Daniel Francis
MP for Bexleyheath and Crayford
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Will the Prime Minister commit to raising the matter of Holly's case with his French counterparts at the highest level?
Context
Holly Woodcock, a constituent of Mr. Francis, died under suspicious circumstances abroad with her family seeking more information on the case from the Foreign Office.
Keir Starmer
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this case and express my condolences to Holly's family. The ambassador has raised the case, and further steps can be taken by my hon. Friend Stephen Doughty.
Assessment
Specific commitment to raise issue at highest level
Under Review
Session: PMQs
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This summer, I visited every road across the Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency, reporting potholes to ensure that the £895,000 given by this Labour Government to the Conservative-controlled council in the London Borough of Bexley is spent. However, the Conservative council cabinet member responsible for roads wrote to our local newspaper, News Shopper, asking that I stop reporting potholes because it was causing work for the council. Will the Prime Minister join me in urging my Conservative council to get on and spend that money to make roads, such as Mayplace Road East, safe to drive on?
Context
The Labour member of parliament has raised concerns about the Conservative-controlled council in Bexley failing to use allocated funds for road repairs effectively.
The Prime Minister
So, this is a local Conservative council telling my hon. Friend not to point out potholes in case it has to fill them! That is outrageous—just like the record of the last 14 years. We know how problematic, dangerous and costly potholes are to drivers. That is why we have delivered record investment to maintain our roads and fix potholes. That is £1.6 billion. That money has been given to councils, but it comes with strings. My message to the council to reinforce that is clear: “Use the money, fix the roads and show how you are carrying out repairs, or lose the money.” It is councils that should get on with the job of fixing our roads. I will make sure the Roads Minister follows up with my hon. Friend.
Session: PMQs
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Reform-led Kent county council wrote to Transport for London asking it to consider a number of options for bus route 96, including terminating the route in Dartford town centre from now on. Does my right hon. Friend agree that section 173(1) of the Greater London Authority Act 1999 allows cross-boundary routes to operate in that way?
Context
Kent county council wrote to Transport for London asking it to consider options for bus route 96, with its preferred option being that it should terminate in Dartford town centre.
Heidi Alexander
I agree. While I do not expect much from Reform-led administrations, I would at least expect them not to work against local people's interests as described. I urge the county council to support the campaign for constituents and residents.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-16
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Can the Minister provide an update on the Experts at Hand offer, and how £2.1 million can be used to support disabled children in Bexleyheath?
Context
The Experts at Hand offer is aimed at improving support for disabled children.
Georgia Gould
We have set out guidance on investment for local authorities and I know that local authorities around the country are busy building that offer.
Session: SEND Improvement
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Can my hon. Friend outline the measures her Department is taking to press for accountability for both the historical and current persecution of Tamils in Sri Lanka?
Context
Members of the Tamil community are concerned about accountability for atrocities committed during the civil war in Sri Lanka.
Seema Malhotra
We recognise the strength of feeling among diaspora communities and continue to press the Sri Lankan Government bilaterally and at the United Nations Human Rights Council for meaningful progress to improve the human rights situation. That includes securing truth, justice and accountability for past abuses affecting all communities, including Tamils.
Session: Topical Questions
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My constituents are concerned about the reduction in Thameslink services serving Slade Green and Abbey Wood during the six weeks of the school summer holidays. Is it possible to review the decision? Given that both Southeastern and Thameslink are in public ownership, will the Minister outline how their timetables and services can be better integrated at Slade Green to improve punctuality and journey times for my constituents?
Context
Concern about the reduction in Thameslink services serving Slade Green and Abbey Wood during the six weeks of the school summer holidays.
Keir Mather
There is always more to be done to unlock more benefits from a cost-efficient timetable, and I recognise the importance of good-quality rail services to my hon. Friend's constituents. I will ask the Rail Minister to write to him to set out what is possible in this particular case.
Session: Summer Rail Travel
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A constituent of mine has raised concerns that the biodiversity net gain commitments, linked to the development consent order for the Riverside energy park in Belvedere, which was granted in April 2020 by the previous Government, have yet to be met at three mitigation sites in my constituency—Barnehurst open space, Whitehall Lane in Slade Green, and Bursted woods. What action is available if a developer does not fulfil its biodiversity net gain commitments in a timely manner?
Katie White
I thank my hon. Friend for raising this incredibly important issue. We need to make sure, when pushing forward with our planning developments, that they are undertaken with communities, and that the commitments made are delivered. I would very much welcome hearing more about the case that he raises, and I will talk to my colleagues and to him to take this forward.
Session: Topical Questions
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St Paulinus church in Crayford and Christ church in Bexleyheath are both grade II listed churches that are desperately in need of investment to restore their buildings. In line with previous questions, I ask my hon. Friend to outline what further news we might have on future capital funding schemes to help to support churches like these.
Marsha de Cordova
I hope that both St Paulinus church and Christ church will be eligible for the new places of worship renewal fund. While we await publication of further guidance, I again advise my hon. Friend that churches can also contact their local diocesan office for further advice and support. I would also be happy to write to him about any additional support that may be available to the churches in his constituency. Once again, I thank all colleagues for raising this important issue.
Session: Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
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What recent discussions the Church of England has had with the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport on the future of the listed places of worship grant scheme.
Marsha de Cordova
We are still awaiting details of the replacement scheme, following the confirmation of the end of the listed places of worship grant scheme in January. As I mentioned in my answer to my hon. Friend the Member for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket (Peter Prinsley), I recently met the Minister for Heritage and impressed upon her how important it is that details of the scheme are published at pace. Church officials are working with Historic England on operational and policy issues, but we are still waiting for the Government to publish the guidance.
Session: Listed Places of Worship Grant Scheme
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My constituent Harley Harris is 15. He has spondylocarpotarsal synostosis syndrome, which has caused his spine to curve 120° and damaged his lungs, leaving him with significantly reduced lung function and in continual pain. Harley needs lifesaving surgery, but his family have been unable to get a referral to have it performed in the UK. Will the Minister commit to urgently reviewing Harley’s case to ascertain what support can be provided to him and his family?
Sharon Hodgson
I am very sorry to hear about Harley’s condition, and my thoughts are with him and his family. I am sure my hon. Friend understands that neither the Department nor NHS England can comment on the clinical appropriateness of suggested treatments for an individual. I understand that Harley and his family have already been in touch with the Department, and would suggest that my hon. Friend continues to raise this case with NHS England. We are committed to improving the lives of those living with rare diseases, including Harley’s condition of SCTS.
Session: Topical Questions
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After months of struggling to spend the £895,000 given to Conservative-controlled Bexley council by this Government, the council is finally in a rush to resurface roads like Belmont Road in Northumberland Heath by the end of the financial year. Will the Minister confirm how much funding the Government will provide to my local council in future years to restore the condition of our roads across Bexleyheath and Crayford?
Context
The local authority is struggling to spend £895,000 provided by the government on road maintenance. The MP seeks confirmation of future funding levels.
Simon Lightwood
By the end of this Parliament, we will have almost doubled the amount of money going to local authorities to tackle the pothole plague that we inherited from the previous Government. Of course, elements of that are incentives, so if local authorities do not follow the prescribed best practice, they will not receive all that incentive funding.
Session: Pothole Repairs Government Funding
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Although they appreciate the need to put right the failings of the past, my constituents continue to raise concerns about Thames Water's price increase last year. Will the Minister assure them that Thames Water is being held to account and will provide information to customers about how local infrastructure will be improved?
Context
Residents are concerned about Thames Water's price increase last year.
Emma Hardy
I share my hon. Friend's anger about the poor service that many people receive from Thames Water. I can absolutely assure him that Thames Water is being held to account—a record £122 million fine was issued by Ofwat only a few months ago.
Session: Topical Questions
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I recently visited the Bird & Barrel micropub in Barnehurst, which also operates the Bexley Brewery in Slade Green in my constituency. They informed me that, due to the number of tied tenants in the constituency, they have access to less than 8% of the local pub market across Bexleyheath and Crayford. They are pressing me, and I will be pressing, like my hon. Friend the Member for Carlisle (Ms Minns), to see the pubs code updated to support micropubs and breweries. Will my hon. Friend give some more detail about when we may see some more progress on that matter?
Context
The Bird & Barrel micropub in Barnehurst and Bexley Brewery in Slade Green informed Daniel Francis about their limited access to the local pub market and requested support for micropubs and breweries through updates to the pubs code.
Kate Dearden
What a champion my hon. Friend is for micropubs in his constituency. From Anchor Bay to Bakewell Tart Stout, Bexley Brewery showcases an excellent range of beers, and small brewers and micropubs such as the Bird & Barrel play a vital role in supporting local communities and economies. Alongside the beer market review, the Government are carrying out a statutory review of the pubs code and the Pubs Code Adjudicator, as well as a post-implementation review to assess the code's impact since 2016. The Government's report covering that work will be published as soon as practicable.
Session: Micropubs Bexleyheath and Crayford
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What steps he is taking to support micropubs in Bexleyheath and Crayford constituency?
Context
Daniel Francis is concerned about the challenges faced by micropubs in his constituency and the steps the government is taking to support them.
Kate Dearden
Pubs and micropubs like the ones in my hon. Friend's constituency are at the heart of all our communities. From April, every pub will receive a 15% reduction on its business rates bill, with bills then frozen in real terms for a further two years. Three quarters of pubs will see their bills stay the same or fall, saving the average pub around £1,650 next year. We are also launching a review of how pubs are valued for business rates and investing £10 million through the hospitality support fund to help pubs diversify and to improve productivity across the sector.
Session: Micropubs Bexleyheath and Crayford
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Given the rising cost of oil and gas, why did the right hon. Lady choose to increase fuel duty now instead of continuing the previous government's freeze?
Context
Petrol prices are surging, and the previous government froze fuel duty for years.
Rachel Reeves
The plans inherited from the previous government would have seen fuel duty increase in April. We reversed these plans, introduced a cheaper fuel finder, and will begin to unwind the 5p cut from the pandemic in a staggered approach. We are meeting petrol retailers to address price gouging.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am concerned about the conflict in the Middle East and its impact on businesses and families. The charity Shelter has campaigned for people without fixed addresses to access bank accounts without ID. Which groups might benefit most from this?
Context
The conflict in the Middle East is causing anxiety among families and businesses due to rising costs.
Rachel Reeves
The major banks have committed to work with Shelter to make it easier for people without standard ID to access a bank account. This will particularly help people who are homeless and support them to rebuild their lives.
Session: Topical Questions
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What work is being done across Government Departments to address transnational repression against Hong Kong nationals, and what measures are being pursued to end targeting of opposition voices in the UK?
Context
Evidence suggests that transnational repression continues against Hong Kong nationals living overseas, including in the UK.
Seema Malhotra
Any attempts by foreign Governments to intimidate or harm critics overseas are unacceptable. Ministers have raised issues with the Chinese authorities. Training and guidance on state threat activity is now being offered to all 45 territorial police forces across the UK.
Session: Hong Kong Human Rights Situation
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What recent assessment has been made of the potential implications for her policies of the human rights situation in Hong Kong?
Context
Recent developments in Hong Kong have raised concerns about the erosion of rights and freedoms, prompting an assessment of policy implications.
Seema Malhotra
China's imposition of the national security law has significantly eroded the rights and freedoms of Hongkongers. The most recent assessment was set out in the last six-monthly report on Hong Kong in October, and the next report will be published soon. The Prime Minister raised our concerns at the highest level in Beijing, including with President Xi.
Session: Hong Kong Human Rights Situation
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Last month, my Conservative-controlled council in the London borough of Bexley issued a press release stating that DFT data showed that it has the seventh best roads in England. Will the Secretary of State confirm that the data shows that it has an amber rating and does not say that it has the seventh best roads in England?
Context
Conservative-controlled council claims seventh best roads ranking, but DFT data shows an amber rating.
Heidi Alexander
I am very happy to clarify that that is a disingenuous claim, at best, from Conservative-controlled Bexley council. The Government did not publish a ranked list of authorities, but it is clear that, of the many councils that achieved a green rating overall, Bexley was not one—it was ranked amber.
Session: Topical Questions
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Too many young people with education, health and care plans are being kept on them until they are 25 years old due to the complexities involved in offering them the specialist support required to place them into apprenticeships or work placements. Will the Secretary of State therefore provide an update on the work being undertaken across Government Departments to support these young people into career paths so that they can commence their working lives?
Context
Young disabled people with education, health and care plans are being kept on these plans until they are 25 years old due to complexities in offering them specialist support for apprenticeships or work placements. This situation affects the transition of these young individuals into career paths.
The Secretary of State for Work and Pensions (Pat McFadden)
I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for raising this issue. Ever since he came into this House, including in his maiden speech, he has made a powerful case on behalf of carers and children with disabilities. He makes the critical point that we should not give up on anyone. He is right that not all the conditions that are identified will be permanent and not all conditions should be seen as barriers to work, and that we should do everything we can to help disabled people into work.
Session: Young Disabled People Support into Work
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I draw attention to the fact that my wife is employed by our local authority as a special educational needs co-ordinator. At the start of this school year, my local authority, the London borough of Bexley, rolled out a number of new resource provisions, adding an additional 122 SEN places in mainstream schools. They are in addition to some fantastic established resource provisions, such as the one at Mayplace primary school in Barnehurst. I invite the Secretary of State to visit the school to see how it is delivering high-quality school places for children with SEND.
Context
The question addresses the need for additional school places for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The MP highlights his local authority's initiatives, including an increase in SEND places.
The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)
My hon. Friend rightly identifies that there are pockets of brilliant provision right across our country, and our schools White Paper will ensure that we spread that best practice and make it a reality for all children. Through the £3 billion of investment, we will deliver 50,000 more specialist places for children with SEND to ensure that children get the education and support that they need close to home. It was wonderful to visit my hon. Friend just last year at Peareswood primary, another school in his community that is doing fantastic work, but I would be delighted to go back and see some of the work that is under way to support children with SEND in other provision in his constituency.
Session: SEND High-quality School Places
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I thank the Minister for his answer; I know this is an issue of great concern to my constituents across Bexleyheath and Crayford. Following last week’s west Balkans summit, could he provide an update on the measures that are being taken to reduce the number of illegal migrants being brought to the UK via the western Balkans?
Context
The question pertains to the issue of people-smuggling gangs operating across borders, affecting constituents in Bexleyheath and Crayford. This follows last week's west Balkans summit.
Stephen Doughty (Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
I thank my hon. Friend for his very important question, and he is absolutely right: tackling illegal migration is vital to our strategic relationship with the western Balkans. Last week, we announced new sanctions against gang leaders, passport forgers and illicit financiers, many of whom have ties to that region, and we are enhancing collaboration between our countries—for example, through the Border Police Chiefs’ Forum, the expansion of the joint migration taskforce and the deployment of UK border security officers to the western Balkans.
Session: Organised Immigration Crime
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Does the Minister accept that a wheelchair, whether manual or with power, is a medical device that enables disabled people to maximise their independence and live the life they choose? Does he therefore agree that the terminology of “invalid carriages” in the legislation is discriminatory and outdated and that the regulations on the use of micromobility vehicles require updating urgently?
Context
The question concerns the use and regulation of e-scooters, with a focus on terminology that may be considered outdated or discriminatory. The MP declares an interest as chair of the all-party parliamentary group for wheelchair users.
Simon Lightwood
I share my hon. Friend’s view that the term “invalid carriages” in the existing legislation is outdated and no longer reflects modern attitudes or needs. This Government are committed to ensuring that disabled people have the same freedom to travel as everyone else and we recognise that mobility devices are vital for many. That is why we are reviewing the legal frameworks surrounding mobility devices, including the outdated terminology, and we will consult on that in due course.
Session: Micromobility Vehicles
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My constituents Lee and Joanna Woodcock’s daughter Holly was found deceased in France in August last year. They have raised significant concerns regarding the investigation by the French authorities, and some lesser concerns regarding the support they have received from the FCDO. Will the Minister meet Mr and Mrs Woodcock to hear directly about their experience?
Context
Lee and Joanna Woodcock's daughter Holly was found deceased in France. The FCDO has provided consular support.
The Minister of State, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Stephen Doughty)
First, I express my deep condolences over Holly’s death. I know this is a very distressing time for Mr and Mrs Woodcock and the whole family. My hon. Friend will know about the consular support that is being provided, as we have spoken about that. I would, of course, be very happy to meet him and the Woodcock family to discuss the matter further, although he will understand that I cannot get directly involved in overseas investigations by authorities in France.
Session: Topical Questions
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The report highlighted barriers for adults with cerebral palsy when transitioning from pediatric to adult care. What steps are being taken?
Ashley Dalton
NHS England has developed a framework and NICE guidance for transition planning for cerebral palsy patients aged under 25.
Session: Topical Questions
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I was disappointed to see the findings of yesterday’s Civil Aviation Authority airport accessibility performance report, which outlined that three airports—Edinburgh, London Heathrow and Glasgow Prestwick—received a “needs improvement” rating for accessibility. Can my hon. Friend provide an update on when the aviation accessibility task and finish group’s recommendations will be published, and when the Government will be able to outline how they plan to introduce measures to support disabled people who wish to access air travel?
Context
Three airports received a “needs improvement” rating for accessibility according to the Civil Aviation Authority airport accessibility performance report.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Mike Kane)
Everyone should be able to travel with dignity and ease, which is why we launched the aviation accessibility task and finish group last year. I expect to be able to provide an update soon, when that group publishes its findings.
Session: Topical Questions
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As the Government produce their strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods in scientific procedures, what steps will the Minister be taking to ensure that that includes specific commitments to phase out the use of dogs in scientific and regulatory procedures, replacing them with modern, human-specific technologies?
Context
MP asked about the Government's strategy to support alternative methods in scientific procedures, focusing on commitments to phase out dog use.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology (Feryal Clark)
The Government remain committed to ending the use of all animals, including dogs, in scientific procedures, replacing them with modern, human-relevant technologies. Our long-term goal, as set out in our 2024 manifesto commitment, is to phase out animal testing entirely. As my hon. Friend said, we will publish a detailed road map this year alongside convening roundtables with researchers, industry and animal welfare organisations to ensure that we achieve that and hit the target.
Session: Topical Questions
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I know that this House, alongside my constituents across Bexleyheath and Crayford, welcomes the sanctions taken against two Israeli officials earlier this month. What discussions are the UK Government holding with our international partners regarding further actions that could be taken in relation to the incitement of violence against Palestinian citizens?
Context
The UK has imposed sanctions on two Israeli officials earlier this month. The situation in the Middle East remains tense with ongoing conflicts.
David Lammy
My hon. Friend will have seen that we worked with Australia, Canada, New Zealand and Norway on taking those sanctions against Ben-Gvir and Smotrich. I cannot speculate on future sanctions, but I reassure him that we are co-ordinating with our allies. He will know that on the issue of humanitarian aid, for example, 26 countries joined us.
Session: Topical Questions
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It is 16 months since the publication of the Hughes report, but those patients harmed by sodium valproate continue to await the outcome on the redress that the Government will provide. Will the Secretary of State please provide an update on when they can expect an announcement on the redress that will be made available to them?
Karin Smyth
I thank my hon. Friend for that important question. The Government are carefully considering the work of the patient safety commissioner and her report, which sets out the options for redress. This is a complex issue involving input from different Government Departments. We will provide a further update on the commissioner’s report soon.
Session: Topical Questions
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In recent weeks, we have seen a series of cyber-attacks on retailers, including on my former employer, Marks & Spencer, and on Government services such as the Legal Aid Agency. Will the Minister update the House on what discussions he has had with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre and others to ensure that these incidents are dealt with as swiftly as possible and that more is done to prevent such attacks succeeding in the future?
Context
Recent cyber-attacks on retailers like Marks & Spencer and Government services such as the Legal Aid Agency have raised concerns about national resilience against cyber threats.
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster (Pat McFadden)
Earlier this week, I met the chief executive of the National Cyber Security Centre, which works with impacted organisations to investigate what has happened and who is responsible and to help them rebuild. It has been working with all the organisations that have been hit by recent cyber-attacks. I also made a speech about these issues at the CYBERUK conference in Manchester a few weeks ago.
Session: Cyber-security
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The NHS South East London integrated care board provides services to my constituents, and I have discussed some ways in which we could better deliver services by redeveloping the Erith community hospital site in Northumberland Heath. Is the Minister able to provide an outline of the Government’s plan to provide capital funding for expanding community services like those at Erith hospital?
Context
The NHS South East London integrated care board is considering redeveloping the Erith community hospital site in Northumberland Heath.
Stephen Kinnock
I would be delighted to meet my hon. Friend so that we can get into a bit more detail about what is happening in his constituency, but he is absolutely right to point to the need for more and better community health services. That will be at the heart of our shift from hospital to community in the 10-year plan that we are delivering.
Session: Topical Questions
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I thank my hon. Friend for her answer. One of the biggest scandals that we saw under the last Conservative Government was Ministers giving out dodgy covid contracts to their friends and donors. Will the Minister update the House on what steps the Government are taking to ensure that there will never again be a repeat of that shameful behaviour and that where the public have been defrauded, we will get our money back?
Context
The question addresses the scandal of Ministers giving out dodgy covid contracts to friends and donors under the previous government, leading to significant fraud.
Georgia Gould (Parliamentary Secretary, Cabinet Office)
My hon. Friend, as a local government leader during the pandemic, will know how hard things were for communities; sacrifices were made and people risked their lives to keep the rest of us safe. He will share my anger at those who used the national crisis to steal billions from the taxpayer. We will take action on that where the last Government failed. The Public Authorities (Fraud, Error and Recovery) Bill, which was introduced yesterday, will give the Government tough new powers to investigate and recover money stolen from the public and will double the time we have to bring those fraudsters to justice.
Session: Fraud Public Sector
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What steps is the Minister taking to ensure disabled children are represented in the forthcoming children's wellbeing Bill?
Context
The disability charity Sense estimates that 200,000 disabled children across the UK are struggling to get the right school support due to funding issues.
Bridget Phillipson
My hon. Friend champions the rights of disabled children. He is right to do so because when it comes to support for children with special educational needs and disabilities, the system we have at the moment just is not working, as shown all too clearly by the recent National Audit Office report. I am determined to listen to parents, experts, charities and others to ensure we reform the system to provide more timely intervention and support for children and families, and ensure all children in our country are able to thrive.
Session: Topical Questions
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I pay tribute to the 'Rights on Flights' campaign for improving aviation accessibility. What steps are being taken to improve this for disabled people?
Context
The 'Rights on Flights' campaign is working to improve aviation accessibility, particularly for wheelchair users.
Louise Haigh
I met the 'Rights on Flights' campaign early on after becoming Secretary of State. We will set out our plans to address major accessibility issues shortly.
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Changing Places Toilets Funding And Accessibility
16 July 2026
Main Concerns
['Mr. Francis is concerned about the slow growth in the number of Changing Places toilets despite their importance for individuals with profound disabilities and their carers. He highlights that over 250,000 people need personal assistance to use the toilet or change incontinence pads, and the current number of registered Changing Places toilets stands at 2,665. Mr. Francis shares his personal experience as a parent whose daughter relies on these facilities for dignity and hygiene, emphasizing that the roll-out has improved accessibility but growth is stagnating.']
Specific Asks
['Mr. Francis calls for the reintroduction of a capital grant to fund the installation and maintenance of new and existing Changing Places toilets in older buildings and town centres. He also asks the Minister to consider introducing an official Changing Places app, monitoring planning applications to ensure proper installations, and working with other government departments on railway stations.']
Changing Places Toilets: Capital Funding — [Sir Alec Shelbrooke in the Chair]
16 July 2026
Responding: Nesil Caliskan
Main Concerns
['Mr. Francis is concerned about the slow growth of Changing Places toilets and the end of the previous funding scheme in March 2025. He highlights that while there are now 2,665 active and registered Changing Places toilets across the UK, this number has slowed due to a lack of capital funding. Mr. Francis also raises issues with vandalism at existing facilities and the need for better maintenance.']
Specific Asks
['Mr. Francis calls on the government to introduce a new capital fund for older and smaller venues that do not meet current regulations for installation, as well as to work with the Changing Places consortium to upgrade older standard facilities. He also requests support in bringing forward modern software to improve accessibility planning tools.']
Wheelchair Provision: Independent Review Body
21 April 2026
Responding: Zubir Ahmed
Main Concerns
['The MP is concerned about unacceptable delays in wheelchair provision, unsuitable equipment for users, and a postcode lottery of service quality. He cites examples of long waiting times, poor fitting wheelchairs, and complex access pathways leading to negative health outcomes. In 2024-25, there were 630,000 registered wheelchair users in England with 70,600 under 18 years old, but this figure excludes those who purchase privately or are unable to get the right equipment through the NHS. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman has received a significant increase in complaints about long delays and poor communication from four in 2018 to 76 in 2025.']
Specific Asks
['The MP requests national leadership and accountability of service providers, increased baseline funding for wheelchair services, improved data collection and transparency, procurement based on user needs rather than cost-effectiveness, and extending NHS provision to children aged three to five.']
Adult Cerebral Palsy: National Service Specification
10 March 2026
Responding: Stephen Kinnock
Main Concerns
['Approximately 130,000 adults in the UK have cerebral palsy. There is clear evidence that specialist support stops at the age of 18, leaving many adults with little support for their health needs and day-to-day activities. The severity of cerebral palsy varies greatly, and many individuals have complex issues and elevated health risks. Adults with cerebral palsy are 14 times more likely to die from respiratory disease and three times more likely to die from cardiovascular disease. There is a significant decline in physical function and up to 50% of people with cerebral palsy experience deterioration in walking function between the ages of 20 and 40.']
Specific Asks
["I would welcome the Minister's response outlining how the commitment in the 10-year health plan can be achieved for adults with cerebral palsy and how a national service specification for adult cerebral palsy could be implemented within the 42 ICBs. I would also like the Minister to extend the quality and outcomes framework to incorporate the creation of general practice-level cerebral palsy registers and amend NHS staffing guidelines to include training for adults with cerebral palsy for those working in general medicine, general practice, and nursing from entry level. Additionally, I ask the Minister to look at ringfencing funding for the 42 ICBs to enable them to develop specialist cerebral palsy services."]
Air Traffic Control Disruption
10 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Full name of the bill being debated - Which clause or amendment is being debated
10 September 2026
Bill Debate
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The reasoned amendment tabled by the official Opposition has been selected. The amendment aims to introduce significant changes to the bill to address issues related to [specific issue], highlighting ...
Health and Care Bill - Schedule 1
07 September 2026
Bill Debate
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I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. This amendment aims to confer primary care functions on integrated care boards, thereby ensuring better coordination and integration of health ser...
Timms Review: Interim Report
09 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
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European Entry and Exit System
08 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Nottingham Maternity and Neonatal Services
24 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Church Commissioners
18 June 2026
General Debate
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Thames Water
16 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Milburn Review: Interim Report
02 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Health and Social Care Bill
01 June 2026
Bill Debate
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The Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, James Murray, moved the Second Reading of the Health and Social Care Bill. He emphasised the personal significance of the NHS in his life due to a ra...
Attendance
98.0%
96 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
33
33.7% of votes
No Votes
63
64.3% of votes
Abstentions
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2.0% 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
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED NO
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 NO
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 NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
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
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED AYE
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 NO
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 NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
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
2
PMQs Asked
32
Ministerial Questions Asked
50
House of Commons Debates Involved
4
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
-45% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+139% above average
This MP:
32
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+59% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+929% above average
This MP:
50
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 (%)
+42% above average
This MP:
98.0
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 Daniel Francis's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.