Hannah Spencer
MP for Gorton and Denton
Green
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Running a business as a plumber, I was well used to dealing with dirty grubbiness, and there is still plenty of that dirty grubbiness behind me. Running a business is tough, so will the Prime Minister join me in backing the “VAT's the Problem” campaign to cut VAT rates in hospitality? He did not answer the question last week, so will he tell us today: yes or no?
Context
The MP discussed her experience running a business and mentioned dealing with the difficulty of high business taxes. She supports the “VAT's the Problem” campaign aiming to reduce VAT rates.
Keir Starmer
I am very glad that we are cutting VAT over the summer with our summer savings programme, which I hope the hon. Lady will support.
Session: PMQs
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Can the Minister tell me how the music plan will help tackle the structural issues facing grassroots venues, such as the Talleyrand?
Context
Grassroots music venues like the Talleyrand face increasing costs despite emergency relief.
Ian Murray
The music plan is part of a whole package to ensure that music thrives in this country, including the £30 million music growth fund. We also have the ticket levy—a £1 voluntary ticket levy on every single ticket sold for major concerts—which puts money straight into grassroots music.
Session: Topical Questions
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I am concerned about one in three households living in fuel poverty in my constituency, facing even higher bills from 1 July. Does the Minister agree that the Ofgem energy price cap should be frozen to provide universal support for households now and give people certainty in winter?
Context
One in three households in her constituency live in fuel poverty and face higher bills from July. She references the Ofgem energy price cap.
Martin McCluskey
We are looking at all contingencies for winter support, but proposals must not make the same mistakes as previous Conservative policies that wrote blank cheques without considering costs. We will come forward with plans.
Session: Household Energy Bills
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Energy Costs
09 June 2026
Responding: Martin McCluskey
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the unaffordable cost of energy in my constituency. One in three households in Gorton and Denton is living in fuel poverty, with bills having increased by 79% since the start of the energy crisis in 2020. This has led to families struggling to pay for basic necessities such as warmth, while energy companies continue to profit from high prices.']
Specific Asks
['I ask the Government to freeze the Ofgem energy price cap and increase the warm home discount to support households facing rising costs. I also urge them to take immediate steps against profiteering by energy companies and ensure that any future insulation schemes deliver proper savings for homeowners.']
Opposition Day
07 July 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Debate on the Address
13 May 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
International Women’s Day
12 March 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
It is an honour to open this International Women’s Day debate, which is being held in Government time for the first time since 2020. International Women’s Day was forged in the labour strikes of the e...
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PMQs Asked
2
Ministerial Questions Asked
3
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
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
-73% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-85% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
-38% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
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 Hannah Spencer's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.