Janet Daby
MP for Lewisham East
Lab
14 Jun 2018 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Response classifications show how directly each question was answered.
Q4. Mr Speaker, I am sure that you, and I hope others across the Chamber, will agree that we need to recognise and celebrate achievements. This week’s figures have shown that London has had its safest year ever under the London Mayor, Sadiq Khan. In fact, the homicide rate in London is at its lowest since records began. Reform and the Conservatives repeatedly talk down our capital city. Will the Prime Minister join me in saying that they are wrong? Will he applaud those achievements?
Context
The MP is highlighting the success of London's Mayor Sadiq Khan in reducing knife crime and wants to acknowledge this achievement.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
My hon. Friend draws attention to the important work of the Mayor of London. Nobody should be talking our country down or talking London down. She is right to say that since we came into office the number of knife crime offences is down, but there is more to do.
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My constituent applied to move from her council home due to stair-related pain and waits for an operation. She has become progressively worse and feels forgotten. Does PM agree his Government are failing, and Labour will bring down waiting lists?
Context
A constituent has waited over two years for a knee operation and feels neglected by the NHS.
Rishi Sunak
We are putting in more money and rolling out elective surgical hubs to reduce waiting lists. The reality of the Labour party is poor NHS performance in Wales.
Assessment
Did not address whether his Government was failing or agreeing with Labour's assessment
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Children deserve clean air. Does the Prime Minister support London's pilot for 200 most impacted schools with air quality filters? Will he implement similar measures across the country?
Context
Many London schools face high levels of air pollution; Sadiq Khan's pilot provides air filters to impacted schools.
Rishi Sunak
Air pollution has reduced since 2010 due to legally binding targets. We have provided £1 billion for local authorities to reduce nitrogen dioxide levels.
Assessment
No specific commitment to support London's pilot or implementing similar measures nationally was given.
Reduction In Pollution
Legally Binding Targets
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After 14 years of Tory rule, towns and cities in every part of the country have been left behind financially. When will the Prime Minister take responsibility for this?
Context
Data from the Centre for Cities showed that towns and cities across the UK are on average over £10,000 a year worse off due to 14 years of Conservative government.
Rishi Sunak
In fact, we are seeing record investment in our towns across the UK. Labour's £28 billion green spending spree would saddle Britons with higher taxes. We need to avoid this and stick to our plan for a brighter future.
Assessment
The specific ask about taking responsibility was not addressed, instead focusing on Labour's policies.
Labour'S Failure
Higher Taxes
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Government Members have said the way to fix the economic crisis that they have caused is to cut state spending by £200 billion and to freeze NHS budgets. When will the Prime Minister stand up to the extremists in his party and condemn those ideas?
Context
The government has proposed cutting state spending by £200 billion and freezing NHS budgets, which Labour opposes.
Rishi Sunak
Weeks after I became Prime Minister, we announced a significant increase of almost £14 billion for the NHS and social care. We followed that up with the first long-term workforce plan in the NHS's history, to ensure that we train the doctors and nurses we need for the future. That demonstrates our commitment to the NHS.
Assessment
Cutting state spending by £200 billion and freezing NHS budgets
Committed To Increasing Nhs Funding
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The Government must help students like this one who are struggling with rising mortgage rates, risking debt and depression while falling behind in studies.
Context
A Lewisham East student is facing homelessness due to a £200 monthly rent increase and is using food banks despite working two part-time jobs.
Rishi Sunak (Prime Minister)
We have provided £1,500 in support to families via tax on energy company profits. Energy bills are forecasted to fall by £430 with the price cap reset in a couple of days.
Assessment
Did not directly address rising mortgage rates or specific student hardships
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My inbox is full of emails about the increasing cost of living impacting constituents' finances negatively. In light of this, my constituents are calling for an early general election to address these issues. When will there be a general election?
Context
The cost of living is rising sharply, with constituents facing increased costs for wages, rent, energy, and mortgages. There are demands from constituents for a general election.
Rishi Sunak
We will focus on reducing inflation and supporting those in need, rather than calling for an immediate election.
Assessment
The specific ask about the timing of an election was not directly addressed.
Focusing On Policy Instead
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Yesterday was Windrush Day, marking the arrival of Caribbean people from Commonwealth countries in 1948. Yet this year it highlights the failure of the government's compensation scheme for the Windrush generation. Given repeated delays and Home Office failures to provide justice, will the Prime Minister now hand over the scheme to an independent body?
Context
The Windrush generation faces delays and bureaucracy in receiving justice through the government's compensation scheme, with at least 21 people having died while waiting.
Boris Johnson
I accept the injustice done to the Windrush generation and I want to accelerate the compensation scheme. The name Windrush should be associated with their contribution to the UK.
Assessment
handing over the Windrush compensation scheme to an independent body
Accelerate The Compensation Scheme
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It is shocking that we have heard about the Electoral Commission's investigation into funding of the PM's Downing Street flat. Why does the Prime Minister think these stories keep happening to him and his government?
Context
The Electoral Commission is investigating the Prime Minister's Downing Street flat funding, suspecting an offense.
Boris Johnson
People are determined to find anything they can hang on to talk about, except the vaccine roll-out or our plans for levelling up.
Assessment
Reasons for ongoing scandals and investigations
People Are Determined
Talk About Other Issues
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The hospitality sector has already suffered hugely as a result of this crisis and is now facing further damage because of the Chancellor's decision to withdraw support. Nearly 200,000 jobs in the hospitality sector across London are now at risk, including more than 800 jobs in my constituency of Lewisham East. Working people deserve a Government who work for them. Instead, they are being told that their jobs are unviable. Why do the Chancellor and the Prime Minister feel that these jobs are not worth saving?
Context
The hospitality sector faces significant job losses due to the Chancellor's decision to withdraw financial support, with nearly 200,000 jobs at risk in London alone.
Boris Johnson
We are doing everything we can to save every job in the country. That is why the Chancellor set out the winter economic plan and why we have the job retention bonus at the end of January. But, of course, things are tough. As the Chancellor has said, alas, we cannot save every job, but we have the kickstart funds, with £2 billion to support young people into work, plus we now have a lifetime skills guarantee to ensure that people can retrain for the jobs that are going to be created by this economy.
Assessment
The Prime Minister did not address why these specific jobs are unviable or worth saving.
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How can Basildon hospital cope with 151,000 additional patients because of Labour's housing targets when it can barely cope with the patients it has at the moment?
Context
Labour's housing targets in south Essex would mean 151,000 extra patients for Basildon hospital, which is rated inadequate by the Care Quality Commission and in intensive special measures.
Sally Jameson
That is probably a question best directed to health oral questions. The Government are committed to working with all areas as part of our devolution road map to ensure that authorities and health providers can deal with the devolution we have planned.
Session: Regional Devolution Funding 2026-09-07
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What steps her Department plans to take through local government changes to further devolve funding decisions to regions, specifically how the Bakerloo line extension will be supported by regional funding?
Context
The Bakerloo line extension is planned to revitalise Catford, with thousands of new homes unlocked in the area.
Sally Jameson
We are committed to empowering mayors, giving them further levers to invest in their communities and their areas, including through retaining a share of income tax. The Bakerloo extension line will be a decision for the GLA and Transport for London, and I will continue to work with them to support their work and future projects.
Session: Regional Devolution Funding 2026-09-07
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Will my right hon. Friend please say what is being done to rebuild and restore every aspect of these communities, from dealing with their trauma to ensuring their protection and restoring the loss of possessions?
Context
In response to recent disorder, Janet Daby sought details on rebuilding efforts in affected areas.
Hilary Benn
I am grateful to my hon. Friend for what she says, and I agree with her. There was terrible disorder in Ballymena last year, as a result of which a number of steps were taken to bring the community together. It was noticeable that the recent disorder that we saw in Belfast was not replicated in Ballymena. That is an example of communities working together to build trust and respect, and we need to see a lot more of it.
Session: Recent Disorder 2026-07-08
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What discussions has the government had with the Northern Ireland Executive on recent disorder in Northern Ireland?
Context
Following recent unrest and violence, Janet Daby asked about discussions with the Northern Ireland Executive.
Hilary Benn
I met the leaders of the main Northern Ireland political parties on Thursday 11 June to discuss the terrible disorder. The attack on Mr Ogilvie was truly shocking, but the racist violence that we saw in response had no justification whatsoever.
Session: Recent Disorder 2026-07-08
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I know the Minister is committed to supporting civil servants during relocation. I also know she is aware that there are employment inequalities in the civil service, in particular around promotion and pay. Will she say what more she is doing about this issue, and will she agree to meet me?
Context
The MP seeks to understand what actions are being taken regarding promotion and pay inequalities within the civil service.
Satvir Kaur
of course I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss that matter. We will be launching the national school of government, which will ensure that we have a civil service fit for purpose, not only for the current challenges but for the challenges of the future.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister reconsider the deletion of the faith liaison officer post to prevent extremism and promote community cohesion?
Context
The faith liaison officer role was deleted, impacting prevention of extremism and community cohesion.
Sarah Jones
The decision is for the Met. However, I hear my hon. Friend's point regarding tensions faced recently and agree policing has a role in building relationships with faith communities.
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I regularly meet lead stakeholders in my constituency who work passionately to keep children safe and reduce knife crime. What work are the Government doing with grassroots organisations to support them in their prevention efforts?
Context
The questioner regularly meets lead stakeholders who work to keep children safe and reduce knife crime.
Sarah Jones
This Government fund violence reduction units and police and crime commissioners ensure funding for local interventions. Community leaders are the bedrock, and we must support them as much as we can.
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I represent a hard-working, diverse community, yet the latest Office for National Statistics figures on the median-adjusted pay gap for UK-born black, African, Caribbean or black British employees show that they earn 5.6% less than UK-born white employees. That means that many of my hard-working constituents are not being paid fairly. The Government have committed to enshrine in law the right to equal pay for black and other ethnic minority people. Will the Government say when this welcome manifesto commitment will be met?
Context
The latest Office for National Statistics figures reveal that UK-born black, African, Caribbean or black British employees earn 5.6% less than UK-born white employees.
The Minister for Equalities (Seema Malhotra)
My hon. Friend is right to raise this issue. The race equality engagement group is engaging with minority communities across the country to tackle inequality. We are committed to our manifesto commitment and to making the right to equal pay effective for ethnic minority people. We are also introducing mandatory ethnicity pay gap reporting for large employers.
Session: Race Equality Engagement Group
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Will the Chancellor consider increasing finance to local councils so that they can better support constituents and improve their wellbeing and security?
Context
Janet Daby asked about the financial support provided to local councils to help families struggling with homelessness and temporary accommodation.
The Chief Secretary to the Treasury (James Murray)
At the spending review, we enabled better investment in temporary accommodation stock and strengthened local authorities’ financial position. Those changes will support local authorities to increase the supply of good-quality temporary accommodation and drive down day-to-day spend on such accommodation.
Session: Topical Questions
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Will the Minister consider a mandatory cap to ensure fair prices for heat network customers?
Context
The MP is concerned about high energy bills for those using heat networks and suggests a mandatory cap to ensure fair prices.
Amanda Solloway
The hon. Lady makes an important point. Of course, the price cap is an issue for Ofgem. However, I would be interested to hear some of her suggestions and I am always happy to have a meeting on that particular subject.
Session: Energy Bills
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Almost two thirds of children on remand in youth detention do not go on to receive a custodial sentence, 17% are acquitted. It costs between £129k-£306k per year to keep just one child on remand. Is this the best use of public money? Are there more efficient alternatives?
Context
Concerns are raised about the high costs and inefficiencies associated with remanding children to custody, especially when many do not receive custodial sentences.
Alex Chalk
In 2010, over 3,000 children were in custody; now it's around 500. Judges must believe substantial grounds exist if a child is to be remanded. We are investing millions to explore alternatives like local authority accommodation for remand.
Session: Children Remanded in Custody
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Why has the Government failed to recognise the seriousness of the shortage of educational psychologists and what is being done to recruit more as well as tackle education, health and care plan waiting times?
Context
Children in Lewisham are facing long wait times for autism diagnoses, exacerbated by a shortage of clinical staff.
Gillian Keegan
Around half of new EHCPs were issued within the statutory time limit. We are training 400 more educational psychologists, a big increase.
Session: Children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities
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Does the Minister believe that restraining a girl with complex needs and then stripping her was acceptable? What alternative provision does he have other than the Keppel unit?
Context
Violence is a challenge across the youth estate, including cases of extreme self-harm and inappropriate handling of young offenders.
Edward Argar
The reported incident inaccurately described a strip search; officers protected the individual's modesty under a blanket. The practice was incorrect.
Session: Secure Youth Estate Violence
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In the context of rising violence and extreme self-harm, does the Minister believe that restraining a girl with complex needs and then stripping her was acceptable? What alternative provisions are there besides the Keppel unit at Wetherby YOI?
Context
Cookham Wood youth offender institution is being converted into an adult prison, highlighting challenges with young people's access to education and increasing violence.
Edward Argar
The reported incident was inaccurate; no strip search occurred. Officers acted under a blanket to protect life in imminent danger.
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Can the Minister say when he last visited Cookham Wood? Why this Government continue to be unable to solve those crucial problems?
Context
Cookham Wood young offenders institution faces challenges such as a staffing shortage, rising levels of violence, and recruitment issues.
Alex Chalk
I have visited Cookham Wood. In the period up to the end of September, we recruited an additional 1,400 prison officers. We introduced measures such as the new colleague mentor scheme, rolled out £100 million on security.
Session: Topical Questions
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Victims of the Windrush scandal have experienced huge injustices of destitution, humiliation and varied health issues, as well as delays in receiving compensation. To make matters worse, they do not currently receive compensation for the loss of private pensions. Will the Minister look into reducing the delays and compensating Windrush victims for private pension losses?
Context
Victims of the Windrush scandal have experienced huge injustices, including delays in receiving compensation and lack of pension losses compensations.
Laura Farris
We consider each claim on its facts, and no two claims are the same. I would be happy to write to the hon. Lady about specific issues, but I reassure her that we do not take a blanket approach to each individual and we assess claims individually.
Session: Windrush Compensation Scheme
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What recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for the Home Department on the time taken to process claims to the Windrush compensation scheme. As of December 2023, 91% of all claims either have received a final decision or are less than six months old.
Context
Discussions on the time taken to process claims under the Windrush compensation scheme.
Laura Farris
As of December 2023, 91% of all claims either have received a final decision or are less than six months old. The Windrush scheme has reduced the time taken to allocate a substantive casework decision from 18 months to less than four months.
Session: Windrush Compensation Scheme
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What steps are being taken to uphold Guyana's sovereignty?
Context
The Minister and the House were shocked by Venezuela's actions towards Guyana last year.
David Rutley
There is ongoing engagement with President Ali in Guyana, and conversations with Brazil, Colombia, the Commonwealth, and the US are being held to keep focus on that area.
Session: Topical Questions
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Why has it taken more than two years to implement pain relief within 30 minutes for sickle cell patients? Would the Minister like to meet me and the Sickle Cell Society to discuss how to achieve that?
Context
The issue of healthcare outcomes for sickle cell patients is highlighted, particularly regarding the implementation of recommendations from the 'No One's Listening' report.
Andrew Stephenson
I would be happy to meet the hon. Lady and the Sickle Cell Society to look at how we can improve patient experiences and ensure that all patients benefit from timely access to the medications they need.
Session: Sickle Cell Disease
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What steps she is taking to improve healthcare outcomes for patients with sickle cell disease. I congratulate NHS England on the launch of the new blood-matching genetic test for sickle cell patients, but it has been more than two years since the “No One's Listening” report, which made the key recommendation that sickle cell patients receive pain relief within 30 minutes of attending accident and emergency. Why is that still not happening for sickle cell patients?
Context
The issue of healthcare outcomes for sickle cell patients is highlighted as an important concern, particularly in light of the 'No One's Listening' report recommending immediate pain relief upon arrival at A&E.
Andrew Stephenson
I would be happy to meet the hon. Lady and the Sickle Cell Society to look at how we can improve patient experiences and ensure that all patients benefit from timely access to the medications they need. I am delighted that she welcomes yesterday's announcement of a new blood-matching genetic test, which is an example of how the NHS can bring forward world-firsts and transform patient care.
Session: Sickle Cell Disease
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Does the Secretary of State think it is acceptable that leaseholders of Lee Court do not have heating or hot water and face multiple communal area problems? If he does not find this acceptable, how and when will he strengthen the Leasehold and Freehold Reform Bill?
Context
Leaseholders of Lee Court in Lewisham are experiencing issues with heating, hot water, and communal area problems.
Michael Gove
I accept these issues are unacceptable and have recently written to Lewisham Council regarding its responsibilities in this area.
Session: Topical Questions
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The Children's Commissioner's report on family contact in the youth estate states that at the weekend, in two young offenders institutes, boys spent only up to one hour outside their cell each day. We can clearly see why that has led to an increase in violence. What is the Minister going to do about it?
Context
The Children's Commissioner reported that boys in two young offender institutions spent only up to one hour outside their cells each day, leading to an increase in violence.
Alex Chalk
It is important to note that, since 2010 when we came into power, the number of under-18s in custody has dropped dramatically. The cohort now in young offenders institutes is, to put it politely, highly complex. We take that extremely seriously and want to ensure there are sufficient staff. We do not give up on people, but it is important to recognise that that cohort will have been convicted of extremely serious offences, and we want to ensure there are sufficient resources to try to get the best out of them.
Session: Topical Questions
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Mr Speaker. The Prime Minister instructed a £40 million VIP helicopter service that was earmarked for closure to continue providing him with flights. Will the Treasury publish a cost-benefit analysis of this decision?
Context
The Prime Minister instructed a £40 million VIP helicopter service to continue, despite plans for its closure.
Jeremy Hunt
I do not know the details but I assure you that the Treasury is determined to ensure every penny of public money is spent wisely.
Session: Topical Questions
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Is the Minister really serious about showing leadership needed to stop families from falling into destitution given that End Child Poverty reported 30% of children in Lewisham East are in poverty, and food banks have seen a 42% increase?
Context
End Child Poverty reported 30% of children in Lewisham East were in poverty in 2021-22, while food banks saw a 42% increase compared to 2022. The national household support fund was also cut.
Mims Davies
In Lewisham the household support fund has allocated an additional £13.3 million. There are local hubs for debt management and engagement with the local authority, and warm welcome hubs. Support is available on gov.uk.
Session: Child Poverty
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In my constituency, Christ the King Emmanuel sixth form college does fantastically well in educating young people, but an Education Committee report stated that in the first year of the T-Level transition programme, just 14% of students went on to start the T-level. The Government have yet to publish the data for subsequent years. Can the Minister outline when the new data will be published and whether that progression rate has improved?
Context
Concerns about the effectiveness of T-levels in Christ the King Emmanuel sixth form college's first year, with only 14% progression rate.
Robert Halfon
I am very glad that Christ the King Emmanuel sixth form college is offering T-levels, and that the hon. Lady has had 8,300 apprenticeship starts in her constituency since 2010. Our T-level transition year is a new thing that we have introduced—it is now called the foundation year—and very close to 50% of students go on to do a level 3. However, I said in my opening answer to her, we will have more information about these matters in the next year.
Session: T-levels
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Thank you, Mr Speaker. Education is vital to reduce violence, especially on the youth estate. However, violence on the youth estate is skyrocketing. Since last year, assaults on staff have increased by 33%. That puts prison staff at risk in their workplace and increases trauma experienced by children and young people. It can also prolong rehabilitation. How will the Minister use education and other methods available to him to reduce that violence?
Context
The MP is concerned about rising violence on youth estates, noting that assaults on staff have increased by 33% since last year.
Edward Argar
We continue to work hard across all sites to address challenges of violence. Each child receives a full needs assessment, covering education, psychology, resettlement, health and behavioural support. Education plays a vital part in helping children get their lives back on course within a secure environment.
Session: Children in Custody Education
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When will the Government increase the number of flights and the amount of aid given to Palestinians, who have suffered so much and who deserve, at the very least, the basic essentials to try to survive?
Context
The MP is concerned about the insufficient number of RAF aid flights delivering humanitarian support to Gaza.
Grant Shapps
The issue is not getting the aid to the region; we could fly more aircraft. The issue is getting the aid into Gaza itself, and in that regard we have the problem of Hamas, a terrorist organisation not in the least bit interested in looking after the citizens of Gaza, and, of course, the problem of the Rafah crossing, which is opened and closed on a fairly arbitrary basis. However, I can assure the hon. Lady that we are working very hard with all the different bodies and Governments in the region to get more of that aid in as quickly as possible.
Session: RAF Aid Flights to the Middle East
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What steps he is taking to increase the number of RAF aid flights to the middle east. For more than a month we have witnessed a distressing humanitarian disaster unfolding in Gaza. It is welcome that the RAF is flying UK humanitarian aid to the region, but so far we have seen only three RAF flights. When will the Government increase the number of flights and the amount of aid given to Palestinians, who have suffered so much and who deserve, at the very least, the basic essentials to try to survive?
Context
The MP is concerned about the insufficient number of RAF aid flights delivering humanitarian support to Gaza.
Grant Shapps
Defence assets continue to be ready to supply humanitarian support to the region. As the hon. Gentleman knows, the delivery of aid is impeded by the many challenges around Gaza, but so far we have airlifted 51 tonnes of aid to Egypt. The issue is not getting the aid to the region; we could fly more aircraft. The problem is getting the aid into Gaza itself, and in that regard we have the problem of Hamas, a terrorist organisation not in the least bit interested in looking after the citizens of Gaza, and, of course, the problem of the Rafah crossing, which is opened and closed on a fairly arbitrary basis. However, I can assure the hon. Lady that we are working very hard with all the different bodies and Governments in the region to get more of that aid in as quickly as possible.
Session: RAF Aid Flights to the Middle East
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What is the Minister doing to keep the Government's promise of further support for those who helped the UK's mission in Afghanistan?
Context
The MP expressed concern about relatives of her constituents in Afghanistan who worked for the British Government and asked what support is being provided to those who helped the UK's mission.
Leo Docherty
We continue our diplomatic efforts, including through supporting those Afghans in third countries. We have relocated more than 21,000 Afghans under the Afghans relocations and assistance policy—ARAP—and the ACRS, and we will continue to do that.
Session: Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
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What steps he is taking with Cabinet colleagues to provide rapid resettlement routes under pathway 3 of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme?
Context
The MP noted concerns about the resettlement of Afghan citizens under pathway 3 of the Afghan citizens resettlement scheme. She referenced the urgent need for accommodation and support in third countries.
Leo Docherty
The FCDO has referred more than 1,450 people under ACRS pathway 3 to the Home Office. We are supporting more than 900 Afghans in third countries, for instance with accommodation, and we are grateful to Pakistan for the work we do together to that end. Of course, we remain committed to relocating all eligible Afghan families to the UK.
Session: Afghan Citizens Resettlement Scheme
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Help for people living in under-11 metre buildings that have fire safety defects does not go far enough because of the huge amount of money involved. One of my constituents has described her experience as a “never-ending nightmare”. Will the Minister bring that nightmare to an end for constituents such as mine who are forced to pay to fix the mistakes of others?
Context
A constituent faces significant financial burden to fix fire safety defects in an under-11 meter building, described as a 'never-ending nightmare'.
Lee Rowley
I am grateful to the hon. Lady for raising a specific question about under-11 metre properties. Every property, be it over or under 11 metres, needs a fire risk assessment, and I encourage her constituent to ensure that a fire risk appraisal of external walls is undertaken against that property.
Session: Leaseholders Residential Building Remediation
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Many of my residents are locked into district heat network schemes. They have been paying up to 13 times more than the rest of the UK because they are not protected by the energy price cap. Do the Government not think it is time to implement a mandatory price cap straight away?
Context
Residents are locked into district heat network schemes with costs up to 13 times higher than the rest of the UK due to lack of energy price caps.
Amanda Solloway
At this moment in time we do not think that a uniform price cap would benefit consumers, given the huge diversity in size and scale of providers in the market. However, through the Energy Bill, the Secretary of State will have powers to introduce a price cap, should one be beneficial in future.
Session: Heat Networks
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What assessment has been made with Cabinet colleagues of the potential merits of introducing a mandatory price cap on heat networks?
Context
The question arises from concerns about the high costs and lack of regulation in some district heat network schemes.
Amanda Solloway
The Government are providing millions in support for remedial work through the heat networks efficiency scheme. We are supporting customers with their bills via the energy bills discount scheme. Through the Energy Bill we will appoint Ofgem as a heat network regulator, so that customers benefit from fairer prices.
Session: Heat Networks
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When a child is arrested, they must choose if they wish receive legal advice, just like an adult. But children are not adults, and no one should expect a child aged 10 or above to decide whether to exercise their right to a solicitor. The questioner asks the Minister to explain why the Government believe that children should be forced to make such a decision.
Context
The question addresses the requirement for children to decide whether they wish to receive legal advice upon arrest, which is seen as inappropriate given their age and maturity levels.
Sarah Dines
I remind the hon. Lady that children are involved in crime. Children detained in police custody must have an appropriate adult—statistics shows that that happens in 99% of cases—who can be of assistance. I want that to be 100%. Police custody remains a core part of the criminal justice system. It is critical for maintaining police confidence, bringing offenders to justice and keeping the public safe. We must ensure that adults do not abuse children and are not attracted to making children get involved in criminal activity because the police are too scared to put them into custody if necessary.
Session: Children in Custody
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What recent guidance her Department has issued to the police on upholding the rights of children in custody. The questioner seeks specific details about any new directives or guidelines related to this topic.
Context
The question addresses the issue of upholding the rights of children when they are detained by police.
Sarah Dines
Children should be detained only when necessary, and must be provided with an appropriate adult. The College of Policing provides operational guidance for police, and the concordat on children in custody supports police and local authorities to meet their statutory responsibilities. HM inspectorate of constabulary and fire and rescue services also sets expectations for the treatment of children in custody.
Session: Children in Custody
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Prison leavers in employment training are less likely to reoffend. That means that education and training for young offenders in prison is crucial. Will the Minister say why the Government have failed so far to implement a new prison education service? It was promised in their party's manifesto in 2019. Implementing it in 2025 is too little, too late.
Context
The question addresses the lack of implementation for a promised prison education service that was outlined in the party's manifesto, with concerns over its delay.
Damian Hinds
I join you, Mr Speaker, in welcoming the hon. Lady to her place and similarly look forward to working with her. I can bring her good news. First, there is an education service operating in every prison, with four contracted providers. We also have additional provision that governors can put in place, but for the new service that she mentions—it was indeed a manifesto commitment—the process is well under way. I look forward to being able to make further announcements before long.
Session: Prison Release Employment
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In 2021, I held a public meeting shortly after the evacuation from Afghanistan. It was widely attended by worried and distressed residents, who all wanted help for their relatives' desperate situations in Afghanistan. Over two years have passed, and there are huge problems with ARAP. Can the Minister say why the Government are allowing people and their relatives to suffer for so long?
Context
Worries about problems and delays in the ARAP scheme.
James Heappey
There is a known number of people who worked in the employ of the British military during our campaign in Afghanistan. Our priority has been to work through and match the lists of people we know have worked for us with those who are applicants. It is my understanding that only about 2,000 applications are outstanding.
Session: Afghan Relocations and Assistance Policy
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Owing to the Government's delay in associating with Horizon Europe, the UK has lost out on nearly 400 high-end European Research Council grants. Nearly 50 grant winners have left the country altogether. Scientists such as Brian Cox and Sir Paul Nurse are warning that the Government's failure to act is damaging Britain's science base. Is she concerned about these failings?
Context
The loss of grants and talent due to delays in the association process has raised concerns about damage to Britain's science base.
Chloe Smith
Unfortunately it is the European Union that has delayed for more than two years, and that has caused serious and lasting damage to the UK's participation. What we need to do is ensure that we can get the right deal for UK researchers, UK businesses and UK taxpayers. That is what we are working to do, and we are confident that the talks are proceeding constructively.
Session: Horizon Europe
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At the last Defence orals, it was noted that claims to the Veterans UK compensation scheme have dropped and rejections increased compared with a decade ago. Is the Minister concerned about structural issues in the scheme?
Context
Claims to the Veterans UK compensation scheme have dropped and rejections increased compared with a decade ago. The Minister for Armed Forces said that the Department's digital programme would address this.
Andrew Murrison
Two reviews are under way: the quinquennial review and the review being launched jointly by the Ministry of Defence and the Office for Veterans' Affairs. I suspect strongly that those reviews will bring forward recommendations to improve processes, but all institutions have to change with time, and this is no different.
Session: Veterans Support
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I say this because the average interest rate on a new two-year fixed mortgage is now above 6%. The Chancellor has already said that they will do everything they can, but what does that actually mean, because the public would like to know?
Context
The average interest rate on a new two-year fixed mortgage is now above 6%, and the Chancellor has committed to supporting people.
Andrew Griffith
I thank the hon. Lady for her question. Not only are we taking action and taking the tough decisions to sustainably improve the nation's finances, but we are working with lenders—the Chancellor and I regularly meet the mortgage industry—on the support they can provide to mortgage holders if they do get into financial difficulties. There is a range of measures, which includes term extensions and switches to interest-only payment holidays. The Financial Conduct Authority guidance is very clear that any repossessions—and they are currently running at a historical low—should be an absolute last resort.
Session: Growth Plan of 23 September 2022 and Cost of Mortgages
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Publication of Claimant Data in County Court Judgments
14 June 2023
Responding: Mike Freer
Main Concerns
['Ms Janet Daby is concerned about the omission of claimant data in county court judgments, which prevents defendants from knowing who has taken them to court. This omission can lead to delays and additional burdens for financially vulnerable individuals trying to settle their debts within a 30-day window, potentially resulting in long-term financial repercussions such as mortgage rejections and insurance lapses. She also notes that the Registry Trust could manage claimant data without significant additional effort.']
Specific Asks
['Ms Daby asks the Minister to agree to rectifying an omission in the Register of Judgments, Orders and Fines Regulations 2005 to publish claimant data, as this requires no funding or primary legislation but can reduce court inquiries by approximately 100,000 per year.']
Racial Discrimination in Schools
08 March 2023
Main Concerns
['Janet Daby expressed deep concern over racial discrimination incidents reported in British schools, citing a shocking assault on a black female child and other examples of racial attacks. She highlighted that there were more than 60,000 racist incidents between 2016 and 2021, but due to the lack of legal obligation for schools to report these incidents, accurate data is not available. Daby also mentioned a survey indicating one in four students have experienced racism at their educational institutions.']
Specific Asks
['Daby urged the Government to review its guidance from 2012 and 2017 that advised schools they had no obligation to report racist incidents or record bullying, so as to allow tracking of such issues. She also called for updating guidance on reasonable force usage by school staff, including requiring a policy on it and making it part of training.']
Rights of Children (Police Custody) — [Mr Philip Hollobone in the Chair]
28 June 2022
Responding: Rachel Maclean
Main Concerns
["I am concerned about the failure to protect children's rights while in police custody, as highlighted by cases where children are detained for extended periods without appropriate adult support. Statistics show that over 50,000 children are held and locked up annually, with an average detention time of over 13 hours and many spending overnight in cells designed for adults. The Police and Criminal Evidence Act (PACE) intended to safeguard minors but is not effectively implemented, leading to a seven to eight-hour delay before appropriate adults are contacted when needed."]
Specific Asks
["I ask the Government to review the detention clock for children, roll out the Metropolitan police's new approach to appropriate adults nationwide, and explore less intrusive alternatives to strip searches. I also request increased transparency on the use of strip searches and support for an opt-out legal representation system that prioritises child welfare."]
High Streets
19 October 2021
Responding: Neil O'Brien
Main Concerns
["The speaker is concerned about the collapse of UK high streets due to pandemic closures and unreasonable taxation. She mentions that shopkeepers, their staff, and customers are experiencing a poorer standard of living. The growth of online retail has reduced footfall in high streets and town centres, benefiting large online businesses while crushing local independents. The current system of business taxation is outdated and unfair, with small businesses being taxed into extinction while major online businesses pay only nominal taxes. The speaker also highlights the closure of HSBC branches in her constituency, which are needed due to not everyone's ability to adapt easily to online banking."]
Specific Asks
['The speaker calls for a review of all tax breaks and asks the Government to be serious about investing in a sustainable way that allows home-grown businesses to flourish. She also requests HSBC to reconsider closing their branch in Catford, which is needed due to its high demand.']
Health and Care Bill - Schedule 1
07 September 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. This amendment aims to confer primary care functions on integrated care boards, thereby ensuring better coordination and integration of health ser...
Criminal Justice Reform
01 September 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Police Leadership Commission Report
06 July 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Sudan
25 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Climate Change
24 June 2026
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves to approve the draft Carbon Budget Order 2026, which was laid before this House on 2 June.
G7 Summit
22 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Equality Act 2010: Code of Practice
01 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Hatzola Ambulance Attack
23 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Strait of Hormuz
16 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Lord Mandelson: Response to Humble Address
16 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Grove Park Station
05 November 2025
The petition addresses the need for improvements at Grove Park Station, including enhanced accessibility, improved safety measures, better shelter and seating facilities, and access to toilets.
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Grove Park Station
20 October 2025
The petition addresses the need for improvements at Grove Park station, including enhanced accessibility, better safety measures, improved shelter and seating, and access to toilets.
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Rent and service charge increases in Lewisham East
26 March 2024
The petition addresses the issue of significant rent and service charge increases by Moat Housing for residents in Phoebe’s Place, Lewisham East, which exceed current inflation levels.
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Attendance
70.4%
69 of 98 votes
Aye Votes
25
25.5% of votes
No Votes
44
44.9% of votes
Abstentions
29
29.6% of votes
11 Sep 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 140
Ayes: 79
Noes: 300
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 142
Ayes: 108
Noes: 357
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 143
Ayes: 106
Noes: 302
Failed
08 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: Amendment 1
Ayes: 162
Noes: 297
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
Health Bill: Report Stage: New Clause 6
Ayes: 77
Noes: 317
Failed
07 Sep 2026
VOTED NO
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 NO
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 NO
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
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
Ayes: 322
Noes: 107
Passed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
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 NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 4
Ayes: 173
Noes: 282
Failed
01 Jul 2026
VOTED NO
Taxation (Energy and Vehicles) Bill Committee: New Clause 5
Ayes: 177
Noes: 308
Failed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
Noes: 160
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
Noes: 94
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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 NO
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 NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
Noes: 323
Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
Noes: 322
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
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 NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
Noes: 249
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
Noes: 258
Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
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
DID NOT VOTE
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
Ayes: 151
Noes: 258
Failed
16 Jun 2026
DID NOT VOTE
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
DID NOT VOTE
Opposition Day: Protections for children from online harms
Ayes: 69
Noes: 279
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
Noes: 272
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 77
Noes: 280
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
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 AYE
Local Government Finance Report (England) 2026-27
Ayes: 277
Noes: 143
Passed
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Referendums Relating to Council Tax Increases (Principles) (England) Report 2...
Ayes: 279
Noes: 90
Passed
04 Feb 2026
DID NOT VOTE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
10
PMQs Asked
86
Ministerial Questions Asked
176
House of Commons Debates Involved
4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
4
Statements / Bills
3
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
+173% above average
This MP:
10
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+542% above average
This MP:
86
Average:
13.4
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+59% above average
This MP:
4
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+3522% above average
This MP:
176
Average:
4.9
Statements / Bills Proposed
-58% below average
This MP:
4
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
+22% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+2% above average
This MP:
70.4
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 Janet Daby's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.