Dr Roz Savage
MP for South Cotswolds
Lib Dem
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Under the Conservatives, inequality has surged. More than 14 million people—including 2,000 children in my constituency—now live in poverty, while the richest 1% see their incomes soar. Of the developed countries, ours is now the ninth most unequal. Will the Prime Minister listen to the Liberal Democrats, the public and many of his own Back Benchers and commit himself to reversing changes involving, for instance, the personal independence payment, the winter fuel allowance and the two-child benefit cap, and will he introduce clear poverty reduction targets to ensure that any economic growth benefits those who need it most?
Context
Under the Conservative government, economic inequality has surged with over 14 million people living in poverty while the richest 1% see their incomes increase.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
The hon. Lady is right to mention the appalling record of the last Government, which saw 900,000 more children in poverty. We are already delivering 750 free breakfast clubs and boosting the minimum wage for more than 3 million people—the lowest-paid workers in our country—and the child poverty taskforce is looking at every lever that can be pulled. I am proud of the last Labour Government’s record on tackling poverty, and we will continue to do that in this Government.
Session: PMQs
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This afternoon, the Planning and Infrastructure Bill will return to the Commons. I share the concern of many that the Bill seeks to rip up environmental rules to boost growth. Will the Minister urge her colleagues at the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government to support Lords amendment 113, to ensure that development is balanced with protection for nature?
Context
The Planning and Infrastructure Bill is returning to the Commons. Concerns have been raised that it seeks to weaken environmental regulations in favor of boosting growth.
Mary Creagh
I thank the hon. Lady for campaigning on climate and nature issues, in stark contrast with the Conservatives. I know that she will raise this issue during today’s debate. The nature restoration fund, which is a key plank of the Bill, will improve outcomes for nature, while unlocking the housing and infrastructure that this country urgently needs.
Session: Biodiversity
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What steps are being taken through the criminal justice system to help support victims of environmental crimes? Daniel’s Well in Malmesbury, a local swim spot, faced warnings due to strong currents and evidence of illegal sewage discharges causing illnesses. Last year, the Lib Dems proposed an amendment allowing compensation for such victims. Why did the government abstain from voting on this amendment?
Context
Daniel’s Well in Malmesbury is a local swimming spot, but there have been illegal sewage discharges and swimmers falling ill. The Lib Dems tabled an amendment to the Victims and Prisoners Bill allowing victims of environmental crime such as sewage spills to claim compensation.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Alex Davies-Jones)
Victims of an environmental crime can access services as outlined in the victims code. Police and crime commissioners receive annual grant funding from the Ministry of Justice to commission support for all crime types. The Minister referred Dr Savage to her colleagues at DEFRA for more specific information on tackling environmental crimes.
Session: Environmental Crime Victim Support
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Crown courtrooms are sitting empty for up to 75% of the time. Judges used to be booking in trials three to six months into the future, but now they are booking well into 2027 or even into 2028, which is to save the cost of bringing in a recorder at £830 a day. However, these cases still need to be tried at some point, so that is not actually saving costs, just deferring them. In the meantime, there is a terrible impact on complainants and justice itself. What will the Secretary of State do to clear this backlog and ensure that cases come to trial?
Context
Crown courtrooms are sitting empty for up to 75% of the time, and judges are booking trials well into 2028. This is causing a terrible impact on complainants and justice.
The Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice (Mr David Lammy)
The hon. Lady is completely right. Victims must see justice being done in real time. That is why we asked Brian Leveson to do the second part of his review, on efficiencies, which goes to the heart of her question.
Session: Court Backlogs
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More than 20,000 Palestinian children have been hospitalised for acute malnutrition this year alone. Amnesty International has condemned Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon of war, and the UN deputy relief chief has called the aid blockade a 'human-made crisis'. Will the Minister move beyond words of condemnation and commit to concrete action, including stopping all arms exports to Israel, and immediately and unconditionally recognising the statehood of Palestine?
Context
Amnesty International has condemned Israel’s use of starvation as a weapon of war, while the UN deputy relief chief has called the aid blockade a human-made crisis. Over 20,000 Palestinian children have been hospitalised for acute malnutrition this year.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs (Mr Hamish Falconer)
The hon. Lady raises vital questions. The IPC—integrated food security phase classification—report over the recess was truly horrifying: 500,000 people in Gaza are facing famine. We continue to take the actions that we discussed in the House yesterday afternoon, in relation to recognition and the suspension of arms that could be used in Gaza.
Session: Gaza Humanitarian Aid
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Given President Trump’s increasing unpredictability and shifting policies, can the Secretary of State share how the Government are strengthening defence procurement agreements with European partners to enhance our capabilities and reduce our reliance on the United States?
Context
President Trump's unpredictability and shifting policies have raised concerns about defence reliance on the United States.
The Secretary of State for Defence (John Healey)
When I spoke last week with High Representative Kallas and Commissioner Kubilius, that was exactly what I discussed: closer defence collaboration that will see a stronger European effort, with the UK and the EU, but within the NATO framework, which is the cornerstone for all of us to keep ourselves safe.
Session: EU Defence and Security Agreement
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My constituency straddles two large counties, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire, which both languish near the bottom of the league table of funding for constabularies. Despite the modest rise in funding, those constabilaries will have to cut policing numbers, so can the Minister assure my constituents that crimes will be addressed on a timely basis?
Context
Dr Roz Savage is concerned about the funding situation in her constituency, which straddles two counties, Gloucestershire and Wiltshire. These areas have been receiving lower funding compared to other regions.
The Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson)
More money is going into policing, particularly around the neighbourhood policing guarantee that this Government promised in their manifesto. We are providing £200 million to kickstart the recruitment of police officers, PCSOs and specials in all our communities. I take the hon. Lady’s point about the funding formula and how that affects the two forces that straddle her constituency. We are going into a spending review and I know officials have met representatives from Gloucestershire constabulary to talk about the financial situation. We will keep that under review as we work towards the spending review.
Session: Police Funding Gloucestershire
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Key Stage 1 Curriculum
26 January 2026
Responding: Olivia Bailey
Main Concerns
["England is an outlier as the only nation with no statutory expectation that play-based learning should continue beyond age five. The Government’s response to a petition with over 106,000 signatures appears to misunderstand the distinction between enrichment and play-based learning. The current model works well for perhaps 10% of pupils but not for the majority due to its misalignment with how children's brains work."]
Specific Asks
['The Government should look at bringing a forest school approach into classrooms, and ensure that playgrounds in constituencies like Hastings and Rye are properly maintained so that children can enjoy them. Play-based learning is essential for childhood development and should be integrated into the curriculum as a planned, teacher-guided pedagogy.']
Children with SEND: Assessments and Support
15 September 2025
Responding: Georgia Gould
Main Concerns
['Over 122,000 people have signed the petition on SEND. The system is under immense pressure with local authorities facing cumulative high-needs deficits projected to reach £8 billion by 2027 and the cost of independent special school places more than double that of state schools.']
Specific Asks
['The petitioners are calling for legal rights given by EHCPs to be protected, for early intervention in mainstream inclusion, and for a holistic procedure involving collaboration between schools and local authorities with the NHS. They also want dedicated SEND co-ordinators in schools and teacher training to include SEND.']
Geo-engineering and the Environment
23 June 2025
Responding: Kerry McCarthy
Main Concerns
['The petition had gathered more than 159,000 signatures as of 12 June 2025. Dr Savage expressed concerns about the risks associated with solar radiation management (SRM), including unintended consequences like disrupting monsoons or triggering droughts and floods in different regions. She also highlighted potential violations of international environmental agreements such as the Montreal Protocol due to the chemicals used in SRM.']
Specific Asks
['Dr Savage argued for focusing on reducing fossil fuel use, restoring nature, and considering behaviour change rather than relying on geo-engineering solutions like SRM or carbon dioxide removal (CDR) that have significant risks.']
Gender Self-identification
19 May 2025
Responding: Seema Malhotra
Main Concerns
['The petition calls for trans people to be able to self-identify their legal gender without needing an intrusive medical diagnosis. It highlights that the current system makes life harder for many, leading to delays in accessing legal rights and necessary healthcare. The debate also addresses the rise of hate crimes against the transgender community, with only 126 out of nearly 5,000 reported transphobic hate crimes leading to prosecution in 2023.']
Specific Asks
['The petition requests a clear timetable for allowing transgender people to self-identify their legal gender so that they can live with dignity and respect. It calls for reform of the Gender Recognition Act 2004 to make it less bureaucratic, intrusive, and end conversion practices.']
Women’s Changed State Pension Age: Compensation
17 March 2025
Responding: Torsten Bell
Main Concerns
["The Government's refusal to compensate WASPI women is shocking, with clear maladministration by the DWP and a lack of proper communication. Despite over 160,000 petition signatures supporting fair compensation for women affected by state pension changes, the DWP has failed to explain why it concluded written notification was necessary but did not provide it. The Parliamentary and Health Service Ombudsman recommended £2,950 as compensation for each affected woman."]
Specific Asks
["The lead MP asks for fair compensation for WASPI women, citing the ombudsman's recommendation of £2,950 per woman to address the injustice caused by inadequate communication and lack of transparency from the DWP."]
Solar Farms: Agricultural Land
28 January 2025
Responding: Sarah Jones
Main Concerns
['The hon. Member has received numerous messages from residents near the proposed Lime Down site, who are distressed about the proposal. Dr Savage highlighted that agricultural land is dwindling at an alarming rate, with nearly 100,000 acres lost annually and over 60% of our food being imported. She raised concerns about the environmental impact of large installations on ecosystems and soil contamination, as well as issues such as tenant farmers facing eviction due to long-term leases and soaring land values.']
Specific Asks
['Dr Savage proposed that we prioritise locations for solar farms that do not affect our ability to meet food security needs. She suggested requiring all new homes to be fitted with solar panels and using the roof spaces of warehouses, public buildings, and car parks instead of agricultural land.']
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill 2026-02-02
02 February 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The BBNJ Bill has returned for consideration of Lords amendments, which are designed to support effective implementation across the UK while respecting devolution. The bill will strengthen global prot...
Business Rates 2026-01-27
27 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government is taking steps to protect high street businesses from upward-only rent review clauses, introducing a strong new community right to buy to safeguard valued community assets. They are al...
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2026-01-12
12 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Minister opened the debate on the Finance (No. 2) Bill, emphasising that the Labour Government's second Budget was a choice between austerity and decline or investment and renewal, opting for the ...
Rural Communities 2026-01-07
07 January 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government’s policies have resulted in rising taxes, record closures of agriculture businesses, shops, pubs, and restaurants, falling levels of business investment, changes to funding for rural ar...
Finance (No. 2) Bill 2025-12-16
16 December 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Exchequer Secretary outlined the key aspects of the Budget delivered on 26 November, highlighting no return to austerity and a focus on reducing cost-of-living pressures. The Minister emphasised s...
COP30 2025-11-25
25 November 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill 2025-11-17
17 November 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Bill will enable the United Kingdom to implement obligations in the United Nations biodiversity beyond national jurisdiction agreement into UK law, allowing for ratification of this historic agree...
Planning and Infrastructure Bill 2025-11-13
13 November 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Social Housing South Cotswolds 2025-10-21
21 October 2025
Adjournment Debate
Led by this MP
I am grateful for the opportunity to raise the issue of social housing in the South Cotswolds, and I thank the Minister for being here this evening. Across our towns and villages, from Biddestone to B...
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill 2025-10-16
16 October 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The BBNJ Bill will implement obligations in the United Nations BBNJ agreement, marking a significant step towards ratification. The Minister acknowledges contributions from Members and stakeholders, i...
Sherston Surgery
13 October 2025
The petition concerns the uncertain future of Sherston Surgery, with the existing Tolsey surgery being deemed unfit for purpose. Petitioners seek a new NHS primary care facility to ensure local reside...
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Sherston Surgery
16 July 2025
The petition addresses the uncertain future of Sherston Surgery in the village of Sherston, whose existing facility is no longer fit for purpose, and calls for a new GP surgery to ensure continued acc...
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Attendance
67.3%
66 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
50
51.0% of votes
No Votes
16
16.3% of votes
Abstentions
32
32.7% 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
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 145
Ayes: 170
Noes: 316
Failed
04 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Motion to sit in private
Ayes: 1
Noes: 79
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
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 AYE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 80
Noes: 281
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
Noes: 283
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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 AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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 AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
Noes: 244
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 77
Noes: 255
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 162
Noes: 246
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
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 NO
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
1
PMQs Asked
6
Ministerial Questions Asked
16
House of Commons Debates Involved
6
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
2
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
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-55% below average
This MP:
6
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+139% above average
This MP:
6
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+229% above average
This MP:
16
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-18% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
-3% below average
This MP:
67.3
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 Dr Roz Savage's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.