Darren Paffey
MP for Southampton Itchen
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Less than 48 hours ago, the family of Henry Nowak stood at Southampton Crown Court calling for change without division or hatred. However, violent incidents occurred last night including criminal damage to homes and injuries to police officers. Does the Prime Minister agree that these actions are contrary to what Henry's family wanted?
Context
Henry Nowak's family called for peace and safety after his death, but violence erupted on the streets of Southampton following a court case. Police officers were injured.
Keir Starmer
The attacks directed towards police officers last night were completely unacceptable. The hon. Friend's discussion about impact was noted, but no further specific commitments on actions taken.
Assessment
No new commitment to action against violence was provided
Session: PMQs
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Rebuilding trust and integrity in our democracy matters deeply to my constituents. Does the Prime Minister agree that there has never been a more urgent need to defend our country from hostile forces undermining our democracy, and will he set out what concrete steps he is taking to crack down on foreign interference?
Context
A senior Reform UK politician was convicted of taking bribes from Russia, raising concerns about foreign influence in British democracy.
Keir Starmer
The Communities Secretary will make a statement later on the Rycroft review, which sets out stark threats posed by illicit finance. We will act decisively to protect our democracy with a moratorium on all political donations made through cryptocurrencies.
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This is Care Leavers Month, when we remember the resilience and brilliance of our young people who have grown up in care, and I was delighted to welcome a group of Southampton’s care leavers to share their views with the Under-Secretary of State for Education, my hon. Friend the Member for Whitehaven and Workington (Josh MacAlister), recently. But while this Labour Government are taking real action to support care leavers, a Reform councillor has disgracefully described children in care as “downright evil”. Will the Prime Minister and, I hope, the whole House join me in condemning Reform’s vile rhetoric, and will my right hon. Friend reassure us that this Labour Government will continue to support the protections and opportunities for all our care leavers?
Context
November marks the first ever Care Leavers Month, aimed at supporting young people who have grown up in care. A Reform councillor has made a vile comment about children in care.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
November marks the first ever Care Leavers Month, and this is a time to recognise that every child deserves support to achieve their potential. Through our landmark Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill, we are requiring every local authority to help care leavers find secure accommodation. It saddens me that the Opposition parties voted against it. The comments about children in care being “evil” are utterly appalling, and now that the hon. Member for Clacton (Nigel Farage) has heard them, I am sure that he will want to condemn them right now.
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At a recent coffee morning, residents in Southampton Itchen told me how much they still miss the Bitterne NHS walk-in centre, which was shut down a decade ago under the Conservatives. May I begin by welcoming this Government’s 10-year plan and its commitment to neighbourhood health services? Does the Prime Minister agree that, as we put this plan for change into action for my local residents, Bitterne is an excellent location for the first new neighbourhood health centre?
Context
Residents in Southampton Itchen expressed concerns about the closure of the Bitterne NHS walk-in centre a decade ago under Conservative rule.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
I pay tribute to my hon. Friend for making the case for his constituents. I know the Health Secretary will give it every consideration. The 10-year plan will establish neighbourhood health centres in every community and will make a massive difference, starting in the places where the need is greatest and life expectancy is at its lowest.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not directly state whether Bitterne was an excellent location for the first new neighbourhood health centre but promised it would be considered.
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It is crystal clear how social media and smartphones are harming our young people, with cyber-bullying, addiction and exploitation rife. Governments elsewhere are taking bold action. I understand that Ministers are considering a two-hour limit, but that is per app rather than per day. I know the Prime Minister takes this seriously, so can he update the House on what he wants to see happen and what action this Government will take to protect our children?
Context
There is concern about the harmful effects of social media and smartphones on young people, including cyber-bullying, addiction, and exploitation.
Leeds East
It is important that we take action to protect our children. From July, tough new rules will mean platforms must protect children in the UK from seeing harmful and violent content. We do need to look at what other measures are needed to create safer online experiences for young people and we will not hesitate to take further steps.
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In Southampton Itchen, constituents have been deprived of their pension for months, with one waiting over a year for a quote and another receiving nothing after 40 years of service. Another with stage 4 cancer waited three months for any payment. When I was a councillor, we ended Capita's contract and took services back in-house. Is it not time for the Government to consider doing the same?
Context
The questioner cites specific instances of constituents in Southampton Itchen who have experienced severe delays and issues with their pension payments, one even waiting a year for an accurate quotation and another with stage 4 cancer waiting three months for any payment.
Sally Jameson
I thank my hon. Friend for raising his constituents' cases. I have had many similar cases in Doncaster. I assure him and his constituents that I am using all the levers at my disposal to ensure that Capita delivers a better performance at the earliest possible time. We have set out our intention to advance the biggest wave of insourcing in a generation, and we are now actively shaping a long-term strategy to look at what it would look like if we brought the pension scheme back in-house.
Session: Civil Service Pension Scheme 2026-09-10
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Does the Minister agree that the Northern Ireland defence sector plays a vital role in defending the UK and protecting our allies?
Context
The MP notes the importance of UK defence manufacturing, mentioning local businesses like Tekever and Leonardo in Southampton and Navy shipbuilding at Harland & Wolff in Northern Ireland.
Matthew Patrick
My hon. Friend is right. Not only are businesses thriving and creating good jobs, but they are protecting us and our allies, including protecting Ukraine from Russian aggression.
Session: Defence Growth Deal Economic Impact
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Literacy levels among Southampton's children remain a challenge, and I commend the work of so many teachers in attempting to close that gap. Can the Minister say how schools in my constituency can best engage with the National Year of Reading? Will she join me in welcoming plans for a Southampton literary festival to inspire a lifelong love of reading in every child in Southampton?
Context
Literacy levels among Southampton's children remain a challenge.
Olivia Bailey
I welcome and celebrate the launch of the Southampton literary festival by Bitterne Park school, and I thank my hon. Friend for all his advocacy in his constituency. The National Year of Reading is packed full of exciting events for all to participate in, and I encourage Members to do so.
Session: Topical Questions
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What improvements can the Minister promise that this Government will make to speed up those approvals and end the misery for my residents?
Context
Residents of Sundowner Court in Southampton have been displaced for over a year due to serious fire safety issues, and the Building Safety Regulator's delays are exacerbating their hardship.
Samantha Dixon
MHCLG and the Building Safety Regulator accept that many applicants have experienced delays, and we recognise that having to wait 40 weeks for decisions is unacceptable. That is why the BSR has established a dedicated external remediation team.
Session: Building Safety Regulator
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What progress his Department has made on reforming the Building Safety Regulator?
Context
The Building Safety Regulator's performance has been under scrutiny due to delays in approving new builds and remediation plans, affecting construction projects and residents' safety.
Samantha Dixon
On 27 January, the Building Safety Regulator became an arm's length body under the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government. This was a major step towards creating a single construction regulator. The BSR continues to make strong progress on overhauling its operating model.
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Some of the children I have been supporting are spending months out of education and taking years still to get an EHCP, compounding their challenges. What can you do to ensure that families across the country will not have to wait until the end of the White Paper process for better joined-up working?
Context
Children with SEND in Darren Paffey's constituency are facing long delays in receiving an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Some children are out of education for months while waiting to be assessed. There is a lack of coordinated working between parents, schools, local authorities, and the NHS.
The Secretary of State for Education (Bridget Phillipson)
I agree strongly with my hon. Friend, and I am grateful for all the work he has done in this area. We need change now and have taken action by restructuring the Department to put SEND at its heart, investing billions in special needs places and mainstream settings, and improving programmes to support teachers through a £200 million investment. Early support and intervention are critical, which is why we will ensure there is a SEND professional in every Best Start family hub as they roll out.
Session: SEND Support Access
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Southampton is Europe’s leading cruise port and the second-biggest container terminal in the country. Our industry stands ready to invest millions in decarbonisation, but that is being held up by grid constraints at the Nursling supply point. Will the Minister meet me and local industry leaders to see how we can unlock the obvious environmental and economic benefits that this change would bring?
Context
Southampton is a major cruise port and has the second-biggest container terminal in the UK. The local industry is ready to invest in decarbonization but faces grid constraints at Nursling supply point.
Ed Miliband
Our team would be happy to meet my hon. Friend. That question, and so many others, shows the huge opportunities arising from home-grown, clean power, including in fantastic Southampton.
Session: Topical Questions
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My constituents around Weston Shore have had enough of exactly the kind of thing you describe: antisocial motorbikes racing outside their homes every night. The constant noise disturbs everyone’s sleep, yet they have seen no meaningful enforcement in recent years. You mentioned that further powers are coming for tackling this issue. Will you confirm that you expect local police forces to use these powers fully and seriously so that this blight on my constituents’ lives can be stopped?
Context
Darren Paffey mentions that his constituents in Weston Shore are facing severe antisocial issues with motorbikes racing through their estates every night, causing noise disturbances. He cites a lack of meaningful enforcement against these activities.
The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Yvette Cooper)
My hon. Friend is exactly right. The issue he raises resonates with people across the country, from Southampton to south Tyneside; too many areas face blight from off-road bikes and street racing. At present, police must give multiple warnings before taking action. We want it to be one strike and out for seizing bikes more easily.
Session: Vehicle Nuisance
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Given the Prime Minister’s warning that the world has fundamentally changed and that we are in a dangerous new era, will the Secretary of State commit to protecting the British Council and its soft power role in strengthening global relationships, and does he agree that any cuts to its support would undermine decades of trusted UK diplomacy?
Context
The Prime Minister recently warned of a dangerous new era, raising concerns about the government's approach to international relations.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Catherine West)
The British Council has no greater champions than Labour Ministers on the Front Bench. It does a fantastic job to promote the UK abroad. Across this House, we love the British Council.
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Sadly, after years of Tory Government, fewer younger people in Southampton Itchen are successfully engaged in employment, education or apprenticeships compared with the national average. What specific steps will the Secretary of State take to ensure that apprenticeship and university routes are equally valued and equally accessible to the young people in my constituency?
Context
Fewer younger people in Southampton are successfully engaged in employment, education or apprenticeships compared to the national average.
Janet Daby
Our youth guarantee will provide tailored support to young people, helping them to access high-quality education, training and employment. We want young people to be earning and learning, and we are wasting no time about that.
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Many leaseholders in Southampton Itchen who are still waiting for fire remediation work to be done are now being clobbered by extortionate service charges. In one case, a constituent went from paying £800 a year to £3,300 a year, with next to no clarity that that money is being spent well. What conversations are the Government having with management companies that are letting service charges spiral out of control?
Context
Leaseholders in Southampton Itchen are facing significant increases in service charges due to fire remediation work, with one constituent's charge increasing from £800 a year to £3,300 without clarity on the expenditure.
The Minister for Housing and Planning (Matthew Pennycook)
I recognise the challenges experienced by leaseholders. We will empower leaseholders to challenge unreasonable service charge increases, and my hon. Friend will not have to wait long for us to take action to that end.
Session: Property Management Companies
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I thank the Minister for her answer. A constituent of mine in Southampton Itchen suffered horrendous domestic and sexual abuse while she was a serving police officer, but inexplicably the rules did not allow her to take her complaint to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, and made her a victim of the very system that was meant to offer her protection. Does the Minister agree that a woman’s right to get justice should not depend on the job that she happens to do? Will she meet me and my constituent to discuss the changes needed so that we can better protect dedicated public servants such as her?
Context
A constituent of Darren Paffey's in Southampton Itchen experienced domestic and sexual abuse while serving as a police officer, but the rules did not allow her to file a complaint with the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jess Phillips)
I absolutely agree. I am more than happy to meet my hon. Friend and his constituent. Allegations of any crime involving serving police officers should be investigated robustly and independently by the police. Outside of criminal investigations, disciplinary investigations, including those involving serious assault and sexual violence, are referred to the IOPC under mandatory referral criteria, but there is more to do.
Session: Violence against Women and Girls
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A constituent of mine, aged just 21, tragically died after accessing pro-suicide online forums that not only encouraged self-harm but advertised how to get lethal drugs and how to exploit loopholes. The substance used in her death can still be bought on Amazon today. What steps will the Minister take to close those loopholes for those who enable criminality and ensure that the law is actively keeping our young people safe?
Context
A constituent died after accessing pro-suicide online forums that provided detailed instructions for lethal drug use, highlighting the need to regulate such harmful content.
The Minister of State, Ministry of Justice (Sarah Sackman)
I am sorry to hear about that tragic case in my hon. Friend’s constituency. Encouraging or assisting suicide is an offence under the Suicide Act 1961, and sending communications that encourage or assist serious self-harm is an offence under the Online Safety Act 2023, but we are going to tighten up the law to address the situation that my hon. Friend has described. Of course, this is about not just the law, but the enforcement of the law as well.
Session: Topical Questions
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Levels of E. coli and faecal matter in the River Itchen remain disgustingly high. I commend the Friends of the Itchen Estuary group for their work to highlight the issue. Like me, they want designated bathing water status in order to protect the river, so will the Secretary of State update us on when that application process will open again and on what changes we can expect?
Context
The River Itchen has high levels of E. coli and faecal matter, causing health concerns.
Steve Reed (The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs)
I pay tribute to the Friends of the Itchen Estuary for their advocacy on this important issue. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs ran a consultation on reforms to the Bathing Water Regulations 2013, which closed on 23 December 2024. We are currently analysing the responses and considering how any proposed changes may impact the application and designation process, and we will of course respond fully in due course.
Session: Topical Questions
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What steps he is taking to increase the accountability of water company executives for service failures. Many constituents are outraged at a 53% bill increase proposed by Southern Water while it continues to pollute rivers. This has become a national scandal. As part of the independent water review, will he ensure that companies deliver reliable services rather than lining executives' pockets?
Context
The question arises from concerns about the accountability and compensation practices within water companies, particularly Southern Water's proposed bill increase.
The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Steve Reed)
The Water (Special Measures) Bill creates new powers for the regulator, including banning unjustified bonuses for water bosses who fail to meet environmental standards and ensuring imprisonment is a sentencing option where regulators are obstructed. Compensation for poor service is being doubled to hold companies accountable for failures. Bills are rising due to previous government inaction on crumbling infrastructure and mismanagement.
Session: Water Company Executives Accountability
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What steps is the Minister taking to improve the insulation and energy efficiency of my constituents’ homes?
Context
The question relates to the poor insulation of Victorian and inter-war homes in Southampton Itchen, which makes them expensive to heat. The hon. Member criticizes the Conservative party for not investing in clean or affordable energy.
Ed Miliband
This is hard, partly because of the fiscal backdrop, but we are working on a comprehensive plan so that we can help not just the poorest—we want to help those in fuel poverty—but people across the income spectrum through a more universal offer. If we can get funding for up-front investments, there will be massive paybacks; that is the chance. We all know that. It is a hard nut to crack, but we are doing our best to do so.
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The national youth strategy is a crucial step forward, and I welcome its progress. Will the Secretary of State outline how new youth programmes, such as the better youth spaces initiative, will help to rebuild facilities in Southampton Itchen, where years of Conservative cuts have impacted opportunities for our young people?
Context
The national youth strategy is a crucial step forward for addressing challenges faced by young people, especially in areas impacted by Conservative cuts.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (Stephanie Peacock)
We fully acknowledge the challenges faced by the sector and the challenging needs of young people. The strategy will help us move forward from a one-size-fits-all approach from central Government, bringing power back to young people and their communities and rebuilding a thriving and sustainable youth sector.
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Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the winners of my first Small Business Saturday awards in Southampton Itchen. They were Riann Care, The Bunker, Miss Ellie's Café and Julie's Dance Studio. Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating them on their role in ensuring a thriving local economy? What assurances he can offer them that this Government have the back of small businesses?
Context
The question comes from recognition of local business achievements and concerns about governmental support.
Jonathan Reynolds
I am extremely grateful to my hon. Friend for his question. I certainly join him in congratulating those local businesses on their work and, indeed, all Members of Parliament on the work that they do on their constituency days to champion and support local businesses. The Government's agenda includes long-term reform of business rates to create permanently low business rates for retail, hospitality and leisure. The launch of high-street rental auctions, getting rid of derelict property in town centres, is also hugely exciting. The business growth service is predominantly about recognising that although the Government do a lot, businesses can often find it hard to access exactly what they need.
Session: Small and Medium-sized Businesses
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What steps his Department is taking to support small businesses. Last week, I had the pleasure of visiting the winners of my first Small Business Saturday awards in Southampton Itchen. They were Riann Care, The Bunker, Miss Ellie's Café and Julie's Dance Studio. Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating them on their role in ensuring a thriving local economy? What assurances he can offer them that this Government have the back of small businesses?
Context
The question arises from the government's announced support measures for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Jonathan Reynolds
Small businesses are the beating heart of our high streets and communities, and are essential to our economic success. That is why, on Small Business Saturday, I announced the business growth service, which will ensure that businesses across the UK get quicker and easier support and advice from Government. Further announcements include the disability finance code for entrepreneurship to improve access to capital and tackle inequality for disabled entrepreneurs. A new fair payment code was launched by the Office of the Small Business Commissioner to help address late payments. Next year, as my hon. Friend has said, the small business strategy will be published to create thriving high streets, easier access to finance, open overseas and domestic markets and enhanced business capability.
Session: Small and Medium-sized Businesses
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Does the Secretary of State agree that the success of similar schemes in Manchester and other global tourist destinations shows that the Conservatives should stop fear-mongering and support something beneficial for Welsh tourism?
Context
A supplementary question urging support for a tourism levy based on successful international precedents.
Jo Stevens
My hon. Friend is absolutely right, such levies are already common in more than 40 countries and destinations worldwide, including Manchester where it has been highly successful.
Session: Tourism Levy Jobs
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Itchen sixth-form college in my constituency was recently judged to be “outstanding” by Ofsted. Will the Secretary of State join me in congratulating the college? Does she agree that future success requires us to sort out financial inconsistencies such as lecturers' pay and VAT liabilities?
Context
Itchen sixth-form college received an outstanding rating from Ofsted. The questioner wants to address financial inconsistencies such as lecturers' pay and VAT liabilities.
Bridget Phillipson
My hon. Friend identifies a number of the challenges that we have inherited as a new Government. We are working as quickly as we can to address them. We want to ensure that teachers right across the sector, whether in our schools, the FE sector or colleges, get the support, the pay and the recognition that they deserve.
Session: Topical Questions
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I have met several maritime companies in Southampton who require expanded national grids for unlocking more investments. What steps is the Chancellor taking towards this and will she meet me with local industry leaders to discuss its benefits?
Context
The MP has been meeting maritime companies that need grid expansion to unlock further investment.
Rachel Reeves
In June, I visited Southampton to see the port's wealth creation and jobs. In October's autumn Budget, we focused on accelerating grid connections to unlock investment opportunities through the national wealth fund. We are completing strategic planning for 2030 energy system infrastructure.
Session: Economic Investment
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What is being done to ensure developers and freeholders complete urgent fire safety work while protecting leaseholders from excessive costs?
Context
The Labour member mentions that Southampton Itchen has the worst cases of unsafe cladding in Hampshire, with residents unable to move out or sell their properties.
Alex Norris
We are clear that the pace of remediation has been too slow. We will meet developers to agree a plan for accelerating work in coming weeks, and I am happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss these issues further.
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Water Safety
09 June 2026
Responding: Emma Hardy
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the recent increase in drowning incidents during the heatwave. Over May bank holiday and half-term, more than 19 deaths occurred, with nearly 12 people losing their lives every week on average each year due to drowning. Among them, 600 people annually and over 196 children in six years have tragically drowned in open water. The cold water shock risk and lack of knowledge about what to do when facing difficulty could contribute significantly to such tragedies. The MP is concerned about the high number of drowning incidents in the UK, stating that more people die from drowning than cyclists, fires, floods or knife crime. He mentions a recent case involving Sam Haycock, who drowned at age 15, and highlights the pain felt by parents who have lost children to drowning.']
Specific Asks
["I ask the Government to recognise that drowning is a preventable public health issue and take it as a priority at the heart of Government by assigning a specific Ministerial responsibility. I also call for a statutory responsibility for fire and rescue services in England to respond to water rescue emergencies, and urge for an immediate public awareness campaign across various media platforms. The MP calls for an urgent public awareness campaign targeting parents and children ahead of summer holidays, mandatory lessons in schools on water safety, accountability for water safety within the Government, and the implementation of Sam's law which would provide legal responsibility for safety equipment around reservoirs and high-risk water bodies."]
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10 September 2026
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Online Safety
08 September 2026
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Local Government Reorganisation
07 September 2026
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Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Bill - New Clause 116
02 September 2026
Bill Debate
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I propose New Clause 116 to introduce a cap on donations from overseas contributors to political parties and candidates. This measure is necessary to ensure the integrity of our democratic process and...
Murder of Henry Nowak
02 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Children and Social Media Protection Bill - Amendments 38V to 38X, Lords Amendments 105C
27 April 2026
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Moves an amendment insisting on the Commons disagreement with Lords amendments 38V-38X and proposes new amendments in lieu of those. The amendment seeks to impose stricter social media age restriction...
Middle East
23 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Schools White Paper: Every Child Achieving and Thriving
23 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill 2026-02-03
03 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
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Commonhold and Leasehold Reform 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
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Attendance
92.9%
91 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
33
33.7% of votes
No Votes
58
59.2% of votes
Abstentions
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7.1% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
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
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Draft Plant Health, Seeds, Seed Potatoes and Plant Propagating Material (Ame...
Ayes: 371
Noes: 100
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08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
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Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
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Failed
08 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
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Failed
07 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
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07 Sep 2026
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Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
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Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
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Failed
02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 65
Ayes: 166
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
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02 Sep 2026
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Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
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Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
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Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
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01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
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01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
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Failed
01 Jul 2026
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Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
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01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
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23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
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23 Jun 2026
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Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
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23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
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22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
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22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
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22 Jun 2026
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Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
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22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
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Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
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17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
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Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
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17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
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Failed
17 Jun 2026
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National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
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16 Jun 2026
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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16 Jun 2026
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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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
5
PMQs Asked
23
Ministerial Questions Asked
46
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
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
+37% above average
This MP:
5
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+72% above average
This MP:
23
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+847% above average
This MP:
46
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 (%)
+34% above average
This MP:
92.9
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 Darren Paffey's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.