David Simpson
MP for Upper Bann
DUP
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Thames Water
16 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Finance (No. 2) Bill (Fourth sitting) 2026-01-29
29 January 2026
General Debate
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Amendment 42 proposes to exempt journeys by taxi and private hire vehicle in rural areas from the provisions of subsection (3A) of section 79. The clause changes VAT application for taxis and private ...
Prisoners of Conscience 2025-05-01
01 May 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The debate calls on the House to support and advocate for prisoners of conscience, individuals detained unjustly due to their beliefs or faith. It emphasises that such imprisonment is a violation of h...
Harland & Wolff
19 December 2024
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
13 December 2016
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Asked the Government about steps being taken to protect industries based in East Lancashire and the UK from potential tariffs after leaving the EU. Emphasised the importance of strategic industries su...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
28 June 2016
General Debate
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Asked about steps being taken to support innovation in industry and specifically queried the Secretary of State on assurances that Brexit would not harm UK's position as a leader in offshore renewable...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
15 March 2016
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
My rural North Yorkshire constituency is home to many businesses with strong local roots but global aspirations. May I ask the Secretary of State what his Government are doing to help small and medium...
Apprenticeships
10 March 2016
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
We believe in apprenticeships, as they are a powerful motor of social mobility and productivity growth. Apprenticeships offer higher pay and personal fulfilment to those who undertake them, raising in...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
02 February 2016
General Debate
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The UK automotive industry needs specific encouragement and incentives for hydrogen fuel cells in addition to the focus on driverless cars. What steps are being taken to ensure that British car manufa...
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PMQs Asked
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Ministerial Questions Asked
9
House of Commons Debates Involved
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Westminster Hall Debates Led
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Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
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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
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0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
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0
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
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0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+85% above average
This MP:
9
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
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0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
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0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
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0.0
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
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This page tracks David Simpson's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.