John Whitby
MP for Derbyshire Dales
Lab
4 Jul 2024 - Present
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
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The People's Emergency Briefing film educates us on the climate emergency. However, the Conservatives have given up on it. Will the Deputy Prime Minister assure me that this Labour Government will continue doing everything possible to combat man-made climate change?
Context
A film called 'People's Emergency Briefing' is being shown to educate communities about the climate emergency.
David Lammy
I am proud of restoring the UK's position as a global leader on climate action, with ambitious targets to reduce emissions and seize opportunities in clean power. The net zero economy now supports 1.1m jobs and generates £105bn.
Session: PMQs
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Can the Prime Minister update the House on the Government’s elections Bill? Does he agree that parties whose leaders accept Russian bribes cannot be trusted?
Context
The MP is concerned about the Government's response to recent court cases involving Russian influence.
The Prime Minister (Keir Starmer)
Labour is introducing an elections Bill to protect our democracy from foreign interference. However, parties whose leaders accept Russian bribes cannot be trusted due to serious questions about their integrity and knowledge.
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This Government are rightly committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, but care levers still face disproportionate challenges as they move into independent adulthood. Will the Minister commit to reviewing the universal credit age-related rates for care leavers, with a view to ensuring that all 18 to 24-year-old care leavers receive the same rate of UC as those aged 25 and over?
Context
Discussion about care leavers facing barriers and the Government's commitment to provide support, focusing on employment statistics and tailored Jobcentre Plus assistance.
Stephen Timms
At the moment, 40% of young care levers are not in employment, education or training. That is a horrific statistic, so our response is to provide tailored Jobcentre Plus support. We also have the new youth jobs grant of £3,000 which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has referred to, which will be available from tomorrow. Care levers under the age of 25 are eligible for the one-bedroom local housing allowance rate, rather than the shared accommodation rate.
Session: Universal Credit Care Leavers 2026-06-29
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Whether he has made an assessment of the potential merits of ensuring that all care leavers are entitled to the same standard universal credit allowance. This Government are rightly committed to breaking down barriers to opportunity, but care levers still face disproportionate challenges as they move into independent adulthood. Will the Minister commit to reviewing the universal credit age-related rates for care leavers, with a view to ensuring that all 18 to 24-year-old care leavers receive the same rate of UC as those aged 25 and over?
Context
Discussion about the challenges faced by care leavers transitioning into independent adulthood, referencing previous statements and statistics.
Stephen Timms
It is very important that we do not weaken the incentives for care levers to start work and to progress once they are in work. At the moment, 40% of young care leavers are not in employment, education or training. That is a horrific statistic, so our response is to provide tailored Jobcentre Plus support. We also have the new youth jobs grant of £3,000, which my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State has referred to, which will be available from tomorrow. Care levers under the age of 25 are eligible for the one-bedroom local housing allowance rate, rather than the shared accommodation rate, so there is a financial benefit there, but our focus is rightly on support into work.
Session: Universal Credit Care Leavers 2026-06-29
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Will the Minister therefore agree to officials meeting the Arkwright Society to see what support the Department can give to help Cromford Mill secure this much-needed financial support?
Context
Cromford Mills is a UNESCO world heritage site in Derbyshire that requires additional funding to secure its financial viability.
Ian Murray
I pay tribute to the Arkwright Society, which does amazing work in managing Cromford Mills, which is an integral part of the wider Derwent Valley Mills world heritage site. I am therefore pleased that it has already secured £1.3 million of investment from the National Lottery Heritage Fund. I understand the remaining challenges my hon. Friend set out about the longer-term financial viability. He asked for a meeting with officials, and we should set up that meeting, but also with the Minister in the other place, Baroness Twycross, who would be very happy to meet him and the Arkwright Society.
Session: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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What steps her Department is taking to increase funding for UNESCO world heritage sites.
Context
The Department for Culture, Media and Sport is asked about funding for UNESCO world heritage sites.
Ian Murray
Responsibility for managing and funding UNESCO world heritage sites is devolved to local authorities and the devolved Governments. As such, the Department for Culture, Media and Sport does not typically provide direct funding. Heritage sites can apply for UK Government funding through our arm's length bodies, notably the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Historic England, which can provide support to world heritage sites through capital grants for conservation, education and community resilience projects.
Session: UNESCO World Heritage Sites
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What steps is the Department taking to ensure that this commitment is delivered in full by our international partners, and will the Government press for that finance to be provided predominantly as grants rather than loans to avoid increasing debt burdens on developing countries?
Context
At COP29, an agreement was reached to provide $300 billion of international climate finance annually to developing countries by 2035.
Yvette Cooper
My hon. Friend is right to raise the importance of this issue. Tackling climate change across the world helps in those countries, but it also helps us here at home. That is why we are supporting climate finance internationally, because we can multiply the impact we have by working through international climate finance and funds. As well as the billions of pounds of investment that the UK will be providing, we are mobilising billions more in finance from the private sector.
Session: Topical Questions
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I want to formally welcome the fact that an agreement has been announced between the United States and Iran. We should be clear that this is an important diplomatic breakthrough, but it is still just the beginning of further discussions and negotiations that will be important to de-escalate tensions, restore regional stability and reopen the strait of Hormuz.
Context
An Iran-US agreement has been announced. The UK is involved in discussions to support regional stability and navigation through the Strait of Hormuz.
Yvette Cooper
I want to formally welcome the fact that an agreement has been announced between the United States and Iran. We should be clear that this is an important diplomatic breakthrough, but it is still just the beginning of further discussions and negotiations that will be important to de-escalate tensions, restore regional stability and reopen the strait of Hormuz.
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Could the Solicitor General provide a progress update on the victims' right to review scheme pilot for victims of rape, and indicate when the scheme might be rolled out nationally?
Context
The question comes from an interest in understanding how successful the current pilot of the scheme is, and when it might be rolled out nationally.
Ellie Reeves
I thank my hon. Friend for highlighting some of the steps already taken to support victims of rape and serious sexual violence. I am particularly proud of the introduction of independent legal advisers, which is something I worked on in opposition. It was a manifesto commitment, and I am pleased to see the Government deliver on it. The victims' right to review pilot has now been rolled out in four CPS areas, and I hope to see a national roll-out before the end of the summer.
Session: Victims Right to Review
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What assessment have you made of the potential impact of the victims' right to review scheme pilot on victims of rape and other serious sexual offences?
Context
The question arises from the need to evaluate a pilot scheme that allows victims of rape and other serious sexual offences an opportunity for their case to be reviewed by another lawyer if the Crown Prosecution Service is considering dropping the prosecution.
Ellie Reeves
The victims' right to review pilot gives rape victims the opportunity for their case to be reviewed by another lawyer if the Crown Prosecution Service is considering dropping the prosecution. I have personally pushed for its roll-out, as it helps ensure that victims are given fairness and dignity and are heard. In April, the pilot was extended to a fourth area, CPS Wales, and I am determined to see national roll-out before the end of the summer.
Session: Victims Right to Review
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Peak Cluster in the Hope valley is a cement decarbonisation project looking to prevent 3 million tonnes of CO2 from entering the atmosphere every year. Will the Minister commit to establishing a clear route to market for industrial carbon capture projects beyond track 1 and track 2 clusters, which would offer projects like Peak Cluster greater certainty?
Context
The MP highlighted the Peak Cluster in the Hope valley, a cement decarbonisation project aiming to prevent significant CO2 emissions. He asked for commitment on establishing a clear route to market.
Michael Shanks
We see carbon capture as a hugely important part of how we decarbonise, and we have supported clusters already. We are looking at what a future model could look like; equally, we need to see other projects coming forward on commercial terms to ensure that they are viable.
Session: Topical Questions
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Given the increase in defence spending since taking office and the importance of maintaining Ukraine's sovereignty against Russian invasion, are the Government committed to increasing their proportionate support for Ukraine?
Context
Since taking office, defence funding has increased by over 7.5%. Maintaining Ukraine's sovereignty against Russia is crucial for European security.
Alistair Carns
Ukraine is doing a valiant job against Russian invasion. We have provided £4.5 billion in military support, committing to £21.8 billion total.
Session: Topical Questions
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I refer to my entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Children in care have often faced significant trauma, instability, neglect or abuse. As a result, many of them end up in the criminal justice system, and care leavers are 10 times more likely to end up in prison. Counselling has been shown to help keep children in care out of prison, which is obviously better for the young people, and saves the state money in the long term. Will the Minister consider changing national protocol guidelines to ensure that trauma counselling is provided to children in care who are identified as being at risk of engaging in criminality?
Context
Children in care face significant trauma and are ten times more likely to end up in prison than the general population. Trauma counselling has been shown to help prevent criminality among these children.
Jake Richards
My hon. Friend is right to raise that important issue. The disproportionate number of care leavers and children who have been in our criminal justice system is a national disgrace. Just yesterday, the Deputy Prime Minister met the Under-Secretary of State for Education, my hon. Friend the Member for Whitehaven and Workington (Josh MacAlister)—the Minister responsible for children's social care—to look at the issues in the round. As I said, we are looking at strengthening the protocol, and we will publish that in due course.
Session: Criminalisation of Children in Care
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I refer to my entry in the Register of Members' Financial Interests. Children in care have often faced significant trauma, instability, neglect or abuse. As a result, many of them end up in the criminal justice system, and care leavers are 10 times more likely to end up in prison. Counselling has been shown to help keep children in care out of prison, which is obviously better for the young people, and saves the state money in the long term. Will the Minister consider changing national protocol guidelines to ensure that trauma counselling is provided to children in care who are identified as being at risk of engaging in criminality?
Context
Children in care face significant trauma and are ten times more likely to end up in prison than the general population. Trauma counselling has been shown to help prevent criminality among these children.
Jake Richards
My hon. Friend is right to raise that important issue. The disproportionate number of care leavers and children who have been in our criminal justice system is a national disgrace. Just yesterday, the Deputy Prime Minister met the Under-Secretary of State for Education, my hon. Friend the Member for Whitehaven and Workington (Josh MacAlister)—the Minister responsible for children's social care—to look at the issues in the round. As I said, we are looking at strengthening the protocol, and we will publish that in due course.
Session: Criminalisation of Children in Care
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Sure Start delivered long-term health benefits, reducing hospitalisations by 50%. It is appropriate for the Department of Health and Social Care to support Best Start family hubs. Healthy Babies funding enables this. When will Derbyshire be able to benefit from Healthy Babies funding?
Context
The question follows from the initial concern about the roll-out of Healthy Babies funding to local authorities.
Sharon Hodgson
This Government are investing £200 million in Best Start family hubs and Healthy Babies, part of an almost £1 billion package. This funding will help areas integrate neighbourhood-based health services into hubs, rolling out to all areas over the next decade.
Session: Healthy Babies Funding
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What steps his Department is taking to increase the roll-out of Healthy Babies funding to local authorities. Sure Start delivered long-term health benefits, with the Institute for Fiscal Studies finding that it reduced hospitalisations by 50%. It is appropriate for the Department of Health and Social Care to support Best Start family hubs, and Healthy Babies funding enables this. When will Derbyshire be able to benefit from Healthy Babies funding?
Context
The question follows from the initial concern about the roll-out of Healthy Babies funding to local authorities.
Sharon Hodgson
This Government are investing £200 million in Best Start family hubs and Healthy Babies, part of an almost £1 billion package. This funding will help areas integrate neighbourhood-based health services into hubs, rolling out to all areas over the next decade.
Session: Healthy Babies Funding
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What assessment has been made of the magnetic lockable pouches that are being used in some schools as a way of preventing any smartphone access during the entire school day, including lunch time and breaks? Could a national roll-out of those be considered?
Context
MP's support for schools implementing mobile phone bans
Olivia Bailey
Lockable pouches are being used successfully by many schools and are listed in the Department's examples of best practice approaches. Heads can rightly choose how they implement the mobile phone ban in their school to reflect what works best in context.
Session: Phone Use in Schools
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What steps she is taking to help prevent the use of phones by children in schools.
Context
MP concerns about children using phones in schools
Olivia Bailey
Mobile phones have no place in our schools. We have published strengthened guidance that is clear that all schools should be mobile phone-free environments by default for the entire school day. Ofsted will be checking this at every inspection.
Session: Phone Use in Schools
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A growing number of ex-footballers suffer from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a form of dementia caused by repeated heading. With the PFA providing support only after funding sources are exhausted, what steps is the Minister taking to ensure appropriate support for these ex-players and adequate funding from competition organisers?
Context
Ex-footballers are suffering from CTE, a form of dementia caused by repeated heading. PFA has only provided support after NHS and family assets have been exhausted.
Stephanie Peacock
The Secretary of State met impacted players, a roundtable discussion is planned, football bodies are being asked for clarity on available funding, ensuring adequate money is provided.
Session: Topical Questions
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Tideswell brook was deemed to be the second most pharmaceutically polluted river in the UK, despite being a site of special scientific interest and in a national park. Concentrations of some chemicals are currently more than 2.8 times higher than annual average environmental standards. Will the Government therefore follow the example recently set by the European Union, and require sewage treatment works to treat pharmaceutical micro-pollutants?
Context
Tideswell brook is the second most pharmaceutically polluted river in the UK.
The Minister for Food Security and Rural Affairs (Dame Angela Eagle)
Tideswell brook is an issue that requires a thorough investigation. I am not aware of specific steps being taken by the EU in this regard, but we will consider all options to address pollution from pharmaceutical micro-pollutants.
Session: Topical Questions
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What assessment has the Minister made of the adequacy of housing provision for military veterans, particularly those with service-related injuries or disabilities, in rural areas such as Derbyshire Dales, where there is severe pressure on our affordable and supported housing stock?
Context
The MP raised concerns about the adequacy of housing provision for military veterans, particularly those with service-related injuries or disabilities, in rural areas such as Derbyshire Dales.
The Minister for Veterans and People (Louise Sandher-Jones)
My hon. Friend raises a very important point. Those veterans who choose to resettle in rural areas may face additional challenges in accessing the services that they deserve. This Government are committed to reducing veterans’ homelessness, and I note the £12 million that we have spent to do so.
Session: Support for Veterans
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Given the integrated nature of livestock markets across England and Wales, farmers in my constituency still face challenges from restrictions linked to bluetongue. What discussions have occurred with the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and the Welsh Government about minimising disruption to cross-border livestock movements arising from bluetongue testing and certification requirements?
Context
Farmers in Derbyshire Dales face challenges from restrictions linked to bluetongue, affecting cross-border livestock movements. The integrated nature of livestock markets across England and Wales is crucial.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Wales (Anna McMorrin)
My hon. Friend is absolutely right to raise the integrated nature of livestock markets across Wales and England. I reassure him that the Government are working together with the Welsh Government on all animal health-related issues, including bluetongue. I regularly speak to my colleague Huw Irranca-Davies, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, on these matters. Through that collective effort, we have ensured that livestock movements can continue, but I stress once again the importance of being vigilant, vaccinating, sourcing responsibly and testing.
Session: Wales-England Livestock Movements
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Will the Minister consider reopening that health centre? What steps is the Department taking to ensure that more people in Hulland Ward can access healthcare close to where they live?
Context
The MP highlighted the closure of a local NHS clinic serving the community and the impact on vulnerable residents and services in Brailsford.
The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)
It is a matter for the commissioning officer at the local ICB. The hon. Friend should keep talking with them about the best provision for his constituents.
Session: Topical Questions
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In Derbyshire we have seen a significant increase in reports of agricultural crime; police figures show a 45% increase in the past 12 months. Earlier this year one of my constituents, Jane Bassett, had her farm broken into and a significant amount of specialised equipment was stolen. Such attacks can be traumatic for victims due to how isolated many farms are, and farms are targets for criminals due to their high-value equipment. What steps are being taken to ensure that those who target our hard-working farmers and their equipment and machinery are successfully prosecuted?
Context
The MP referenced a significant increase in reports of agricultural crime in Derbyshire, with police figures showing a 45% rise in the past year. A constituent's farm was broken into and high-value equipment stolen.
The Solicitor General
I am sorry to hear about the terrible experience of my hon. Friend’s constituent, and I recognise the significant impact that the theft of equipment has on farmers, both financially and on their wellbeing. The Government recently announced an £800,000 funding boost for the national rural crime unit and national wildlife crime unit. Those dedicated police units will increase collaboration across police forces, and harness the latest technology and data to target the serious organised crime groups that are involved in farm equipment theft.
Session: Rural Crime
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There was not a single NHS dental practice accepting new adult patients other than those referred for specialist care last autumn. My constituents have had to spend up to £2,000 on private dentistry. Will the Government provide increased funding for NHS dentistry?
Context
The MP noted a severe lack of NHS dental practices in Derbyshire Dales, leaving many constituents to experience economic hardship due to unaffordable private care options.
Stephen Kinnock
The mess we inherited from the previous Government with 14 million adults having unmet dental needs led to this situation. We are determined to improve by delivering 700,000 additional urgent dental appointments and reforming the dental contract.
Session: Topical Questions
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Sure Start, which was created by the previous Labour Government, boosted attainment, improved health outcomes and increased long-term earnings. However, under the Conservatives, more than 30 children’s centres in Derbyshire were closed, and Derbyshire now does not have a single family hub. What action will the Government take to ensure that more young children in Derbyshire can once again access support during their early years?
Context
The previous Labour Government created Sure Start, which was effective in boosting attainment and improving health outcomes. However, under the current government, many children’s centres have been closed.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Stephen Morgan)
It was a pleasure to visit my hon. Friend’s constituency recently, too. He is a real champion for children and young people. We will fund Best Start family hubs in every local authority, including in Derbyshire. We estimate that the expansion could reach half a million children across the country. Best Start family hubs will be open to all and based in disadvantaged communities, where they are needed most.
Session: Early Years
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On Friday I visited the central Co-op in Ashbourne, which recently experienced an armed robbery. Elizabeth and Georgia were working there when the robbery took place and are still deeply affected several months later. What action are the Government taking to stop violence against shop workers, especially in rural areas where the geographical distances involved often mean that the police take longer to respond?
Context
The MP referenced a recent armed robbery at the central Co-op in Ashbourne, where staff members Elizabeth and Georgia were deeply affected. The incident highlights the ongoing issue of violence against retail workers.
The Minister for Policing, Fire and Crime Prevention (Dame Diana Johnson)
I thank my hon. Friend for bringing that shocking case to the attention of the House. All our thoughts will be with Elizabeth and Georgia after what they have been through. I also want to applaud the Co-op for the leading role that it has played in helping us to develop this new offence of assault against shop workers, to ensure that it is not just armed robbery against its staff that will be punished but the acts of violence and intimidation that far too many shop workers find happening on a daily basis. On the issue of serious crime in rural areas, our neighbourhood policing guarantee will deliver thousands of neighbourhood police community support officers across England and Wales, including in rural areas, to speed up response times, build up public confidence and ensure that for those violent criminals who commit acts such as armed robbery, there will be no hiding place from the law.
Session: Violence against Shop Workers
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More than 700 heavy goods vehicles pass through the town of Ashbourne each day, endangering local pedestrians, increasing pollution and causing significant congestion. Will the Minister meet me regarding the need to install a relief road for Ashbourne?
Context
Residents in Ashbourne have long awaited a relief road to alleviate heavy traffic, which poses dangers and environmental issues.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Lilian Greenwood)
Delivering a transport system that meets local, regional and national needs will play a vital role in delivering the missions of this Government. I encourage him to continue to work with Derbyshire county council and our East Midlands Mayor, Claire Ward, to advocate for his constituents’ priorities. The Minister would be happy to meet him to discuss this.
Session: Topical Questions
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What family support is available for women at Foston Hall prison and young offenders institution?
Context
The MP raises concerns about the support available for women in custody.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Justice (Sir Nicholas Dakin)
We know that family support is very important to women in custody, which is why grant funding has been awarded to the charity Parents And Children Together—PACT—to provide a resettlement family engagement worker in HMP Foston Hall, as well as in seven other women’s prisons.
Session: Support for Female Offenders
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Under the previous Government, bus services in rural areas were decimated. The number of bus journeys in the Derbyshire Dales declined by 55% between 2010 and 2023. What steps is the Minister taking to stop further cuts to bus services in rural areas like the Derbyshire Dales.
Context
The question is prompted by a significant decline in the number of bus journeys in rural areas between 2010 and 2023, leading to concerns about further cuts.
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport (Simon Lightwood)
I thank my hon. Friend for his question. A total of £1 billion was announced in the Budget for bus services, which will be available to his local transport authority to invest in areas, including rural areas, to ensure that bus services are accessible, regular and affordable.
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Children in Care
04 February 2025
Responding: Janet Daby
Main Concerns
['The number of children in care has increased by 28% since 2010, and the number of children in residential care has increased by 102%. The Joseph Rowntree Foundation found that approximately 3.8 million people experienced destitution in 2022, including approximately 1 million children—nearly triple the number in 2017. Sure Start was withdrawn at different speeds and to differing degrees around the country, as local authorities removed their discretionary spending due to a loss of revenue support from the previous Government.']
Specific Asks
['The lead MP asks for more resources and support for children in care, including therapeutic support for those in kinship care and an increase in foster carers through initiatives like regionalisation and Mockingbird.']
Defence Investment Plan
15 June 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Middle East: Economic Update
21 April 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Children and Social Work Bill - Clause 56 - Functions of adjudicator in relation to admission numbers
15 April 2026
Bill Debate
Contributed to this debate
The amendment moves to strengthen obligations to support sibling contact for children who are looked after. It aligns with recommendations from the Family Rights Group and Become, and is supported by ...
Heating Oil Support
16 March 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Local Power Plan
10 February 2026
Ministerial Statement
Contributed to this debate
Decarbonisation of Cement 2025-10-23
23 October 2025
Adjournment Debate
Led by this MP
Cement is essential for construction and supports local economies in Derbyshire, accounting for around 40% of UK cement production. However, it produces significant carbon emissions. The UK cement ind...
Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction Bill 2025-10-16
16 October 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The BBNJ Bill will implement obligations in the United Nations BBNJ agreement, marking a significant step towards ratification. The Minister acknowledges contributions from Members and stakeholders, i...
Football Governance Bill [Lords] 2025-07-08
08 July 2025
General Debate
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Moves to amend the Football Governance Bill, presenting several new clauses that aim to regulate alcohol consumption in football grounds within one year of the passing of the Act for top-tier men's ga...
Bank Closures and Banking Hubs 2025-06-05
05 June 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Recognises the importance of banking facilities to local communities, expresses concern over the decline in physical branches over the past four decades. Emphasises the role of face-to-face banking fo...
Youth Services 2025-05-15
15 May 2025
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
The Government's mission to break down barriers to opportunity is undermined by the systematic dismantling of youth services, leading to significant challenges for young people. Since the 2010 spendin...
Attendance
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38.6% of votes
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57.8% of votes
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01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunal (Extension of Time Limits) (Miscellaneous Amendments and...
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01 Jul 2026
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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
01 Jul 2026
VOTED AYE
Employment Tribunals Extension of Jurisdiction (England and Wales) (Amendment...
Ayes: 318
Noes: 107
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (Credit Limit) Order 2026
Ayes: 330
Noes: 93
Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Customs (Tariff and Miscellaneous Amendments) (No. 4) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 323
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Passed
24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Climate Change Act 2008 (International Aviation and International Shipp...
Ayes: 329
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24 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Carbon Budget Order 2026
Ayes: 332
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Passed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Opposition Day Motion: Defence spending and readiness - Prime Minister's Amen...
Ayes: 294
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23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition day: Defence spending and readiness
Ayes: 108
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Failed
23 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Puberty blockers
Ayes: 112
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Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 11
Ayes: 104
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Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: Amendment 11
Ayes: 171
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Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 22
Ayes: 74
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Failed
22 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Armed Forces Bill Report Stage: New Clause 4
Ayes: 164
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Failed
17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: New Clause 3
Ayes: 144
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17 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
National Security (State Threats) Bill: Allocation of Time motion
Ayes: 233
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17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 3
Ayes: 85
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17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 8
Ayes: 143
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17 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
National Security (State Threats) Bill Committee: Amendment 13
Ayes: 135
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16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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16 Jun 2026
VOTED NO
Cyber Security and Resilience (Network and Information Systems) Bill Remainin...
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16 Jun 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Clean Air Zones Central Services (Fees) (England) (Amendment) Regulatio...
Ayes: 262
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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: New Clause 2
Ayes: 156
Noes: 273
Failed
23 Feb 2026
VOTED NO
Industry and Exports (Financial Assistance) Bill Committee: Amendment 1
Ayes: 161
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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
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
11 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) (Extension to Marit...
Ayes: 362
Noes: 107
Passed
04 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Scheme (Amendment) Order 2026
Ayes: 392
Noes: 116
Passed
03 Feb 2026
VOTED AYE
Universal Credit (Removal of Two Child Limit) Bill: Second Reading
Ayes: 458
Noes: 104
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Draft Medical Devices (Fees Amendment) Regulations 2026
Ayes: 294
Noes: 108
Passed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: British Indian Ocean Territory
Ayes: 103
Noes: 284
Failed
28 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Opposition Day: Youth unemployment
Ayes: 91
Noes: 287
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 9
Ayes: 91
Noes: 378
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 2
Ayes: 61
Noes: 311
Failed
27 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Amendment 1
Ayes: 88
Noes: 310
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 191
Noes: 326
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED NO
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill Commi...
Ayes: 195
Noes: 317
Failed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
National Insurance Contributions (Employer Pensions Contributions) Bill: Thir...
Ayes: 316
Noes: 194
Passed
21 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
The Northern Ireland Troubles (Legacy and Reconciliation) Act 2023 (Remedial...
Ayes: 373
Noes: 106
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 185
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Sentencing Bill: motion to disagree with Lords Amendment 7
Ayes: 319
Noes: 127
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 344
Noes: 182
Passed
20 Jan 2026
VOTED AYE
Diego Garcia Military Base and British Indian Ocean Territory Bill: motion to...
Ayes: 347
Noes: 184
Passed
2
PMQs Asked
28
Ministerial Questions Asked
14
House of Commons Debates Involved
1
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
83
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
-46% below average
This MP:
2
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
+105% above average
This MP:
28
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
-60% below average
This MP:
1
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
+189% above average
This MP:
14
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
Voting Attendance Rate (%)
+39% above average
This MP:
96.4
Average:
69.5
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 John Whitby's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.