Gareth Davies
MP for Grantham and Bourne
Con
12 Dec 2019 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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Can the Prime Minister confirm that the Indo-Pacific remains a UK priority and that he will take a holistic approach within Government?
Context
The Government recognise the importance of the Indo-Pacific to UK security and prosperity, but challenges exist.
Rishi Sunak
The Government reaffirmed their commitment in the integrated review, pursuing free trade agreements and AUKUS partnership.
Session: PMQs
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While our focus is rightly on Ukraine, the Prime Minister will be aware of the great concern of many people across the Baltic states. Will he outline the role that the joint expeditionary force can play in countering Russian aggression and improving the defensive posture for our allies in the Baltics?
Context
The MP highlights concerns from Baltic states regarding Russian aggression. The joint expeditionary force's role is questioned.
Boris Johnson
The joint expeditionary force, or the JEF, is an increasingly important grouping of the Nordic countries, the Baltic countries, the Dutch and ourselves, and we are committed to working together in an active way to counter Russian aggression and support our Ukrainian friends. We had a successful meeting a couple of weeks ago and will have further such meetings in the course of the next few weeks.
Assessment
Did not provide specific details on how the JEF will improve defensive posture for Baltic allies, nor mention any new commitments or timelines.
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British companies are responding positively by scaling down operations in Russia and offering support to Ukraine. Will the Government assist in connecting these offers of support with those in Ukraine's most urgent need?
Context
UK businesses are scaling back Russian operations and stepping up to support Ukraine in various ways. The question seeks Government assistance in connecting these offers of support with Ukrainians who need help.
Dominic Raab
The new sponsorship scheme has seen 100,000 people apply. Working with businesses is valuable in providing access to work for those coming here and aiding their integration into society.
Assessment
Did not commit to a specific mechanism or timeline for connecting offers of support
Working With Businesses
Session: PMQs
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Growing populations require a long-term integrated healthcare strategy. Can the Government confirm what action they are taking to ensure regular reviews of healthcare provision meet future needs in my constituency?
Context
The question is prompted by the need to address healthcare provision in Grantham and Stamford, facing population growth.
Boris Johnson
My hon. Friend, a great advocate for his constituents, will see the Health and Care Bill ensuring integrated healthcare partnerships; local authorities and health care working together. More details are to come in the forthcoming White Paper.
Assessment
Did not provide specifics on what actions are being taken currently
Promised Future Action
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Lincolnshire has one of the highest populations of veterans in our country; as such, I warmly welcome the recent announcement to boost funding for our armed forces. Does the Prime Minister agree that one of the best ways we can help our veterans is to encourage employers to hire a hero?
Context
Lincolnshire has a high population of veterans. The Prime Minister supports funding for the armed forces.
Boris Johnson
Absolutely. I thank my hon. Friend for the campaigns that he is running to support veterans. We support schemes such as that run by Gerry Hill and his team at Hire a Hero, and we are encouraging businesses to hire veterans with a new national insurance tax break for businesses that do so and, of course, making it easier for veterans to join the civil service.
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In order to truly level up constituencies like mine in Lincolnshire, we will need to mobilise billions of private capital to help us to pay for new infrastructure investment. Will the Prime Minister consider launching a new financial institution such as a national development bank to help to achieve this?
Context
The constituency of Grantham and Bourne requires significant infrastructure investment. There is a need to mobilise billions of private capital to achieve this.
Boris Johnson
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for what he is doing to campaign for Grantham and Stamford and for Lincolnshire. I can tell him that we are putting another £125 million into Greater Lincolnshire through the growth deals and another £25 million through the Getting Building fund. We will be bringing forward further measures—I take his point on board very sincerely—to boost investment in UK infrastructure in due course.
Assessment
Launching a new financial institution was not addressed, only current funding measures were mentioned.
Under Review
Session: PMQs
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The Chancellor lauds an apparent cut to business rates, but his Government reduced business rates relief for retail, hospitality, and leisure from 75% to 40%. The owner of any average pub will tell him their business rates have almost doubled. Why will he not answer the question as to why he cannot and will not follow the Conservative plan to cut Labour's spiralling welfare bill to fund the abolishment of business rates for high street businesses?
Context
Gareth Davies criticized the Government for reducing business rates relief from 75% to 40% and called for the abolishment of business rates for high street businesses.
John Healey
The Government has recognized the pressures on businesses and provided relief through the reduction of business rates for pubs, social clubs, and live venues.
Session: High Street Renewal 2026-09-08
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In a written answer, the Government revealed that the Army is conducting a review of its reserve basic training. Will the Secretary of State commit to putting the terms of reference for this review in the Library and not close Prince William barracks until the review is complete?
Context
The Army is conducting a review of its reserve basic training.
Louise Jones
The hon. Member has been a champion for his constituency, and we have had many exchanges on this subject. I confirm that all decisions about reserves will look at what best supports the force. Decisions are yet to be made.
Session: Topical Questions 2026-07-06
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How will a defence SME benefit from the support provided by the Department?
Context
The MP is grateful for the previous comprehensive answer but considers it less of an answer to his question.
Chris Bryant
We introduced steel trade measures earlier this week. A defence investment plan aims to deliver jobs across the UK, ensuring production in the UK rather than relying on imports.
Session: Supply Chain Security 2026-07-02
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How is the Minister coordinating with the Department for Business and Trade to support SMEs in defence supply chains?
Context
The MP highlights the importance of UK SMEs in national defence supply chains, mentioning the Defence Office for Small Business Growth.
Chris Bryant
We are knitting together policies such as trade, critical minerals, small business, and industrial strategies. A growth-driving inputs list is produced for the first time specifying elements vital for SMEs' future growth.
Session: Supply Chain Security 2026-07-02
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Will the Minister review the decision to close Grantham's Prince William of Gloucester barracks which trains 70% of all Army reservists?
Context
Strategic defence review recommended a 20% increase in Army Reserve, but Grantham's Prince William of Gloucester barracks is closing.
Louise Jones
I am sure that decisions about activity locations are taken across the UK. I will write to the hon. Gentleman with further detail about those barracks.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am grateful for the update on the Minister’s tiling skills, but I did not hear a number showing how he is making progress on the £625 million commitment. Perhaps he can write to me on how they are making progress. One of the existing schemes that supports training is the Construction Industry Training Board, but many industry leaders believe that it is no longer working or delivering. Construction firms are facing significant bills as a direct result of the levy, all while the CITB is reducing training provision. What is the Minister’s view of the CITB, and has he engaged with the construction industry to discuss it?
Chris McDonald
Yes, indeed. I engage with the construction industry extremely regularly as the co-chair of the Construction Leadership Council, and skills, along with health and safety, are absolutely at the top of our agenda. The views of the construction industry on the Construction Industry Training Board are discussed there and decided there by the industry.
Session: Industrial Strategy
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The Government’s industrial strategy rightly states that improving skills in the construction sector is essential to keeping our country building. In fact, on page 44, there is a commitment to invest
“£625 million to train…60,000 more skilled workers”.
It has been one year since publication, so how many more skilled workers have entered the construction workforce as a result of that commitment?
“£625 million to train…60,000 more skilled workers”.
It has been one year since publication, so how many more skilled workers have entered the construction workforce as a result of that commitment?
Chris McDonald
The hon. Gentleman is right to point out the importance of construction skills. In fact, on a recent visit to a construction skills academy in east London, I had the opportunity to do a bit of tiling myself—that has come in quite handy at home, actually—and to talk to some of the young people, who realise that they are developing skills for life. The Government are incredibly committed to that. The hon. Gentleman may have missed it, but he will be pleased to know that the Government have announced five new technical excellence colleges to help young people to get those skills for life in the construction sector.[Official Report, 1 June 2026; Vol. 786, c. 12WC.] (Correction)
Session: Industrial Strategy
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In 2022, Grantham saw the opening of one of the country’s first community diagnostic centres; since then, more than 100,000 tests have been completed for the local population. Now, I want the same for the town of Bourne. Will the Minister meet me, so that I can make the case for a new community diagnostic centre in Bourne?
Karin Smyth
I was happy to announce the further expansion of CDCs this morning. We will continue to work to roll out these centres across the country. I am happy to discuss with the hon. Gentleman the proposals from his local ICB, if he wants to provide a bit more detail on that, as these centres are critical to getting down our waiting lists.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am grateful to the Minister for that answer, but I asked specifically about VCT rate relief. The last time that rate relief was cut, under the last Labour Government, fundraising was cut by two thirds and it took a decade for that to recover in the sector. Specifically on VCT rate relief, which has been cut from 30% to 20%, will he commit to meeting the Venture Capital Trust Association, the industry body, and will he take its concerns to the Chancellor and ask her to reverse course?
Context
The MP questioned the impact of cutting VCT rate relief and asked for a meeting with the Venture Capital Trust Association to discuss the concerns.
Chris Bryant
Of course, I am happy to meet the industry body and listen to its concerns, as we do all the time. However, I just want to make the point that at the moment the DBT is concentrating on taking what we do well in this country and really ensuring we have an opportunity to do it even better.
Session: Start-ups and Scale-ups Access to New Markets
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We all want innovative British companies not just to start up in Britain, but to scale up in Britain, too. I welcome the Minister's previous comments, and actually his enthusiasm, for our most innovative companies. However, he will know that the Chancellor's decision to cut venture capital trust rate relief will be very damaging. How does he explain the disconnect between his Department's words and what the Chancellor is doing?
Context
The MP welcomed the Minister's previous comments on innovation and questioned the disconnect between the Minister's Department's words and the Chancellor's decision to cut venture capital trust rate relief.
Chris Bryant
We are trying very much to focus on the key sectors where we know we can really deliver, which is precisely what bringing together the trade strategy, the small business strategy and the industrial strategy is designed to do. I was delighted to be at the security and policing trade event down in Farnborough yesterday, and it was fascinating to see the small companies—SMEs make up a lot of that sector—that have really been supported by different Departments, including the Home Office, the Department for Business and Trade, and the Treasury, to scale up and take their product to market.
Session: Start-ups and Scale-ups Access to New Markets
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Why has the government's programme failed to recognise the impact of digital payment technology on British exporters? We were promised a strategy as part of the industrial strategy last June, but it is missing. Can he explain why?
Context
In June, DBT Ministers were asked about the Government’s strategy on digital payment technology and were promised that it would be part of the industrial strategy. However, it was missing from the strategy.
Chris Bryant (Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade)
I met the main providers in this area only a couple of weeks ago. I will write to the hon. Member with some more detail. Some of these issues are difficult to land because of the international co-operation needed, but we are talking about not just goods and services but ensuring a digital element in our trade deals, as that is where a lot of our economic future lies.
Session: Encouraging Exports
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Since its announcement last September, we have not had a great deal of detail on it from the Government. Will the Minister provide an update on the status of the taskforce and what he hopes it will achieve for our exporters?
Context
Gareth Davies welcomed the Government's announcement of the transatlantic taskforce for markets of the future, but has not received much detail since.
Chris Bryant (Minister of State, Department for Business and Trade)
I will certainly write to the shadow Minister about that. Electronic commerce generally is one thing we need to address at the World Trade Organisation ministerial conference in Cameroon at the end of March. We would like to make permanent a moratorium on tax in relation to electronic commerce.
Session: Encouraging Exports
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Gareth Davies asked how adding £28,000 to the cost of a new home or 25% to road construction costs through a new builders tax will do anything other than cement the slowdown in the economy.
Context
The construction industry is facing deep uncertainty over potential new taxes. The Construction Products Association has cut its growth forecast for the sector to barely 1% next year, citing uncertainty.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Business and Trade (Blair McDougall)
To stand up and raise uncertainty, and then complain about it, is quite something. The shadow Minister said that we are slowing growth; we were the fastest-growing economy in the G7 in the first half of 2025. We are now the fourth-largest exporter in the world, and we have had five interest-rate cuts in a row—
Session: Industrial Strategy
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Sacha Lord, Labour’s former night-time economy adviser, says that it is tougher for the hospitality industry today than it was even during the pandemic, but the Chancellor is ignoring his advice and pushing ahead with a cocktail of costs that the Night Time Industries Association has called a death sentence for our pubs, bars and clubs. Can the Minister and the Chancellor not see that the future of the industry is fatally undermined by their anti-growth taxation?
Context
Sacha Lord, Labour’s former night-time economy adviser, warns that the current tax policies are tougher than during the pandemic. The Night Time Industries Association calls these policies a death sentence for pubs, bars and clubs.
Torsten Bell (The Parliamentary Secretary to the Treasury)
What is anti-growth is the Conservative party, which sat over 15 long years of decline and completely unprecedented economic stagnation. Our job is to support the hospitality and leisure sector more generally. That is why we are reducing red tape through the cross-Government licensing taskforce; why we are permanently cutting business rates, moving away from the year-by-year chaotic system put in place by the Conservative party; and why we are engaging all the time with the Hospitality Sector Council.
Session: Night-time Economy
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We know that the Energy Secretary is against airport expansion unless it is in Doncaster, and we know that many Labour MPs are against airport expansion unless it is in Pakistan. To be fair, at least the Chancellor wants airport expansion actually in this country, but at the same time she is jacking up air passenger duty by as much as 16%. Only this Chancellor could be pro-airport, but anti-passenger. Labour’s Climate Change Committee wants to see air passenger numbers fall by 2030, so I ask the Minister: does he?
Context
The MP questions the government's stance on airport expansion and its impact on air travel costs.
Darren Jones (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)
No.
Session: Economic Growth Transport Infrastructure
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The Prime Minister announced at a Labour party political conference that £200 million from the National Wealth Fund would be allocated for Grangemouth, but it is supposed to be operationally independent. Will the Minister confirm that this remains the case? Will he also confirm that the CEO's unexpected resignation just days before the announcement is not connected?
Context
The Chancellor has lauded the National Wealth Fund as a key part of regional growth ambitions. The question seeks confirmation on its independence and recent announcements.
Darren Jones (Chief Secretary to the Treasury)
Each business case for Grangemouth will go through the normal process for sign off. John Flint leaving the National Wealth Fund is not connected to decisions taken by this Government.
Session: Regional Growth England
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Why is it that Labour always leaves office with unemployment higher than when it entered?
Context
The Office for Budget Responsibility, Institute for Fiscal Studies, and Resolution Foundation all agree that the tax hike will affect working people.
James Murray
The employment level is predicted to rise from 33.1 million to 34.3 million by 2029 according to the OBR, indicating an increase in employment over this Parliament.
Session: National Insurance Contributions
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Will the Minister confirm exactly which public sector organisations will be compensated?
Context
The House will vote on the Government's £25 billion national insurance tax hike.
James Murray
Public sector organisations are defined by the Office for National Statistics. Departments and other public sector organisations will be reimbursed.
Session: National Insurance Contributions
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Conservative Members will never stop holding the Government to account for their pre-election promise to cut energy bills by £300. Have civil service officials conducted any modelling whatsoever that can legitimise that figure?
Context
The question challenges the government on its pre-election promise to reduce energy bills by £300.
Michael Shanks
We arrived at the figure through independent analysis. We stand by the reality that the only way to bring down bills is to commit to our 2030 target. The National Energy System Operator backs that, but the Conservative party fails to support that action. The hon. Member therefore must explain what the Conservative plan is for reducing bills for people who are paying more than they have ever paid.
Session: Topical Questions
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Clearly, the Chancellor is desperately trying to raise old ghosts, along with debt and taxes, but her own broken promises are coming back to haunt her and are frightening investors. Why does she think business confidence has fallen faster in the past three months than at any point since the pandemic?
Context
Recent economic data shows a decline in business confidence, faster than during the pandemic. The Conservative MP questions why this is happening under current government.
Rachel Reeves
This Government secured £63.5 billion of investment, creating nearly 40,000 jobs in constituencies across the UK—more than twice what the previous Government achieved. This shows how important it is to work with businesses and return stability to the economy.
Session: Investor Confidence
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During the general election, Labour committed to bring down energy bills by £300. Now that energy bills are rising by 10%, will the Minister confirm if this is still Labour policy? If so, how is it calculated and when will it be delivered?
Context
The question is prompted by Labour's election promise of a £300 reduction in energy bills, which contrasts with current increases.
James Murray
Labour's manifesto commitments are being reviewed. Energy bills are lower this year compared to previous years. We aim to establish Great British Energy and a national wealth fund to invest in clean energy sources, which will help bring down energy bills for good.
Session: Energy Bills Support for Households
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Does my hon. and learned Friend agree that we must also prioritise the wellbeing of our personnel? One way to do that is to ensure that the quality of their food matches the calibre of their kit.
Context
The MP discusses the quality of food for service personnel as part of their overall wellbeing.
Alex Chalk
My hon. Friend is of course absolutely right. Ensuring that our service personnel receive good-quality meals is a vital contribution to defence capability, which is why the Ministry of Defence has established a team of subject-matter experts to overhaul and modernise the delivery of defence catering using the findings of the “Delivering Defence Dining Quality” review and the ongoing Army Eats trials to inform change to the total food offer. The trials began in 2020 and the results are expected imminently.
Session: Defence Technology
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One of the great accomplishments of the Down Syndrome Act 2022 was to affirm the great potential of people with Down's syndrome if they just have the right support. So what steps is the Department taking to ensure that everyone who wants to work has the opportunity to do so?
Context
The MP highlights the achievements of the Down Syndrome Act 2022 in recognising the potential of individuals with Down's syndrome when provided adequate support.
Guy Opperman
My hon. Friend is right that this is a landmark piece of legislation, and I praise him for raising it today. A range of Government initiatives are supporting those with Down's syndrome to start, stay and succeed in work, including through increased work coach support.
Session: Helping People into Work
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Last week we celebrated the 10th anniversary of automatic pension enrolment. This is, genuinely, an amazing cross-party policy achievement which has transformed the saving culture across our country. As we look back on that success, will the Ministers consider expanding the system to 18-to-22-year-olds?
Context
Celebration of the 10th anniversary of automatic pension enrolment.
Guy Opperman
In my former life I was very much looking at that specific policy and I am quite sure that the Government will address it shortly.
Session: Topical Questions
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Does my hon. Friend agree that robust technical qualifications, together with fantastic new facilities such as the new institute of technology at Grantham College which received £3 million to upgrade its facilities, mean we can finally dispel the myth that a degree is the only path to success in our country?
Context
The question builds on the previous one, focusing on specific improvements like Grantham College's new institute of technology and its £3 million funding. It challenges the notion that a degree is essential for success.
Alex Burghart
That is absolutely right. I was delighted that Grantham College got £3 million to upgrade its facilities. My hon. Friend is correct in stating it is not just about getting 50% into university and 50% into work; there is a third way called apprenticeships which are the best of both worlds and lead young people into a new way of work.
Session: Technical Qualifications
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What steps his Department is taking to improve the quality of technical qualifications. The context includes a focus on creating a generation of technical qualifications designed with input from employers to ensure they provide necessary skills for economic needs.
Context
The question arises from the need to improve technical education pathways for students post-16, aiming to better meet employer demands.
Alex Burghart
We are reforming technical education to ensure that all post-16 students have access to technical options that support progression and meet employer needs. That means creating a generation of technical qualifications designed with employers to give students the skills needed by the economy.
Session: Technical Qualifications
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Given the significant cost of the strikes, what progress can we make towards the introduction of minimum service levels, like they have in many other European countries, albeit as a longer-term solution?
Context
The MP is concerned about the significant cost caused by the recent strike actions and seeks a longer-term solution to prevent such disruptions.
Grant Shapps
We are intending to progress with minimum service levels. That is in our manifesto, and we will be introducing legislation later this year. As my hon. Friend rightly points out, minimum service levels exist in civilised countries such as France, Italy and Spain, and it is about time we had them in the UK as well.
Session: Industrial Action Railways
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What assessment has been made of the economic impact of the rail industrial action between 21 and 25 June 2022?
Context
The RMT's strike action between June 21-25, 2022, has caused significant disruption to the UK railway system.
Grant Shapps
The Centre for Economics and Business Research has estimated the cost of the RMT's strike action to be at least £91 million due to workplace absences. Network Rail has estimated the direct cost of last week's strike to be between £100 million and £150 million.
Session: Industrial Action Railways
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One way to tackle regional economic inequality is to ensure that our regional businesses are able to attract investment. Will my hon. Friend outline what more we can do to ensure that we unlock more private investment into Britain's firms of the future?
Context
The question is about strategies to reduce regional economic disparities.
John Glen
The Government are looking at new ideas. The regional angels programme and reforms to financial services for FinTech and banks to make them more accessible to regional businesses.
Session: Economic Inequality
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With prices spiking for fertiliser and vital fuels such as tractor diesel, farmers in Lincolnshire face extreme pressure on cash flow. Does my right hon. Friend agree that giving farmers the support and confidence they need to plan for the future is vital to our food security?
Context
Farmers face extreme pressure due to price spikes for fertiliser and fuel.
George Eustice
My hon. Friend makes an important point, and that is why we have decided this year to give the industry the confidence needed by bringing forward half of the BPS payment to July from December. That will help ease those cash-flow pressures.
Session: Topical Questions
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Does my hon. Friend agree that the UK's development finance organisation, British International Investment, has a critical role to play in strengthening our economic ties with India and promoting the entrepreneurial spirit that our two countries share?
Context
The UK's development finance organisation, British International Investment, plays a key role in enhancing economic relations with India. The Foreign Secretary recently emphasized the need to strengthen economic and defence ties.
Vicky Ford
I completely agree about the importance of British International Investment across the world. I point to the firm statement that the Foreign Secretary gave to the Foreign Affairs Committee yesterday, in which she emphasised the need to strengthen our economic and defence relationship with India in order to pull it away from the orbit of authoritarian regimes such as Russia.
Session: India Economic and Security Relationship
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What diplomatic steps have been taken to strengthen the UK's economic and security relationship with India?
Context
The UK aims to strengthen its economic and security ties with India, a significant global player. In May last year, the UK and India committed to enhancing their comprehensive strategic partnership.
Vicky Ford
India is the world's sixth largest economy and an important partner for the UK. In May last year, the UK and India committed to strengthening our economic and security relationship through a new comprehensive strategic partnership. Our trade with, and investment in, India is set to grow further, and we continue to work together on security and defence.
Session: India Economic and Security Relationship
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Does my right hon. Friend agree that one of the best ways in which we can reduce inequality is by ensuring that young people are equipped with the skills that they need to succeed, wherever they live? That is why the additional £126 million of funding for work placements and training is so important for young people in Grantham and Stamford.
Context
Davies noted the importance of equipping young people with skills to succeed. He mentioned a £126 million funding increase.
Rishi Sunak
My hon. Friend is absolutely right; I know that he is a staunch supporter of skills and getting young people into work in his constituency. He mentions traineeships, which are fantastic initiatives with a 75% success rate in helping young people and a great example of our plan for jobs in action, spreading opportunity right across the country.
Session: Economic Inequality
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Does my hon. Friend agree that expanding financial services trade further requires the regulator to be as committed to this goal?
Context
The UK is already a major net exporter in financial services.
Mike Freer
My hon. Friend is correct; regulators need to be in tune with export policy, and Treasury colleagues ensure that our regulator works closely with our export strategy, as seen in the benefits of our trade deal with Japan.
Session: Export of Financial Services
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What steps has the Department taken to increase the export of British financial services?
Context
The UK is a global financial services hub with significant export potential.
Mike Freer
The Government's ambition is to champion UK financial services success and promote growth through supporting businesses in foreign markets and striking progressive trade agreements. The regulator needs to be aligned with the export policy, and the Treasury colleagues ensure close collaboration between regulation and export strategy.
Session: Export of Financial Services
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I am afraid that I must tell the Chancellor that his infrastructure revolution is not very noticeable in cities in the north of England, which grind to a halt at rush hour. They desperately need infrastructure investment, particularly in public transport. Can he tell the House when he last met our city region Mayors in the north of England?
Context
MP asked about infrastructure investments in cities in the north of England.
Rishi Sunak
My entire team meet the regional Mayors all the time, and of course we will do so in the run-up to the spending review and the Budget.
Session: New Infrastructure Investment
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What fiscal steps he is taking to incentivise businesses to invest in new infrastructure and equipment. The Infrastructure Forum recently published a report that showed clearly that the super deduction is already having an impact, accelerating investment by businesses. Will my right hon. Friend join me in encouraging businesses across Grantham and Stamford to take up the relief?
Context
MP asked about steps to incentivise businesses to invest in infrastructure.
Rishi Sunak
From the Office for Budget Responsibility to the Bank of England, many people have described the super deduction as doing exactly what my hon. Friend has said, and that is why we know it is working. I recently visited BT, for example, which, because of the super deduction, is now increasing the speed of its roll-out to millions more houses and creating thousands of new jobs in the process.
Session: New Infrastructure Investment
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I welcome the maiden voyage of the UK carrier strike group, which set off this weekend. It is NATO's first fifth-generation carrier strike capability and will join a number of NATO exercises along the route. Will the Minister outline how that demonstrates the Prime Minister's commitment to Britain remaining NATO's key European ally? How will it advance our collective security in the Euro-Atlantic region?
Context
The MP questions about how NATO exercises involving the UK carrier strike group demonstrate Britain's commitment to NATO and collective security.
James Heappey
In the past few weeks the carrier strike group has participated in Exercise Strike Warrior and in the next few weeks it will participate in Exercise Steadfast Defender, but that is not the totality of the Royal Navy effort in the Euro-Atlantic in the next few weeks. Indeed, the littoral response group north is sailing for the Baltic, where she will participate over the next few weeks in Baltops.
Session: British Values and Capabilities
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The Government's commitment to the Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures highlights the importance of transparency in investment portfolios. Does my hon. Friend agree that more can be done to improve transparency and prevent the exposure of investments by financial services companies to modern slavery?
Context
The question arises from the government's commitment to transparency in financial disclosures related to climate change and concerns about modern slavery.
John Glen
Yes, I agree with my hon. Friend. On modern slavery, the landmark provision in section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 includes institutional investors that fall within the scope of the requirement and meet the criteria requiring them to publish an annual statement.
Session: Topical Questions
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I warmly welcome the recently announced package of support for those arriving from Hong Kong on British national overseas status. Will my right hon Friend confirm that all corners of the United Kingdom will receive support to enable those who arrive to settle where they wish and contribute to our economy through, for example, setting up a business?
Context
The UK has recently announced a package of support for those arriving from Hong Kong on British national overseas status.
Robert Jenrick
As champions of freedom and democracy, we are living up to our historical responsibilities to the people of Hong Kong. We have provided an additional £43 million package across all UK nations to provide targeted support for new arrivals, including English language tuition where necessary and help with housing costs for those who need it. Welcome hubs are being created in 12 locations across the UK to offer practical assistance such as applying for a school place, registering with a GP, and setting up a business.
Session: Topical Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Children's Mental Health Services: Lincolnshire
07 February 2023
Responding: Maria Caulfield
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the mental health challenges faced by children in Lincolnshire. Families are distressed when their children suffer from mental ill health, seeking support but often finding it inadequate due to staffing shortages and limited after-hours care. The early help strategy is promising but there is a need for more school-based interventions and mandatory training for medical professionals. Staffing issues hinder service expansion, with the rural nature of Lincolnshire making recruitment difficult.']
Specific Asks
['I urge the Government to ensure that Grantham, Bourne or Stamford are included in mental health support teams in schools. Additionally, I ask for more funding and staffing support to improve after-hours care and address the increased demand due to the pandemic.']
Automatic Pension Enrolment
26 January 2022
Responding: Guy Opperman
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the lack of automatic pension enrolment for those aged 18 to 21, with only 18% of eligible individuals currently enrolled. This group faces significant demographic changes, mental health challenges, and climate change pressures, making financial inclusion particularly pressing. Additionally, I am worried that fewer than one in five job adverts mention the employment pension scheme despite its substantial contribution value.']
Specific Asks
['I urge the government to extend automatic enrolment to young workers aged 18 to 21 as a priority due to their potential for compound interest and future financial security. Furthermore, I propose that a new pension commission be established in 2024 to address long-term challenges and opportunities in the UK pension fund market.']
A1 Road Safety Improvements For Grantham And Stamford
11 January 2022
Main Concerns
['Since his selection in July 2019, the A1 road issues have been one of the top concerns for constituents. There are almost daily reports of bumps, scrapes or serious accidents on the A1 which affect Grantham and Stamford negatively. The short slip roads and deathtrap crossovers are among the major safety concerns as reported by Colsterworth village residents in a survey conducted last June.']
Specific Asks
['The MP asks for differentiation of internal processes at Highways England to expedite minor improvements with specific funding amounts from the designated funds pot without applying the same multibillion-pound upgrade process. He also urges the government to set a threshold for an expedited process for small funding amounts related to bumps and scrapes, closing crossovers and slipovers.']
Investment Industry Exposure to Modern Slavery
26 October 2021
Responding: Rachel Maclean
Main Concerns
['Modern slavery is one of the most prevalent human rights violations, affecting an estimated 136,000 people in the UK alone. The investment industry has not fully integrated modern slavery risks into their processes, with only 27% of asset managers disclosing due diligence on such risks.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should broaden section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act to include requirements for investment portfolios and issue statutory guidance on assessing modern slavery risks. They should also work globally to establish a taskforce modelled after the climate-related disclosures initiative.']
Backbench Business
09 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Mohamed argues that successive British Governments have acknowledged the illegality and harmful effects of Israeli settlements in the Occupied Palestinian Territories but have failed to take decisive ...
Opposition Day
07 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
British Industrial Competitiveness Scheme
16 April 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Department for Business and Trade
04 March 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Byrne opens the debate by highlighting significant increases in the Department for Business and Trade's supplementary estimates, questioning the justification for these increases and the priorities of...
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 ...
Taxes 2025-11-12
12 November 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The motion calls on the Government to control public expenditure as promised by the Chancellor not to raise taxes, citing broken manifesto commitments, unemployment increase, and fiscal irresponsibili...
Speciality Steel UK Insolvency 2025-09-02
02 September 2025
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Business and the Economy 2025-05-21
21 May 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The motion regrets the rise in unemployment, especially affecting young people, and criticises the government for its policies that have led to business closures. It mentions over 200,000 businesses c...
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill 2025-03-25
25 March 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Minister of State for the Treasury, James Murray, welcomed the opportunity to consider the new Lords amendments to the National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill. He e...
National Insurance Contributions (Secondary Class 1 Contributions) Bill 2025-03-19
19 March 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Exchequer Secretary to the Treasury moves to disagree with Lords amendment 1. He highlights the fiscal responsibility measures necessary after inheriting an unsustainable situation, including rais...
Attendance
76.5%
75 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
43
43.9% of votes
No Votes
32
32.7% of votes
Abstentions
23
23.5% of votes
11 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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 AYE
Social Housing Bill [Lords]: Reasoned Amendment to Second Reading
Ayes: 77
Noes: 292
Failed
09 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED AYE
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED NO
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 AYE
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 67
Ayes: 105
Noes: 410
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 88
Ayes: 85
Noes: 427
Failed
02 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Representation of the People Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 411
Noes: 102
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED NO
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
Noes: 307
Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
Noes: 110
Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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 AYE
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
Noes: 391
Failed
22 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
Noes: 94
Passed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED NO
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
Noes: 86
Passed
24 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 73
Noes: 256
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Third Reading
Ayes: 361
Noes: 84
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
11 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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 NO
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
6
PMQs Asked
45
Ministerial Questions Asked
59
House of Commons Debates Involved
4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
3
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
+64% above average
This MP:
6
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+236% above average
This MP:
45
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+59% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+1114% above average
This MP:
59
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-68% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+11% above average
This MP:
76.5
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 Gareth Davies's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.