Bobby Dean
MP for Carshalton and Wallington
Lib Dem
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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Given that dentists are willing to accept NHS patients and the problem is well-known for years, why does it seem unacceptable that the Government still lacks a clear plan or implementation strategy?
Context
Local dentists are eager to take on NHS patients, but the government has not yet proposed a solution to address the long-standing issue of insufficient dental care provision.
Stephen Kinnock
The fundamental problem is that dentists have not been incentivised to do NHS work. When we came into office in July 2024, there was a £392 million underspend which has now dropped to about £30 million. As a result, we have delivered 2.5 million additional courses of treatment in NHS dentistry.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-14
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If he were to be moved to the Treasury, would the Secretary of State consider changing the fiscal rules to encourage more long-term planning for things like climate change?
Context
The Office for Budget Responsibility's fiscal report highlights long-term risks of climate damage but does not require the government to adjust its financial planning. The question asks about potential changes if the Secretary were moved to the Treasury.
Katie White
As I am the one answering the hon. Member's question, I cannot comment on those decisions. The OBR has put forward various reports to look at the impacts of climate change on our economy, and the value of investment versus the cost of inaction.
Session: Climate Change Resilience Planning 2026-07-07
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What assessment has been made of the adequacy of his Department's long-term resilience planning for climate change?
Context
The question arises from the need to assess the adequacy of current Departmental planning in light of increasing climate risks.
Katie White
The Secretary of State will publish an energy resilience strategy later this year. Last week, alongside the Minister for Energy Security and Net Zero, I launched a first-of-its-kind taskforce with external experts from security, the military and academia, to boost preparedness for climate change and nature loss.
Session: Climate Change Resilience Planning 2026-07-07
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What assessment has been made of the potential impact of research and development defence spending on the economy? The Minister will know that investment in defence R&D has tremendous impacts not only through jobs and crowding in private investment but also through new technologies helping Britain to prosper. Would issuing defence hypothecated bonds therefore make a brilliant return for the British taxpayer?
Context
The MP asked about the economic impacts of defence R&D spending, referencing job creation and private investment attraction. He noted that new technologies have spill-over effects beneficial to Britain's prosperity.
The Minister for Defence Readiness and Industry (Luke Pollard)
Defence innovation has considerable positive spill-over effects on the wider economy. The Government are investing in technologies with dual use potential, not just to equip our forces but also to provide benefits for the broader economy. While defence hypothecated bonds were not directly addressed, the Minister welcomed support for defence innovation and investment.
Session: R&D Defence Spending Economic Impact
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Ten years ago, this place introduced legislation preventing banks from applying tax deductions after paying compensation for wrongdoing. Now lenders are set to pay out billions of pounds in connection with the motor finance scandal, but they will be able to reduce their tax bills because most of those companies have channelled their money via subsidiaries. Does the Minister agree that that is not in keeping with the spirit of the law, and will the Government do something about it?
Context
The MP discussed the potential conflict between tax rules and recent payouts related to the motor finance scandal, questioning whether banks could apply tax deductions after paying compensation.
The Economic Secretary to the Treasury (Lucy Rigby)
The hon. Member has referred to the motor finance redress situation. As the House would expect, we are monitoring that very closely, and we want to see the issues resolved in an efficient way that provides certainty for consumers and for firms. As the hon. Member knows, seeking to change the rules on corporation tax would mean deviating from our commitment to certainty and predictability in the tax system, as set out in our corporate tax road map.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am concerned about my constituency being one of the UK’s largest regional economies, and my local council has launched an economic growth plan inviting businesses to take advantage of opportunities in the area. Will the Minister meet me and the local council leader to connect the business community with all the opportunities that exist in my borough?
Context
South London is a significant regional economy with the London borough of Sutton launching its economic growth plan to attract businesses. The local council invited businesses to take advantage of opportunities in the area.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Chris Bryant)
Yes.
Session: Topical Questions
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A constituent came to my surgery the other week who felt pretty frustrated that the Access to Work scheme, which once supported him, was pulling the rug from beneath his feet as he progressed in his career. He has been a model example; he has not let his multiple neurodivergent diagnoses hold him back. He has worked hard and, with support, has earned a promotion to a deputy leadership position. At that point, the DWP decided to reassess him, and it downgraded his support—right at the moment when he felt he needed to maintain that support, given his new responsibilities. Can the Minister assure us that when the reforms come, they will ensure that people are supported over the progression of their career, as well as into work in the first place?
Context
A constituent expressed frustration over reduced support from the Access to Work scheme despite career progression, highlighting the need for continuous support.
The Minister for Social Security and Disability (Sir Stephen Timms)
The hon. Gentleman makes a good point. Obviously, I do not know the details of the case that he refers to, but it is important that Access to Work and our wider employment support enable people not just to get into work, but to thrive once they are there, exactly as he says.
Session: Access to Work Scheme
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The Minister detailed that about 350 reliefs have been assessed, but my understanding is that more than 1,200 tax reliefs are on the books, amounting to hundreds of billions of foregone revenue for the Treasury. Given that the Treasury examined the spending of all Departments in detail over the summer, I wondered whether it was considering applying the same level of scrutiny to itself.
Context
Over 1,200 tax reliefs are currently in place, amounting to hundreds of billions of foregone revenue for the Treasury. The government has detailed costings for only 350 out of these.
Dan Tomlinson (Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury)
It is worth noting that some 800 of the 1,200 reliefs mentioned ensure that the tax system operates as intended by defining the scope of tax correctly and that it operates fairly and simply. I am sorry to disappoint the hon. Member, but I will not be able to comment specifically on any changes that we may or may not make to tax reliefs—any decisions will, of course, be announced at the Budget, which is not today.
Session: Tax Reliefs Zero-based Review
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We have just had our fifth consecutive month of job losses announced, and research shows that as many as 17% of companies are considering redundancies. What is the Government’s analysis of why this is happening?
Context
The UK has experienced five consecutive months of job losses, with research indicating that up to 17% of companies are considering redundancies.
Gareth Thomas
I gently say to the hon. Gentleman that we have had four interest rate cuts, almost 400,000 jobs have been created, our industrial strategy has been hugely welcomed, and we have had three deals, so it is perhaps not a surprise that recent surveys point to a nine-year high in business confidence.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Minister will no doubt be aware of reports of the so-called exodus of millionaires. Those reports are from 'high profile individuals' and city spokespeople, but there are rarely hard numbers behind them. Are Treasury Ministers able to verify the Tax Justice Network’s research that says that just 0.3% of millionaires have exited the UK and that that number has remained low and stable over the past decade, and will they publish their own figures as well?
Context
Reports of 'exodus of millionaires' lack hard numbers, with Tax Justice Network research showing that only 0.3% of millionaires have left the UK over the past decade.
James Murray (Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury)
When considering fiscal measures or financial changes, the figures that matter are those provided by the Office for Budget Responsibility. The OBR has certified that the non-dom reforms will raise £33.8 billion in total revenue over five years, and this figure accounts for some non-doms who are ineligible for the new regime choosing to leave the UK.
Session: High Net Worth Individuals
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If now is not the time to take those actions, when will that be?
Context
Nearly every single child is at risk of famine in Gaza as the Israeli Government use starvation as a weapon of war.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
We are committed to recognising a Palestinian state at a time that has the most impact in achieving a reality most conducive to long-term peace in the region.
Session: Topical Questions
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At my surgery a couple of weeks ago, I had two fantastic volunteers show up from Sutton Night Watch, a local homeless charity. They had been working with prisoners, both before and after they left their cells, to help them reintegrate into the community. They are doing fantastic work, but they now need to expand. They need more space and more people. Can the Minister explain what support is available to volunteers like them to help them do their work with prisoners?
Context
The MP referenced a local homeless charity, Sutton Night Watch, that has been working with prisoners before and after their release to help them reintegrate into the community. The charity needs more space and additional volunteers.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Sir Nicholas Dakin)
I applaud the work that the hon. Member describes. It is certainly the sort of work that needs to continue. Overall, the levels of homelessness and rough sleeping that we have inherited are far too high. We are working closely with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to develop a long-term strategy to put us back on track to end homelessness. If he wishes to write to me about that particular case, I will follow it up.
Session: Prison Leavers Resettlement
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The Labour manifesto committed to replacing the business rates system. However, last week at the Treasury Committee, the Minister seemed to rule out the kind of comprehensive reform that the Liberal Democrats and others have been campaigning for, and indicated that there might only be a tinkering around the edges of rates and reliefs. Can the Minister confirm today whether the Government still intend to replace the business rates system, or will they just be tinkering around the edges of this broken system?
Context
The Labour manifesto committed to replacing the business rates system. However, there was a perception that the Government's approach might only involve minor adjustments rather than comprehensive reform.
James Murray (Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury)
I think that retail, hospitality and leisure businesses, which are the backbone of our high street, might object to the idea of permanently lower tax rates as “tinkering around the edges”. That is a fundamental change that we want to bring in from April 2026 to make sure they have stability, certainty and permanently lower rates. Alongside it are our wider ambitions in the “Transforming Business Rates” discussion paper, which I invited the hon. Gentleman to read and respond to at last week’s Treasury Committee.
Session: Supporting SMEs, Retail, and Hospitality and Tourism
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A Carshalton resident had her car stolen from her driveway. There is video footage of it but the police just gave her a crime reference number and closed the case. Local businesses on Wallington high street tell me that organised shoplifters are acting with impunity. The Home Secretary touched on recruitment being part of the solution, but what else can the Government do now to help my constituents feel safe?
Context
Describing a case of car theft in Carshalton where the police only provided a crime reference number, and highlighting issues with organised shoplifting on Wallington high street.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Yvette Cooper)
The hon. Member is right to talk about the deep frustration felt in communities, including local businesses and town centres, about not just the absence of neighbourhood policing, which we need to turn around, but the weakening of powers over the past 14 years on things such as shoplifting. That is why we are introducing new respect orders and strengthening powers on shoplifting and assaults on shop workers.
Session: Neighbourhood Policing
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Will the Government tell us what they are doing to give the EA teeth?
Context
An incinerator in the constituency regularly breaches air pollution limits, but the Environment Agency does not take action.
Mary Creagh
Incineration permit breaches are a matter for the regulator, the Environment Agency, but we are reviewing energy-from-waste capacity across the country and will be making a statement imminently.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister look at potentially phasing out the age differential in universal credit? This could be beneficial for young care leavers who currently receive a lower rate of Universal Credit compared to older individuals.
Context
There is a concern over the age-based differential in Universal Credit rates, which affects young care leavers. The Government has announced efforts to abolish the age differential for the National Living Wage.
Stephen Timms
While an interesting suggestion, the Minister is not currently considering phasing out the age differential in Universal Credit. However, Universal Credit will be reviewed over the course of the next year, and recent changes to carer's allowance have been announced.
Session: Universal Credit 2024-12-16 (2)
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What assessment has been made of the adequacy of the rates of universal credit? Benefit rates are reviewed annually but concern exists over age-based differential payments.
Context
The adequacy of Universal Credit rates is under scrutiny, particularly for those under 25 who receive a different rate.
Stephen Timms
No specific assessment has been made on the adequacy of Universal Credit rates as requested. Benefit rates are reviewed annually, increasing by 6.7% last April and by 1.7% from next April in line with inflation.
Session: Universal Credit 2024-12-16 (2)
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What urgent work is being done to ensure humane conditions in all prisons? A constituent at HMP Coldingley described prevalent drugs, violence, and denied healthcare leading to a life-threatening situation. Another report deemed these conditions 'inhumane'. What urgent measures are taken?
Context
A constituent at HMP Coldingley reported poor conditions including drug use, violence, discrimination, lack of healthcare access. The situation has worsened to the point where he attempted suicide.
Nicholas Dakin
This Government aims for the best possible prison conditions. We inherited a crisis, but if the hon. Member wishes to write about this issue, I will be happy to respond.
Session: Prison Conditions
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What assessment has been made of the adequacy of prison conditions? The prison estate conditions survey programme is ongoing, yet 4,000 cells have been lost to deterioration under the last Government. What specific measures are being taken to improve these conditions?
Context
The prison estate conditions survey programme assesses the state of prisons, but issues remain. Approximately 4,000 cells were lost due to dilapidation under the previous government.
Nicholas Dakin
The prison estate conditions survey programme assesses the state of our estate, and we are investing £220 million in maintenance for 2024-25, up to £300 million in 2025-26. However, there is still much work to be done.
Session: Prison Conditions
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Can the Minister explain what measures the Department is taking to ensure that sufficient help is in place for people suffering from those conditions?
Context
Long-term mental health conditions among young carers may contribute to school absences. The Royal College of Paediatrics highlights that one in five young carers could suffer from long-term mental health issues.
Janet Daby
We want to ensure that we support young carers in school, as well as other children who may be suffering from mental health conditions. This Government are entirely committed to supporting young people with mental health conditions, and we are making sure that there will be mental health support in every school up and down the country. For young carers who may be experiencing increasing mental health conditions, we are expanding the attendance mentoring programme to ensure that around an extra 10,800 young carers are supported, especially in the area of mental health.
Session: Young Carers School Absence
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What steps her Department is taking to help tackle persistent school absences among young carers?
Context
Young carers face barriers to education due to their caring responsibilities. The government collects absence data for these students.
Janet Daby
The Government are committed to breaking down barriers to opportunities for all young people, including young carers who provide a critical role in caring for their loved ones. We now collect specific absence data for young carers through the school census, and our statutory attendance guidance seeks to ensure that they receive holistic support to overcome barriers to attendance.
Session: Young Carers School Absence
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Will the Government confirm that they have raised the issue of transnational repression in conversations with the Chinese Government, and made clear that it is a totally unacceptable interference in British democracy?
Context
The MP raises concerns about Hongkongers facing surveillance, harassment, and intimidation from the Chinese state in his local community.
Stephen Doughty
The Government will take a consistent long-term and strategic approach to our relations with China, rooted in the UK and global interests, and the Government are deeply committed to supporting all members of the Hong Kong community who have relocated to the UK. I reiterate that any attempts by foreign Governments to coerce, intimidate or harm their critics overseas are unacceptable.
Session: Chinese Communist Party Threat to Democracy
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What recent assessment has been made of the level of threat to UK democracy from the Chinese Communist Party?
Context
The MP is concerned about a potential threat to UK democracy posed by China, referencing national security matters.
Stephen Doughty
As a matter of long-standing policy, which the hon. Gentleman will understand, the Government do not comment on the detail of national security matters, but let me be clear: any attempt by any foreign power to threaten or undermine the UK's democracy will not be tolerated.
Session: Chinese Communist Party Threat to Democracy
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In my constituency of Carshalton and Wallington, Scope research estimates that disabled households face bills of up to £1,500 a month more than the average household. We also know that disabled households are much less likely to claim the benefits that they are entitled to. Has the Government Equalities Office made any assessment of the potential disproportionate impact on disabled households of cutting the winter fuel allowance?
Context
Scope research estimates that disabled households in Carshalton and Wallington face bills up to £1,500 a month more than the average household. Additionally, these households are less likely to claim available benefits.
Bridget Phillipson
Equality analysis was released in September, and the Government carried out our statutory duties in doing so, but I recognise the wider concerns that the hon. Member raises, especially around the additional costs faced by many disabled people. That is why the Minister for Energy Consumers, my hon. Friend the Member for Peckham (Miatta Fahnbulleh) recently met suppliers to address some of these issues. I encourage all those who need extra support to sign up to the priority services register.
Session: Impact of Energy Costs on Disabled People
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What discussions she has had with Cabinet colleagues on the potential impact of the cost of energy on disabled people?
Context
Energy bills are a significant concern for many, especially for disabled individuals who face higher expenses due to necessary equipment like stair lifts or oxygen tanks. The cost of energy has risen sharply.
Bridget Phillipson
We understand that energy bills are a concern for many people. We believe that the only way to protect bill payers permanently, including disabled people, is to accelerate the green transition to home-grown clean energy. We continue to work closely with energy suppliers to ensure that vulnerable customers are supported.
Session: Impact of Energy Costs on Disabled People
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The Minister stated that some people are locked up in their cells for 22 or 23 hours a day due to insufficient prison capacity. How does he plan to address this issue while we still have a bulging prison population? The House should know how he will increase the provision of purposeful activities such as education and training.
Context
There is a lack of prison capacity leading to prisoners being locked up in their cells for long periods, hindering the provision of education and training.
Nicholas Dakin
We are taking decisions to create space in the Prison Service. We will work with the Inspectorate of Prisons on providing sufficient purposeful activities, recognising that education and employment reduce reoffending significantly.
Session: Rehabilitation of Offenders
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
NHS Capital Spending
04 March 2026
Responding: Karin Smyth
Main Concerns
['Bobby Dean is concerned about the underinvestment in NHS buildings, equipment, and technical infrastructure, noting that maintenance backlogs have doubled from around £6 billion in 2015 to over £13 billion in 2024. He highlights that the UK invested around a third less in health capital during the 2010s compared to other nations, resulting in fewer CT and MRI scanners per capita and lower bed capacity. Dean also points to the slow approvals process for capital bids and the uncertainty caused by the yearly cycle of Treasury CDEL rules, which prevent trusts from carrying forward unspent capital. The hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington is concerned about the impact of insufficient capital spending on NHS infrastructure, highlighting the issues such as crumbling buildings, service disruptions, and the need for digital transformation. He noted that £4.3 billion was raided from capital budgets between 2014-2015 and 2018-2019, resulting in a backlog maintenance bill of more than £11.6 billion, and services were disrupted at 13 hospitals a day in 2022-2023.']
Specific Asks
["Dean asks the Minister to update the House on the current level of capital underspend, where it is occurring, and what actions are being taken. He also inquires about the possibility of trusts carrying forward unspent capital to future years and whether this will exist beyond the current spending review period. Dean further requests information on the delivery of the new hospital programme and whether any schemes will be reconsidered for movement between waves. He also asks about the Government's plans to reform the capital allocation system to allow multi-year planning and reinvestment of trust surpluses permanently. The hon. Member for Carshalton and Wallington calls for increased capital funding to repair, upgrade, and expand NHS buildings and facilities to support long-term productivity and better patient care."]
River Wandle Pollution
05 March 2025
Responding: Emma Hardy
Main Concerns
['The latest incident involved a spill of 4,000 litres of diesel from a bus garage into the sewage network and ultimately the River Wandle. This event exemplifies daily threats to the river, which is unique as an urban chalk stream with a million residents in its catchment area. The history of industrial pollution has left it vulnerable, and recent restoration efforts are threatened by ongoing issues like raw sewage discharge.']
Specific Asks
["Calls for swift action to hold polluters accountable and implement measures to protect the river's ecological health."]
Full name of the bill being debated - Which clause or amendment is being debated
10 September 2026
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Economic Growth
07 September 2026
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Civil Service Pensions
06 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
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National Maternity and Neonatal Investigation
30 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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National Savings & Investments
26 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics
25 March 2026
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Spring Forecast
03 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Miscellaneous
24 February 2026
General Debate
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Initiated a debate on the need for urgent legislation to protect children from harmful online content. Emphasised the importance of age-appropriate regulation, cross-party consensus, and public consul...
Lord Mandelson: Government Response to Humble Address Motion
12 February 2026
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Backbench Business - Brain Tumour Survival RatesBackbench Business
09 February 2026
General Debate
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The House is urged to note the poor survival rates of brain tumours in the UK, which ranks 22nd out of 29 comparable countries. McDonagh highlights the lack of progress due to a system that prioritise...
Attendance
71.7%
66 of 92 votes
Aye Votes
46
50.0% of votes
No Votes
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21.7% of votes
Abstentions
26
28.3% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
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11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 270
Noes: 286
Failed
10 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
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Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
Passed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
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Failed
02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
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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: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
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01 Jul 2026
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Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
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Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
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01 Jul 2026
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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 NO
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
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
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23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
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Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
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23 Jun 2026
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Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
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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
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
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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 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: 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
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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...
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Noes: 246
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16 Jun 2026
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Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
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23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
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23 Feb 2026
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Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
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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
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
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Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
28 Jan 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
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PMQs Asked
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Ministerial Questions Asked
60
House of Commons Debates Involved
2
Westminster Hall Debates Led
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Statements / Bills
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Petitions Presented
92
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Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+94% above average
This MP:
26
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-20% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1135% above average
This MP:
60
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 (%)
+4% above average
This MP:
71.7
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 Bobby Dean's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.