Dominic Raab
MP for Esher and Walton
Con
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
First, I reassure the hon. Lady that we fully support international efforts. Indeed, we are a leading player—whether on vaccines or on supporting vulnerable countries—in helping to get through what is a global crisis. We recognise that the WHO has a role to play. It is not perfect—no international institution is.
Context
Discussion on the UK's role in supporting global efforts, particularly through institutions like the WHO.
The Prime Minister (Full Name) or other minister with title
First, I reassure the hon. Lady that we fully support international efforts. Indeed, we are a leading player—whether on vaccines or on supporting vulnerable countries—in helping to get through what is a global crisis. We recognise that the WHO has a role to play. It is not perfect—no international institution is. We do need to work to reform it, but we have made it clear that we consider it to be an important part of the international response, and the UK will continue to lead the way in that effort.
Session: PMQs
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When it comes to who controls and benefits from our energy system, why does the Government refuse to put the British people first? As we have heard, foreign-owned firms, whether France's EDF or Denmark's Ørsted, reap the rewards of energy produced in Britain. As they benefit British people pay the price, exposed to sky-high energy bills and beholden to volatile international prices. Why is the Minister so opposed to putting power back into the hands of the British people?
Context
The question addresses the issue of foreign-owned companies benefiting from British energy production while consumers face high bills.
Justin Tomlinson
There is not a single country around the world that thinks Governments alone can deliver increased energy security. By working with businesses, we can unlock the private investment to do it. And talk about irrational: imagine a career politician, the shadow Secretary of State, running UK energy. Consumer bills would rocket.
Session: Public Ownership of Energy System
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In the Office for National Statistics and House of Commons data, fuel poverty in England was 13.5% back in 1996. It rose to 22% by 2010 and, as has already been mentioned, it fell back to 13% in 2023. Does the Minister agree that that shows that Conservatives deliver energy policy with environmental and economic good sense and have done a lot better than the last Labour Government?
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The questioner references historical data to argue that the Conservative party has delivered better results on fuel poverty compared to Labour.
Amanda Solloway
As I said, we are incredibly proud of our record on heading towards net zero and ensuring energy security so that never to have to go through the cost of living crisis that we have recently gone through.
Session: Fuel Poverty Winter 2023-24
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What support are the UK Government providing, and what proportion of our energy mix does this kind of initiative can support?
Context
UK start-up Newcleo and French start-up NAAREA have announced a partnership to promote small modular nuclear reactors.
Graham Stuart
We will bring jobs, technology and opportunity of small modular reactors to this country as part the ambition for up to 25% of our electricity to come from nuclear by 2050. Labour Members did not support the secondary legislation to enable business models.
Session: Net Zero Targets Businesses
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Small numbers of hostages have been released in the past as a result of pauses in the response by the Israeli authorities. Will the Minister undertake to ensure that there is wider understanding, both here and internationally, that those pauses are best activated whenever Hamas does not take advantage of them and again embed themselves in hospitals and civilian populations?
Context
Previous releases of small numbers of hostages due to temporary pauses in Israeli response, suggesting wider understanding needed for future efforts.
Andrew Mitchell
The hon. Gentleman is right to emphasise the importance of humanitarian pauses, and preferably humanitarian pauses that are several days long. We are doing everything we can to try to ensure that the case for humanitarian pauses, and the ability that would result of getting aid, support and supplies into Gaza, is achieved.
Session: Release of Hostages
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What fiscal and regulatory measures are the Government taking to encourage more capital investment by business in low-carbon energy?
Context
The Climate Change Committee has advocated for a faster transition to lower-carbon energy.
Claire Coutinho
We have set out new plans for another round of renewable auctions, and we have set out the most radical plans to unlock the electricity grid since the 1950s. We have also launched a new gigafund that will unlock supply chains across all these areas.
Session: Climate Change Committee Progress Report
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Last week, China put export restrictions on graphite, which is essential for electric vehicle batteries. Four out of 10 of the top producers of graphite are Commonwealth members. Will the Government pursue a partnership agreement on critical minerals with the Commonwealth to reinforce those supply chains?
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The speaker proposes a partnership agreement on critical minerals to reinforce supply chains, highlighting the importance of electric vehicle battery production.
James Cleverly
I commend my right hon. Friend on his pursuit of this subject, which I know was very much in his thinking when he was in my position. I can assure him that a critical minerals strategy is something that I regularly discuss with Commonwealth leaders and others, particularly in Africa. It is in their interest and ours that they protect their natural resources.
Session: Topical Questions
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On decarbonisation, many organisations, such as the Institution of Civil Engineers, are asking about the Government's net zero growth plan, which said: “The public will play a key role in the transition and therefore we will set out further detail on how Government will increase public engagement on net zero.” Can the Minister clarify when that detail will be published?
Context
The MP is seeking clarity on when the Government will publish further details on their net zero growth plan.
Graham Stuart
I thank the Chair of the Energy Security and Net Zero Committee. He is right that as well as top-down Government policy, we must unlock the huge public desire of people to play their part and make sure we have the right information in place. That will be provided and produced as soon as possible.
Session: Energy Intensive Industries Decarbonisation
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Coronavirus Act 2020 - Schedule 5 - Application of Chapter 1 of Part 1 to existing tenancies: transitional provision
24 April 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mr. Jacob Young, the Member for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, moved that the clause be read a Second time. The specific amendment proposed in this speech does not provide detailed arguments but can be...
Not specified in this excerpt - New Clause 12
19 March 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The lead MP proposes New Clause 12 to require an impact assessment of the effects on UK performers' rights. The amendment aims to ensure that the bill considers and protects the interests of performer...
Ukraine
28 February 2024
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Petroleum Act 1998 (Amendment) Bill - Clause 1 - Duty to invite applications for offshore licences
20 February 2024
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amendment proposed by Alok Sharma seeks to prevent the OGA from inviting new seaward area production application licences until a ban on flaring and venting is in place. It requires regulations to...
Post Office Management Culture
08 February 2024
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The management culture of the Post Office, exemplified by the Horizon IT scandal, is characterised by secrecy and a lack of transparency. Despite efforts to change this culture since Nick Read took ov...
Action Against Houthi Maritime Attacks
23 January 2024
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East: UK Military Deployments
05 December 2023
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Finance Bill (No. 2) - Clause 1: Reduction in National Insurance Contributions
30 November 2023
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time. This is a landmark moment as we focus on growing our economy and cutting taxes after supporting people through the pandemic with significant spe...
COP28
16 November 2023
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The UK is heading to COP28 with a strong record at home and internationally, aiming to keep global temperature increases within the limit of 1.5°C. The country has decarbonised more than any major eco...
Gaza: Al-Ahli Arab Hospital Explosion
18 October 2023
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
1
PMQs Asked
7
Ministerial Questions Asked
49
House of Commons Debates Involved
0
Westminster Hall Debates Led
26
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 1457 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-48% below average
This MP:
7
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+908% above average
This MP:
49
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
+175% above average
This MP:
26
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-100% below average
This MP:
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 Dominic Raab's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.