Anna Soubry
MP for Broxtowe
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
AUTUMN STATEMENT
23 November 2016
General Debate
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Reports on an economy predicted to be the fastest-growing major advanced economy in the world this year, with employment at a record high and unemployment at an 11-year low. Emphasises the need to tac...
ARTICLE 50
07 November 2016
General Debate
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The Government's priority is to respect the outcome of the referendum to leave the EU and follow the correct process as outlined in Article 50. The Government disagrees with the High Court’s judgment ...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
28 June 2016
General Debate
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Asked about steps being taken to support innovation in industry and specifically queried the Secretary of State on assurances that Brexit would not harm UK's position as a leader in offshore renewable...
BHS
06 June 2016
General Debate
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The statement outlines the closure of BHS due to insolvency, impacting over 11,000 workers and local businesses. It mentions that offers for acquisition were not sufficient and that Jobcentre Plus is ...
BIS SHEFFIELD/GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS OUTSIDE LONDON
09 May 2016
General Debate
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Notes concern over the proposed closure of the Sheffield BIS office, which involves moving 247 posts to London. Argues that this contradicts the Government's commitment to creating a diverse public se...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
03 May 2016
General Debate
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Asked about the adequacy of broadband availability for businesses in Yorkshire and the Humber, highlighting concerns that Ofcom predicts by 2017 many SMEs will lack superfast broadband.
BHS
25 April 2016
General Debate
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Discussed the impact of BHS entering administration on employees and creditors. Noted that approximately 8,500 to 11,000 people work for BHS across the UK. Highlighted BHS's long-standing presence in ...
Budget Resolutions and Economic Situation
16 March 2016
General Debate
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Welcomes the overall fall in unemployment but highlights rising unemployment in Barnsley East, emphasising the need for more jobs. Criticises the government's economic recovery efforts as inadequate a...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
15 March 2016
General Debate
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My rural North Yorkshire constituency is home to many businesses with strong local roots but global aspirations. May I ask the Secretary of State what his Government are doing to help small and medium...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
02 February 2016
General Debate
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The UK automotive industry needs specific encouragement and incentives for hydrogen fuel cells in addition to the focus on driverless cars. What steps are being taken to ensure that British car manufa...
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PMQs Asked
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Ministerial Questions Asked
10
House of Commons Debates Involved
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Westminster Hall Debates Led
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Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
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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
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0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
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0
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
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0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+107% above average
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10
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
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0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
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0
Average:
2.4
Important Context
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- - 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 Anna Soubry's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.