Jon Cruddas
MP for Dagenham and Rainham
Lab
Questions Asked by This MP
Parliamentary questions and government responses.
Prime Minister's Questions
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Other Parliamentary Activity
Debates led and petitions presented.
Havering Council: Funding
28 November 2023
Responding: Simon Hoare
Main Concerns
["The London Borough of Havering faces a significant financial crisis due to increasing demands for statutory services, especially adult and children's social care, temporary accommodation, and homelessness support. The borough is forecast an overspend of £23 million with limited reserves and high reliance on council tax. Demographic pressures include the second oldest population in London alongside one of the fastest-growing child populations nationally, leading to a 57% allocation of all London's schools basic needs capital funding for 2025-26. Havering's budget gap is estimated at £31.2 million for next year and £77 million over four years."]
Specific Asks
['I request an urgent review of the fair-funding formula to better allocate resources based on demographic changes and modern needs, suggesting a more agile capitalisation system that does not penalise well-run councils like Havering with increased debt burdens through capitalisation orders.']
Allergy Awareness Week
11 May 2023
Responding: Helen Whately
Main Concerns
['Millions of people in the UK suffer from allergies, and the prevalence is among the highest globally. Recent reports highlight that allergy services are poorly managed across the NHS due to a lack of training and expertise, with only a minority receiving specialist care. The number of hospital admissions related to allergic disease has increased by 615% over the last two decades, and the complexity and severity of allergies have grown significantly.']
Specific Asks
['The Government should implement a national plan for allergy led by a designated civil servant or NHS lead with authority to change policies. This would ensure priority investment in training programmes, improve GP knowledge on allergic diseases, and establish clear pathways for local commissioners to understand the allergy needs of their populations.']
Beam Park Station
11 January 2022
Responding: Wendy Morton
Main Concerns
['I am concerned about the failure to proceed with the proposed Beam Park station in my constituency. The station is essential for completing the housing development and wider regeneration of South Havering and Barking and Dagenham, unlocking other housing schemes along the A1306. It is also crucial for fulfilling promises made to residents who have bought homes there and accepted new housing based on promised infrastructure. Residents feel deceived and angry due to withdrawn promises, which could inhibit future economic development and undermine community support for regeneration efforts.']
Specific Asks
['I urge the Government to sit down with the GLA to resolve the indemnity issue and fast-track the station construction. The failure to deliver Beam Park risks growth grinding to a halt across the south of my constituency, undermining the Tory levelling-up agenda.']
Backbench Business
17 March 2022
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves that the House has considered the Irish diaspora in Britain, noting around 600,000 people declare themselves as Irish living in Great Britain, with a total of around 6 million first and second g...
NHS Allergy Services
29 October 2021
Adjournment Debate
Led by this MP
The MP raised concerns about the lack of resources for allergy services, highlighting the prevalence of allergic diseases in the UK and their significant impact on patients' lives. He cited reports th...
BACKBENCH BUSINESS - WORLD AUTISM AWARENESS WEEKBACKBENCH BUSINESS
28 April 2016
General Debate
Contributed to this debate
Moves that World Autism Awareness Week was held from 2 to 8 April, noting the lack of understanding of autism and calls on the Government to improve diagnosis waiting time and support a public awarene...
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PMQs Asked
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Ministerial Questions Asked
3
House of Commons Debates Involved
3
Westminster Hall Debates Led
0
Statements / Bills
0
Petitions Presented
0
Voting Record
Activity Compared to Peers
How does this MP's parliamentary activity compare to the national average across 1370 MPs?
Prime Minister's Questions
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
3.7
Ministerial Questions
-100% below average
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0
Average:
13.7
Westminster Hall Debates Led
+19% above average
This MP:
3
Average:
2.5
Commons Chamber Debates
-38% below average
This MP:
3
Average:
4.8
Statements / Bills Proposed
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
9.5
Petitions Presented
-100% below average
This MP:
0
Average:
2.4
Important Context
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- - 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
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This page tracks Jon Cruddas's parliamentary activity including questions asked, debates (Commons Chamber + Westminster Hall), statements/bills, and petitions presented.