Iain Wright
MP for Hartlepool
Lab
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.
Nuclear Energy Bill - Clause 7 - Licence modifications: relevant licensee nuclear companies
10 January 2022
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The lead MP, Alan Brown, moves that Clause 7 be read a Second time. The clause pertains to licence modifications for relevant licensee nuclear companies, and the amendments seek to enhance transparenc...
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
13 December 2016
General Debate
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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, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
08 November 2016
General Debate
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BACKBENCH BUSINESS
20 October 2016
General Debate
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Notes the joint Report by the Business, Innovation and Skills Committee and the Work and Pensions Committee on BHS; endorses criticisms of company governance and sale for £1; highlights failure to res...
BUSINESS, ENERGY AND INDUSTRIAL STRATEGY
13 September 2016
General Debate
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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...
BHS
06 June 2016
General Debate
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The statement outlines the closure of BHS due to insolvency, impacting over 11,000 workers and local businesses. It mentions that offers for acquisition were not sufficient and that Jobcentre Plus is ...
BHS
25 April 2016
General Debate
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Discussed the impact of BHS entering administration on employees and creditors. Noted that approximately 8,500 to 11,000 people work for BHS across the UK. Highlighted BHS's long-standing presence in ...
Backbench Business — Court Closures
24 March 2016
General Debate
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The debate centres on the proposed closure of 86 courts and tribunals in the UK, highlighting concerns over access to justice for vulnerable individuals, particularly in rural areas with unreliable pu...
BUSINESS, INNOVATION AND SKILLS
15 March 2016
General Debate
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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...
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PMQs Asked
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Ministerial Questions Asked
12
House of Commons Debates Involved
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Westminster Hall Debates Led
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Statements / Bills
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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 1457 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
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0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
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Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
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0
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+145% above average
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12
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
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0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
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Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
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0.0
Average:
69.2
Important Context
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About This Page
This page tracks Iain Wright's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.