Ann Davies
MP for Caerfyrddin
PC
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
I welcome the Prime Minister's recent changes to the early prison release scheme but also express anguish for families like Lisa Jones. Will the Prime Minister apologise to victims and their families for the distress caused by the previous process and ensure there will be no U-turn on this decision?
Context
Lisa Jones' husband Aaron was killed on 23 December 2024 due to death by dangerous driving. Families have faced months of distress due to the government's previous stance on early prison release.
Andy Burnham
I understand the anguish of the Jones family and others affected by the previous early release scheme. I have pushed for further changes to exclude death by dangerous driving and other manslaughter offences. I hope this provides certainty to the family and I can assure that the Justice Secretary will ensure we do not find ourselves in this position again.
Assessment
Specific apology and no U-turn guarantee
Paying Tribute To The Hon. Member
Acknowledging The Anguish
Promising Further Changes But No Direct Answer On Apology Or No U-Turn
Session: PMQs 2026-09-02
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My constituent Janette has ME and chronic pain. Due to the Welsh winter conditions and loss of winter fuel payments, she faces more muscle soreness and fatigue. With 86% of pensioners in poverty or just above it, will the PM establish a social energy tariff for people like her?
Context
Davies mentioned her constituent Janette Crawford, who suffers from ME and chronic pain, losing winter fuel payments due to a small savings pot.
Keir Starmer
On this issue of winter fuel payments, we have inherited a £22 billion black hole. Conservative Members should be apologising for leaving the country in such a state. We are committed to the triple lock and will increase pensions by £460 next year.
Assessment
Establishing a social energy tariff
Under Review
Session: PMQs
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Diolch, Llefarydd. Denmark has been undergrounding its electricity cables since 2008, building infrastructure and maintaining responsible stewardship of the countryside. The Welsh Labour Government's policy is for all new power lines to be placed underground where possible. The UK Labour Government favour overhead pylons. Why are the Prime Minister's Government opposing Welsh colleagues in Wales?
Context
The questioner notes Denmark's practice of undergrounding electricity cables since 2008 and highlights the Welsh Labour Government's policy for all new power lines to be placed underground. She questions why the UK government opposes this approach.
Keir Starmer
We are absolutely committed to the transition to renewable energy, because it gives us energy dependence. It lowers bills and, of course, the next generation of jobs are tied up with it. We have to do it in a cost-effective way, but we will make those decisions in a cost-effective way.
Assessment
The answer discusses general commitment to renewable energy without addressing why UK opposes undergrounding cables as preferred by Wales.
Under Review
Cost-Effective
Session: PMQs
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Does the Secretary of State concede that Plaid Cymru is focusing on making a difference to people's lives and lowering the cost of living in Wales? We see actions rather than just words from them.
Context
The new minority Plaid Cymru Welsh Government is claiming to take action, while the UK Labour Government has cut winter fuel payments for pensioners.
Jo Stevens
This Government have invested £134 million in the Cardiff capital region, approved seven new youth hubs across Wales, launched the summer savings scheme to cut costs, announced a social media ban to keep children safe, given pay rises to armed forces personnel, and expanded the Valour programme for veterans.
Session: Cost of Living
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What steps she is taking to support the farming sector in Wales. Global instability and the war in Iran are affecting farmers, leading to increased prices for diesel and fertiliser, impacting business viability and future food supply chains. The Plaid Cymru Welsh Government aims to work with Welsh farmers; will the UK Government do the same?
Context
The question addresses the need to support Welsh farmers facing global instability and rising costs of diesel and fertiliser.
Angela Eagle
Farming is devolved, so the first port of call for Welsh farmers is the Welsh Government. I look forward to meeting the new Minister and will do my best to work with all the devolved Administrations, including in Wales.
Session: Support for Farming Wales
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What steps she is taking to support the farming sector in Wales. Global instability and the war in Iran are affecting farmers, leading to increased prices for diesel and fertiliser, impacting business viability and future food supply chains. The Plaid Cymru Welsh Government aims to work with Welsh farmers; will the UK Government do the same?
Context
The question addresses the need to support Welsh farmers facing global instability and rising costs of diesel and fertiliser.
Angela Eagle
Farming is devolved, so the first port of call for Welsh farmers is the Welsh Government. I look forward to meeting the new Minister and will do my best to work with all the devolved Administrations, including in Wales.
Session: Support for Farming Wales
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Labour's Senedd manifesto makes no mention of the billions of High Speed 2 funding owed to Wales. Welsh Labour has given up on the argument, as the Secretary of State did after she took office. Her words were, “HS2 no longer exists.” Will the Minister please explain why Wales is not having fair funding for rail?
Context
The MP questions why Wales is not receiving fair High Speed 2 funding, citing a previous statement by the Secretary of State that HS2 no longer exists.
Anna McMorrin
I talked about a £14 billion commitment across Wales. I am sure that she does not agree with her party's plan to rip up the £14 billion commitment to rail, robbing Wales and our communities of a generation of rail investment.
Session: Rail Network Improvements
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Diolch yn fawro. The Treasury has confirmed that Northern Powerhouse Rail will again be classified as an England and Wales project, again depriving Wales of £1 billion in funding. Instead, we are being asked to celebrate £445 million being spent over 10 years in east Wales. This decision means no electrification beyond Cardiff, no new station for St Clears, even though it was promised through the levelling-up fund, and no upgrades for Carmarthen station. What influence can the Secretary of State bring to bear on the Treasury, so that the 1.5 million people who live outside the investment area, who are excluded, get the funding that they deserve?
Context
The Treasury has confirmed Northern Powerhouse Rail is classified as an England and Wales project, depriving Wales of £1 billion in funding. This affects areas outside the investment area including St Clears and Carmarthen.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
Heavy rail projects in both countries are classified as England and Wales whether the track is in Wales, England or both. They do not attract Barnett consequentials because heavy rail is reserved. Examples of such projects include Padeswood in north Wales and the regeneration of Cardiff Central station. The scheme paves the way for more services, more regular services and faster services across north Wales and the north-west.
Session: Railways Funding
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My constituency is the location of two major infrastructure projects—a network of pylons of 97 km and 60 km, alongside 248 wind turbines that are 230 metres tall. The cumulative impact of these projects is significant, occupying land that could support other development, and it remains unclear whether they will lower electricity bills or improve electricity connectivity for local households or businesses. What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Welsh Government to ensure that those projects deliver genuine benefits for our communities?
Context
Ms Davies highlights the significant impact of infrastructure projects in her constituency, including a network of pylons spanning 97 km and 60 km alongside 248 wind turbines. She expresses concern about the potential negative effects on land use and economic development.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
I have heard what the hon. Lady has said, but we do have a policy to ensure that communities that host clean energy infrastructure can directly benefit. The new community funds guidance aims to improve the consistency and amount of funding for communities that could be used for local projects. Turning to bill discounts, we are introducing a scheme that will provide household discounts to those living closest to new and significantly upgraded transmission infrastructure projects.
Session: Energy Infrastructure Pylons
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My constituency is the location of two major infrastructure projects—a network of pylons of 97 km and 60 km, alongside 248 wind turbines that are 230 metres tall. The cumulative impact of these projects is significant, occupying land that could support other development, and it remains unclear whether they will lower electricity bills or improve electricity connectivity for local households or businesses. What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Welsh Government to ensure that those projects deliver genuine benefits for our communities?
Context
Ms Davies highlights the significant impact of infrastructure projects in her constituency, including a network of pylons spanning 97 km and 60 km alongside 248 wind turbines. She expresses concern about the potential negative effects on land use and economic development.
The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)
I have heard what the hon. Lady has said, but we do have a policy to ensure that communities that host clean energy infrastructure can directly benefit. The new community funds guidance aims to improve the consistency and amount of funding for communities that could be used for local projects. Turning to bill discounts, we are introducing a scheme that will provide household discounts to those living closest to new and significantly upgraded transmission infrastructure projects.
Session: Energy Infrastructure Pylons
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Will the Minister commit to undergrounding any new electric transmission in Wales?
Context
Green energy requires efficient transmission, but undergrounding can be costly.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Dame Nia Griffith)
I commend the hon. Member for her campaigning on this issue, but as she understands, the cost of undergrounding is significant. We have said clearly that our position is that overhead lines should generally be the starting presumption, except for in nationally designated landscapes.
Session: Clean Energy Wales
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Just a day before new figures showed a rise in child poverty in Wales, the UK Labour Government confirmed plans for billions of pounds-worth of welfare cuts, pushing tens of thousands more children into hardship. Given that data is not robust enough to know the poverty impact on Wales, and considering criticism from the Welsh First Minister, will the Secretary of State now listen to the First Minister of Wales, conduct a Wales-specific impact assessment and scrap these cruel measures?
Context
New figures revealed an increase in child poverty in Wales, prompting criticism of the UK Labour Government's plans for welfare cuts. The Welsh First Minister has also criticised these measures.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Andrew Western)
I am sorry to disappoint the hon. Lady, but I am sure she would not want us to produce a potentially inaccurate assessment of the impact on Wales. The levels of poverty in Wales are unacceptable, which is a result of 14 years of the Conservative party failing to address long-term industrial decline in many communities across Wales. The best way to get people out of poverty is to get them into work, so I am sure she will welcome the recent launch of the inactivity trailblazer in Wales.
Session: Social Security Tackling Poverty in Wales
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Only 41.9% of my constituency of Caerfyrddin has gigabit availability, compared with the UK average of 78.5%. In fact, 2.6% of my constituency has very little broadband at all. While more and more people use on-demand and internet-based TV services, many still have to rely on terrestrial TV to watch their favourite Welsh programmes. Will the Minister support the TV industry in Wales and reassure viewers in my constituency that broadcast TV will remain available for them all to enjoy?
Context
The constituency of Caerfyrddin has limited gigabit broadband availability compared to the UK average, affecting access to on-demand and internet-based TV services. Only 41.9% have gigabit availability while 2.6% have very little broadband.
The Minister for Creative Industries, Arts and Tourism (Chris Bryant)
We are determined to ensure that everybody in the constituency of Caerfyrddin is able to participate in the digital future. This is why we have published a digital inclusion strategy yesterday, which I very much hope all Members will support.
Session: Television Industry Wales
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Today, the Chancellor is hailing the benefits of free trade in a plea to Donald Trump. However, any future trade deal with the United States will enable cheap food, such as hormone-treated beef, to flood our markets, which would be devastating for farmers and food security. Will the Secretary of State take this opportunity to rule out any trade deal that undermines our British farmers?
Context
Concerns about future trade deals with the United States potentially undermining British food standards and local farming.
Daniel Zeichner
We have always been very clear that we will do nothing in trade deals that would undermine this country's important standards.
Session: Food Security
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What steps he is taking to improve food security. Today, the Chancellor is hailing the benefits of free trade in a plea to Donald Trump. However, any future trade deal with the United States will enable cheap food, such as hormone-treated beef, to flood our markets, which would be devastating for farmers and food security. Will the Secretary of State take this opportunity to rule out any trade deal that undermines our British farmers?
Context
The question arises from concerns about the impact of trade deals on food security and local farming.
Daniel Zeichner
We have always been very clear that we will do nothing in trade deals that would undermine this country's important standards.
Session: Food Security
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Banking Hubs: Rural and Post-Industrial Communities
24 February 2026
Responding: Lucy Rigby
Main Concerns
['Access to cash and banking services is a pressing issue in rural and post-industrial communities. Ann Davies highlighted that in 2006, cash accounted for 62% of all payments in the UK, but now it accounts for around 14%, with forecasts predicting further decline. Despite this trend, cash remains central to how millions manage their money, especially in less populated areas and among vulnerable groups such as elderly people, those with disabilities, and individuals without reliable internet access or public transport. She noted that the number of bank closures disproportionately impacts rural communities, and provided examples from her constituency, including the closure of a Lloyds Bank branch in Ammanford, leaving 23,709 residents without a full-service bank branch.']
Specific Asks
['The lead MP asked the Government to accelerate the establishment of banking hubs in rural and post-industrial communities as part of their plans. She also requested an assessment of the adequacy of the cash access review process to account for the unique needs of these communities.']
Coal Tip Safety and New Extraction Licences
22 October 2025
Responding: Michael Shanks
Main Concerns
["The debate highlights the historical and ongoing issues with coal tip safety in Wales, citing 28 deaths from Aberfan disaster and recent landslides due to extreme weather. Over 50% of UK's coal tips are in Wales despite it making up only 8.5% of land mass, and there is a risk of collapse during severe weather events."]
Specific Asks
['Ann Davies calls for full funding from Westminster for the remediation of all unsafe coal tips, estimated at £600 million by Plaid Cymru, to prevent new mining companies exploiting this situation for commercial gain.']
Agricultural Property Relief
28 January 2025
Responding: Torsten Bell
Main Concerns
['The UK Government’s decision in the autumn Budget to change agricultural property relief and business property relief will have a real effect on food, sustainable food production, and food security in Wales. The changes could affect around 90% of farms that produce nearly 90% of agricultural output in Wales according to Eirian Humphreys of LHP Accountants.']
Specific Asks
['The hon. Member asks the Government to provide adequate data on the particular effects of these changes in Wales, ensure that consultations are made with industry experts before any policy is announced, and consider a fairer and more appropriate solution for family farms or the wider industry.']
Rewiring the State
02 September 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Prime Minister has set out priorities to address 40 years of overly centralised decision making and over-privatisation, which have stripped power and resources away from communities. The Governmen...
Timms Review: Interim Report
09 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
09 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
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 ...
Media Green Paper
24 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Steel Tariffs
17 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Transport (Scotland) Bill - Schedule 4 - Minor and Consequential amendments
10 June 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amendment seeks to make minor and consequential changes to the bill, ensuring consistency in the provisions. It includes technical adjustments to align with existing regulations and improve clarit...
Digital Safety: Children
08 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Milburn Review: Interim Report
02 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
High Speed 2 Reset
19 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Energy Security
19 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Criticises the Government's energy policy, particularly the ban on new oil and gas licences. Emphasises the negative impact of these policies on Aberdeen, the North East of Scotland, and UK economic s...
Attendance
74.5%
73 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
54
55.1% of votes
No Votes
19
19.4% of votes
Abstentions
25
25.5% 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
VOTED AYE
Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
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 AYE
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
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
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 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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 AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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 AYE
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 AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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 AYE
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: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
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 AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED AYE
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
3
PMQs Asked
12
Ministerial Questions Asked
66
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
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
-18% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-10% below average
This MP:
12
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1258% above average
This MP:
66
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 Ann Davies's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.