Amanda Solloway
MP for Derby North
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
You may have noticed, Mr Speaker, that it has been a long time since I was a teenager. [Hon. Members: “Never!] My memory has faded over the years, yet I still remember the embarrassment and shame that I felt each month when I had my period: we could not afford sanitary products, and I was forced to use toilet paper or, when we did not have that, newspaper. Will the Prime Minister acknowledge the work of Amika George, founder of the Free Periods campaign group, which means that no young women of school age in this country should ever have to feel the shame that I felt and remember all those years ago?
Context
A member from Hammersmith discusses the stigma surrounding period poverty and requests acknowledgment of Amika George's work on this issue.
The Prime Minister (Boris Johnson)
I congratulate my hon. Friend on the campaign that she is waging on this issue, and I am delighted to tell her that free period products are to be made available to all schools and colleges in England so we can ensure that no young person's education is disrupted by their period. I would like to pay particular tribute to the work of Amika George, who has done so much to bring about change. I remind the House that it is when we get Brexit done, which we will—and which the Opposition would still block—that we will be able to cut VAT on sanitary products and make period products cheaper for everybody in the country.
Session: PMQs
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What plans does the Chancellor have to push the engine forward and deliver investments and jobs for Derby North?
Context
The Government's commitment to the Midlands engine for growth is welcomed by Derbyshire colleagues.
Sajid Javid (Chancellor of the Exchequer)
I warmly welcome my hon. Friend back to her rightful place. Last month, I visited with her some excellent businesses in her constituency, and I want to see more such businesses, not just in Derbyshire and the midlands, but throughout the country. There is so much more we can do with the midlands engine, and in this coming Parliament we are going to really fire it up and spread opportunities. I look forward to working with my hon. Friend and colleagues in doing just that.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Community Energy Projects Funding And Future Plans
01 July 2021
Responding: Amanda Solloway
Education and Opportunity
24 July 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Phillipson opened the debate by welcoming her new counterpart, expressing appreciation for education workers, announcing a review of post-16 qualification reform, emphasising Labour's commitment to tr...
COP28
29 November 2023
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
Heating Rural Homes
13 June 2023
Adjournment Debate
Contributed to this debate
The MP for North Herefordshire raised concerns about the challenges faced by rural homeowners in heating their homes during a climate crisis and energy price volatility. He highlighted that around 1.1...
Backbench Business
05 June 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves the debate on the role of local authorities in delivering net zero, highlighting their influence over a third of UK emissions and stressing the importance of giving them funding and powers to im...
Energy Trilemma
23 March 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The motion highlights the critical importance of balancing three key aspects of the energy trilemma: keeping the lights on, reducing energy costs for consumers, and decarbonising the economy. The deba...
Energy
07 March 2023
General Debate
Led by this MP
Moves to approve the Alternative Fuel Payment Pass-through Requirement (England and Wales and Scotland) Regulations 2023, laid before the House on 19 February.
Tributes to Her Late Majesty The Queen
09 September 2022
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
In the hours since last night’s shocking news, we have witnessed the most heartfelt outpouring of grief at the loss of Her late Majesty the Queen. Crowds have gathered. Flags have been lowered to half...
Newport Wafer Fab Sale
15 July 2021
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
06 July 2021
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy
25 May 2021
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
1
PMQs Asked
1
Ministerial Questions Asked
25
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
8
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-93% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+416% above average
This MP:
25
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-16% below average
This MP:
8
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
Important Context
- - Ministers answer questions rather than asking them, so have different activity patterns
- - Activity quantity doesn't measure quality or effectiveness of representation
- - Some MPs focus more on constituency work than parliamentary questions
- - Newly elected MPs will have less parliamentary history
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This page tracks Amanda Solloway's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.