Alex Baker
MP for Aldershot
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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In Aldershot, National Armed Forces Day celebrations are returning this week. The hon. Member condemned an assault on elderly Gurkha veterans and asked if the PM would condemn it and address long-standing pension issues for Gurkhas.
Context
Elderly Gurkha veterans were assaulted near a war memorial and told to go home, raising issues about their treatment in the UK.
Keir Starmer
The hon. Friend is a champion of armed forces, condemning racial attacks on veterans. The Government have met with veterans and Nepal for discussions on Gurkha pensions.
Assessment
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Session: PMQs
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This year in Aldershot and Farnborough, we are looking forward to hosting the national celebrations for Armed Forces Day in the home of the British Army. Businesses in my community welcome this Government’s record investment in defence in the years ahead, but our banks still struggle to lend to defence companies because of international regulations. Will the Prime Minister ensure that the UK works with Canada and our other allies to found the multilateral defence security and resilience bank, so that we can get money moving to our defence industries, get our armed forces what they need, and stand firm against our adversaries?
Context
The MP is raising concerns about the impact of Brexit on food prices and defence industry.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I am delighted that Aldershot will be hosting Armed Forces Day; it has a hard-working Labour MP and Labour council. Our historic defence spending uplift must be an engine for growth and jobs in the United Kingdom, which is why we have committed to spending an extra £2.5 billion with small and medium-sized enterprises. I agree with my hon. Friend that it is vital that we work in lockstep with our allies, particularly in Europe, to enhance and align our defence capabilities, and we are therefore working at pace to identify the most effective mechanisms for greater multilateral co-operation.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not provide specifics about founding a new bank but acknowledged working with allies on enhancing capabilities.
Working On
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My constituent Annemarie is living in shabby military accommodation after 14 years of Conservative neglect. She welcomes the MoD plan to buy back homes in her constituency. Will the Prime Minister set out how this will improve life for Annemarie and others like her?
Context
The MP references a constituent named Annemarie living in substandard military accommodation and the Conservative government's neglect over 14 years. The Ministry of Defence has announced plans to buy back thousands of homes, including those in Aldershot.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
We are reacquiring over 36,000 service family homes including 1,700 in Aldershot. This saves taxpayers £230 million per year and follows the largest pay rise for armed forces in over 20 years.
Session: PMQs
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Teachers forced to pay out of pocket for basic supplies, many leaving the profession. Will Ministers work with me to tackle this problem?
Context
There are only seven places in England where school funding per pupil is lower than in Aldershot and Farnborough.
Angela Rayner
Increased core schools budget by £2.3 billion next year, increasing per-pupil funding in real terms. Also welcomed expansion of childcare support for service families deployed overseas.
Assessment
Specific measures to address the problem of teachers having to pay out of pocket not fully addressed.
General Principles
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Families across Aldershot struggle to get their children with special needs the help they need. The Leader of the Opposition made misguided claims about autism, causing concern among families. Will the Prime Minister stand with these families?
Context
Children with special educational needs and disabilities face challenges in receiving proper support.
Keir Starmer
The NAO report exposed that children with special educational needs were being failed by the system under the previous Government. We will focus on ensuring every child receives the right support to succeed in their education.
Assessment
Distance from comments not addressed; focus on addressing systemic failures.
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Our Farnborough leisure centre was demolished by the Conservative council with no viable plan for replacement. Will the Prime Minister help secure Rushmoor borough council's funding needs to rebuild the facility?
Context
The question involves the demolition of a Farnborough leisure centre by the Conservative council, which failed to deliver on promises. The Labour party aims to secure funding for rebuilding.
Keir Starmer
Rushmoor Borough Council faces a shortfall of £19 million over four years due to Conservative policies. We will work closely with councils on multi-year funding settlements and local development.
Assessment
Securing specific funding for the Farnborough leisure centre reconstruction
Under Review
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Does the Minister agree that if we want more young people to engage with our democracy, we must give them the knowledge and confidence to do so? What more can the Government do to ensure that young people leave school understanding how they can make their voices heard?
Context
The questioner notes that young people's citizenship education varies and that if we want more young people to engage with democracy, they need the knowledge and confidence to do so.
Florence Eshalomi
I thank my hon. Friend for the work she has highlighted. When we are going out and speaking to young people across schools and sixth forms, it is important to ensure that they are equipped. We want them to engage with the democratic process and to ensure that they continue that into adulthood. That means equipping and empowering them with the knowledge and understanding that they need. The Education Secretary is considering recommendations for the curriculum and an assessment review, alongside the Government's ambition to transform technical education from 14 through to 16. We expect there to be a full public consultation on proposals for the curriculum, and an assessment in due course.
Session: Democratic Participation Young People 2026-09-07
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What steps her Department is taking to encourage greater participation by young people in democratic processes.
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The questioner seeks information on steps the Department is taking to boost young people's engagement in democratic processes.
Florence Eshalomi
Young people must be seen and heard. We are giving 16 and 17-year-olds across the UK a vote in elections. We are working across Government and with our partners to prepare them to exercise that right, including through our £2.5 million Democratic Education Fund.
Session: Democratic Participation Young People 2026-09-07
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I welcome the incoming Minister for Veterans and People, known for independence of thought and fearlessly speaking truth to power. What does the Secretary of State think was meant by the former Armed Forces Minister describing the Labour's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill as 'unfit for purpose'?
Context
The MP welcomed the new Minister for Veterans and People, highlighting his independent mind and commitment to speaking truthfully. He then asked about the Labour Government's Northern Ireland Troubles Bill.
Dan Jarvis
This Government are committed to the troubles Bill but determined to ensure that everyone involved, including families and veterans, is treated with fairness, dignity, and respect. We will introduce substantial amendments for veteran protections.
Session: Support for Veterans 2026-07-06
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What further support can be given to military families? Will she consider increasing the service pupil premium which has gone up by just £20 in two years?
Context
The question focuses on the low increase in service pupil premium over two years, highlighting Brookwood primary school's significant number of military children due to nearby Army Training Centre Pirbright.
Georgia Gould
I am visiting a garrison soon to talk about pressures faced. We are working closely on this matter, particularly through the SEND reforms. Time and again, I hear from military families that one of the biggest barriers is how hard it can be to move from place to place.
Session: Children of Military Families Educational Support
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How will the Pride in Place funding help strengthen community ties, give local people a voice, and make a difference to families living in Farnborough?
Context
The MP acknowledges the Government's £20 million investment in Cherrywood ward and seeks further details on how this will aid community ties and local voices.
Nesil Caliskan
Local boards are provided with intervention power and autonomy to pursue desired changes. The Pride in Place programme supports youth centres, libraries, green spaces, cultural venues, and helps families through initiatives like family hubs for more cohesive and resilient communities.
Session: Pride in Place Programme Community Cohesion in Aldershot
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What assessment has been made of the potential impact of Pride in Place funding on levels of community cohesion in Aldershot constituency?
Context
The MP notes the Government's expansion of the Pride in Place programme and its potential to positively affect community unity. Specifically, Aldershot constituency is set to benefit from up to £20 million over ten years.
Nesil Caliskan
The Government have committed significant sums to equip communities with resources and power to drive local change, bringing people together and restoring pride in their area. This includes up to £20 million over the next decade for Cherrywood ward through the expanded Pride in Place programme.
Session: Pride in Place Programme Community Cohesion in Aldershot
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In Aldershot and Farnborough, we have a brilliant police team, but recruitment of officers is difficult because of the pay difference along the Hampshire-Surrey border. Officers can earn more by working just a few miles away, leaving our local police team understaffed and overstretched. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to address those recruitment challenges, to ensure that we have bobbies on the beat in every community?
Context
Recruitment of police officers is difficult due to the pay difference along the Hampshire-Surrey border, causing understaffing and overstretched local teams.
Sarah Jones
My hon. Friend makes a good point. We need to make sure that we are paying our police well, which we have done through a pay uplift, and looking after them. The number of police officers leaving the service—not to retire, nor due to ill health, but because they were fed up with it—tripled under the last Government. We will put a stop to that.
Session: Topical Questions
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A veteran in my constituency who is the father of five young daughters has spent nearly three years waiting for a four-bedroom social home while raising his family in a two-bedroom property. He has now been told that the wait could be a further three years, which means six years of overcrowding for a family simply needing space to live and grow. Sadly, that is not an isolated case. Last year in my constituency, over 100 families were waiting for a four-bedroom social home, but only 31 were allocated one. I welcome the Government’s commitment to building more social homes, but what are they doing to make social housing more flexible so families are not left waiting for years for the right home at the right time?
Context
A veteran in Aldershot has been waiting nearly three years for a four-bedroom social home, with an additional potential wait of up to three more years. Last year, over 100 families were on the waiting list for four-bedroom social homes but only 31 received them.
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
I am sorry to hear about the long wait that the veteran in question is facing. It is important that we build more social rented homes after 14 years of engineered decline, which is why 60% of our £39 billion social and affordable homes programme will be allocated to social rented homes. However, it is also important we ensure that veterans get the priority they need, which is why in November 2024 we made changes to the local connection requirement to ensure that veterans have greater access to social housing and should be prioritised in the way that that allows.
Session: Social and Affordable Homes Aldershot
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I am proud to see this Government’s improvements to GP services making a real difference locally, with over 2,000 more GPs hired and new investment already reaching practices like Jenner House surgery in Farnborough. However, many of my older and more vulnerable constituents tell me they are still struggling to get through on GP phone lines, especially as more practices move online. What steps is the Secretary of State taking to ensure that phone lines remain accessible for those who rely on them, so that everyone benefits from our NHS health plan?
Context
The number of GPs has increased, but some constituents still struggle with phone line accessibility and online-only services.
The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Wes Streeting)
Not only have we recruited an extra 2,500 GPs; crucially, more patients are receiving continuity of care, backed by an additional £1.1 billion. Practices must offer patients the option to telephone or visit in person in addition to online access.
Session: Access to GPs
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I welcome the five new defence technical excellence colleges just announced, but we need a skills pathway right across the country. What plans does the Minister have to support defence learning right across the country, and will he meet me and ADS to see if we can roll out a trial?
Context
Five new defence technical excellence colleges have been announced.
Luke Pollard
There is real expertise in, and opportunities for, our shipyards nationwide—both those that support Royal Navy military vessels, and those that spend much of their time working on Royal Fleet Auxiliary vessels. There is a real opportunity in not just shipbuilding but ship repair.
Session: Topical Questions
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Staff at Tesco in Aldershot tell me that the store is facing rising levels of shoplifting, with people walking out of the store with full trolleys. It is often the same individuals, who are emboldened because they do not fear the consequences. Hampshire police are doing their best, but they cannot attend every incident, and store staff feel threatened and powerless. This is a nationwide problem. What steps is the Home Secretary taking to tackle the wave of retail crime and to protect shop workers on the frontline?
Context
Staff at Tesco in Aldershot report rising levels of shoplifting with individuals walking out with full trolleys, feeling emboldened due to lack of consequences. Store staff feel threatened and powerless despite Hampshire police efforts.
The Minister for Policing and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson)
It is totally unacceptable that shop theft and violence and abuse towards retail workers have continued to rise, particularly over the last two years of the previous Government, when they went up by 60%. We are asking retail workers to perform a significant act of public service as they enforce restrictions on the sale of items including cigarettes, alcohol and knives. As I have set out, the bespoke offence in the Crime and Policing Bill will help to shine a spotlight on the problem and ensure that we bring perpetrators to book. The Bill will also ensure that the sanction of a criminal behaviour order can be attached to a conviction for assaulting a retail worker, which will help to protect retail workers.
Session: Shoplifting
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I, too, welcome the commitment to get to 5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035. It is imperative that the increase in defence spending means that funding is getting to those on the cutting edge of defence innovation. Cody technology park in Farnborough is already home to world-class defence innovation, with a wide range of small and medium-sized enterprises working there, alongside QinetiQ, and it is where DragonFire has just been developed. What role does the Minister see for existing places such as Cody, in delivering our defence industrial strategy? Will she meet me to discuss whether Cody could be the home for the new defence SME hub?
Context
The MP welcomes the commitment to reach 5% of GDP on defence spending by 2035 and highlights Cody technology park as a hub for world-class defence innovation.
The Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey)
I see a huge role. I hope that my hon. Friend took the commitment that the Chancellor and I made, alongside the spring statement, to set a new target for direct defence investment in SMEs, as a sign of that commitment. While I am in the business of committing my ministerial colleagues to meetings, I know that my right hon. Friend the Minister for Defence Procurement and Industry would be only too happy to meet her and to draw on her expertise as part of the development of our defence industrial strategy.
Session: Defence Spending Cross-party Talks
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What steps is the Minister taking to reduce delays in local justice for constituents?
Context
Backlog issues in the Crown courts, particularly affecting Aldershot and Farnborough.
Sarah Sackman
This Government inherited record and rising backlogs. As my hon. Friend described, the human cost of that is victims waiting longer and longer for their day in court. We have acted swiftly, increasing magistrates’ sentencing powers, but fundamental reform is needed, which is why we asked Sir Brian Leveson to undertake his review. He will be reporting shortly and we will take his package of fundamental reforms forward, to ensure that we have reform of our Crown courts and swifter justice for victims.
Session: Topical Questions
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Too many small and medium-sized defence businesses in my community struggle to access the banking and finance facilities they need, often on the basis of self-imposed ethical criteria. Will the Business Secretary join me in welcoming how many investors and financial institutions have responded to the campaign I am leading with my hon. Friend the Member for York Outer (Mr Charters) and 100 other Labour parliamentarians, calling on our banks and fund managers to broaden their approach to defence investment? Will he call on investors to take action so that we can defend our country, support Ukraine, and fire up our industrial base?
Context
The MP noted that many small and medium-sized defence businesses in his constituency struggle to access banking and finance facilities due to ethical criteria. He highlighted a campaign he is leading with 100 other Labour parliamentarians calling on banks and fund managers to broaden their approach to defence investment.
The Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Jonathan Reynolds)
I agree 100% with my hon. Friend and thank her very much for her question. She will know that my Department, alongside the Treasury and the Ministry of Defence, convened a roundtable in December to listen to these perspectives, and now all three Departments are working together to ensure that the problems she has articulated do not occur. It is essential that the British people do not think that the substantial, significant and historic investments in defence that this Government are making come in some way at the expense of domestic prosperity. There is no prosperity without security, but we should also acknowledge the tremendous economic contribution made by our defence sector—there is not a foreign and domestic split in that regard. I thank my hon. Friend for her outstanding leadership in galvanising parliamentary support for that campaign, and I hope it will have unanimous agreement in every part of the House.
Session: Small Business Support
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I welcome the progress made by COP29 in Baku and the Government’s leadership on climate change. Nepal is at the sharp end of dealing with climate change—late last year, there were 200 deaths from floods in Kathmandu. What are the Government doing to support that nation, which has been a partner and a friend to the UK over many years?
Context
Nepal is experiencing severe impacts of climate change, including floods causing over 200 deaths in Kathmandu last year.
The Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr David Lammy)
My hon. Friend will be pleased that we announced a £38.5 million resilience, adaption and inclusion programme so that Nepal could deal with disaster risk. That follows £58.5 million for climate-smart development over an eight-year programme. Our relationship with Nepal, particularly on the climate issue, is essential and very important.
Session: Topical Questions
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What can the Government do to assist communities such as mine to ensure that we can encourage businesses to be the cornerstone and footfall drivers of our town centres? Superbowl UK recently opened in Aldershot.
Context
Superbowl UK has just opened in Aldershot, but the loss of M&S outlet is mourned.
Jonathan Reynolds
The Government recognises the need for high streets to transition into a mix of retail, hospitality and leisure. There is great practice around the country on delivering that transition.
Session: Topical Questions
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Exports from our aerospace, defence, security and space sectors contribute around £40 billion to our economy, but without additional support, many small businesses in Aldershot and Farnborough are limited in their ability to export. What can Ministers do to help them, and will the Government consider reinstating the trade show access programme?
Context
The MP highlighted the economic contribution of aerospace, defence, security and space sectors and asked about reinstating a trade show access programme.
Gareth Thomas
My hon. Friend is absolutely right that we have to do more to help small businesses in particular, and businesses in general, to export more overseas. That is one of the key, but often understated, ways in which we can deliver growth for this country. As part of our work on a new trade strategy and a small business strategy, we are looking at further proposals to help our businesses export more.
Session: UK Exports
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What steps his Department is taking to help increase the number of businesses exporting goods and services?
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The MP asked about steps to increase UK business exports.
Gareth Thomas
We recently launched Unlock Europe, a new export programme designed to help UK businesses build stronger relationships with European customers. Last month, in Manchester, my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State launched a new pilot scheme that offers businesses in the north-west more support in selling their products and services overseas. We are determined to do more, and will bring forward further plans in due course.
Session: UK Exports
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If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities. The Department for Business and Trade had a record-breaking international investment summit and published an industrial strategy Green Paper, helping to land a £500 million train-building deal with Hitachi. They are reforming business rates and launching a new fair payment code.
Context
The department has been active in international investment and business strategy over the last six months.
Jonathan Reynolds
The Department for Business and Trade has been engaging with businesses big and small to drive growth, helping to land deals like a £500 million train-building deal with Hitachi. We are reforming business rates and launching a new fair payment code.
Session: Topical Questions
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Since the beginning of this year, there have been numerous incidents of 'steaming' attacks where gangs destroy and steal from shops. How will the sentencing review contribute to cracking down on such appalling behaviour?
Context
Two weeks ago, a gang of six men attacked and stole products at Currys in Farnborough Gate, a common crime trend.
Shabana Mahmood
The independent sentencing review will be making recommendations to ensure our sentencing legislation and framework is fit for purpose. It will look at all those issues in the round.
Session: Topical Questions
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Access to 5G data is a real issue in Aldershot. According to Ofcom, a third of our households cannot connect to 5G—nearly three times the national average. What are the Government doing to give residents in Aldershot and Farnborough the same data access as the rest of the country, and will the Minister make that work a priority?
Context
According to Ofcom, a third of households in Aldershot cannot connect to 5G, which is nearly three times the national average.
Chris Bryant
My hon. Friend is right: that work has to be a priority for businesses, families and everybody engaged in her constituency, and for the public sector. We want the Ministry of Defence in her constituency, for instance, to have the highest-quality data access possible, so that we can deliver more effective and productive government across the whole United Kingdom.
Session: 5G Roll-out
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What comparative assessment has the government made of the effectiveness of the roll-out of 5G in (a) the UK and (b) other countries?
Context
The UK's 5G rollout has been criticized for being too slow, ranking 22nd out of 25 European countries in terms of download speeds and availability.
Chris Bryant
Unfortunately, the UK's roll-out of 5G has been far too slow. According to Opensignal, the UK ranks 22nd out of 25 European countries for 5G download speeds and availability after 14 years of Conservative rule. We are determined to change that, aiming to have higher-quality stand-alone 5G in all populated areas by 2030.
Session: 5G Roll-out
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What steps are being taken to ensure SME submissions receive equal consideration compared with prime contractors?
Context
Small and medium-sized enterprises in Aldershot contribute to the UK defence sector.
John Healey
Within days of taking office, meetings were held with small and medium-sized companies focusing on the strategic defence review.
Session: Strategic Defence Review
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Ukraine is facing a difficult winter. What steps are the Government taking to help ensure that Ukraine is in the best possible position to deal with the challenges that that will bring?
Context
Ukraine is facing a difficult winter due to attacks on its energy infrastructure.
Stephen Doughty
I agree with my hon. Friend: Putin's shocking and barbarous attacks on Ukrainian energy infrastructure have increased the vulnerability of millions of Ukrainians before this winter. That is why I have announced and signed off £20 million in additional support for Ukraine's energy system. We are working with partners across Europe and in the G7 to support Ukrainians in this area.
Session: Ukraine
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The first Farnborough International Space Show will take place in my constituency in March next year. With space agencies from across the world already signed up to attend, the show will allow the UK to stand on the world stage and showcase our position as a convenor of global innovation. Will the Secretary of State and the UK Space Agency pledge their support to the show and will he join me at this inaugural event?
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The MP invites the Secretary of State to pledge support and join an upcoming space show in his constituency.
Peter Kyle
Farnborough has done an astonishing job at getting British aviation, which I have supported, into the global news. My dad served in the Fleet Air Arm back in the 1960s, and I went with him many times to Farnborough to see the planes he worked on up in the sky.
Session: Topical Questions
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Who does the Lord Chancellor blame for the shortage of prison places, and will she seek an apology from the Conservative party?
Context
There have been concerns about running out of prison places, with the Prime Minister describing this as a fundamental failure. The questioner refers to this issue.
Shabana Mahmood
An apology is required given the state of the prison system inherited. A review into how this situation occurred will be launched, blaming previous government actions that ignored warnings for political gain.
Session: Recent Disorder
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What assessment she has made of the impact of recent disorder on the criminal justice system?
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Recent violent disorder occurred over the summer, and there are concerns about its impact on the criminal justice system.
Shabana Mahmood
The criminal justice system rose to the challenge brought about by the violent disorder. As of 22 August, 576 individuals have been brought before the courts. Of those, 123 have been given a custodial sentence by the Crown court.
Session: Recent Disorder
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Small businesses in my constituency are keen to play their part in the Government's growth agenda, but they tell me that they have been priced out of trading in Farnborough town centre because of rising costs. Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating the Federation of Small Businesses, which this September celebrates its 50th year of supporting small businesses in the UK? What is his Department doing to ensure that small businesses that want to trade on the high street are supported to do so?
Context
The MP notes that small businesses in her constituency are concerned about rising costs, impacting their ability to trade.
Jonathan Reynolds
I also welcome my hon. Friend to her place. I was pleased to meet her at the Farnborough air show, of which she is extremely proud. I extend birthday wishes to the Federation of Small Businesses, with which we work very closely on policies such as late payments. The FSB has over 150,000 members across the country and began in Blackpool.
Session: Small Businesses Economic Growth
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Will the Deputy Prime Minister join me in commending the many faith leaders I have met across Aldershot and Farnborough who are working to promote tolerance and understanding across our community? Can she outline what her Department is doing to encourage those community leaders?
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The MP highlighted the work faith leaders are doing to promote tolerance and understanding across communities.
Angela Rayner
I thank my hon. Friend for her question. I was proud to serve alongside my good friend Jo Cox in this House, and her words about our common humanity and what unites us ring as true as ever. I have met many local communities, businesses and other groups affected by the acts of deplorable violence that we have seen across the country in recent weeks, including in places such as Stoke-on-Trent and Rotherham.
Session: Community Cohesion
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11 Sep 2026
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Closure motion
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11 Sep 2026
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Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
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10 Sep 2026
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Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
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09 Sep 2026
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Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
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08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
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Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
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Motion to sit in private
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02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
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02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
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01 Jul 2026
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Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
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01 Jul 2026
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Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
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01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
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24 Jun 2026
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Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
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24 Jun 2026
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Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
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24 Jun 2026
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Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
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24 Jun 2026
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Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
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23 Jun 2026
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Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
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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
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
Noes: 311
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
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
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
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
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
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
6
PMQs Asked
29
Ministerial Questions Asked
48
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
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
+64% above average
This MP:
6
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+116% above average
This MP:
29
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+888% above average
This MP:
48
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 (%)
+8% above average
This MP:
74.5
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 Alex Baker's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.