David Rutley
MP for Macclesfield
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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Having visited HMP Thorn Cross recently while I was a Minister in the Department for Work and Pensions, I have seen the great work that Timpson and TalkTalk, among others, are doing to prepare offenders for the world of work. At a meeting in Macclesfield on Friday, Sodexo also demonstrated its clear commitment to the task. Does my right hon. Friend agree that we need more such partnerships, as well as clear pathways of support on leaving prison, including access to relevant benefits, to ensure that more prison leavers land better on their own two feet?
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Brandon Lewis (Minister of State for Policing, Criminal Justice and Victims)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right and gives some key examples. The employability innovation fund announced in our prisons strategy White Paper will help prisoners to build more partnerships with employers like those at HMP Thorn Cross. I have seen other organisations and initiatives such as twinning projects that are looking into different things and are even using sports such as football to prepare prisoners for leaving prison and contributing positively to their community and future life. Those are great projects, and my hon. Friend gives a good example of a good prison doing great work.
Session: Offenders Employment after Release from Prison
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What steps his Department is taking to help offenders find employment following their release from prison.
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Brandon Lewis (Minister of State for Policing, Criminal Justice and Victims)
Getting prisoners into employment helps not only to fill the 1.25 million vacancies that businesses have right now, but to drive down reoffending. To achieve that, we are building stronger links with employers and suppliers and are offering more offenders the chance to work in prison, on release on temporary licence, and on release from prison.
Session: Offenders Employment after Release from Prison
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Sadly, too many local residents and passengers have experienced cancelled and disrupted Avanti West Coast train services over recent months. Can my right hon Friend confirm that Avanti's day-to-day operational performance over the period of the new short-term contract will also be a material factor in determining who will be awarded the long-term National Rail contract to operate west coast services after April 2023? Local passengers deserve better.
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Residents and passengers have experienced cancelled and disrupted Avanti West Coast train services over recent months despite good service at Macclesfield railway station.
Kevin Foster
I could not agree more with my hon Friend. The current service is not acceptable, as I have made clear directly to Avanti's most senior management, and significant improvements are needed. We will be monitoring Avanti's performance over the next six months, particularly the implementation of its recovery plan, before making a decision in April 2023.
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Universal Credit Claims And Eligibility Issues
26 January 2022
Main Concerns
['The hon. Member for Edmonton raised concerns about challenges in providing information for universal credit claims and the potential impact on individuals who may not speak English fluently. The member also highlighted issues around nationality being a factor in determining eligibility, which was addressed by the lead MP.']
Specific Asks
['I extend the offer to hon. Members, particularly the hon. Member for Edmonton, that if they write to us on those cases we will take them up and follow them through. I hope she will do so and provide any outstanding information necessary to move cases forward.']
Government Support For Individuals During Rising Living Costs
25 January 2022
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the challenges faced by individuals and families due to rising living costs, particularly in the context of post-pandemic recovery. The latest labour market statistics show positive trends, but younger people may not face the same cost challenges as older individuals. We recognise that energy prices are increasing globally, leading to higher costs for consumers.']
Specific Asks
['The Government will do what it takes to support those most in need during this period of rising costs. We are investing over £250 billion through the welfare system, including £110 billion on people of working age and providing additional support such as winter fuel payments, cold weather payments, and energy bill rebates.']
Backbench Business
02 May 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The motion recognises the acute security situation in the Western Balkans, supports territorial integrity of Kosovo and Bosnia and Herzegovina, condemns attacks by Serb nationalist militants, Russian ...
Humanitarian Situation in Gaza
17 April 2024
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
Gibraltar: UK-EU Negotiations
11 March 2024
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
Miscellaneous
06 February 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Backbench Business
01 February 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The House condemns unreservedly the violent suppression of protests in Iran by its police force, expresses concern over Tehran’s use of terrorism and cyber attacks to suppress opposition, calls on Eur...
Venezuela: Threat to Guyana
14 December 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The urgent threat posed by Venezuela to Guyana is a matter of great concern, especially as it relates to the integrity and security of Guyana. The speaker emphasises the importance of supporting Guyan...
Beneficial Ownership Registers: Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies
07 December 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The House should note the implementation of public registers of beneficial ownership in the UK's overseas territories and crown dependencies, urging the government to respect the will of parliament by...
Libya Floods
14 September 2023
Ministerial Statement
Led by this MP
UK-Chile Relations and 50th Anniversary of Coup in Chile
14 September 2023
Adjournment Debate
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MP Jon Trickett argued the relevance of events from 50 years ago, particularly focusing on the 1973 Chilean coup. He highlighted British involvement, which included Edward Heath's quick recognition of...
Council of Europe
08 June 2023
General Debate
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Mr. Howell emphasised the importance of the Council of Europe in upholding democracy, rule of law and human rights across member states. He mentioned the Reykjavík summit declaration and highlighted t...
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PMQs Asked
3
Ministerial Questions Asked
33
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
Westminster Hall Debates Led
10
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
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
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-78% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+582% above average
This MP:
33
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
+5% above average
This MP:
10
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
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This page tracks David Rutley's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.