Dan Jarvis
MP for Barnsley North
Lab
3 Mar 2011 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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If the Prime Minister is serious about levelling up the country, does he honestly think that favouring the Chancellor's Richmondshire constituency over Barnsley for financial support is the best way to do it?
Context
The Chancellor has allocated financial support to his constituency of Richmondshire, which raises questions about the fairness of levelling up efforts.
Boris Johnson
We are devoted to levelling up across the entire country, and that goes for Barnsley as well as everywhere else.
Assessment
The specific favouring of Richmondshire over Barnsley
General Commitment To Levelling Up
Session: PMQs
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Led by the Woodland Trust, Tree Equity Score UK is a map-based application created to address disparities in urban tree distribution by identifying the areas in greatest need of investment in trees. What is the Department doing to promote increased tree cover in the parts of the country that need it most?
Context
The MP asked about promoting increased tree cover in specific parts of the country.
Rebecca Pow
I highlight again the low-sensitivity map, which points out exactly the same things as the map the hon. Gentleman refers to. We have many funds focused in particular on urban areas—some come from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities—to encourage urban tree planting, because it is so important for our health and wellbeing.
Session: Tree Planting
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What consideration has been given to the merits of making it illegal for public sector bodies to pay ransoms if they are the victim of a ransomware attack?
Context
Public sector bodies are facing ransomware attacks, and there is a question about the legality of paying ransoms.
Oliver Dowden
That is a good question; it is something the Government continue to keep open and under review. The argument against doing so is that it could discourage companies that are subject to ransomware attacks from reporting them, for example to the National Cyber Security Centre. Those reports help us to gather intelligence on the nature of those threats and to work with victims to resolve them. It is not something I rule out totally, but that is the reason that we have not imposed it so far.
Session: Topical Questions
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Given upcoming local and general elections, can Ministers assure that the joint election security preparedness unit has all necessary resources?
Context
The proximity to elections raises concerns about the adequacy of resources for the joint election security preparedness unit.
Simon Hoare
This issue is serious and my Department spends time, effort and resource on ensuring safety of candidates; process robustness; and safe participation in democratic functions.
Session: Topical Questions
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Given that after 2 May there will be 12 metro Mayors directly representing 27 million people in England, does the Secretary of State think that there should be a dedicated formal structure that will enable the metro Mayors to work more effectively with Whitehall Government, rather than the somewhat ad hoc structures that are currently in place?
Context
There are now 12 metro mayors representing a significant number of people in England, and the MP is questioning whether there should be a dedicated formal structure to facilitate better working between them and the government.
Michael Gove
That is a fair point. The ad hoc structures that the hon. Gentleman described work well. All the existing Mayors work well together, and all party politics aside, it has been instructive to see the kind words that Andy Burnham has directed towards Andy Street and vice versa. Now that the mayoral model, which has worked overall with one or two slight bumps in the road, has reached a level of maturity, his point is very fair.
Session: Metro Mayors Local Economies
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What steps he is taking to increase engagement between his Department and elected Mayors?
Context
The question arises from the increasing role of Mayors in driving economic growth and improving public services. The MP is seeking to understand how the Department plans to engage more effectively with these leaders.
Michael Gove
Our Mayors play a powerful role in driving economic growth, improving public services and giving local areas a powerful voice on the national stage. I met all the Mayors as a group before Christmas, as well as Mayor Brabin, as chair of UK Mayors this year, and a number of Mayors on an individual basis. I look forward to meeting and working closely with all the Mayors, collectively and individually, after the May elections, including the three new Mayors who will be elected for the East Midlands, the North-East Combined Authority, and York and North Yorkshire.
Session: Metro Mayors Local Economies
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Does the Secretary of State agree that we need to keep the momentum going forward on the postponement promise? Will she and the Minister continue to work with the EFL to come up with a solution that works for fans?
Context
The issue of fixtures being cancelled at very short notice has been raised previously.
Lucy Frazer
The Government are bringing forward legislation to protect football fans. The Minister has raised this issue with the EFL, and I will talk to him about it.
Session: English Football Financial Sustainability
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Can the Minister say whether the digital asbestos of Chinese-made technology is still used in our policing and security infrastructure?
Context
The Biometrics and Surveillance Camera Commissioner highlighted the use of Chinese-made equipment as a vulnerability for policing and security services.
Thomas Tugendhat
Fraser Sampson's work was important to ensure 'digital asbestos' is got out of our institutions. It has been removed from the most secure sites, but there are other areas where there is work to do with potential for electric vehicles to be turned into mobile intelligence-gathering platforms.
Session: Security Threat from China
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May I wish the Minister for the Armed Forces all the very best for his next posting? He will recall that on 1 February he made a commitment to reassess the Afghan relocations and assistance policy eligibility, specifically for former members of the triples, and said that the process would take 12 weeks. Will he update the House on what progress has been made on that work to date?
Context
A reassessment of the Afghan relocations and assistance policy was promised, with a process expected to take 12 weeks.
James Heappey
It is disappointing to finish on a down note, but as the hon. Gentleman knows from a written answer that I gave him last week, it has taken longer than I wanted to establish an independent group of new casework assessors, and that 12 week period has therefore not yet begun. I was told by officials, when I reluctantly signed off the answer to him last week, that that process was nigh-on complete and that the 12-week period should therefore start imminently. He will not be surprised to learn that, pre-empting his question, I have encouraged them by suggesting that eight weeks would sound an awful lot better than 12, given the delay in getting started.
Session: Topical Questions
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Russia's deadly poison attack in Salisbury, Iran's intimidation of Iran International journalists and China's secret police stations have long showed the need for a robust strategy to counter transnational repression on British soil. The Minister mentioned that a review is under way into the UK's approach to transnational repression. When will it be published, and will it be part of a wider strategy to counter hostile state activity in this country?
Context
The need for a robust strategy to counter transnational repression, given historical cases like the Salisbury poison attack and intimidation of journalists.
Thomas Tugendhat
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. The review is under way, and it includes many different elements from communities from around the world who are now settled happily in the United Kingdom. We of course maintain a very close relationship with our Five Eyes partners, and we are absolutely clear that if the situation changes and we need to take action, we will do so.
Session: Transnational Repression by Hostile States
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There have been a number of late postponements of football matches recently, causing massive inconvenience and putting many fans, including Barnsley football club fans, seriously out of pocket. I have suggested to the English Football League that it adopts a postponement promise that would stop that from happening. Will the Minister work with me on that?
Context
There have been multiple late cancellations of football matches recently, causing significant inconvenience to fans and financial loss for many. The English Football League has not adopted a postponement promise as suggested by the questioner.
Stuart Andrew
The hon. Gentleman raises an important point, and I have heard that from fans in my constituency. It is a decision for football, but I will be happy to raise the issue with the various leagues.
Session: Topical Questions
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Let me take the Minister back to the Triples. There has been some debate about the extent to which the Triples were paid directly by UK forces. I know that that was the case. Does the Minister accept that and, if he does, does he not think they should be looked at under category 2 rather than category 4 of the Afghan relocations and assistance policy scheme?
Context
There has been debate about the Triples being paid directly by UK forces, with some questioning their categorization under the Afghan relocations and assistance policy scheme.
James Heappey
There is a difference of opinion between the advice I receive from officials and the position the hon. Gentleman has set out. It would be good to bring him in to meet those officials, have that discussion and reach some truth.
Session: Topical Questions
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Could my hon. Friend look into this matter and contact me after speaking with Northern Trains?
Context
Northern Trains provided a Saturdays-only service between Sheffield and Cleethorpes via Brigg. The service has now changed to one train a day, five days a week.
Huw Merriman
Yes, I will do so. We have discussed that service before and are looking at a timetable alteration for the future.
Session: Rail Services
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Have the Minister and the Department considered whether introducing vicarious liability would act as a deterrent to rogue landowners who direct their gamekeepers to commit wildlife crime?
Context
Following the initial question, Dan Jarvis inquires about introducing vicarious liability to deter rogue landowners and their gamekeepers from committing wildlife crimes.
Robbie Moore
The Government take raptor persecution very seriously, and those found guilty of wildlife crimes should be subject to the full force of the law. DEFRA is working with the national bird of prey crime priority delivery group, which brings together the police, the Government, local authorities and stakeholders to make sure we are doing as much as we can to tackle this type of crime.
Session: Raptor Persecution
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What steps are being taken to tackle raptor persecution?
Context
Dan Jarvis is concerned about raptor persecution, which he considers a serious issue affecting birds of prey.
Robbie Moore
The Government take raptor persecution very seriously. It is a national wildlife crime and there are strong penalties in place for offences committed against birds of prey. In 2022, DEFRA more than doubled its funding for the national wildlife crime unit to £1.2 million over three years, in part to target crimes of raptor persecution.
Session: Raptor Persecution
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Can the Minister give an assurance that both the Three-Vodafone merger and the future ownership of The Daily Telegraph will be looked at in accordance with the National Security and Investment Act 2021?
Context
Concern over immediate attention needed for mergers and ownership issues under the National Security and Investment Act.
Thomas Tugendhat
The Minister acknowledges the importance of foreign ownership and control, and mentions looking at social media influence along with traditional media. He notes Ofcom's report on TikTok as a source of news for young people.
Session: Defending Democracy Taskforce
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The rule of law is sacrosanct, isn't it?
Context
The rule of law is a fundamental principle in the UK.
Alex Chalk
Yes.
Session: Topical Questions
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The government has said that every penny spent on HS2 will be reinvested in local and regional transport. To clarify, can you confirm that South Yorkshire's city region sustainable transport settlements round 2 uplift is £543 million, and will the Minister work with the Mayor to maximise this investment?
Context
South Yorkshire relies on the city region sustainable transport settlements round 2 uplift for local and regional transport infrastructure.
Mark Harper
Yes, I can confirm that it is indeed £543 million of extra funding for the South Yorkshire mayoral combined authority. We have already had conversations with the South Yorkshire Mayor about the funding and his plans. My team will continue to do so, and our officials will work with his to make sure we can deliver those plans.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister give an update on work taking place to alleviate the impact of avian influenza?
Context
Avian influenza has had catastrophic effects for two years, with Animal and Plant Health Agency vets working round the clock.
Mark Spencer
Work is ongoing on avian influenza. The hon. Gentleman will be aware that we have suffered two years of catastrophic effects of that disease. Animal and Plant Health Agency vets are working round the clock with primary producers to protect their flocks. I do not want to jinx myself, but at the moment we are making good progress. We will continue to work hard with the sector to protect it and ourselves from that terrible disease.
Session: Topical Questions
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When will local government leaders and Metro Mayors in the midlands and north of England get to know what additional resource they will get as a consequence?
Context
The Prime Minister recently announced on High Speed 2.
Jacob Young
That question is best answered by the Department for Transport, but I will write to the hon. Gentleman when I have further details.
Session: Regional Inequalities Coastal Communities
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Would taxpayers' money be better spent recruiting hundreds more police and investigators to defeat the criminal gang networks and prevent the dangerous boat crossings?
Context
The number of people arriving on small boats is now 150 times higher than five years ago, and convictions of people smugglers have dropped by 30%.
Suella Braverman
We need a robust and honest approach to dealing with this problem. Opening our doors to thousands of migrants from the EU is not the solution. We need a deterrent, which is why our agreement with Rwanda will work based on what has worked in other countries such as Australia.
Session: Irregular Migration Channel Crossings
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What is the plan to get those 2,000 ARAP-entitled Afghans into settled accommodation?
Context
MP Dan Jarvis mentioned that around 2,000 ARAP-entitled Afghans are stuck in hotels in Islamabad and asked about the plan to get them into settled accommodation.
Johnny Mercer
The hon. Member knows this is a long-standing concern. My area of responsibility has been completed regarding hotels and accommodation; this is now the Home Office's domain, though I am aware of the commitment to these people.
Session: Afghan Resettlement
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Will he make sure that included within the financial package available is money to assist with local public transport?
Context
The MP is concerned about the importance of transport infrastructure, particularly by bus, for people to access jobs in the South Yorkshire investment zone.
Jeremy Hunt
I very much enjoyed my visit to South Yorkshire to open that investment zone. It is incredibly impressive what is happening there and it was wonderful to welcome new investment by Boeing as part of that. The hon. Gentleman is right to talk about transport; that is why we involve local authorities in all our investment zone decisions.
Session: Investment Zones
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The Government's response to the Transport Committee's report on the integrated rail plan was published at midnight, and the terms of reference for the study on the high-speed rail link to Leeds are expected imminently. Will the rail Minister tell us what this will mean for the railways in Yorkshire?
Context
The Government's response to the Transport Committee's report on the integrated rail plan was published at midnight, and terms of reference for a study on the HS2 link to Leeds are expected imminently.
Huw Merriman
I thank the hon. Member for all his work in this regard, and he is absolutely right. With regard to Bradford, the Transport Committee's report made a recommendation that better station options should be considered under the integrated rail plan. That work with Bradford will now commence to try to find a better station option and to improve transport links for the city. With regard to Leeds, the station capacity can be looked at and potentially unlocked, and the HS2 route options all the way up from Sheffield to Leeds will also be part of that study.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will she commit to long-term funding that provides certainty for vital work like the Woodland Trust's Snaizeholme tree planting project in Yorkshire?
Context
The Woodland Trust's Snaizeholme project has the potential for nature recovery and carbon capture but faces a financial cliff edge when the nature for climate fund ends.
Therese Coffey
We have extensive funding until 2025 through spending reviews and will continue investing in forestry via environmental land management schemes. I planted a tree with my hon. Friend in the northern forest.
Session: Tree Planting
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Metro Mayors play a critical role in driving regional innovation. Can you assure me that your Department will work closely with them?
Context
The MP underlined the crucial role of Metro Mayors in driving regional innovation and sought assurance on cooperation.
George Freeman
Yes, I am delighted to do so. The three innovation accelerators are co-created and led from the bottom up in Glasgow, Manchester, and the west midlands, and I am reaching out to work with Metro Mayors.
Session: Regional Innovation
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Should not the cost of cleaning up our waterways be met by the profits of water companies, not higher bills paid for by hard-pressed consumers?
Context
The cost of cleaning up waterways is being passed on to consumers through higher bills.
Rebecca Pow (Minister for Environment
The hon. Gentleman may not be aware that dividends and profits of water companies cannot come from customers—[Interruption.] If the water companies want to compensate people and they have not done the right thing by the environment, that will not come out of customers' pockets. This Government have put in a huge plan for £56 billion-worth of investment by the water companies to clean up our waters—this is more than ever before.
Session: Topical Questions
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With food inflation at almost 2%, low-quality imported eggs in stores because of producer undercutting, and record migration figures announced today, what are the Minister and Secretary of State doing about these issues? Are they just observers?
Context
Record-high food inflation, lower-standard imported eggs on shelves due to producer undercutting, and record immigration numbers pose challenges for UK food producers.
Mark Spencer
Immigration figures were partly due to people coming from Ukraine and Hong Kong. The Government has issued 45,000 visas and an additional 10,000 for this year, helping growers and producers to source labour.
Session: Food Prices in Supermarkets
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I thank the Minister for that response. He will know that South Yorkshire is fast becoming known for its green energy research. From Sheffield Hallam University's Dext Heat Recovery project to the University of Sheffield's Translational Energy Research Centre, there is huge potential in our region. Will the Minister look at what more he can do to work with and provide support to the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority, so that our region can become a world-leading energy innovation hub?
Context
Discussion about South Yorkshire's potential to become a world-leading energy innovation hub.
Graham Stuart
I thank the hon. Gentleman for his question. He is quite right to highlight the need for innovation and for keeping us at the cutting edge of science. We committed £4.2 billion to net zero research and innovation over the period from 2022 to 2025. Just last week it was my privilege to open, up in Blyth, the Digital, Autonomous and Robotics Engineering Centre. In his area, and all over the country, green jobs offer a tremendous opportunity.
Session: Green Industries Jobs
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Afghans make up one of the largest cohorts of small boat migrants, in part because the legal routes are not working. Let me give the Home Secretary a quick example. Families who have been approved under the Afghan relocations and assistance policy are stuck in Islamabad and are now being told that they need to source their own accommodation to get here, but there is no published guidance on how they should go about doing that. Given the obvious challenges of securing accommodation, not least if they are stuck in a hotel room in Pakistan, can the Home Secretary say precisely what support her Department is providing to this cohort of people who are stuck in Pakistan?
Context
Afghan families approved under the ARAP and ACRS are facing challenges securing accommodation to enter the UK.
Suella Braverman
Both the Afghan relocations and assistance policy and the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme make clear the criteria by which people will be assessed when they are applying to come to the United Kingdom. I am proud that this country and this Government have welcomed over 20,000 people under those schemes. Of course there will be individual cases and we are happy to consider them, but overall the scheme has worked well and thousands of people have benefited from it.
Session: Small Boat Crossings
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Can the Minister say what the Department is doing to support armed forces veterans in the criminal justice system?
Context
There is a need to support veterans who enter the criminal justice system.
Alex Chalk
The Department ensures that those who leave custody have a guaranteed 12 weeks of accommodation and are supported to rebuild relationships, find employment, address mental health or drug issues. This includes pilot schemes ensuring support for armed service personnel.
Session: Topical Questions
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Jack and Paul were murdered by their father after being allowed contact with him following a ruling. The presumption for parental involvement in cases of domestic abuse can lead to fatal consequences, as evidenced by this case. Given that the review was due two years ago, children's lives depend on it; when will the findings be published?
Context
The MP continues his concern over the safety of children in family court proceedings, especially where there is a risk of domestic abuse. He emphasizes the critical importance of the review which was supposed to be published two years ago.
Mike Freer
The review is currently under way and needs careful consideration. The presumption for parental involvement must protect children's rights. I am seeking a stronger date for publication, which will be communicated in writing shortly.
Session: Protection of Children Family Courts
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What steps are being taken to protect children in the family courts? I am grateful for the response. Jack and Paul were killed by their father following a court ruling that maintained contact between them, highlighting fatal consequences of the presumption for parental involvement in cases of domestic abuse. The review promised two years ago is crucial; when will it be published?
Context
The MP is concerned about the safety of children in family court proceedings, particularly in cases involving domestic abuse. He references a tragic case where two boys were murdered by their father after maintaining contact with him.
Mike Freer
Work on the review is ongoing and requires careful consideration due to its complexities. The presumption for parental involvement must ensure children's rights are protected. I am pushing for a firm publication date, which will be communicated in writing shortly.
Session: Protection of Children Family Courts
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I heard what the Secretary of State said about Atlas. He has previously given me a commitment that there will be no loss of capability, but today Deborah Haynes at Sky News is reporting that the UK will be left dangerously exposed when the C-130J is cut next month. That comes amid concerns that its successor, the Atlas A400M, has yet to be cleared to perform the niche but mission-critical functions of the C-130J. Will the Minister give an absolute assurance that our defence procurement system will ensure no loss of operational capability?
Context
The MP references media reports suggesting that the UK may face a loss of operational capability when the C-130J is cut next month, despite previous assurances from the government.
James Cartlidge
I am more than happy to give the hon. Gentleman that assurance. There is a great deal of affection for the Hercules, but to go back to what the Secretary of State said about the recent performance in the important operation in Sudan, the largest number of evacuees that the Hercules carried out from Sudan was 143. The largest number in an A400M was about 100 more than that.
Session: Defence Procurement System
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What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of his Department's defence procurement system. The questioner asks for a recent evaluation regarding how well the department is performing in terms of procuring necessary military equipment and services.
Context
No specific event or statistic mentioned, but context suggests ongoing concerns about the efficiency and outcomes of procurement processes.
James Cartlidge
We are driving the delivery of capability to the frontline. When requirements, budget and risk are clear, we have proven our ability to deliver. The majority of our programmes are on or ahead of time and budget. The Ministry of Defence has set out an affordable 10-year equipment plan to ensure that our armed forces are being given what they need, while living within our means.
Session: Defence Procurement System
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By 2040, cancer rates in the UK are expected to rise by a third. That is half a million new cases each year, so hundreds of thousands of lives literally depend on the Government implementing a long-term, fully funded, comprehensive plan for cancer. Will the Secretary of State recommit to a 10-year cancer plan?
Context
Cancer rates in the UK are expected to rise by a third by 2040, leading to half a million new cases annually. This necessitates a long-term, fully funded cancer plan.
Steve Barclay
We are committed to a major conditions paper, not least because many people with cancer have multiple conditions; that is why it is important that we look at these issues in the round. With the Minister for Social Care, I had a very useful roundtable with key stakeholders, including the cancer charities. The key issue is that as part of our work on cancer checks, over 320,000 more people are receiving treatment for cancer compared with last year—that is around fifth higher—and we are expanding our capacity through the diagnostic centres, the surgical hubs and the expansion of the workforce.
Session: Topical Questions
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What is the Minister doing to ensure that everybody who needs smoking cessation services is able to access them?
Context
Smokers in England face a postcode lottery when trying to access smoking cessation services.
Neil O'Brien
Public health grants will go up by 5% in real terms over the next two years. We want to reduce postcode variation and are keen to speak to anyone who wants to work with us at a local level.
Session: Smoking Cessation
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When it comes to rail infrastructure improvements, the opening of a train station in Aldridge would be a huge boost. We are currently working on a business case. As soon as that comes forward, can we expect a speedy response from the Minister?
Context
The opening of a train station in Aldridge would provide connectivity to the north, and a business case is being worked on.
Huw Merriman
My right hon. Friend has met me to champion the cause of the new station at Aldridge. I can give her an assurance that as soon as that business case comes through, we will make a very fast decision.
Session: Rail Infrastructure North of England
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What steps his Department is taking to help deliver major rail infrastructure improvements in the north of England. The NTAC has failed to meet, there are no more trains on the Hope Valley line, and we are not closer to high-speed rail services between Sheffield and Leeds. Does the Minister think that the appropriate governance arrangements are in place?
Context
The Northern Transport Acceleration Council was established to accelerate rail upgrades but has not met since May 2022, and no progress on high-speed rail services between Sheffield and Leeds.
Huw Merriman
The delivery speaks for itself with projects like the TransPennine route upgrade, which includes 76 miles of rail line and 23 stations. There was a grand total of nine miles of electrification under the last Labour Government in 13 years. We are also delivering HS2 all the way to Manchester.
Session: Rail Infrastructure North of England
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Do Ministers still intend to honour their manifesto commitment to make sure that no region loses out as a consequence of the loss of EU structural funding?
Context
The government made a manifesto commitment to ensure no region loses out as a result of EU structural fund loss.
Michael Gove
Yes, that's the plan.
Session: Topical Questions
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Given the meeting with Ben Parkinson and concerns over his lack of coverage for his wheelchair costs, could the Minister say whether provision was made in yesterday's Budget to cover these costs? If so, will he pay tribute to Ben and his family?
Context
Ben Parkinson, a veteran with a catastrophic injury, had unmet costs for his wheelchair.
Johnny Mercer
Yesterday, we reinstated the veterans mobility fund. I pay tribute to Ben Parkinson and his family for their campaigning on this issue.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Cost of Living: Fiscal Approach — [Derek Twigg in the Chair]
25 May 2022
Responding: Lucy Frazer
Main Concerns
['The cost-of-living crisis is severe and impacting public sector workers disproportionately. Two in five health workers have had to ask family or friends for financial support, nearly every member of school support staff is worried about managing the rising cost of living, and many are taking on additional jobs. NHS workers who received a meagre pay rise saw most of it go back into Treasury coffers due to universal credit adjustments. A recent survey found that three out of four health workers who use their cars for work say current mileage rates do not cover prices at the pump.']
Specific Asks
['The Minister should provide an assurance today that the Treasury will conduct an immediate review of mileage rates and encourage National Joint Council (NJC) and NHS to update them as well. Additionally, she must meet with ministerial colleagues in DHSC to find a way to scrap all car parking charges for NHS staff.']
Non-UK Armed Forces Personnel: Immigration Requirements
05 January 2022
Responding: Kevin Foster
Main Concerns
["The hon. Member Dan Jarvis highlighted the injustice faced by foreign and Commonwealth-born service personnel who are asked to pay exorbitant fees for indefinite leave to remain, despite risking their lives for Britain. He cited specific cases such as Taitusi Ratucaucau, a veteran from Fiji who was given a £30,000 bill after emergency surgery. Jarvis also mentioned Filimone Lacanivalu's deportation threat and the ongoing consultation on immigration requirements which has already delayed by three months. He pointed out that while most service personnel comply with Home Office rules, exceptional episodes like these should not be repeated."]
Specific Asks
['The hon. Member Dan Jarvis asked the Government to update guidance, increase the length of application time in advance of discharge, and ensure families are treated with dignity. He urged for meaningful reform to deliver justice to veterans and their families by lowering the costs of indefinite leave from £2,389 down to £243 per person.']
Levelling-up Agenda
15 September 2021
Responding: Kemi Badenoch
Main Concerns
["The UK has the worst regional inequality among comparable developed nations. There are stark disparities in life expectancy, income, unemployment, education, productivity and health, exacerbated by the pandemic. The government's levelling-up fund replaces a local growth fund worth 14% more and half its budget is taken from the towns fund. A third of English areas due to get funds are not among the most deprived regions, with many Conservative MPs' constituencies receiving money despite their areas not being in the top third of deprivation index."]
Specific Asks
["Will the government compensate for the reduction in EU support that matches historical funding? Will they commit fully to major projects like HS2's eastern leg and Northern Powerhouse Rail? The government must back South Yorkshire's bid for £660 million city region sustainable transport settlement funding, demonstrating commitment to ending bias towards more affluent areas."]
National Tree Strategy
16 December 2020
Responding: Rebecca Pow
Main Concerns
['Dan Jarvis is concerned about the lack of sufficient trees in England and inadequate care for existing trees. He highlights the urgent need to increase tree cover from the current level of 12% to around 20%, as recommended by the Committee on Climate Change, requiring up to 70,000 hectares of new trees and woods annually. Jarvis also points out that only 13,460 hectares were planted in the previous year, far short of the required amount. He mentions issues such as pests and diseases leading to a loss of 150 million mature trees due to ash dieback disease.']
Specific Asks
['Jarvis asks for statutory targets within the Environment Bill and confirmation that the England tree strategy will include such measures. He also calls for local authorities to be mandated to produce statutory local tree plans and advocates for support for initiatives like the Northern Forest, which aims to plant 50 million trees over 25 years.']
North of England: Economic Support
11 November 2020
Responding: Kemi Badenoch
Main Concerns
['Covid-19 has exacerbated existing economic disparities in the north of England, leading to higher unemployment claims and increased poverty. The region also faces planned cuts to universal credit, which could leave one in three working-age households £1,000 a year worse off. There are also ongoing issues such as regional inequality, unequal education and health outcomes, and underinvestment compared to the south-east and south-west of England.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should extend the local growth fund beyond March 2021 and invest in transformative projects like Northern Powerhouse Rail and High Speed 2. Additionally, there is a need for critical structural changes such as reforming the Green Book to reduce bias towards more affluent areas and moving significant parts of the civil service.']
Death of Ann Widdecombe
13 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Defence Investment Plan
30 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Estimates Day
29 June 2026
General Debate
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The Joint Committee on the National Security Strategy has highlighted areas needing improvement in national security, including critical infrastructure protection and defence against hybrid warfare. T...
Russian Shadow Fleet
15 June 2026
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Belfast: Violent Disorder
10 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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National Security
14 May 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Foreign Financial Influence and Interference: UK Politics
25 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Hatzola Ambulance Attack
23 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Defending Democracy Taskforce
12 March 2026
General Debate
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Established a Speaker’s Conference to examine the security of Members, candidates and elections. The conference published two reports with over 60 recommendations to tackle abuse and intimidation face...
China: Foreign Interference Arrests
04 March 2026
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Attendance
34.7%
34 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
11
11.2% of votes
No Votes
23
23.5% of votes
Abstentions
64
65.3% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Closure motion
Ayes: 293
Noes: 218
Passed
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
Noes: 346
Failed
02 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
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 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
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
Noes: 317
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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 NO
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
1
PMQs Asked
135
Ministerial Questions Asked
136
House of Commons Debates Involved
5
Westminster Hall Debates Led
54
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
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+907% above average
This MP:
135
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+99% above average
This MP:
5
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+2698% above average
This MP:
136
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
+471% above average
This MP:
54
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-50% below average
This MP:
34.7
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 Dan Jarvis's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.