that 62% of VCT founders are scaling back growth plans, 45% are cutting headcounts, and 25% are leaving the country. Will the Government reverse the Chancellor's plans to cut this relief?
Context
A recent industry survey showed that many VCT founders are scaling back growth plans, cutting headcounts and even leaving the country. This prompted Alan Mak to question the potential impact of reducing up-front venture capital trust income tax relief on fundraising.
Rachel Blake
We have real confidence in the British venture capital sector and doubled the investment limits and gross assets threshold for enterprise investment and venture capital trust schemes. Those changes are supporting growth and development.
Session: Venture Capital Trust Income Tax Relief
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The Government’s failure to resolve the uncertainty around AI data mining and copyright is undermining the UK’s economic competitiveness. Will the Secretary of State accept that this failure is driving jobs in both AI and the creative industries abroad?
Context
Concern about the Government's failure to address uncertainty around AI data mining and copyright, which is driving jobs in both AI and creative industries abroad.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Liz Kendall)
We are creating new jobs, with 15,000 from our AI growth zones alone. Culture Secretary and I deeply understand the need to resolve issues around AI and copyright. That is why we have been meeting the creative sector and those from the AI industry so that we find a way forward that works for both our world-leading creatives and our world-leading AI entrepreneurs.
Session: AI Impact on Employment
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Why are the Government driving away growth and investment with budgetary changes that could impact the listing of companies in UK exchanges?
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There is currently only one pure technology company listed on the FTSE 100, and recent Budget measures such as reducing venture capital trust tax relief may discourage further listings.
Lucy Rigby (Economic Secretary to the Treasury)
The Budget’s entrepreneurship package, including a three-year stamp duty holiday for UK listings, is designed to make the UK an attractive destination for companies to start and list. This will foster growth and investment in the capital markets.
Session: FTSE 100 Index
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Vital services such as X-rays and scans have been removed from the Oak Park community clinic in my constituency without any prior warning or consultation from the ICB. Will the Secretary of State meet with me to discuss how we can restore those services locally so that my constituents do not have to travel to Portsmouth?
Context
X-rays and scans have been removed from the Oak Park community clinic in Alan Mak's constituency without prior warning or consultation.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
The hon. Gentleman should absolutely make representations to his local ICB if he has concerns about service reconfigurations. We are investing more in the NHS, but I recognise that there are none the less big challenges for ICBs to face. I am sure that the ICB would be happy to meet him to hear his concerns.
Session: Community Hospital Services
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How can the Chancellor claim to support our entrepreneurs when she is cutting off the funding that they rely on?
Context
The MP questions the Chancellor's support for entrepreneurs given recent cuts to venture capital trust tax relief.
Rachel Reeves
I hosted an event last night for entrepreneurs. Speaking at it were the chief executives of Quantexa and Motorway, both of whom welcomed the changes that we made to support entrepreneurs at the Budget, particularly the changes we made around enterprise management incentives, the enterprise investment scheme, VCT, and the three-year stamp duty holiday for companies choosing to list here in Britain. We are backing entrepreneurs in Britain, and they are backing our changes.
Session: Topical Questions
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The patent box and full capital expensing are Conservative policies introduced to back the life sciences sector, and they are absolutely vital to the country’s future long-term prosperity. Will the Secretary of State commit to protecting these policies at the Budget from a Chancellor desperate to fix the public finances with short-term cuts and fixes?
Context
The patent box and full capital expensing are Conservative policies introduced to back the life sciences sector, which are vital to long-term prosperity.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Liz Kendall)
I absolutely support all measures that back innovation, and despite what the hon. Gentleman says, I know that the Chancellor wants to do that too. It is the innovators, entrepreneurs and businesses that create jobs and growth in this country, and we are determined to do even more, particularly in these crucial sectors for the future.
Session: Life Sciences Economic Growth
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Pension providers play a key role in helping Britain’s tech start-ups turn into world-leading scale-ups, but around £3 trillion in pension funds sits idle. That money should be used to support our tech sector. Will the Minister commit to accelerating the Mansion House reforms successfully introduced by the last Conservative Government?
Context
There is £3 trillion in pension funds that could be used to support the UK's tech sector.
Torsten Bell (The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)
I agree with where he started, but unfortunately he then went on to praise some of the work done under the last Government, when we did not see the investment that he talks about coming through and reaching entrepreneurs. That is what the Mansion House Accord, which we have now put in place and supported for the private sector, is doing, and what the British Business Bank is doing by bringing forward the British Growth Partnership.
Session: Regional Economic Growth Pension Funds
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When it comes to holding tech companies accountable for using copyrighted material on their platforms without consent, the Government’s Data (Use and Access) Act 1925 let down our creative industries. The Department’s new working groups on AI and copyright include just one British tech firm, alongside a host of foreign tech competitors. Will his Government now give our tech sector and creative industries the proper voice they deserve?
Context
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 is seen as inadequate by the creative industries, who argue that foreign tech firms have more representation than British ones.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Kanishka Narayan)
We continue to listen as a new team. Across the board, we will look closely at the evidence and make sure that we are backing this country’s entrepreneurs and creators.
Session: Technology Companies Accountability
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Why is the Minister more concerned about protecting herself and the Government than about protecting children? He noted that implementation is slow despite the Act being passed and cited concerns from Ian Russell, founder of the Molly Rose Foundation, who says Britain is 'going backwards' in online child protection.
Context
The Minister was previously asked in Parliament why implementation under Labour is slow, to which she responded that implementation must be 'proofed against judicial review as possible'. The shadow Secretary of State criticises this approach.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Feryal Clark)
It was the hon. Gentleman’s party that dragged its feet in bringing forward the legislation and watered it down. We are busy implementing the Act as set out in guidance. While the Act is not perfect, we will see a huge step change. Where there are issues and gaps, we are not afraid to act.
Session: Online Safety Children
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Labour has cancelled Britain’s new national supercomputer at the University of Edinburgh, damaging our research capability and economic growth. That project was fully funded by the Conservatives, and the university says that it will be a disaster if the cancellation is not reversed, so will the Government reinstate that supercomputer, or will it be another victim of the Chancellor’s failed economic experiment?
Context
The cancellation of a national supercomputer project funded by the Conservatives at the University of Edinburgh has raised concerns about damage to research capability and economic growth. The university warns that not reversing this cancellation could be disastrous.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Peter Kyle)
It surprises me that the hon. Gentleman continues down this path. One of the first decisions I had to take after becoming Secretary of State was how we deal with an unfunded commitment for hundreds of millions of pounds where the money never existed—the Treasury had not committed it. Not a single letter had gone to my Department from the Treasury, yet the previous Government spent years making verbal commitments. We will deliver a compute strategy that is fit for purpose, that will get our country where it needs to be—
Session: Topical Questions
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Why did the Secretary of State allow the Chancellor to make growth harder for Britain’s tech sector at the Budget? Companies like Thought Machine will be less incentivised to grow as a result of the increased employer national insurance contributions, leading to missed opportunities for new jobs and investment. Why didn’t the Secretary of State stand up to her?
Context
A British tech unicorn, Thought Machine, faces challenges due to increased costs from employer national insurance. The founder, Paul Taylor, expressed concerns about less incentive for company growth. Alan Mak cited this situation.
The Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Peter Kyle)
We have put the public finances on a solid footing. Our economy is now stable in a way that has not been the case for 14 years. The Conservatives want all the benefits without saying how they will pay for them. Until they do, they will not be taken seriously by anyone, including companies like Thought Machine.
Session: Employer National Insurance Contributions
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Last week, I participated in a STEM event at London City Airport that brought together 500 students. Does the Secretary of State agree we need more such events to foster thriving STEM industries?
Context
The Labour MP attended London City airport's STEM event with over 500 students from secondary schools across east London.
Peter Kyle
Outside the classroom, the CyberFirst programme has engaged 250,000 young people across the UK. This Government will be going further in supporting such initiatives.
Session: Topical Questions
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I thank the Secretary of State for his kind words but am concerned about how Labour's Budget will affect tech businesses and workers. Figures show that workers will be losing out due to proposed tax rises. Will he stand up to the Chancellor and oppose further tax rises on Britain's hard-working tech sector?
Context
Labour's Budget is expected to impact workers' earnings by nearly £800 per year, according to figures from the Department.
Peter Kyle
The Budget gave a pay rise to working people in this country and set the conditions for a stable economy, fixing the black hole left by the previous Government.
Session: Topical Questions
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Last Wednesday, the Chancellor announced changes to the debt rules. However, published Treasury advice warns that increasing borrowing risks keeping interest rates high for longer. Does she agree?
Context
The Chancellor announced changes to debt rules allowing more borrowing, with Treasury advice suggesting this could keep interest rates higher.
Rachel Reeves
In Washington, I was pleased to hear IMF say it's important countries borrow to invest in capital infrastructure. Our plans inherited from the previous Government would reduce capital spending as a share of GDP. We will set out our Budget tomorrow with rules for day-to-day spending through tax receipts and borrowing only to invest.
Session: Sustainable Public Finances
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The Institute of Directors' latest economic confidence index shows that optimism about the economy fell back to minus 12 last month, following a three-year high of plus 7 in July. Can the Chancellor explain how Labour's tax rises on working people, businesses and pensioners will contribute to economic growth when the economy is already going backwards under this Labour Government?
Context
The MP questioned the government's economic strategy, referencing a decline in economic confidence.
Rachel Reeves
I thank the hon. Gentleman for that question, I think. On 14 October, we are hosting an international investment summit, welcoming to London some of the biggest investors in the world. In the two months that I have been in this role, I have met over 300 business leaders, talking to them about the huge opportunities to invest in our great country, including in life sciences, financial services, the creative industries and low-carbon technologies.
Session: Economic Growth
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For a bit of Christmas cheer, I agree with the Minister for once as she says that she wants those with broadest shoulders to pay most. Why then did the Chancellor pick the pockets of hard-working people through freezing tax allowances rather than tackling non-doms which could have brought in £3.2 billion?
Context
The MP is questioning the fairness of stealth taxes introduced in the autumn statement.
Victoria Atkins
Non-doms paid £7.9 billion in UK taxes last year, a significant sum that contributes towards public services. The Chancellor has to bear in mind the contributions made by non-doms when reviewing rules.
Session: Tax System Fairness
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What work is my hon. Friend doing with South Western Railway and Southern to make flexible season tickets a reality in the area?
Context
Flexible season tickets would help commuters save money and reflect modern working practices.
Chris Heaton-Harris
We are actively working with train operators like South Western Railway and Southern to develop a solution that offers better value and convenience for commuting flexibly in the future, details will be provided in due course.
Session: Topical Questions
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Can my right hon. Friend update the House on the UK's accession to the CPTPP and explain how exporters from my constituency could expect to benefit, given that accession is a priority for this Government?
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The MP seeks details on the UK's accession to the CPTPP and how exporters from his constituency could benefit.
Elizabeth Truss
Accession to the CPTPP is a priority for this Government and a key part of our trade negotiation programme. We aim to make our formal notification of our intent to accede soon. This agreement will give huge opportunities for British business to export more goods. We already export more goods to the CPTPP countries than to China.
Session: Topical Questions
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If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities, given that in under two years we have agreed trade deals covering 63 countries plus the EU, accounting for £885 billion of UK trade. This is unprecedented; no other country has ever negotiated so many trade deals simultaneously.
Context
The MP is interested in updates on trade deals covering 63 countries plus the EU, accounting for £885 billion of UK trade.
Elizabeth Truss
In under two years, we have agreed trade deals covering 63 countries plus the EU, accounting for £885 billion of UK trade. This is unprecedented; no other country has ever negotiated so many trade deals simultaneously. In 2021, we will add to these deals: negotiations are already under way with the United States, Australia and New Zealand, and our planned accession to the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership will hitch Britain to the fastest-growing markets around the world.
Session: Topical Questions
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Small and medium-sized enterprises in my Havant constituency are major local employers and already support apprenticeships in large numbers. What steps is my hon. Friend's Department taking to help kickstart gateway providers, particularly local authorities, to help SMEs to benefit from the scheme?
Context
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Havant are significant local employers supporting apprenticeships. The MP wants to know what steps the Department is taking to help these SMEs benefit from the Kickstart Scheme.
Mims Davies
We are determined that SMEs can take part in kickstart. We are actively working with a range of gateway organisations, including chambers of commerce, local authorities and charities, so that they can support smaller employers to offer kickstart roles. Guidance is regularly updated through the kickstart portal on gov.uk to clarify the process and highlight changes, and SMEs can access local employer contracts through those pages.
Session: Kickstart Scheme Business Participation
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What steps is my hon. Friend taking to allow non-league football fans safely back in stadiums as soon as possible?
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Non-league clubs rely on match-day income for financial sustainability, and recent restrictions have caused difficulties.
Nigel Huddleston
Spectators are allowed at non-elite football events but not for clubs competing in the national league south. We understand financial difficulties and are working closely with sporting bodies to support them further.
Session: Spectator Sports Covid-19
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What steps his Department is taking to support the return of spectators at live sports events during the covid-19 outbreak?
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Fans want to return to sporting events, but there is a sharp upward trajectory of cases, leading to difficult decisions. The government has paused test events and expansions planned.
Nigel Huddleston
The Government understands that fans want to be back watching live sport, and we continue to work with the sector on solutions and innovations. Spectators at some sporting events are still possible but full return of fans to stadiums will only happen when it is safe to do so based on public health situation.
Session: Spectator Sports Covid-19
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What additional welfare support is my hon. Friend's Department providing to veterans in Havant and across the country to access vital services and to find work?
Context
The MP highlighted Captain Tom Moore's fundraising efforts and inquired about additional support.
Johnny Mercer
We have moved a lot of our veterans UK services online, bringing online earlier this year the complex treatment service and I am bringing the high intensity service online later this year. There are some extremely good examples around now of initiatives to help veterans find work.
Session: Veterans Welfare Service
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British entrepreneurs are at the cutting edge of developing technology medicines—from apps to medical devices—in the fight against coronavirus. What support is my hon. Friend giving to our health tech start-ups to access overseas markets where British innovation can help to save lives?
Context
Inquiry about support for health tech start-ups to access overseas markets.
Graham Stuart, Minister of State for Trade Policy
My hon. Friend is right: companies such as Cambridge-based C2-Ai, which last week won the CogX award for covid-19 health innovation, are leading the way in the UK's cutting-edge health tech sector. C2-Ai saves lives by predicting avoidable harm and mortality to free up capacity in intensive care units for covid-19 patients. My Department is supporting dozens of firms just like C2-Ai that are looking to provide covid-19-related treatments. We have also produced a directory of those British digital health companies that provide covid-19 solutions and shared that with our international network, in response to inquiries from Governments around the world.
Session: UK Tech Sector
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What support her Department is providing to the UK tech sector to help them export and access overseas markets?
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Inquiry about support for UK tech sector in exporting and accessing overseas markets.
Graham Stuart, Minister of State for Trade Policy
I know that my hon. Friend is, like me, proud that the UK tech sector is the dominant and most successful in Europe. With 79 unicorns and counting, last year the sector attracted a third of all European tech investment—more than France and Germany combined. That success has continued this year, and just last week the Secretary of State launched a new tech strategy to support the internationalisation of our firms, including a digital trade network across the Asia Pacific.
Session: UK Tech Sector
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Prison officers, including those from Havant, are working on the frontline to tackle covid-19 on the prison estate. Can my right hon. and learned Friend assure me that they have the right protective clothing and equipment to keep them safe?
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The Member of Parliament inquired about measures being implemented to prevent and control the spread of coronavirus within prisons.
Robert Buckland (The Secretary of State for Justice)
Indeed, we continue to focus effort on ensuring that we have an adequate supply of personal protective equipment in all its forms and reliable supply chains too. Our reporting shows that we have a sufficient level of supply to meet our current forecast demand position on most items, including aprons, eye protection, gloves, masks and hand sanitiser. We are currently running low, however, on coveralls, where there is a shortfall in the low thousands.
Session: Covid-19 Prisons
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Inquires about support for British tech sector to develop apps aiding economic recovery, referencing a specific app called 'covid symptom tracker'.
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Discusses the role of tech companies in supporting NHS and public during pandemic.
Oliver Dowden (The Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport)
Details £1.25 billion package including convertible loans and grants for R&D aimed at resilient tech firms through challenging period; emphasizes role of tech in economic recovery.
Session: Covid-19 Technology Sector
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What steps is my right hon. Friend taking to encourage more private sector investment in R&D to help Britain become a leader in the fourth industrial revolution?
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The MP seeks details on government efforts to encourage private sector investments in research and development.
Sajid Javid
We are committed to investing an additional £7 billion in R&D by 2021-22—the largest increase in 40 years—and, as my hon. Friend will know, in our manifesto we committed ourselves to going even further.
Session: Productivity
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What steps he is taking to improve UK productivity?
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The MP seeks clarity on measures aimed at enhancing UK productivity.
Sajid Javid
Increasing productivity is the best way to boost wages and improve living standards. We have worked hard to build a stronger, fairer economy, dealing with the deficit, helping people into work, and cutting taxes for families and businesses.
Session: Productivity
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Welcoming the phasing out of outdated technologies such as fax machines in the NHS, Alan Mak inquires about steps being taken by NHS England to ensure that patient records can be transferred electronically between primary and secondary healthcare providers as the switch-off date approaches.
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Concerns over the NHS's preparedness to switch from outdated technologies like fax machines to modern electronic record-keeping systems.
Matthew Hancock (The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care)
Acknowledging Alan Mak's point, Matthew Hancock confirms efforts to drive interoperability in technology use within the NHS so that correct individuals have access to patient records at appropriate times. He mentions plans to mandate interoperable technology usage across the health service, setting relevant standards.
Session: NHS Take-up of New Technology
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07 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Maritime and Coastguard Agency
08 July 2026
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In-Person Banking Services
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Oak Park Community Clinic
10 February 2026
Adjournment Debate
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On behalf of Havant residents and NHS patients, Alan Mak welcomed the opportunity to raise concerns about the sudden removal of diagnostic services at Oak Park clinic in Havant. He highlighted that th...
Data (Use and Access) Bill [Lords] 2025-05-07
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Artificial Intelligence Opportunities Action Plan 2025-01-13
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Ministerial Statement
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Finance Bill 2023-24 - Clause 1
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Budget Responsibility Bill - Clause 1
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Attendance
77.7%
73 of 94 votes
Aye Votes
40
42.6% of votes
No Votes
33
35.1% of votes
Abstentions
21
22.3% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
10 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
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: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
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
VOTED NO
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
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: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
Passed
1
PMQs Asked
32
Ministerial Questions Asked
20
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
3
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
94
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
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+139% above average
This MP:
32
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+312% above average
This MP:
20
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-68% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+13% above average
This MP:
77.7
Average:
68.8
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 Alan Mak's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.